Green Star Rating Results:
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Overall Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Special Achievements:
2003 Silver Leaf Cluster - 3rd Best Food
2004 Silver Leaf Cluster - 3rd Best Food
2005 Silver Leaf Cluster - Winner of Tammy Trophy for Best Food Overall
2006 Silver Leaf Cluster - Bronze Award for Service, Food & Wine, Table
2007 Silver Leaf Cluster - Best Food & Wine Pairing
2008 Silver Leaf Cluster - Silver for Best Service

Energy Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment -
- Umlani is situated off the national grid (operates without electricity) therefore we make use of a generator which runs 6 hours a day
- This is supplemented by solar power
- Gas is used for cooking and for refrigeration
- Kerosene lamps are used for lighting
- Please note we do not have a written energy “constitution”

Water Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment -
- All efforts have been made to conserve water
- We are responsible for pumping water out of a borehole/ well
- 100% of cleaning supplies are non-toxic and biodegradable
- We make use of low flow showerheads and low flow toilets
- We make use of a sheet and towel reuse program whereby guests have their linens exchanged every three days instead of daily
- We only have indigenous, drought resistant plants in camp
- Please note we do not have a written water saving constitution but all the staff are very aware of the importance of saving water
- Organic gardening practices (non-use of non-organic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers) in the gardens and/or hotel grounds

Disposal Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment -
- ALL waste is recycled (glass, aluminium, plastic, etc.)
- We have replaced individual soaps and lotions with wall dispensers
- Pourers for sugar, pitchers for cream and small serving dishes for butter and jellies are used in the dining room, rather than individual-serving packets.
- Organic kitchen waste is composted on site and used in the hotel grounds/gardens
- Please note that guest recycle bins are not available in the rooms, however, the bins in the rooms are taken by the maintenance staff daily and the contents separated into the correct recycling bins after
- Please note we do not have a written disposal “constitution” but all the staff are very aware of the importance of recycling

Eco-Active Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment -
- Our main activities are taking guests out on open land rovers or on educational bush walks. The subject is always on different aspects of environmental awareness. These environmental awareness issues are discussed at length with the guests and staff
- There are information folders in all of the rooms which cover various aspect of eco-awareness
- Umlani is regularly making donations to charitable organisations. The most recent donation was make to TEARS ( a local animal shelter)
- Conservation of biological diversity and cultural diversity through ecosystems protection
- Increase of environmental and cultural knowledge of the local community, staff members and hotel guests
- Lead-free paints are used in the hotel’s interior and exterior painted surfaces
- All linens and towels are made of organic cotton

Protection Rating: ★★★★★ (5)
Staff Comment -
- There are information folders in all of the rooms promoting the area
- At least 90% of our staff are hired from the local community (local guides not only provide unmatched insights into local cultures, but are also aware of areas/behaviour that might cause offence among local people)
- All our produce is bought from local suppliers
- We only have indigenous, drought resistant plants in camp
- Please note we do not have a written “constitution” to teach local protection activities to all staff but all staff are fully aware

Contact Details

Name:
Umlani Bushcamp
Address:
PO Box 1435
Sun Valley
7985
Telephone:
021 785 5547 (tel)
086 696 8518 (fax)
Website:
www.umlani.com
E-mail:
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