Radisson Safari Becomes Africa’s First Verified Net Zero Hotel Under Radisson’s Programme

The 138-room property adopts renewable energy and emissions-reduction measures, with independent verification by TÜV Rheinland marking a milestone for sustainable hospitality in Africa.

Radisson Hotel Group has announced that Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit in South Africa has become the first African property to achieve Verified Net Zero status under the Group’s programme, following operational upgrades covering energy sources, kitchens, waste management and water systems.

The achievement demonstrates how sustainability commitments can be translated into practical measures across existing hotel operations. Located near Kruger National Park and the Blyde River Canyon in Limpopo Province, the 138-room hotel caters to travellers seeking safari adventures, wildlife experiences and leisure accommodation.

The hotel has adopted renewable electricity while electrifying kitchen equipment and service vehicles and introducing more energy-efficient water heating systems. Additional initiatives include wastewater recycling, waste separation, converting organic waste into compost and reducing single-use plastics.

The property also offers lower-carbon dining options, with menus displaying the estimated carbon footprint of individual dishes to help guests make more environmentally informed choices.

The hotel's sustainability measures underwent independent verification by TÜV Rheinland under Radisson's Verified Net Zero Hotels methodology, which addresses direct emissions, purchased electricity and supply-chain emissions. 

The designation does not mean the property produces absolutely no emissions. Instead, the methodology prioritises emissions reductions before addressing residual emissions through carbon removal credits.

The project forms part of Radisson Hotel Group's broader ambition to achieve 100 Verified Net Zero Hotels by 2030.

For Arab travellers, the hotel offers an opportunity to combine safari adventures and wildlife exploration with accommodation designed to reduce its environmental footprint.

The initiative also provides a practical example for hospitality operators seeking to upgrade existing properties through investments in energy efficiency and resource management while maintaining established standards of guest comfort and service.