10 small business from across Africa shared their stories of travel experience excellence and responsible tourism at WTM Africa 2015. Products on offer were incredibly diverse - from budget to luxury, wildlife sanctuaries to volunteering, and urban guesthouses to remote lodges. The event was made possible by WTM Africa and Thebe Reed Exhibitions, organised by Tourism Collaboratory, and closed by Tim Williamson of Responsible Travel.com. The presenter lineup can be found on Tourism Collaboratory's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/tourismcollaboratory), or on the WTM Africa 2015 event programme (http://www.wtmafrica.com/en/Sessions/12315/Responsible-Tourism-Speed-Marketing).

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MADAGASCAR
Bushhouse

4. Madagascar is:
Hotspot of worldwide
biodiversity
Unique culture between Asia
and Africa
Amazing, exclusive,
mysterious aura
(Having much more than
penguins !)
Sonja
Gottlebe

5. BUSHHOUSE is:
Between Indian
Ocean and huge
fresh water lakes
and channels …

6. Bushhouse is smiling staff, 100% locally managed,
locally built, local food,… an authentic experience of
our East coast…!

7. Bushhouse is also: supporting surrounding villagers… a
stay with us is about sharing, experiencing and learning
about Betsimisaraka tribe.

8. Bushhouse, Madagascar
http://boogiepilgrim-madagascar.com/hotels/bush-house/
Email: contact@boogiepilgrim-madagascar.com

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NAMIBIA
Chameleon Backpackers & Guesthouse

10. Chameleon Backpackers &
Guesthouse
Windhoek, Namibia
Managing Director: Jackie Burton

11. Best value & eco friendly budget accommodation
in Windhoek, Namibia

12. Committed to Responsible Tourism
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
SOCIAL / CULTURAL STAFF EMPOWERMENT

13. Meet some of the team!
Rosa
Starting position: Dish washer
Current position: Lodge Manager
Years with Chameleon: 13 years
Selma
Starting position: Camping Equipment
Cleaner
Current position: Office Manager
Years with Chameleon: 12 years

14. Chameleon Backpackers & Guesthouse
5 – 7 Voigt St North,
Windhoek Central
Namibia
www.chameleonbackpackers.com
chameleonbackpackers@iway.na
Skype: chameleon.backpackers
Phone: +264 61 244 347

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Grootberg Lodge

16. GROOTBERG LODGE
Dominic du Raan
A success story in community-based conservation
Only lodge 100% owned by the local community

17. Grootberg Lodge – Direct Benefits to Conservancy
• Monthly Conservancy Fee
– 8% of total revenues
• Employment
– Currently 47 staff contingent:
• 98% Conservancy members annual payroll N$1.2 million
• Training
– Internal training programs – Memory Danster
– Shared training with Conservancy – anti poaching, first
aid
• Medical Aid / Pension Fund

18. Grootberg Lodge: Indirect Benefits to Conservancy
• Khoadi Hoas Education
Trust
– Clementine Aubes 3rd year
tourism degree
• Khoadi Hoas
Predators Fund

19. Benefits for Conservation
• Reduce human / wildlife conflict
• Shepherding program introduced by
Conservancy – anti poaching
• Daily monitoring and tracking of Rhino
movements
• Power of lodge generated – solar and wind
• Waste management – refuse removal and
recycling

20. Grootberg Lodge – Primary Goals
• Eco tourism
funding
community
livelihoods &
projects
• Supporting
conservation on
multiple levels
THANK YOU
www.grootberg.com

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SOUTH AFRICA
!Xaus Lodge

22. Presented by
Glynn O’Leary

23. !XAUS LODGE
KGALAGADI TRANSFRONTIER PARK, NORTHERN CAPE

24. !XAUS LODGE
4* TGCSA & FAIR TRADE TOURISM-CERTIFIED LODGE

25. !XAUS LODGE
EXPERIENCE, NOT JUST OBSERVE

26. !XAUS LODGE
ANIMAL SIGHTINGS ARE A PRIVILEGE

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Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse

28. Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
Hermon, Western Cape
Lesley Gillett

29. Location: only 1h 15min drive from Cape
Town on a working wheat and sheep farm

30. More than a Farmhouse…

31. Nature drives into 4000ha Private Nature Reserve,
hiking, cycling, cooking classes, farm tours, fishing

32. Giving Back: the relationship with our
environment & community

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Mariner Guesthouse

34. Presented by: Liesel Coetzer (owner)

35. Breathtaking Sea Views –
Walk to Restaurants and Beaches !
Custom built (8 en-suite bedrooms), eco-friendly –
on mountainside, above Simon’s Town harbour.
• Cape Town & Airport 45 km
• Cape Point National Park 10 km
• Boulders Beach & Penguins 1 km
• Shark diving & whale watching 1 km
• Hiking, birding, kayaking 1 km
Free evening shuttle to/from restaurants.

36. Offering style, comfort and friendly hospitality!
“Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! …Great location, beautiful
views and FANTASTIC staff…exceeded our expectations” (SA)
“…Lovely modern guesthouse… Excellent breakfast and
charming hosts. Good base for penguins & Cape Point.” (UK)
“We loved all aspects…Lovely attention to detail.” (Germany)
“…everything required for a business traveler…” (Botswana)
“…value for money…outstanding hospitality, professional…”(US)

37. Committed to Responsible Tourism

38. www.marinerguesthouse.co.za
info@marinerguesthouse.co.za
+27 (0)21 786 4528
Cape Peninsula Mobile App – FREE from App Stores
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Contact us at Mariner Guesthouse:
www.facebook.co.za/MarinerGuestHouse @marinerguest_h
SIMON’S TOWN | CAPE TOWN | SOUTH AFRICA

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South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance
(SAASA)

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Umlani Bushcamp

46. Umlani BushcampTimbavati Nature Reserve

48. UMLANI BUSHCAMP
WWW.UMLANI.COM

49. UMLANI BUSHCAMP
WWW.UMLANI.COM

50. www.umlani.com
Email: info@umlani.com
Tel: +27 (0) 21 785 5547
UMLANI BUSHCAMP
WWW.UMLANI.COM

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Volunteer Africa 32° South

52. Volunteer Africa 32 Degrees South
Established in 2005
Charlotte Whitehead
Schools Co-ordinator
Wild Coast Schools
Project
Preschools
Project

53. Where are we?
www.volunteerafrica.co.za

54. www.volunteerafrica.co.za

55. Educate
Inspire
Volunteer
Fair Trade Tourism Certified
Wild Coast Schools Project
Preschools Project
Tel: +27 (0) 43 7385523
Email: charlotte@volunteerafrica.co.za
Website: www.volunteerafrica.co.za

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TANZANIA
Chole Mjini Lodge

57. CHOLE MJINI LODGE
Mafia Island Marine Park, Tanzania Dr. Jean de Villiers
Chole Mjini Conservation & Development Co. Ltd - Established 1993

58. 20 years of “Responsible Tourism that brings Real Benefits to
our Community and supports Wildlife Conservation.”

59. Nature is the Ultimate Luxury

60. Mafia Island is AWESOME

61. 2chole@gmail.com
www.cholemjini.com
P.O. Box 20, Mafia Island, Tanzania

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