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Eco Tours - Safaris, Trekking, Beaches. Tanzania: can the country's booming eco-tourism sector be truly green? Tourist trips to developing countries is increasing by six per cent per year. Twenty per cent of these new tourists go to Africa, with Morocco, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania scooping up the majority. So what’s driving the trend?

The answer is eco-tourism. Ecotourism appeared as early as the 1960’s in Kenya, when hunters in search of game flocked to the savannas and forests, providing an economic reason for conservation. Since then, eco-tourism - happily minus hunting - has become the fastest growing sub-sector of the tourist industry. With an annual growth rate of between 10 and 15 per cent worldwide, it’s no wonder that the travel industry regards it as a sort of wonder pill. But what exactly is eco-tourism and is it really as green as it’s supposed to be? Working with locals Some see eco-tourism as a marketing ploy. Rob Barbour, of Afrika Afrika, runs four eco-camps in Tanzania. He says: ‘Promotion of ethical working practices has to come from within. Conserving wildlife. Cabo Verde 24 - Cape Verde Info Portal.

CAPE VERDE www.caboverde.com - www.caboverdesmart.com - something about capeverdean islands - capo verde - caboverde - capeverde - capvert. Welcome to Koh Lipe Thailand. The best islands in Southeast Asia. The best islands in Southeast Asia No photoshopping required Too many islands, too little time! Thailand has more than its fair share of islands, and for the first time visitor, picking the right Thai island can be a pretty daunting undertaking. So, here's an overview of some of the best islands in Thailand, including the best-known spots like Ko Samui, Ko Phi Phi, Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Tao and Ko Samet. Follow the individual links through for detailed guesthouse and hotel reviews, restaurant and bar listings, attractions and activities, a bunch of photos and maps and of course information on where the best beaches are. Coverage of more of Thailand's many islands is on the way -- in the meantime, you may also want to read our story: What is the best island in Thailand?

Islands in Thailand.