In the Media

Press Archive 2009

Over nine years operating in west central Africa, Africa's Eden and her destinations have been consistently benchmarked under the unbiased eye of the press. In chronological order, most recent first, and archived in years, these are some of the things the press had to say about us and our destinations in 2009. 
 

December, 2009

    

In German, Published in Germany
       
     

Madame Magazine on Príncipe Island

"Zeit Zum träumen"
 


'...Oder doch lieber ein Platz, wo die
Celebritys ihr Bad in der Sonne nehmen? Finden Sie Ihr persönliches Paradies!'

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December, 2009

    

In English, International
       
     

Gabon Magazine


"Year of the Gorilla"
 


'...All four subspecies are under threat but several pioneering projects in Gabon are helping to save some of our closest cousins from extinction...'

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December, 2009

    

In English, UK
       
     

Geographical Magazine on Gabon


"Totaly Wired"
 

'The lives of the people in a village in the West African country of have been transformed by an immense recycling project....'

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November, 2009

    

In English, Published in UK
       
   


Times Online on São Tomé and Príncipe
 


"Sweet Island Escape"


'Sarah Monaghan discovers the remote islands of Sao Tome and Principe, positioned off the west coast of Africa...'


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November, 2009

    

In English, Published in South Africa
       
     

Getaway Magazine on São Tomé and Príncipe


"Sleepy islands in the sun"


'In the Gulf of Guinea are two tropical islands you’d miss if you blinked. Together, they're one of Africa's smallest countries...'


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September, 2009

    

In English, International
       
   

The Sounder, Online Magazine on Loango National Park, Gabon


"A planner's wishlist"


'...Loango National Park played a starring role, I've been long cultivating a relationship with Africa's Eden who are doing great work there...'


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September, 2009

    

In Dutch, Published in Holland
       
   

Residence Magazine on São Tomé & Príncipe


"Onontdekt Paradijs"


'Het West-Afrikaanse eilandstaatje São Tomé e Príncipe ligt ver van de toeristische snelweg...'


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July, 2009

    

In English, Published in UK
       
   

Travel Africa Magazine on São Tomé & Príncipe


"Atlantic aspirations"
'São Tomé and Príncipe, which make up Africa's second-smallest country, are just what tropical islands should be: lush, green havens of sun, sand and surf...'


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June, 2009

    

In English, International
       
   

Gabon Magazine on the late First Lady


"Farewell Mere Edith"


'The grief of the gabonese nation was shared by world leaders on the news of the death of the first lady of Gabon.'

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Gabon Magazine on cave explorations in Gabon

"Tunnels into time"


'An international team of scientists and explorers have explored some of the deepest caves in Gabon.'

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June, 2009

    

In English, International
       

   

Getaway Magazine on Loango National Park Gabon


"Africa's Green Heart"


'Gabon is to Africa what the Amazon is to South America:if you haven't seen it, you haven't felt the vital throb of the continent.'

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May, 2009

    

In Afrikaans, Published in SA
       
   

Die Burger on Africa's Eden


"Gaboen die bestemming vir ' n besonderse natuur-belewenis"


'As 'n mens lees wat Stef Delport alles oor Gaboen skryf, is dit genoeg om nou die tasse te pak en die eertse and beste vlug soontoe te haal.'


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 May, 2009

    

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Financial Times on the surf scene in Sa


"Surf Scene on Remote São Tomé" 
 

'...One of the smallest island nations on earth-is as extraordinary as its setting is exotic'- finds Michael Scott Moore....'

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May, 2009

    

In English, International
       
   

Africa Investor on Omali Lodge and Bom Bom Island Resort

"Path to prosperity"


'Netherlands-based Africa’s Eden runs
two lodges on São Tomé and Príncipe:
Omali Lodge Luxury Hotel and Bom Bom
Island Resort. They epitomise the kind
of eco-tourism of which São Tomé and
Príncipe’s government would like to see
more.'

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April, 2009

    

In English, Published in US
       
   

National Geographic Traveler on Loango National Park, Gabon


"A walk in the park"


'Gabon's jungle parks are among Earth's last Edens. But don't expect to find paradise...'

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April, 2009

    

In English, International
       
     

Gulfnews website on Gabon

"Enchanted forest of Gabon"


'Gliding over the brown waters of the Ivindo, with the oil lamp illuminating the stern, it seemed as if I was travelling suspended in a dark green hyperspace, which encircled our dugout canoe made from okumè wood...'

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April , 2009

    

In English, International
       
   

Travel Africa Magazine on the Dzanga-Sangha Reserve in the Congo Basin

''In the thick of it''
 

'Visiting the wilds of the Central African Republic isn't something many of us have done or even dreamed of, yet, as Emma Gregg discovers, there are plenty of rewards if you take the plunge....'

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April, 2009

    

In English, International
       
   

Gabon Magazine-Featuring twice!

"An Artist of the Pristine world"


'The African Sketchbook....'

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"Crocodile Night Shift"

'Slender-snouted, dwarf or Nile....'

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January, 2009

    

 In English, International
       
       

Getaway Magazine on São Tomé images

''The big picture''
 

'Sao Tome silhouette....'
 
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