Community & conservation
A lodge rooted
in its community.
A stay at Picathartes Lodge connects a visit to Bonkro with ongoing support for local people, education and forest conservation.
The foundation behind the lodge
Tourism with a
shared purpose.
Ashanti African Tours Foundation is the foundation behind Picathartes Lodge. It describes itself as a non-profit organisation, supported by a local inbound tour company, bringing responsible tourism, conservation and community development together.
The foundation built the guesthouse in Bonkro, now presented here as Picathartes Lodge, and reports that income from it supports community projects.
Learn About AAT FoundationLearning and opportunity
Supporting education.
The lodge supports school and education funding and local income generation. The foundation’s work includes school construction in Bonkro, alongside projects in other communities.
These are continuing relationships with local people as active participants. The purpose is to support opportunities shaped by the community, with benefits that reach beyond a visitor’s stay.
People and forest
Conservation is
a local story, too.
The lodge provides funding and support for the Picathartes and the forest where they live and nest. Protecting that habitat is closely connected with the people who know and care for it.
Across its wider programmes, AAT Foundation documents trade apprenticeships, rainforest protection and support for community forest patrols. These are foundation programmes, not activities offered as part of every lodge stay.
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We welcome enquiries from charity groups, conservation research groups and travellers interested in community and nature. Tell us about your group and what you hope to learn so the team can discuss a suitable stay.
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