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Eco-lodges have become a vital part of conservation, tourism and support systems for local communities. To be recognized as an eco-lodge, establishments must fulfill a few requirements. Not only must the lodge be able to provide good service and great comfort, but their initiative must be to look for environmentally friendly ways to operate, such as using recyclable materials and causing the least amount of disruption to the environment. They must use the cultural aspects of their location in the lodge and encourage the local community in using their traditions and the conservation of the natural surroundings to derive an income from the tourism industry.
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Meerkats are fascinating little animals that are highly entertaining to watch. The closest most people will get to a meerkat is at a zoo, where to the extent possible in their captive state, their natural behavior can be observed. Television documentaries of meerkats in their natural environment are another way of enjoying their antics. The ideal way to gain insight into the lives of these cute, furry creatures is to unobtrusively observe them in the wild, and this is where Meerkat Magic in Oudtshoorn in the Little Karoo region of South Africa, comes into the picture.
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Mokala is the newest South African National Park to join the SANPark group. The 19,611-hectare park lies in a hilly region situated 80km southwest from Kimberley. Kimberley International is the nearest airport to the Mokala National Park if you are flying. Once you are at the airport you can either hire a car or take a coach to the Park.
