Sustainability
A Sustainable Retreat
We are committed to creating a welcoming and sustainable retreat where guests can relax and enjoy exceptional experiences. We embrace responsible tourism by caring for our people, community, and environment in a way that supports Fair Trade Tourism principles. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to continuously improve, operate efficiently, and respect the social, cultural, economic, and environmental impact of our actions. Our team is empowered to provide outstanding hospitality with integrity, passion, and care—ensuring that Sala Beach House remains a place of wellness, enjoyment, and positive impact for all who visit and work here.
Our Commitment to Fair Trade Tourism
We are actively working towards Fair Trade Tourism accreditation, which means we strive for ethical, sustainable, and community-focused practices. This includes:
✔ Supporting local businesses and artisans
✔ Fair wages and ethical working conditions for our team
✔ Responsible social, cultural, environmental, and economic impact
✔ Encouraging guest involvement in meaningful community projects
Ndumu Charitable Fund
Making a Difference
Our non-profit, the Ndumu Charitable Fund, focuses on education and community upliftment. Through partnerships and generous guest contributions, we support various initiatives, including:
Education & Community Support
We partner with local schools and organisations to improve learning conditions and provide essential resources:
Big 5 Crèche – Installed a water tank, renovated play areas, and created a vegetable garden. Next project: building better toilet facilities.
Tshaneni Primary School – Donated computers for students, facilitated library use, and provided school supplies. Future plans: upgrading the kitchen and creating a full computer centre.
Sinethemba Pre-school – Improved facilities with waterproofing, vegetable gardens, and blackboards.
Nokukhanya Pre-School – Supplied art materials, soap, and cushions.
Isiphephelo Sejuba (Place of Safety for Women & Children) – Donated furniture, bedding, crockery, and facilitated ongoing guest contributions (clothing, toiletries, toys, etc.).
Vumazulu Youth Group – Supporting local Zulu dance and cultural heritage activities.
Our Sustainability Efforts
We are dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint through sustainable practices across the property.
Solar Power
Our solar power system supplies electricity to the entire property, significantly reducing reliance on grid power and lowering our carbon footprint.
Water Conservation
We use greywater recycling to flush toilets and irrigate our lush tropical gardens, helping conserve fresh water.
Plastic Reduction
We are committed to minimising single-use plastics, opting for reusable and biodegradable alternatives.
Composting & Waste Reduction
Kitchen waste is composted to create nutrient-rich soil for our gardens, while paper, plastic, and glass are responsibly recycled.
Coastal Dune Rehabilitation
During construction, we actively rehabilitated the surrounding coastal dune vegetation, removing invasive species and restoring natural biodiversity.
Would you like to contribute?
By choosing to stay at Sala Beach House, you are supporting responsible tourism that values people, nature, and culture.
Speak to our team about how you can support our community initiatives during your stay.
Guests are welcome to bring school supplies or donate pre-loved clothing to distribute to our community programs.
If you have any questions or would like more information about our sustainability practices and community initiatives, please feel free to contact us.
