A holiday destination which also benefits the local environment and community. On Bazaruto Island Rani has built community centres, provided transport facilities and access to water for local islanders. The education and training needs of local people remains Rani's focus with the building of schools and initiating adult literacy programmes. Also on Bazaruto Island, Rani has formed a partnership with local communities to conserve the ecosystem and assist the Bazaruto National Park staff with transport, communication and health care facilities. Teaching the importance of conserving local marine life and working with the authorities to counter illegal fishing activities is a priority as well as implementing a tag and release policy for fishing activities in conjunction with Durban's Oceanographic Institute (ORI).
Listing Details
Classification Criteria
Environmental Goods or Services
Primary Country Where Active:
Mozambique
Location (Town, City, District or Region)
Bazaruto Archipelago
Postal Address (Main Contact)
Indigo Bay is situated on the 12 000 ha Bazaruto Island, which is part of Bazaruto Archipelago which lies 30 km east of mainland Mozambique.