Jane Flowers
Freelance reporter and editor
AFRICA DESPERATELY WANTS TO TAP INTO THE AMERICAN ECO-TOURIST MARKET
If you want your African visit to make a difference, choose your destination with care
The true definition of eco-tourism goes far beyond a five-star lodge employing a few housekeeping staff from nearby settlements. It needs to encompass responsible tourism which benefits neighboring communities who live on the periphery of natural areas and the regional population. The income from visitors should go straight back into enhancing or managing the quality of both the wildlife environment and society in general.
