Sustainable luxury huts in Namibia

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Omaanda comes from the word "rhinoceros" in Oshiwambo(*), as the lodges are settled in the heart of the Zannier Reserve by N/a’an ku sê, in the savannah North of Windhoek in Namibia. A rhino and elephant's hospital has been built, funded by the Jolie-Pitt Foundation.

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Luxury sustainable stopover on an island in Mozambique, with an ocean observatory

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Kisawa Sanctuary is a confidential sustainable luxury stopover off Mozambique in an archipelago, which is a National Park since 1971. The island hosts a marine station and ocean observatory, the Barazuto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS).

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Rare, natural and ethic honeys from Madagascar plant species

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Ilanga Nature produces Ecocert-certified honeys in the island of Madagascar. The firm is committed to going with beekeepers and developing long-lasting fair trade partnerships.

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Fashion accessories and bags for both woman and man, made from recycled safety belts

Alinfini-small.jpgTrained as a designer, Sandrine Dole creates minaudieres, bags, tote bags, pouches and jewels from recycled straps, that originate from production waste presenting dye, weave and length defects.

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Sustainable luxury camp for game viewing in Kenya

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Situated in the Laikipia Plateau and overlooking the African savannah with view of Mount Kenya, Segera Retreat is the luxury starting point for wildlife-viewing safaris, as well as the discovery of neighbouring conservation areas.

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Creative hairdressing with the use of only natural materials

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Nadeen Mateky is hair stylist for fashion show(*). She uses only natural materials like raffia, wire and cardboard. She is preparing the setting up of an international diploma and the opening of hairdressing schools in Africa.

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Louis Vuitton commits to protect biodiversity in South-Africa

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Louis Vuitton joins forces with the NGO People for Wildlife to rehabilitate 400.000 hectares on the Cape York Peninsula in South Africa on a period of 5 years by supporting scientific field research, monitoring wildlife species, and co-creating sustainable business models based on responsible use of nature-based materials.

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