Ecotourism

News : Ecotourism

An eco tourism project set up by the a Tunisian architect was awarded the "2007 Energy Globe Award" for the efficiency of its energy consumption and its capacity to integrate and valorise the 5 natural elements, water, air, earth, sun and wood. (AllAfrica)

Using his decades of expertise as a chemical engineer, Dr Hans Hahn runs a Soutpansberg-based eco-tourism lodge entirely on alternative, renewable and sustainable energy, writes Michael Appel. (AllAfrica)

THE GOSPEL of sustainable use of Namibia's natural resources is increasingly being preached in many parts of the country. (AllAfrica)

Investors in the tourism industry have been offered more options with the opening up of 13 new sites for facility development inside national parks. (AllAfrica)

The Federal Government has entered into an agreement with the Vaswanni Group and the Thai Government, to grow rice locally, a pro-active step to avert the impending rice shortage in the country. (AllAfrica)

CATCHING birds in traps is illegal, an official in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism has confirmed. (AllAfrica)

THE new board of directors of Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) was announced in Windhoek last week. (AllAfrica)

The snow-capped Mt Kenya has lost 92 per cent of its largest mass of ice in the last 100 years. (AllAfrica)

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is set to commission the northern gateway into Murchison Falls National Park after more than 30 years of closure. (AllAfrica)

The number of tourists visiting the Lake Nakuru National Park dropped significantly due to the referendum polls, an official has said. (AllAfrica)

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has issued new guidelines to tourists and other park users, following the Tuesday murder of a British citizen, Steve Willis, the proprietor of Red Chilli Hideaway hostel, by Kony rebels. (AllAfrica)

You can't talk of Mountain Gorillas conservation in Rwanda without mentioning Dian Fossey; commonly referred to as Nyiramachibiri. The two are technically inseparable. Read on for verification of this. Gorillas have been in the local and international press, most prominently, ever since the gorilla naming ceremony became public in Rwanda. (AllAfrica)

The longstanding controversy over the control of the world renowned Maasai Mara game reserve has taken a new twist. (AllAfrica)

The Ministry of Lands and Mines and the Forestry Development Authority (FDA) have ordered that all individuals engaged in illegal mining, hunting and felling of trees leave the Sapo National Park immediately or face arrest. (AllAfrica)

Next time you are going on holiday ensure you have your "Green Passport" to enjoy a guilt free holiday, by standing out as a protector of the environment. (AllAfrica)

The first draft curriculum for the study of ecosystem has been unveiled to strengthen the conservation and promotion of Rwanda's nature tourism spots. (AllAfrica)

Kenya's beaches are seeking international certification to enable them measure up to competitors in other countries. (AllAfrica)

The tourism industry has been asked to include the concept of carbon offsets in its development plans to measure up to global trends. (AllAfrica)

The long term prosperity of tourism is locked in to the survival and preservation of the environment - Commonwealth Consultative Group on Environment (AllAfrica)

The Office of Tourism and National Parks (ORTPN) has stepped up efforts to curb increasing cases of domestication of wild animals and birds. (AllAfrica)

Nigeria's apex tourism body, Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) yesterday played host to a team of Egyptian businessmen who are in Nigeria to assess the nation's tourism sector with a view to investing in his huge eco tourism wealth. (AllAfrica)

Thousands of pastoralists in Laikipia District who had embraced eco-tourism as an alternative means of livelihood are now feeling the pinch following numerous cancellations of bookings by tourists. (AllAfrica)

Ebogo village on the banks of River Nyong and So'o, in the heart of the tropical forest, 18 km from Mbalmayo and 60 km from Yaounde, has a lot to offer as far as ecotourism is concerned in Cameroon. In 2005, the Ministry of Tourism, in association with the International Tourism Organisation that see in Ebogo an exceptional ecotourism destination started work to develop the site. (AllAfrica)

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has lined up 23 witnesses against the immediate past Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbinedion, who was arraigned on a 147-count charge of stealing public funds, money laundering and corruption at a Federal High Court, Enugu, yesterday. (AllAfrica)

PLAYERS in the coffee sector across Africa will gather for the fifth African Fine Coffee Conference and Exhibition from February 14 to 16 in Kampala. (AllAfrica)

The African nation of Rwanda is teaming with Iowa organisations to reforest a huge area that is home to 15 endangered chimpanzees, a budding ecotourism business and one of the continent's boldest conservation plans. (AllAfrica)

Situated 141 miles southwest of Kampala, Kakuuto Ostrich Ecotourist Campsite has it all. From medicinal plants to birds, writes John Kasozi (AllAfrica)

Ambassador Janet Garvey expressed the desire last Tuesday during a working visit with Minister Ngolle Ngolle. (AllAfrica)

THE just-ended EU-Africa summit has left a clear message that the era of aid cemented relations between Africa and its former colonisers have come to an end. (AllAfrica)

Retired senior mortuary attendant Elliot Sebego is determined to become a successful retail and services business provider after serving Government for 30 years. (AllAfrica)

The Uganda Wildlife Authority has sliced by half entry fees to national parks. A statement said the offer, which will go on up January 15, is aimed at increasing promoting domestic tourism. (AllAfrica)

Links : Ecotourism

Elephant Human Relations Aid

EHRA is a Namibian registered non-profit organization that strives in promoting a mutually beneficial relationship between the humans and the desert adapted elephants of the northwestern regions of the Namib Desert.

We run volunteer schemes for people of all ages from Feb to Nov.

Bushdrums.com - Striving to Protect Wildlife

We provide insider-, insight- and travel information on Africa as well as eco-lodges and camps to protect wildlife and support conservation projects. A must for everyone who wants to travel to Africa or wishes to support the organizations.

African Safaris and Ecotourism

Accommodation, South African Wildlife, Zulu cultural, Big Five, rhino, birding and Battlefields tour operator providing  personalised wildlife, scenic and cultural safaris and travel to Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal and the Kruger National Park game reserves.

Classic Africa

Safari and photographic tours to South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, & Namibia - tailor-made by Classic Africa

ECOFAC

Conservation and rational use of forest ecosystems in Central Africa.

Ecotourism Society of Kenya

The Ecotourism Society of Kenya (ESOK) was founded in 1996 to provide a unique forum where members would comprehend the concept of ecotourism and use this knowledge to improve performance in line with the principles of ecotourism.

Kiskeya Alternativa

Ecotourism, Alternative/Sustainable tourism and in Haiti  and Dominican Republic

Ethical Traveler

Travel is an important form of diplomacy, and travelers can be goodwill ambassadors. Join with other travelers to help promote human rights and environmental protection.

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