Ecotourism in Africa
Ecotourism in Africa is big business and it has become more of a marketing term than a real description of what some companies do. Below is a list of ecotourism links to tour operators and articles that I believe to be truly eco-friendly. Ecotourism ideally respects the natural environment as well as the people that live there and aims to improve conditions for both.
Ecotourism in Africa
Ecotours seem to have become synonymous with adventure tours, nature tours and cultural tours on web sites selling African vacations. If you're looking for a true ecotourism experience make sure the company follows these guidelines.
Ecotours seem to have become synonymous with adventure tours, nature tours and cultural tours on web sites selling African vacations. If you're looking for a true ecotourism experience make sure the company follows these guidelines.
What is Eco-tourism in Africa?
A good introductory article from "Travel Africa" magazine about Eco-tourism in Africa and what it really means. How Eco-tourism has evolved into a business and how Eco-tourism is different from just nature-tourism.
A good introductory article from "Travel Africa" magazine about Eco-tourism in Africa and what it really means. How Eco-tourism has evolved into a business and how Eco-tourism is different from just nature-tourism.
Ecotourism News
News and information regarding Ecotourism issues in Africa from allAfrica.com. News is aggregated from African newspapers and other news sources interested in sustainable development in Africa.
News and information regarding Ecotourism issues in Africa from allAfrica.com. News is aggregated from African newspapers and other news sources interested in sustainable development in Africa.
Responsible Holidays in South Africa
Fair trade in tourism is a South African organization which encourages and publicizes fair and responsible business practice by South African tourism establishments. They offer a list of game reserves, hotels and lodges that practice responsible tourism and benefit local communities.
Fair trade in tourism is a South African organization which encourages and publicizes fair and responsible business practice by South African tourism establishments. They offer a list of game reserves, hotels and lodges that practice responsible tourism and benefit local communities.
Baobab Travel
Baobab offers eco-friendly tours to several destinations in Africa which include, Malawi, Egypt, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. Baobab only offers small group tours in areas where they are welcomed by local communities and they also support community development projects.
Baobab offers eco-friendly tours to several destinations in Africa which include, Malawi, Egypt, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. Baobab only offers small group tours in areas where they are welcomed by local communities and they also support community development projects.
Eco-friendly Lodges in Kenya
A list of Eco-friendly lodges and camps in Kenya from Kenya's Eco-tourism society. A handy list to cross-reference lodges and camps used by operators who sell Eco-tours in Kenya.
A list of Eco-friendly lodges and camps in Kenya from Kenya's Eco-tourism society. A handy list to cross-reference lodges and camps used by operators who sell Eco-tours in Kenya.
Best Eco-tourism Enterprises from Travel Africa Magazine
From an Eco-friendly lodge built and managed by local people in the Siwa Oasis, Egypt to a village cooperative in Gambia, there are some fantastic Eco-tourism enterprises out there. The Africa Travel Magazine offers a list of genuine Eco-friendly enterprises all worth your patronage.
From an Eco-friendly lodge built and managed by local people in the Siwa Oasis, Egypt to a village cooperative in Gambia, there are some fantastic Eco-tourism enterprises out there. The Africa Travel Magazine offers a list of genuine Eco-friendly enterprises all worth your patronage.
Wilderness Safaris
Wilderness safaris offer conservation and community friendly safaris throughout Southern Africa. Their Damaraland Camp in Namibia won the coveted Tourism for Tomorrow award in 2005.
Wilderness safaris offer conservation and community friendly safaris throughout Southern Africa. Their Damaraland Camp in Namibia won the coveted Tourism for Tomorrow award in 2005.
CC Africa Luxury Safaris
CC Africa is one of the most luxurious safari companies in the world. Their private lodges dotted around East and Southern Africa are top of the line. You won't make any comfort sacrifices for this ecotour, but your money will be going to future conservation and some non-profit community development projects.
CC Africa is one of the most luxurious safari companies in the world. Their private lodges dotted around East and Southern Africa are top of the line. You won't make any comfort sacrifices for this ecotour, but your money will be going to future conservation and some non-profit community development projects.
Adventure Center
Adventure Center offers small group tours throughout Africa. These are low-budget tours aimed at those who don't mind roughing it a little. Tours are socially responsible and you'll certainly find yourself interacting with the local community and buying locally.
Adventure Center offers small group tours throughout Africa. These are low-budget tours aimed at those who don't mind roughing it a little. Tours are socially responsible and you'll certainly find yourself interacting with the local community and buying locally.