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The Naara Eco Lodge & Spa on Nhambavale Lake in Mozambique has been awarded Fair Trade Tourism certification.
“We’ve gone through the long and demanding process of certification because we wanted to be a part of the global responsible tourism network,” said owner, Leila Oliveira.
She added that, by being awarded the certificate, the lodge could further support responsible tourism initiatives and make a greater difference to the local community, animals and plants.
“We are delighted to welcome Naara Eco Lodge to the Fair Trade Tourism portfolio,” said the organisation’s Managing Director, Nivashnee Naidoo. “With its commitment to the Inhandime community and its reduction of impact on a very sensitive coastal environment, the lodge can be rightfully proud of its achievements in the sustainable tourism arena.”
The lodge has been involved in numerous community initiatives. It assisted in the installation of a deep well water system to provide locals with fresh water and established a community trading store. It uses local produce on its menus and implemented a job creation programme to recruit local staff and tourism guides. The lodge is solar powered and has an efficient waste management system.
Source: tourismupdate.co.za
