The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, UpStudio Africa, and Nabaki Africa have partnered to launch a new Design Challenge to celebrate Innovation Week 2021. The Design Challenge – The Future Green Safari Lodge for Tanzania – calls on Young Innovators from the ages of 6 to 15 years to design innovative concepts to respond to the question: “What will the safari lodge of the future look like?”

Today, Safari Lodges make an effort to address challenges related to the environment and sustainability when they are built. While aspects of the design of Safari Lodges are taking this into account, it is important for Safari Lodges to continue to find creative ways to be eco-conscious and fully sustainable. The location and design of lodges can destroy animals’ homes or can harm animals themselves. How can these Lodges be less disruptive to the habitats of animals? Lodges use a lot of electricity and energy that is not always renewable. Safari Lodges use a lot of water and food resources which may reduce water available for animals nearby. Lodges do not often treat and manage food and human waste properly. 

How can you design a Safari Lodge of the future that can help support the environment? We are looking for creative, out-of-the-box ideas!