Tour Operators - Eco Tours in Cape Town, South Africa

Eco Tourism is often used as a euphemism for marketing just about any excursion or activity that takes place outdoors.  Unless it has and Ecological benefit, you might be on more of an Ego Tour than an Eco Tour!

Eco tourism could cover any experience where nature is not damaged as a result of the encounter with humans, and where your understanding and appreciation of the environment is enhanced.  But additional criteria should be to ensure that the environment benefits as a result of your visit.  This could be by contributing time or money to a research programme, protection organtisation or sustainable community development.