Active partnership: 1The "Safe Water for Schools" program was created with a simple yet essential goal: to guarantee clean drinking water to students living in the most remote areas, where access to safe water sources remains out of reach.
Providing safe water inside schools is one of the most effective ways to protect children's health, reduce waterborne illnesses, and ensure they can attend classes regularly.
To achieve this, the project collaborates with Vestergaard, the manufacturer of LifeStraw filtration systems. Instead of relying on complex or invasive infrastructure, the program installs community filters directly within schools.
These are highly advanced, eco-friendly devices capable of removing over 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and parasites without the use of chemicals or the need for electricity or batteries. Each purifier can treat up to 100,000 liters of water, meeting the needs of an entire school for three to five years.
This project is supported by the following properties: Chobe Chilwero Lodge (Botswana), Olonana Lodge (Kenya), Tambarare Camp (Kenya), Kitirua Plains Lodge (Kenya), Ngorongoro Crater Camp (Tanzania), Swala Camp (Tanzania), Sussi & Chuma Lodge (Zambia), Kichakani Camp (Tanzania), and Gorilla Forest Lodge (Uganda).
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
There is also a strong aspect of direct involvement.
Guests staying at the lodge have the opportunity to purchase a LifeStraw filter in advance and personally attend its installation at the receiving school—witnessing firsthand the tangible impact of their donation and actively contributing to the initiative.
The Sussi & Chuma lodge takes its name from the two faithful companions of explorer David Livingstone, who brought his body back to England after his death in Zambia. Nestled in the heart of Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, the resort is an exclusive retreat on the banks of the majestic Zambezi River, surrounded by unspoiled nature and an extraordinary variety of wildlife.
Famous for being home to the iconic Victoria Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, the park offers lodge guests the chance to admire them up close. In addition to this natural wonder, the resort offers a wide range of activities: walking or 4x4 safaris, visits to local villages, fishing trips, sunset cruises, and much more, guaranteeing unforgettable experiences.
The lodge has 12 elegant Tree Houses overlooking the river, connected to the main building by wooden walkways. Surrounded by imposing ebony trees and spread over two levels, the main building offers an intimate and refined atmosphere. After a day immersed in nature, guests can relax in the panoramic swimming pool or enjoy a rejuvenating treatment in the wellness centre.
For those seeking greater privacy, the lodge offers two Chuma Houses, independent villas with two bedrooms, a private terrace, and a swimming pool. These exclusive residences include a dedicated chef and butler, for a personalized luxury stay.
A stay at Sussi & Chuma is a unique experience that combines adventure, relaxation, and comfort in the heart of one of Africa's most fascinating places.
