Panga Chumvi, Matemwe, Zanzibar

Tranquil and beautiful, situated on the shores of the Indian Ocean, Panga Chumvi offers a peaceful haven to guests looking for a relaxing retreat. Eco-sensitivity, creativity, wonderful staff and the softest sand in Zanzibar are all key attributes that are found here, amongst being set in stunning grounds of coconut palms and blossoming flowers. Panga Chumvi is a must stay when visiting the exciting islands of Zanzibar.

To learn more about what Panga Chumvi has to offer, visit their website; www.pangachumvi.com

ZEET project, Sazani Associates, Zanzibar

Sazani Associates is a UK based NGO, that amongst other initiatives has set up the Zanzibar Education and Employability Training (ZEET) project, a sustainable youth and community enterprise development programme in Zanzibar which aims to encourage sustainable rural livelihoods and coastal management through entrepreneurism in the region. It also supports creation of food and farming enterprises as well as establishing vocational training programmes for the growing tourism sector.

To learn more about Sazani Associates and their great work, visit their website; www.sazaniassociates.org.uk/

Mangrove Eco Lodge, Chuini, Zanzibar

Luscious, spacious and conscientious, Mangrove Eco Lodge is the perfect way to relax and enjoy a homely experience whilst giving back to the local community of Chuini. Situated in on the east coast of Zanzibar’s main island, Mangrove Eco Lodge, offers visitors an opportunity to experience something special. Owned by a local villager, Mangrove Eco Lodge is more than a holiday destination, built on principles and sustainability, from local community work, to strong eco practices. Set in beautiful grounds overlooking a stunning bay, with two beaches and blossoming gardens- filled with tropical fruit trees and bush babies playing in the moonlight, Mangrove Eco Lodge is a must stay.

To learn more about what Mangrove Eco Lodge has to offer, visit their website; www.mangrovelodge.com

Mnarani Turtle Conservation Pond, Nungwi, Zanzibar

Creatures of the ocean, elegant and precious, with numbers declining all over the world, sea turtles need to be conserved. That is why a grass-roots project on the north coast of the stunning island of Zanzibar, Tanzania, set up by local villagers, thrives on saving these animals. By promoting education and nursing injured turtles back to strong health before releasing them back in to the wild, Mnarani Turtle Conservation Project, is crucial to the turtle population of Zanzibar.

Online Video: Why you need an online video and how an online video can help your organisataion

Lots of people know a promotional online video can help their company or organisation grow, but not everyone knows the statistics and all the areas that having an online video can aid them in. This simple animation lets people know the facts and stats, it tells them why they need an online video and how a promotional online video can boost all areas of their business so they reach their full potential.

Kola Nut Productions is a global traveling promotional video and photography coalition supporting and promoting sustainable tourism, ecotourism, charities and NGOs. Kola Nut Productions specialise in filming and editing professional, promotional videos as well as producing professional promotional photography. Kola Nut Productions believe that global tourism should have a positive impact on the environment, local culture and human rights. Kola Nut Productions is committed to promoting sustainable and responsible tourism with holiday destination videos and photography.

Kola Nut Productions: Promoting sustainable tourism and ecotourism. http://www.kolanutproductions.com

Bedouin House Camp, Wadi Rum, Jordan: Promoting sustainable tourism

The Wadi Rum Desert, also known as the Valley of the Moon is a stunning protected landscape in the depths of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Deep amongst the sand dunes and rugged landscape lies Bedouin House Camp. A simple camp preserving bedouin lifestyle and stunning nature, offering the exploring wanderer an insight into ancient, sustainable, nomadic life.

To learn more about what Bedouin House Camp has to offer, please visit their website; bedouinhousecamp.com

Singapore Botanic Gardens, Kola nut Productions: promoting ecology

183 stunning acres, 3,000 beautiful species of tropical and subtropical plants and 500,000 preserved plant specimens, lay blossoming in the depths of the only botanic garden in the world that is open every day of the year, 19 hours a day and does not have an admission fee. It truly is a spectacular visit that even boasts 11 acres of preserved malay jungle and a collection of 1,000 orchid species.

To learn more about the Singapore Botanic Garden, please visit their website; sbg.org.sg/