Ecotourism, also known as ecological tourism, is a form of tourism that appeals to ecologically and socially conscious individuals.
Generally speaking, ecotourism focuses on volunteering, personal growth, and learning new ways to live on the planet; typically involving travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions.

Responsible ecotourism includes programs that minimize the negative aspects of conventional tourism on the environment, and enhance the cultural integrity of local people.
Therefore, in addition to evaluating environmental and cultural factors, an integral part of ecotourism is in the promotion of recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, and creation of economic opportunities for the local communities.

Sundance Promotions the owner operators of Casa Tia Villa Holiday Bungalows  are committed to responsible and sustainable tourism and to making a positive contribution to conservation of wildlife habitat and to create benefits for local communities in the areas where we operate. 
We believe that the ecotourism industry can play a key role in raising awareness among tourists of the environmental consequences of their actions, especially when it brings them in close contact with nature and the environment, and we strive to achieve this through our Bungalow Complex, camps and company philosophy.
We believe that this will lead to environmentally conscious behavior and activities to help preserve the environment.  Our environmental policy addresses the impact and management of the land, water, energy, sewage and solid wastes. 

Land
We are committed to protecting the natural flora and fauna found in the areas that we operate in.  Our tented camps, purposefully, have no permanent structures and are strategically placed around the available trees and shrubs. In so doing, when the time comes to remove the camp the area will revert back with no visible signs of a camp or people ever having been there. We are also very aware of the risks and damage of fires and ask our guests to help us avoid this.  We do not allow smoking on Forest Hikes, and also ask our visitors not to smoke inside the Bungalows.When on camping Trips, smoking is limited to the area around the Tent, where an ashtray is provided and we request guests to discard cigarette ends into these ashtrays.All camp cooking is done in a portable B.B.Q Stove, and no fires are lit directly on the beach sand or forest floor.  The total number of guests at any one time is limited to a maximum of only twelve, thereby preventing damage to the environment that may be caused by the large numbers found at many other Hotels, complexes and camps.

We believe in the protection of the wildlife and flora of Mauritius.
The local communities have co-existed with the plant and wildlife for centuries and have a vast and valuable knowledge of the land and all contained within it. We believe, in learning from them and providing our guests the opportunity to learn first hand from the local people. We also make an effort to actively help in educating the communities on the benefits to them and their lands from ecotourism projects.
The Fishing Boats we charter, will operate a tag and release scheme if requested by clients. However we acknowledge that responsible fishing provides a source of income and food to many poor families, and we insure that any fish caught and brought ashore, are sold to provide income to employ local people, and that we regularly distribute a proportion of the fish to local people in our village.
Water
We are committed to conserving and preventing contamination of water found in our areas and realize that it is a precious resource for us and the local community. When going on camping Trips We have to transport the water in for use at the camp and we request that our guests conserve water as much as possible. We also ask guests in the Bungalow Complex to only flush the toilet when necessary. All sewage and waste water is managed so as to prevent any contamination of the water table and water courses. All water used in our swimming pool is chemically treated and filtered, and when draining for annual maintenance, we refill the pool with water pumped from the river, and not with water supplied by the water board which is a precious drinking commodity

Energy
Solar Power. We where possible heat our water by solar power.
We have ensured that no charcoal made from indigenous trees is used in our camps and bungalow complex. Instead we have opted for a safe responsible environmentally friendly "green charcoal" briquette, when it is available for us to purchase.

Solid Waste
We have implemented a recycling system for all waste - this is segregated into certain categories [Glass, plastics, metals and tins, used oil, mineral water bottles, used batteries, paper waste, and all bio-degradable waste] The segregated waste is then treated accordingly - the bio-degradable waste is composted in a closed and locked pit - and the remainder collected removed for proper disposal.

Sewage
All guest waste water and sewerage is presently directed into 2 separate septic tanks for proper and effective treatment and to ensure there is no pollution of the water table.