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GENERAL TIPS

Travel insurance

Check your travel insurance to be sure what is covered. If it is not sufficient, the insurance company Gouda has a good cancellation insurance as well as a travel insurance that applies even if the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel. Read more here.

Travel with children

If you plan to travel with children to South Africa, the authorities have new rules from Nov 2019. Here you can read about what is required. 

Durability

We have to think about our planet. Don’t fly so often, prefer to be away a little longer. Sustainability is not just about the environment. Tourism means survival in many countries, creates  jobs and political stability.

Many hotels work with sustainability in different ways. Giltedge is actively working on this. Read more here.

 

Social responsibility

Many hotels and safari lodges are involved in social responsibility. Read about Giltedge’s commitment.

Fair Trade Tourism

Giltedge is a “Fair trade” certified company. A responsible partner, with proposals for tours with this theme. See suggestions here.

Uthando

Is a non-profit company that acts as a link between the travel industry, visiting tourists and community projects in the shantytowns. They are a “Fair Trade in Tourism” certified organization They do a great job and you can help too! Support a project and make a visit during your trip to South Africa. Read more here.

 

Latest news from Africa

Inspirational stories from Africa and the latest news can be found on the Giltedge blog.