Overview

Smits SusTour Consultancy is an independent sustainability consultancy based and registered in both Netherlands and Tanzania, founded and led by me, Samantha Smits. I specialise in professionalising the sustainable tourism sector by bridging the gap between international sustainability standards and the practical realities of African hospitality. Since March 2023, I have been providing actionable, phased roadmaps that help lodges and tour operators move beyond greenwashing or greenhushing to achieve credible certifications like Travelife for Tour Operators, Fair Trade Tourism, GTSC schemes or Green Key. My work focuses on empowering tourism entrepreneurs to build future-proof, efficient, and ethical businesses. As a Dutch professional living and working in Tanzania, I offer a unique perspective on European compliance & market access, and African operational excellence.

Activities offered

  • Eco tourism
  • Consultation

Where we operate

  • South Africa
  • Botswana
  • Zambia
  • Ethiopia
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Kenya
  • Malawi
  • Uganda
  • Zimbabwe
  • Rwanda
  • Tanzania
  • Madagascar

Where we’re based

  • Netherlands
  • Tanzania

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Charities
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Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project

Website https://kiliporters.org

The Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the working conditions of the porters on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. These porters play a crucial role in assisting climbers to reach the summit, carrying equipment, food, and personal belongings through the challenging and often harsh conditions of the mountain. Despite their essential contributions, porters have historically faced poor working conditions, including inadequate wages, insufficient clothing and equipment, and a lack of proper shelter and food.
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