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  Oasis Adventures and Camps Ltd September 28, 2011 at 3:11pm

  Fam trips to our Oasis Camp Lake Elementaita at USD 40 per person fullboard. www.oasis.co.ke/eco.html
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  Oasis Adventures and Camps Ltd August 31, 2011 at 10:47am

  Business Partnership

  We are a small intimate eco lodge located on the shores of Lake Elementaita Kenya which recently became a UNESCO world heritage site.
  Our Lodge is suited for families, birders and nature lovers.
  
  The sorrounding attractions/activities include.
  - Visit to the Great Rift Valley Lakes - Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, Bogoria and Lake Baringo
  -Early morning or Late evening dip at a hotsprings near the camp - a relaxing treat
  -Game viewing at Lake Nakuru national park
  -Visit to Kariandusi Prehistoric site discovered by Dr. Leakey
  -Visit to Menengai Crater and Hyrax Hill prehistoric sites.
  -Visit to Thompson Falls
  -Hiking on the Oasis Trail - A thrilling 3-4 hr hike/climb with great views
  -Biking Tours - Very nice biking trails around the camp - Please bring your bike
  -bird watching along the shores of Lake Elementaita and the acacia forest
  -Or you could just relax in the camp with a book or listen to the birds
  
  We are looking for partners who would be interested in booking their clients in our facility.
  For more info: bookings@oasis.co.ke

  

  http://www.oasis.co.ke/eco.html
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  Thommen Jose July 20, 2011 at 2:28pm

  My blog Wanderink.com... deals with mostly rural travel, into hinterland India. There is a section at the end 'Wanderink recommends' - basically to stimulate discussion and to come up with pointers for three-pronged development of these areas: environment, economy, culture and traditions. I guess as enthusiasts of responsible travel, we owe that much.
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  Lise Tyrrell June 23, 2011 at 11:29pm

  I think that falls within my 2nd point, meaningful community participation.  For a full page definition go to my website: http://www.eco-tropicalresorts.com/what-is-ecotourism.htm.  I bring up the issue you just did, Paul...it's a good one.
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  David Paul Appell June 23, 2011 at 11:09pm

  Good points, Lise.  I think of it as more than just eco or green tourism, but also a way of approaching travel that helps or at least does not harm local communities socially and economically, as well as environmentally.
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  Lise Tyrrell June 23, 2011 at 11:07pm

  Perhaps we should define Responsible Travel before we start the discussion.  In it's simplest form, I think it has to:

  1) Provides for conservation measures. 
  2) Includes meaningful community participation and 
  3) Is profitable and can sustain itself.