Sinal Do Vale Awarded Global Ecosphere Retreat® Status For Continuing Excellence In Sustainability
We are delighted to announce that Sinal do Vale, an innovative sustainability space located 50 kilom...
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All members of The Long Run strive to become recognised as Global Ecosphere Retreats (GER)®. The GER® standard is one of the most rigorous sustainability standards in the tourism industry. This standard was granted recognition by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in 2015, and is only awarded to organisations that demonstrate a holistic balance of the ‘4C’s, excel in conserving nature and improve the wellbeing of the communities they belong to.
Cottars joined The Long Run because it was an organisation focused on securing land for the conservation of natural biodiversity. However, it has also allowed Cottars to distinguish itself from its competitors and to be a first choice for environmentally aware travel agents and clients.
- Calvin CottarOwner, Cottar’s Camp, Kenya
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London, England (5th April 2017)
Sinal do Vale, an innovative sustainability space located 50 kilometres from Rio de Janeiro, has been named as a world-leading centre of excellence in environmental responsibility and awarded Global Ecosphere Retreat® (GER®) status by conservation organisation The Long Run.
Set in 120 acre of farmland, Sinal do Vale is a reforestation and community resilience project, offering educational programmes for all. It welcomes volunteers from around the world and acts as a hub for diverse sectors of society to collaborate and confront one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century: how to evolve towards a sustainable future.
Social innovator Thais Corral founded Sinal do Vale in 2012. With more than three decades of experience working with environmental and gender-related issues, Thais wanted to create a space where inspired change-makers could design, experiment, and implement concrete initiatives for the transition to sustainability.
Sinal do Vale joins nine other nature-based tourism businesses in becoming a GER® member of The Long Run. Each GER® member has undergone a rigorous assessment process, which demands that an holistic balance of The Long Run’s ‘4Cs’ (Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce) are met.
Dr Delphine Malleret-King, Director of The Long Run, says; “Through her passion and spirit, Thais has created an exceptional venue fusing sustainability and leadership to help protect one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet.
“Sinal do Vale has the power to transform visitors into actors for a more sustainable future. From a vision and experimental phase to Sinal do Vale fulfilling its promise in the 4Cs has required huge dedication and commitment from the whole team.
“The Long Run has been very privileged to be part of this journey and we are delighted to welcome Sinal do Vale as a GER® member and recognised leader in the highest standards in sustainable tourism. We are looking forward to continuing this journey together.”
In achieving GER® status Sinal do Vale has demonstrated its commitment as a leader in sustainable tourism and the extensive positive impacts their business has on both biodiversity and the wellbeing of people.
For further press information or interview requests please contact:
Alicia Brett, Marketing & Communications, alicia@thelongrun.com
About Sinal do Vale
Nestled in the tropical Atlantic Rainforest of Brazil (Mata Atlântica), one of the world´s most biodiverse and threatened biomes, Sinal do Vale is a living laboratory for the transition to sustainability.
Sinal do Vale’s vision is to be a catalyst for tangible social and environmental change both in our local and global community. It offers projects and services that respond to the challenges of social-environmental restoration and resilience, providing social entrepreneurs, students, and volunteers from all over the world a space for both dialogue and practical experimentation in the field of sustainability.
About The Long Run
Set up in 2009, The Long Run has quickly grown to become one of the world’s largest sustainable development initiatives. It works by championing any nature-based tourism business which is willing to commit to a journey of sustainable improvement through The Long Run’s ‘4C’ framework (encompassing Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce).
Members of The Long Run are at the forefront of conservation and responsible tourism, be that in Scotland or Sao Paulo, and prove that the planet and profit can co-exist and thrive together. Through their membership these pioneering businesses become connected to a global community of exceptional destinations and organisations who support and inspire each other to expand their positive impact even further, as well as collectively influencing others to take up best practices for a sustainable future. The Long Run provides ongoing support to members to drive sustainability, as well as helping inform travellers about making positive choices which support responsible destinations.
About Global Ecosphere Retreats (GER)®
All members of The Long Run strive to become recognised as Global Ecosphere Retreats (GER)®. The GER® standard is one of the most rigorous sustainability standards in the tourism industry. This standard was granted recognition by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in 2015, and is only awarded to organisations that demonstrate a holistic balance of the ‘4C’s, excel in conserving nature and improve the wellbeing of the communities they belong to.
About Dr Delphine Malleret-King, Director of The Long Run
Delphine has more than 20 years experience as a Socio-Economist and professional Conservationist. She has worked as a Consultant all across Africa, specialising in Natural Resource Management, Marine And Terrestrial Conservation, Community Engagement And Socio-Economic Impact Monitoring For Local, National And International Organisations.
London, England (13th April 2017)
The theme of this year’s Earth Day (Saturday 22nd April) is Environmental & Climate Literacy, something Scotland’s green destination Comrie Croft excels at.
The award-winning eco project set on a 250-acre site on a hillside in Perthshire boasts over 85km of sublime walking and biking routes. Andrew Donaldson, Comrie Croft’s founder, is passionate about rural regeneration and has proved that an ‘average’ plot of land can be dynamic, profitable and can make a valuable contribution to environmental literacy.
Andrew says: “All of our efforts at Comrie Croft are focused on building awareness of our shared environment so that everyone who visits leaves feeling better empowered with the necessary knowledge to take action in defence of their environment.”
Comrie Croft is a model for rural regeneration in a rich natural environment that includes people, homes, recreation and businesses, in a land use design that ensures they are complimentary to each other. As well as creating green jobs and educating the local community on sustainability, through eco-tourism Comrie Croft welcomes over 35,000 visitors annually. Skills including bushcraft, survival, archery and backwoods cooking are taught, and their eco-camping project encourages people to ‘leave no trace’ and make zero negative impact on the environment.
“Our focus is on educating people about the entire ecosystem, and the positive role we can play in protecting it,” says Andrew. “In neighbouring Loch Lomond National Park the negative impact made by campers is a big issue. There’s rubbish left behind, trees are chopped down for firewood, and people pick up all the deadwood which is actually a vital habitat for insects”.
“The issue of waste is a pressing one. It’s not only trying to make sure everyone recycles and having compost toilets, it’s also creating an understanding about not wasting energy and using renewable sources wherever possible. At Comrie Croft we generate enough energy from solar to power the whole facility, and we have a wood-fired district heating system which heats all the buildings. To continue this theme, our on-site shop sells tools for campers such as solar-powered iPhone chargers and wind-up radios.”
The ethos underpinning Comrie Croft is that education is the foundation for progress, and that only by building a global citizenry fluent in the concepts of environmental protection can we hope to protect our Earth.
Comrie Croft is a proud member of The Long Run, a conservation organisation that unites businesses who strive for the highest standard of excellence in sustainable tourism. The Long Run uses its framework of ‘The 4Cs of biodiversity (conservation, community development, cultural stewardship and commerce) to assess candidates. Comrie Croft is currently working towards becoming the first UK destination to be awarded the Global Ecosphere Retreat® (GER®) standard by The Long Run. The GER® is one of the most rigorously assessed sustainability standards in the tourism industry.
For further press information or interview requests please contact:
Alicia Brett, Marketing & Communications, alicia@thelongrun.com
About Comrie Croft
Comrie Croft is Scotland’s award-winning green destination including a farmstead hostel, group accommodation, camping, kåtas (the Nordic equivalent of teepees), walking trails, wildlife viewing and some of the best compact mountain-biking in the country. From the experts in the bike hire shop to a grocer that stocks fruit and vegetables from the on-site garden, Comrie Croft offers a hub of complementary businesses all focused on preserving and enhancing the natural environment.
About The Long Run
Set up in 2009, The Long Run has quickly grown to become one of the world’s largest sustainable development initiatives. It works by championing any nature-based tourism business which is willing to commit to a journey of sustainable improvement through The Long Run’s ‘4C’ framework (encompassing Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce).
Members of The Long Run are at the forefront of conservation and responsible tourism, be that in Scotland or Sao Paulo, and prove that the planet and profit can co-exist and thrive together. Through their membership these pioneering businesses become connected to a global community of exceptional destinations and organisations who support and inspire each other to expand their positive impact even further, as well as collectively influencing others to take up best practices for a sustainable future. The Long Run provides ongoing support to members to drive sustainability, as well as helping inform travellers about making positive choices which support responsible destinations.
About Global Ecosphere Retreats (GER)®
All members of The Long Run strive to become recognised as Global Ecosphere Retreats (GER)®. The GER® standard is one of the most rigorous sustainability standards in the tourism industry. This standard was granted recognition by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in 2015, and is only awarded to organisations that demonstrate a holistic balance of the ‘4C’s, excel in conserving nature and improve the wellbeing of the communities they belong to.
About Dr Delphine Malleret-King, Director of The Long Run
Delphine has more than 20 years experience as a Socio-Economist and professional Conservationist. She has worked as a Consultant all across Africa, specialising in Natural Resource Management, Marine And Terrestrial Conservation, Community Engagement And Socio-Economic Impact Monitoring For Local, National And International Organisations.
London, England (29th June 2017)
The only resort in the southern Maldives’ Laamu Atoll, a picture-postcard retreat in the Swiss Alps, and an Alaskan Glacier Lodge have all joined The Long Run, an organisation dedicated to supporting and nurturing excellence in sustainability.
The three destinations join over 40 more around the globe who are members of The Long Run, an initiative which inspires nature-based tourism businesses dedicated to the very highest standards of environmental and social responsibility. All three are on a journey to become Global Ecosphere Retreats® a standard which recognises centres of excellence in sustainability.
Six Senses Laamu is found on a lagoon the southern Maldives’ Laamu Atoll, which covers 350 squares miles deep within the Indian Ocean. Six Senses employs six marine biologists to research and protect the rich biodiversity. In 2014, the resort created the country’s first ever Dolphin Watching Code of Conduct, which is now nationally accepted, soon followed by a Turtle Interaction Code of Conduct. Six Senses embodies a “Waste to Wealth” philosophy, for example treating wastewater so it can be reused for landscaping, and the resort’s Sustainability Fund is spent on development projects in the island’s wider community.
Sustainability Officer at Six Senses Megan O’Beirne says: “We wish to be catalysts of positive change by being strong proponents of environmental conservation, and we know The Long Run will help us to do that. Through scientific research, education programs, community outreach, cross-sector collaboration, and innovative solutions, we hope to raise awareness and inspire others.”
In the Alpine village of Commeire lies Montagne Alternative, a resort devoted to preserving the unique identity of this beautiful region and encouraging all visitors to find a deeper connection with the natural world. A sanctuary from the modern world, Montagne Alternative offers a wealth of nature-based activities as well as creating new opportunities for new businesses, regenerating the local village.
Benoit Greindl, Montagne Alternative’s co-founder and CEO, says: “We joined The Long Run because we strongly believe in the power of networks. We hope to meet and get inspiration from other business which are fully aligned on the same values.firmly believe that businesses can be a force for good when driven by innovation and the desire to create value for society.”
Alaska’s Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge was built to the strictest eco-tourism guidelines to preserve a biological richness which includes harbour seals, sea otters, river otters, black bears, bald eagles and oystercatchers. The Lodge is committed to giving back the region’s traditional Alutiiq culture, as well as educating visitors about their way of life.
Kirk Hoessle is the President and Chief Exploration Officer of Alaska Wildland Adventures, who manage The Lodge, says: “The Long Run provides an opportunity for a small company like ours to participate in sustainability on a global level. We’re very excited to learn what we can from a worldwide community of businesses that have found success in pursuing sustainable principles. And, maybe we can share some lessons learned as well along the way.”
Dr Delphine Malleret-King, Director of The Long Run, says: “Our members manage unique places, in beautiful, often threatened wilderness areas. What sets them apart is the depth of experiences they provide because of the passion and purpose they share. Beyond financial profit, they strive to protect nature for the future and improve the lives of people, using their business to do so. firmly believe that business has the power to help solve some of the biggest environmental and social challenges the world faces today.”
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For further press information or interview requests please contact:
Alicia Brett, Marketing & Communications, alicia@thelongrun.com
About The Long Run
Set up in 2009, The Long Run has quickly grown to become one of the world’s largest sustainable development initiatives. It works by championing any nature-based tourism business which is willing to commit to a journey of sustainable improvement through The Long Run’s ‘4C’ framework (encompassing Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce).
Members of The Long Run are at the forefront of conservation and responsible tourism, be that in Scotland or Sao Paulo, and prove that the planet and profit can co-exist and thrive together. Through their membership these pioneering businesses become connected to a global community of exceptional destinations and organisations who support and inspire each other to expand their positive impact even further, as well as collectively influencing others to take up best practices for a sustainable future. The Long Run provides ongoing support to members to drive sustainability, as well as helping inform travellers about making positive choices which support responsible destinations.
About Global Ecosphere Retreats (GER)®
All members of The Long Run strive to become recognised as Global Ecosphere Retreats (GER)®. The GER® standard is one of the most rigorous sustainability standards in the tourism industry. This standard was granted recognition by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in 2015, and is only awarded to organisations that demonstrate a holistic balance of the ‘4C’s, excel in conserving nature and improve the wellbeing of the communities they belong to.
About Dr Delphine Malleret-King, Director of The Long Run
Delphine has more than 20 years experience as a Socio-Economist and professional Conservationist. She has worked as a Consultant all across Africa, specialising in Natural Resource Management, Marine And Terrestrial Conservation, Community Engagement And Socio-Economic Impact Monitoring For Local, National And International Organisations.
Over the past 40 years, the number of guests visiting the Glacier Lodge over the short summer summer season has grown to around 2,000. However, the 16 available cabins mean that only 18 guests can stay at any one time, maximising exclusivity.
These private cabins feature on-demand heating, electricity and full bath amenities. A network of boardwalks connects the cabins, providing a comfortable walkway for guests that protect the environment. Guest cabins were designed to be minimally visible from the adjacent Pedersen Lagoon while still offering spectacular views from within.
The cabins were constructed using low impact methods, their locations planned to minimize the number of trees that would need to be cut down. If trees were cut down, their wood was used to construct the rest of the lodge, so nothing went to waste. The cabins run off alternative energy sources, such as hydropower and rainwater collection. The Glacier Lodge itself strictly adheres to the “Greenwork Program”, which promotes their sustainability initiative by detailing systems for recycling, environmentally responsible purchasing and reducing carbon footprint.
Guided activities are available each day, providing options for a wide range of abilities and energy levels. The local guides are naturalists and are at the core of the Glacier Lodges ecotourism philosophy; they introduce guests to the local flora and fauna and the Alutiiq culture, using interpretive guiding, to help guests develop a sense of place and strong connection to the natural world and the Alutiiq culture.
For lazier days, it is possible to simply sit back and relax at the lodge, taking in the scenery or read from the library. For the more energetic days, there’s kayaking and canoeing along the Pederson Lagoon, where experienced guides take guests alongside expansive glaciers in Aialik Bay. Longer paddling excursions are available to those who would like to sleep for one night in a traditional Alutiiq home.
It’s also possible to explore the Kenai Fjords landscape by foot on a guided tour. There’s an abundance of wildlife to see, including orca and humpback whales, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoises, sea otters and a variety of seabirds, including puffins.
After a long day of kayaking, canoeing, sightseeing, cruising the lagoon, or relaxing at the library, it is possible to enjoy fine dining, champagne and draught beers in the main lodge restaurant, where fresh produce is prepared every day by head chef, Jesse Broerman. As part of the ecotourism philosophy, the Glacier Lodge uses local food as much as possible.
There are two options for staying at Montagne Alternative:
Hotel Room
There are two hotel options at the retreat: Vouadjères or Tornay. Both are relaxing havens offering incredible views of the snow covered summits.
Lodge
Rent a luxurious space for you and friends or family to share. The lodges range from the 10-person Barbey Lodge to Maison Bérard, which sleeps four.
There is a diverse range of activities and experiences on offer for all those who visit Montagne Alternative. Uniting all of them is an emphasis on helping to reconnect guests with nature and enhance their feelings of wellbeing. Outdoor activities include walking tours, hiking and climbing, as well as gentler pursuits such as wild plant gathering. The retreat also offers blissful experiences such as yoga, meditation, body massages and Shiatsu treatments. Lessons in juicing and health cookery aim to pass on knowledge and leave visitors feeling better informed about making positive life choices. Whether you visit on a company trip, as a group of friends or family, or solo, Montagne Alternative promises a powerful, positive experience that will stay with you long after you have left the Alpine setting.
2016 – Bilan de L’Immobilier Award Winner Architectural Heritage Category
2015 – Milestone Excellence in Tourism Award Winner Notable Project Category
There are two room types available at Laamu: the Villas, set above the lagoon or on land, and the Multiple Room Villas, set on land or at the beach front. The materials used to construct all the Villas come from local resources, and their design is inspired by local architecture so that they blend beautifully with the surrounding environment.
The Villas have private beach access or are stilted above the water, with upper decks for dining at treetop level and a viewing platform overlooking the ocean. They can vary in size from 108 square metres to 220 square metres. The Multiple Room Villas are larger and have two bedrooms, a pool, private beach access, a garden with daybeds, a viewing platform, and a panoramic upper dining deck at treetop level. They can vary in size from 250 square metres to 730 square metres.
Villas are kitted out with Bose entertainment systems, 37-inch flat screen TV, a personal bar, outdoor bathrooms, air conditioning, and an in-room safe. Additional benefits and amenities that come with the two-bedroom Lagoon Beach Villa include a bottle of Prosecco, hammocks, a Nespresso machine, complimentary breakfast, and iPod docking stations.
Six Senses Laamu’s dining options have been designed to make the most out of the island’s idyllic beauty with panoramic views and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. The over-water amenities facility of Six Senses Laamu is the largest in the Maldives, offering many options.
Longitude is an open air, two-storey overwater dining venue where breakfast is served. Twice a week, the resort’s chefs create a unique buffet experience for guests, with local and French ingredients. The Leaf restaurant lies above the organic garden and focuses on traditional marine dishes. Deck-a-Dence provides six glass-bottom tables set above the waves, with locally inspired zero-carbon dinners.
There is a wealth of experiences for guests to enjoy while on the island. Six Senses Spa offers nine private treatment nests, either with an ocean view or tucked away in the lush nature that surrounds them. Awaken the senses with locally inspired and Ayurvedic treatments, massages, yoga and fitness classes or workshops.
Alongside this relaxation, there are also many exciting leisure activities, especially marine-based ones. Just a ten-minute boat ride away from the resort lies a manta ray cleaning station, which boasts mantas year-round. There are also seven different shark species and two turtle species, both of which can be seen during scuba diving, snorkeling or fishing days out. It is also possible to organise more exclusive trips. Guests can embark on a true Robinson Crusoe adventure to their own island for a day and enjoy a picnic on a deserted beach, or enjoy private dining on the beach for two, creating a romantic candlelight experience.
Other facilities include the Den, a complimentary club for younger guests from three to eleven years old, Cinema Under the Stars, the Library, which provides access to the Internet, and a well-stocked medical clinic.
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Andy is a retired pharmacist responsible for building up a chain of pharmacies in the UK. Andy is both a supporter and investor in several Life Science Companies. Andy is very fond of travelling and supports nature conservation and the wellbeing of the communities in less fortunate parts of the world. Hence, his interest in supporting The Long Run.
Andy and his wife have invested in designing and building an award winning family holiday home on the banks of a river in the UK, built to modern sustainable and energy efficient standards, signifying their commitment to sustainability and leading by example.
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Sibylle Riedmiller, German-born Social Scientist, has spent all her professional life as a development worker in Latin America and Africa, where she managed, and provided consultancy services to, several education reform and natural resource management programs of UNESCO, the German Aid Agency GTZ and other donors.
In 1991, she left the aid industry and founded Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd. (CHICOP), which turned formerly uninhabited Chumbe Island in Zanzibar/Tanzania into a private marine park and forest reserve. A Visitors’ Centre and Eco-lodge built with state-of the-art eco-technology provide funding for park management and environmental education programs for local schools and others. This has created one of the first private marine parks in the world that is now fully sustained with income from ecotourism. CHICOP was certified as a LRD in 2010.
A passionate marine conservationist, sailor and diver, Sibylle lives in Tanga/Tanzania since 1982, where she is now semi-retired, and spends most of her time working with international and local NGOs for improved marine governance in Tanzania. She is a member of the IUCN World Commission of Protected Areas (WCPA), the Tanzanian chapter of the Council of the NGO Leadership for Conservation Africa, Chair of the Conservation Committee of the Board of the Hotel Association of Tanzania (HAT), the Secretary of the Tanga Tourism Network Association (TATONA).
In 2016, Sibylle has also been awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Cross of Order of Merit) by the German President for her lifetime achievements for conservation, which culminated in Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd.
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Nomad Lodges Amazonas has not won any awards to date. The lodge is due to open in 2017.
When staying at Nikoi, luxury and eco seem to go effortlessly hand in hand – so much of the Nikoi experience is about being part of its unspoilt natural environment. Whether guests come to relax or be active, there’s a lot to do on this small remote island. Activities include sustainability tours, croquet, tennis, kayaking, kite surfing, trekking, rock climbing, sailing, Stand Up Paddle-boarding, surfing, windsurfing, snorkelling and diving.
Nikoi Island comprises a total of 15 beach houses. All of the beach houses are just metres away from the beach and have glorious sea views. The design of the beach houses reflects both traditional Indonesian architecture and contemporary form. Using driftwood and alang alang roofing to blend into the environment, each beach house incorporates a modern en-suite bathroom. The large vaulted roofs make air conditioning unnecessary. Fans have been incorporated inside mosquito nets so as to maximise their efficiency. Privacy is guaranteed with all of the accommodation generously spaced out over a 12-acre site on the western side of the island. The remaining 25 acres are primarily rainforest.
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Flat Creek Ranch is surrounded on all sides by the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the Gros Ventre Wilderness Area. Any path you choose to hike, rigorous climb or easy amble, you will cross elk trails and meadows brilliant with wildflowers. The ranch offers horseback riding and is ready to take you on memorable trail rides that usually last from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. The horses are strong and sturdy and breed for the rocky terrain. You can also test your fly fishing skills on their legendary trout stream and the 60-acre lake, where you will find native cutthroat and brook trout. At the end of the day, return to the ranch and fire up the sauna or take a dip in the hot tub and take some time to stargaze like you never have before.
The ranch has five private log cabins. The focus is on rustic luxury. Five log cabins all very unique – creekside or lake view – feature antique clawfoot bathtubs and wood burning stoves, cozy flannel sheets and down comforters, unique art and pristine views make each renovated cabin a singular experience. With a maximum of 14 guests staying in these beautifully renovated turn of the century, cabins is truly a hidden gem in the wilderness.
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The property offers plenty to discover. An observatory features guest astronomers who take guests on a tour of the solar system. At Eco Centro, staff transform waste into wealth by taking rubbish like styrofoam and turning it into insulation or kickboards rather than leaving it in a landfill. Kids can escape to the Children’s Den, which soars above the trees taking the form of a manta ray. Instructors in the den give lessons on painting, Thai musical instruments and other visual arts and turn play into a form of enrichment.
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Each visit to Dedon Island is as unique as its guests. From surfing a barreling wave, island-hopping, and exploring the ancient mangrove forests to fine-dining, spa days, and one-on-one yoga classes, the resort staff facilitates unforgettable, personalised experiences amidst the island’s striking natural beauty.
Nine secluded villas provide spacious homes-away-from-home for couples and families. Each villa is fitted with luxurious amenities, a private porch, and a gorgeous bathroom featuring local stone and bath products that won’t leave a trace on the water table.
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Caiman Ecological Refuge offers some of the best opportunities to view wildlife and the elusive Jaguar in the Southern Pantanal. The lodge’s team of extremely knowledgeable guides, including a team of local guides and natural science graduates, are on hand to provide the best experience to all guests to the Refuge. Main activities range from 4×4 safaris to walking safaris, to fishing and canoeing on the lake. Other activities include horseback riding, nocturnal safaris, trail walking and photographic safaris. Furthermore, their guides will gladly talk guests through Caiman’s wildlife conservation projects, which include its Hyacinth Macaw project, and its jaguar safaris project, aimed at tracking and habituating jaguar populations in the area.
The two main lodges are Baiazinha and Cordilheira located 10 miles from each other and 6 miles from main ranch house. Baiazinha Lodge has six double standard guest rooms with a capacity of 12 people, decorated in a traditional ranch style. Cordilheira Lodge has five double suite guest rooms with a capacity of 10 people and has been designed in a more contemporary style. Each lodge has its own swimming pool, restaurant and living area.
There’s a huge range of activities that you can enjoy during your stay at Borana Conservancy. Activities include game drives, bush walks, horse riding, mountain biking and ranch visits. Other interesting activities can be arranged like expeditions to Mount Kenya, helicopter trips around Mount Kenya and fishing trips.
Borana encourages active participation in their conservation initiatives. Guests can track and sight rhino with the scouts and report back to HQ with the locations, monitor rhino and lion, and get involved with any darting or collaring activities that might be going on at the time.
Staying at Borana also provides a fascinating opportunity to spend time with the Dyer family and get an insight into the family legacy in Kenya.
Accommodation on the ranch is offered in:
Borana Lodge: There are eight cottages at Borana Lodge. Four have large double beds and four have twin beds. Four of the cottages have their own veranda. Each cottage also has an open-fireplace which is lit every evening; a basket of firewood is kept in each room to top up while you have an after-dinner night cap. The bathrooms ooze luxury with their space, cleanliness and exceptional views. The Lodge is designed to work in harmony with the landscape and is created from local, sustainable building materials.
Laragai House: An eight bedroom exclusive house on the edge of a plateau for ultimate privacy and luxury including pool house bar, clay tennis courts and helicopter landing site.
Fly Camping: This is where guests can experience a night in the bush under the stars.
Whether you are looking for snowy adventures, the best place to see the northern lights or just a great place to go river rafting, Basecamp Oulanka is ideal all year round. During the time of running waters start when the snow has melted, guests can enjoy rafting, paddling, climbing, hiking and nordic walking. Whilst during the time of snow and ice when the lakes are frozen and the land covered in snow, guests can enjoy snowshoeing, ice climbing and snow building. The food at Basecamp is a delicious range of local produce that is all prepared on site by the in house chef.
Basecamp Oulanka is a superb self-sustaining wooden complex that takes immediate inspiration from its wilderness location. Twin rooms with en suite bathrooms are in two separate buildings. The third building is a cosy restaurant and bar, with a log fire, sauna and outdoor hot tub.
The American Prairie Reserve is truly one of America’s greatest conservation projects. National Geographic has called the American Prairie Reserve “one of the most ambitious conservation projects in history.” When completed, this three and a half million acre reserve in Montana will provide a wildlife spectacle that rivals the Serengeti, an awe-inspiring place for you to explore where herds of elk, mule deer, and bison thrive. Through a visit to the American Prairie Reserve, travellers are able to have an insider’s look into one of America’s last wild places.
Currently, there are two options for staying on the Reserve:
Buffalo Camp
A public campground, offering tent and RV sites, electric hook-ups, a group amphitheater and cooking pavilions, vault toilets, and non-potable water. Buffalo Camp is open year-round.
Kestrel Camp
Safari-style, full-service accommodation in luxurious yurts complete with king beds, en-suite bathrooms and sweeping views. Kestrel Camp guests can choose from four packaged trips from June to October.
Located deep within the Amazon rain forest of Peru, the Amazon Yarapa River Lodge is ideally situated to provide the best opportunities for Amazon wildlife, nature, and Indian culture. Guided hikes, wildlife viewing boat rides, piranha fishing, stargazing, visiting local tribes and paddling in canoes provide guests with a unique insight into the surrounding environment. Guests can see the pygmy marmoset monkeys, hear the dolphins break the water’s surface for air, smell the hoatzin bird or touch the smooth bark of a native rubber tree.
This lodge is simply stunning. Facilities are beautifully maintained and rooms are connected by a series of screened walkways. Eight huge bedrooms with oversized privates bathrooms are available and 16 comfortable rooms share a multitude of well-equipped bathrooms.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) was formed in 1991 by a group of Travel & Tourism CEOs who felt that the sector’s contribution to economies and job creation was not being recognised. Its objectives were to use empirical evidence to promote awareness of Travel & Tourism’s economic contribution; to expand markets in harmony with the environment; and to reduce barriers to growth.
WTTC is the only global body that brings together all major players in the Travel & Tourism sector (airlines, hotels, cruise, car rental, travel agencies, tour operators, GDS, and technology), enabling them to speak with One Voice to governments and international bodies. It is important that WTTC has the broadest geographical representation and includes all aspects of the sector, including organisations that provide vital services to Travel & Tourism.
WTTC works to raise awareness of Travel & Tourism as one of the world’s largest sectors, supporting 284 million jobs and generating 9.8% of global GDP. WTTC advocates partnership between the public and private sectors, delivering results that match the needs of economies, local and regional authorities, and local communities, with those of business, based on: Governments recognising Travel & Tourism as a top priority Business balancing economics with people, culture and environment A shared pursuit of long-term growth and prosperity.
ALTOP stands for “All Love to our planet”. For 30 years, the publishing house has consistently been committed to the promotion of green solutions, products and services. Together with their partners, they give orientation to key decision-makers and help them to link economic success with social responsibility.
The publishing house began in 1984 with the alternatives Directory (now ECO-World life – the shopping guide for a healthy, enjoyable and sustainable lifestyle). The aim was to stimulate consumption in a targeted way and to ensure the urgently needed networking of companies and environmental activists.
In 2006, the publishing house responded to the increasing global discussion about responsible, sustainable business practices realising sustainability should no longer be seen as a future vision, but as an action taken in the daily business process. The response was to launch the magazine “Forum Sustainable Development”, the highest reach CSR magazine for politics, business, non-profit organisations and society in Germany. Forum Sustainability is published quarterly, brings daily online contributions and thus provides a cross-medial communication network.
www.forum-csr.net
ALTOP stands for “All Love to our planet”. For 30 years, the publishing house has consistently been committed to the promotion of green solutions, products and services. Together with their partners, they give orientation to key decision-makers and help them to link economic success with social responsibility.
The publishing house began in 1984 with the alternatives Directory (now ECO-World life – the shopping guide for a healthy, enjoyable and sustainable lifestyle). The aim was to stimulate consumption in a targeted way and to ensure the urgently needed networking of companies and environmental activists.
In 2006, the publishing house responded to the increasing global discussion about responsible, sustainable business practices realising sustainability should no longer be seen as a future vision, but as an action taken in the daily business process. The response was to launch the magazine “Forum Sustainable Development”, the highest reach CSR magazine for politics, business, non-profit organisations and society in Germany. Forum Sustainability is published quarterly, brings daily online contributions and thus provides a cross-medial communication network.
www.forum-csr.net
Wilderness Holdings Limited began life as Wilderness Safaris in Botswana in 1983. It is the holding company for many of Africa’s premier ecotourism brands: Wilderness Safaris; Wilderness Air; Wilderness Adventures; Wilderness Explorations; Wilderness Collection. Each of these brands is a leader in its specific niche.
As Africa’s premier conservation organisation and ecotourism company Wilderness Holdings Limited is dedicated to responsible tourism throughout the areas in which it operates in. Our goal is to share these wild areas with guests from all over the world, while at the same time helping to ensure the future protection of Africa’s spectacular wildlife heritage and sharing the benefits of tourism with local communities.
Wilderness Holdings has adopted The Long Run philosophy and 4Cs approach wholly and has gone as far as embedding the 4Cs approach across its operations and within its guest experiences to ensure sustainable approach throughout the business.