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We are committed to implementing eco-friendly practices across all aspects of our organization. From reducing our carbon footprint to promoting green innovation, we continuously strive to adopt responsible practices.

Cultural Preservation

The preservation of culture is one for the three pillars of sustainability, alongside economic sustainability. 

A nation can be well known through the presentation of its own culture. 

Uganda has great potential for cultural tourism since it is diversified with different cultures, heritage and festivals spread over the different regions of the country.

  • At The Shuttle Hospitality, we make sure that our tours and activities are culturally sensitive and respect the traditions and customs of the local community.
  • At Shuttle Hospitality, we inform our guests to avoid activities that exploit or disrespect local cultures.
  • At The Shuttle Hospitality, we encourage our guests to respect local cultures and traditions and inspire them to learn more about local customs and traditions.

Responsible Tourism

As a tour operator & stake holder in tourism, we believe in low impact tourism to conserve Uganda’s wildlife, culture and heritage for future generations to enjoy. 

With our understanding and shared passion for biodiversity, our active Responsible Tourism policy aims to protect the surrounding communities and wildlife areas in which we operate daily. 

Our tours/safaris are centered around experiencing, viewing and photographing wildlife with as little impact on the wildlife and environment as possible. 

We choose, to use facilities for our guests that comply with these low impact aims that is fuel efficient vehicles, accommodation at small intimate camps and lodges and those with sustainable fuel use. 

By encouraging our safari guests to act in a responsible way with insight and understanding with local customs to ensure your safari in Uganda is more enjoyable and fulfilling.

Economic Impact

Economic sustainability is one of the three pillars of sustainability, refers to practices that support long-term economic growth without negatively impacting the social, environmental, and cultural aspects of a community.

  • At The Shuttle Hospitality, we work with local suppliers and vendors to source local materials and services.
  • At The Shuttle Hospitality, we hire local staff to work on your tours or activities.
  • At The Shuttle Hospitality, we encourage our guests to donate and support towards local projects and initiative in a way to support our local economy in areas of our trips.
  • At The Shuttle Hospitality, we limit the number of all inclusive hotels/lodges used during our trips so that we support businesses of the local communities.
  • At The Shuttle Hospitality, we do plan trips during off season to support our local service providers as they have permanent staffs employed in their businesses.
  • At The Shuttle Hospitality, we partner with local conservation organizations to sustain their efforts, and incorporate their missions into your tours or activities.

Social Responsibility

The Shuttle Hospitality strives for the highest standard of well-being, satisfaction and safety of our guides, employees, suppliers, partners, clients and the wider community. Our reputation within the Uganda tourism community has seen our company continue to grow.

The Shuttle Hospitality is an approved & licensed tour operator of the Uganda Tourism Board. Compliance and pro activeness are the cornerstones of our reputation in designing and executing excellence in delivering quality tours.

Providing our staff with a dignified working environment is of utmost importance. We pay our team a generous wage to help them improve their lives for themselves and their families. 

Another aspect of our social responsibility is making sure most of your money paid to us will benefit Uganda and its people. Despite being a relatively small company, we have set high standards and integrity. 

Our handpicked and highly trained employees can proudly say that we provide excellent value for money and unparalleled tour services in Uganda.

Environment Sustainability

Environmental sustainability is focusing on the well-being of the overall environment. 

As a tour operator that specializes in showcasing the beautiful destination of Uganda, finding ways we can enrich destination Uganda is of the utmost importance to the longevity of our business. 

  • At The Shuttle Hospitality and our partners, we enable a closer engagement with Protected Area authorities here in Uganda.
  • At The Shuttle Hospitality and our partners, we choose environmentally friendly and non-toxic cleaning products while avoiding disposable ones like paper towels. 
  • At The Shuttle Hospitality and our partners, we switch to energy-efficient (led) light bulbs as the choice of lighting where natural light isn't possible. 
  • At The Shuttle Hospitality and our partners, we strengthen the sustainability of products and services. 
  • At The Shuttle Hospitality, we chose the mode of transportation for our guests carefully to reduce emissions and we promote more Eco-friendly transportation choices. 
  • At The Shuttle Hospitality, we discourage littering when on safaris/trips and also discourage the use of single-use plastics.
  • At The Shuttle Hospitality, we help your customers be more eco-friendly by providing them with recycling bags. Also, avoid single-use plastics and offer reusable water bottles for sale or rent.