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Sustainable Tourism Tour - The Cape Care Route

Juxtaposed against the backdrop of Table Mountain and our two oceans is the sprawling reality of our townships, which are a crucible of the world''s most pressing problems. Emerging out of these harsh circumstances, however, are inspiring examples of hope.

The Cape Care Route showcases some of the projects where people are caring for the environment and for each other. Initiated for the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development, this 'Trail of Two Cities' celebrates the partnerships that bring prosperity to both planet and people.

So if you are the type of visitor who wants to experience the soul and character of a destination, if you want to meet local communities and understand their challenges and aspirations for the future, then join us on the Cape Care Route. You''ll be impressed by the initiatives on the other side of town!

About the Trail

The Tour starts with a visit to the Townships, where you will encounter inspiring examples of how impoverished men, women and youth are building their own houses, growing their own food and developing skills to turn waste material into contemporary arts and crafts. You''ll be able to support emerging entrepreneurs through buying locally made goods and enjoying the multi-cultural cuisine of the area.

You will also learn how partnerships between business, government and communities are helping to protect the rich biodiversity of Cape Town. We take you to a threatened wetland - the only home of a rare indigenous plant - that has been transformed into a vibrant community nature reserve, a green jewel within a blighted urban environment.

Finally, you will see showcased environmental projects that demonstrate how technology and grassroots approaches have combined to provide people with a cleaner and healthier living environment. You will observe how partnerships in the Cape Peninsula National Park, an imminent World Heritage Site, have cleared alien vegetation in order to reduce water consumption and promote indigenous growth. You will also experience what upmarket tourist facilities are doing to reduce their consumption of resources and what they are doing to work with the poor communities in their midst.

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