We help local communities to discover their own natural and cultural heritage treasures and put them into action using sustainable tourism practices in order to gain financial and psychological benefit. Eco Nubia is our first Ecolodge.
Identifying a critical need for the preservation of Egypt’s natural resources and celebration of its unique cultural heritage, Eco Nubia transformed the abandoned island of Bigeh in Aswan into one of the first ecolodges in the area serving local and international guests, activating a unique location using natural locally sourced materials, and creating much-needed capacity building and career opportunities to the struggling Nubian community. In partnership with its indigenous Nubians communities, and placed the island on the Egyptian Ecotourism map.
Within its first three years, Eco Nubia rebuilt the island’s old collapsed homes; created an integrated utilities network of electricity, water and sewage in an eco-friendly way; and received – along with a host of guests from around the world – recognition and accolades from the United Nations World Tourism Organization and Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism for outstanding achievement in sustainable development. Eco Nubia also garnered the attention of local and international media and was the subject of a recent CNN special.
Job opportunities were provided to the Nubian people with a rewarding return, and empowering Nubian women and youth to present their cultural heritage in a creative way.
Eco Nubia has succeeded in reaching the desired balance between a successful tourism project, a distinctive economic return for the local community, and the revival of the cultural heritage in the region, as well as preserving the surrounding environment, reducing the island's carbon emissions and spreading awareness and environmental solutions. Its competitive edge includes being the only ecolodge of its kind in the area built with all eco-friendly materials, the only lodge with a view of Philae Temple, the only offering heritage Nubian recipes at its restaurant. The suppliers that we use are all local suppliers of fresh food, and also transportation equipment and services, as well as service providers such as the local event management companies. In terms of technology, Eco Nubia is utilizing tech for promotional purposes as well as online reservations and restaurant, event and activity booking.
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- You will receive an answer from the host with availability and price, you can also ask for more information
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Ecosustainability
- Supporting the local economy
- Promoting "eco" activities
- 100% renewable energy
- Organic or Local Food
- Car-free accessibility
- Ecological cleaning products
- More than 80% waste recycling
- Energy saving lights
- Green building
- Solar thermal panels for hot water
- Water flow reducers
- Recovery & reuse of rainwater
- Towel change on request
- Natural conditioning or class A air conditioning
- Regional Food
- Fair trade products
- Biodiversity of green areas
- Recycling or Second Hand Furniture
Service
- Kitchenette
- Electric Vehicles Charging
- Private bathroom
- Internet
- Breakfast included
- Organic garden
- Bicycles
- Ecotourism itineraries
- Wellness center
- Accessibility
- Small pets allowed
- Garden
- Credit card
- Umbrella and sunbed at the beach
- Vegetarians meals
- Beach
- Artisanal products for sale
- Restaurant
- Vegan Meals
- Natural pool
- Smoke-Free
- Covid-19 Safety measures
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Make your travel greener by booking with Ecobnb.
No prepayment needed
What happens after contact?
- Your contact request is sent to the host for availability and price
- You will receive an answer from the host with availability and price, you can also ask for more information
- You can confirm the booking or cancel the request
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