Tag: Namibia

Solar Ghecko

Wolwedans Camps and Lodges go all green behind the scenes…

Wolwedans, located in the NamibRand Nature Reserve in southwestern Namibia, is currently the only Namibian establishment to be chosen as a Long Run Destination around the world. At Wolwedans we believe strongly in the principles of sustainable tourism. It is essential to not just talk about green credentials, but to be committed to pressing the green button in all areas of our tourism operation, implementing and adhering to the 4c’s: Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce, as required in the GER certification system. We aim at becoming the leading tourism operator in Namibia regarding self-sustainability as well as sustainability in the long run.

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Wolwedans - Wilderness

Wolwedans Collections and Wilderness Safaris are finalists at the 2012 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards!

What an exciting day for The Long Run Initiative! Two members, at two different levels; Long Run Destination – Global Ecosphere Retreats® (GER) certified – Wolwedans Collection and Long Run Supporter, Wilderness Safaris, have been announced as finalists for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards! The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards is one of the world's highest accolades in the Travel & Tourism industry, aimed at recognising best practice in sustainable tourism within the industry worldwide.

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