Mr
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Morocco
- Lalla
Mira, Essoauira -http://base.lallamira.net/
- Bio hotel developed by a German
organic farmer as the first eco hotel in Morocco. The renovated
building includes the oldest traditional bath in Essoauira and
is used by locals as a therapy bath. The restaurant serves food
produced on their own organic farm at Meskala. Environmental
systems includes solar floor-heating in the bedrooms and a used
water recycling system. Linens are made with organic cotton;
mattresses and pillows are filled with allergenic Kapok.
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- Riad Abaka, Marrakech -http://www.origins-lodge.com
A
former upper class courtyard home, hidden in the heart of the
Medina, that has recently been renovated to become a comfortable
guesthouse with seven rooms. The Riad gives you the opportunity
to discover the secret life of the town including the labyrinth
of the close souq (typical Moroccan market). You can combine
a stay here with a trip to their Lodge at Dar Itrane in the Atlas
Mountains.
Mozambique
 Ibo Island, Quirimbas Archipelago, Northern Mozambique
-http://www.iboisland.com
- Located right on the waterfront
on this undeveloped island, you can watch Dhows setting out to
see on the high tide. This is a great base from which you can
explore the beaches, scuba dive, fish and go on excursions to
the mangrove swamps. The owners , Kevin and Fiona Record, are
big on responsible tourism, and the hotel supports a number of
local conservation projects.
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South Africa
- Valley of the Rainbow -http://www.rainbowvalley.co.za
Fly
fishing estate and nature reserve is an exclusive retreat located
in a mountain valley near the picturesque town of Dullstroom,
Mpumalanga, just two hours from Johannesburg or Pretoria. There
are over 1000 acres to experience prolific birdlife including
5 kingfisher species, the fish eagle and endangered blue crane,
variety of game including buck, vevet monkey, bush pig, cerval
cat and the clawless otter. There is accommodation in hotel,
lakeside or forest studios designed by Australian Architect,
Glenn Murcott or in tented chalets with lake views.
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- Tanzania
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- 236
Hurumzi, Zanziber
-http://www.236hurumzi.com
- In the heart of the old Stone
Town, this hotel has been restored to its former glory as one
of the principle residences in the city, and second in height
after the residence of the Sultan. It has sixteen splendid rooms,
all decorated with antique furnishings. Dining takes place in
its fabulously situated Tower Top Restaurant with views out across
the rooftops and minnarets, and beyond to the Indian Ocean. The
owners work actively towards the sustainable development of the
local community, supporting local organisations and businesses
as well as employing and training local staff.
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- From Responsible Travel:
 Pongwe
Beach Hotel. Zanzibar
- Located right on the beach,
part of the work this hotel does is in marking and protecting
turtle eggs until they hatch. They hire workers from the local
village, and do business with the local community. Accommodation
is in sixteen thatched bungalows in a garden setting all with
modern facilities and sea view. They also offer snorkelling and
fishing from their own traditional longboat.
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