Are you looking for ecotours destinations in Africa? Visit the East African regions including Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Tanzania & Kenya with safari national parks where ecotours & nature walks are done! On your ecotours in Rwanda, Uganda, Congo, Tanzania & Kenya you will experience the gorilla ecotours in Volcanoes, Virunga, Mgahinga & Bwindi forest and the amazing wildlife viewing tours and all these ecotours can be customized with the stay in the most friendly eco-lodges that blend with nature.

What is Ecotourism?

Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial (mass) tourism.

Its purpose may be to educate the traveler, to provide funds for ecological conservation, to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities, or to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights.

Since the 1980s ecotourism has been considered a critical endeavor by environmentalists, so that future generations may experience destinations relatively untouched by human intervention. Several university programs use this description as the working definition of ecotourism.

Generally, ecotourism deals with living parts of the natural environments. Ecotourism focuses on socially responsible travel, personal growth, and environmental sustainability.

Ecotourism typically involves travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. Ecotourism is intended to offer tourists insight into the impact of human beings on the environment, and to foster a greater appreciation of our natural habitats.