Here are some of the best ecotourism destinations around the world that offer luxury with a eco-friendly touch.
1. Chumbe Island Coral Park in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Water lovers can take a boat ride to the secluded and pristine island of Zanzibar and have a comfortable stay at one of the seven private ‘eco-bungalows’. On this unpopulated island, you can spend weeks exploring the forest reserve and beautiful coral reef sanctuary, both of which harbor endangered and rare plants and animals. Chumbe Island Coral Park is also among the last pristine coral islands in the region, making it a must
. Chumbe Island Coral Park is also among the last pristine coral islands in the region, making it a must visit, since it has an uncertain future. Global warming has smashed many coral reefs since enlarged carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is absorbed by ocean water, making it acidic and resulting in corals losing the ability to calcify their skeletons.
Coral park resort is making conscious and dedicated efforts to preserve the natural coral reef ecosystem of the region. The resort uses large preservation techniques, such as generation of solar power, composting and even using grey water systems. This is done with the aim of creating financial and ecologically sustainable park management that supports the cause of eco-tourism destinations. Although marine specialists have said that corals may be extinct by 2050 if a practical solution is not found to global warming, Chumbe Island Coral Park has adopted great measures to preserve the natural ecosystem.
2. Longitude 131 in the Northern Territory, Australia
People who love trekking, camping and exploring can visit Longitude 131 in Australia, which comprises of 15 luxury tents that offer eco sensitive living conditions. Situated at the gateway of the dual World tradition wilderness site of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, tourists can enjoy five-star luxuries along with wonderful views of the sunrise and sunset over the Ayers Rock. At night, tourists can sip wine and dine on the local cuisine under a glittering blanket of stars.
Australia has made conscious efforts to achieve ecotourism status for this area and has built Longitude 131 on a philosophy of enhancing the culture and preserving the environment of the region. The entire resort is situated over a single sand dune, with tents built on stilts that leave the desert sand undisturbed. Apart from ensuring that the entire resort runs on solar power, all the profits are reinvested in development and indigenous training across Australia, making the area both financially and environmentally ecotourism destinations.
3. Costa Rica, Central America
The nation of impossible natural beauty, Costa Rica is complete with radiant sunsets, purple volcanoes, steaming rainforests and sandy beaches with crawling sea turtles. This land truly has an abundance of flora and fauna, coexisting in harmony to balance the natural eco system. Whether you are seeking adventure, peace or leisure, this destination has it all. It is also considered one of the top 20 countries in the world in terms of biodiversity.
To preserve such natural plant growth and rich animal life, this destination is complete with eco tourism activities and has managed to raise the standards for the global eco tourism destinations community. Costa Rica is in route to becoming one of the initial carbon neutral countries, along with Maldives, by 2021, as per the vow taken by the government in 2007 to promote eco tourism. Complete with sustainable theme parks and rainforests that are completely solar powered, even staying at a resort in Costa Rica is made sustainable with an abundance of trees replenishing the oxygen in the atmosphere. The area has close to 148 nationally certified sustainable hotels that account for eco-tourism destinations. Due to such conscious efforts to preserve the ecosystem by the government and locals, Costa Rica’s coral reef and rainforests make up close to 5% of the world’s biodiversity, despite covering a mere 0.01 percent of the world’s landmass.
You can enjoy all the luxuries and conveniences offered by such destinations in a responsible manner without impacting the ecosystem. Remember that what you do has a ripple effect and can deprive future generations of such wondrous places. Along with being a responsible tourist, make sure that you keep yourself safe and travel responsibly by keeping copies of essential documents such as your visa, travel insurance and driver’s license for a hassle free holiday. Do your bit so that we can preserve some of the world’s most beautiful and exotic destinations or else they might become mere memories.
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