Eco-tourism is a fun,
safe and wonderfully exciting way to holiday in South Africa. Moreover, most of
the tourism products included on an itinerary such as wildlife sanctuaries benefit
directly from tourism proceeds. south
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south
africa eco tours. Sun
and Sandals' tours all have an element of eco-conservation. Please have a look
at our Social Responsibility Tours for a case study of sustainable eco solutions
to both community and environment. Many of these projects are focused on waste
management, greening, recycling, education, micro-eco villages, organic farming.
Other tour options include seasonal Whale
watching trips to the Overberg area. Virtually all of our intimate charming
Guesthouses and BB's are on the doorstep of the Ocean. Viewing of whales, humpback
dolphins, penguins, seals can be seen from one's dining room, bathroom, and bedroom.
Our Tsitsikamma Marine tour will
take you on a journey to see a rich marine, ecological and Khoi - san heritage
as you enjoy lush indigenous vegetation. A feature of this tour is a two kilometer
walk to the suspension bridge at the Stormsriver mouth along a wooden walkway.
Opportunity galore to see whales, dolphins through a natural feature lovingly
known as the whale window. Followed by a twenty-five minute forest cruise of the
Stormsriver Gorge. Combine this with a trip to Monkeyland Primate Rehabilitation
Centre. A leading Primate Rehabilitation centre where you will see vervets, marmosets,
chimps, lemurs and many more. Tony and Lara of Monkeyland have been immensely
supportive with regards to Sun and Sandals' own Primate Protection Trust. Oyster
Catcher Trail. Get ready to embark on an exciting coastal hiking experience
in the Garden Route area of the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Rated as
one of top 5 Hiking Trails in South Africa by the famous Getaway Magazine. Explore
this marine rich coast and its unspoilt beaches in the company of an expert guide.
Learn the habits of whales and dolphins. Enjoy the eco experience of this educational
walkabout - highlighting the habits of the African Black Oystercatcher. Snorkel
safely in rocky pools. Visit ancient caves, fish traps and Khoi-San Middens. Coastal
Walk Through South Africa's Garden Route Along the coast, from Mossel Bay to Gourits
river you can observe whales, dolphins and sea birds. Swim in safe bays and meander
along the wilderness dunes, beaches and cliffs of the fabulous Garden Route coast.
Overnight in luxury guesthouses and carry only a daypack. We transport your luggage.
Other ecological tours in the Western Cape
include tours to Valley Trust; a community/eco project where local unemployed
make paper from Fynbos, Butterfly World in Paarl Wine lands area with some 22
species of butterfly, hippo and bird sightings in Rondevlei, visits to the De
Hoop Nature Reserve 50km east of Bredasdorp in Malgas boasts rare lowland Fynbos,
a breeding Colony of the rare Cape Vulture, endangered bat populations, over 260
types of birds and a seasonal calving ground for southern right whales. Tour to
Rein's which includes a tractor driven trailer tour of an ostrich farm, honey
bush tea well known to be the product of indigenous San knowledge, ancient Khoisan
fish traps, fynbos and rare game. Shark dive off Mossel Bay, sail around Seal
island, Botlierskop which boasts rhino, lion, buffalo, giraffe and various antelope.
From Plettenberg Bay Sun and Sandals will organize
sea safaris, an unforgettable eco-marine boat cruise where you see bottlenose
and humpback dolphins all year. Southern right humpbacks visit as well as orcas,
killer whales, Bryde whales, Cape fur seals. search
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