Overland Africa

ABTA makes their commitment by having members abide by a strict Code of Conduct (available at www.abta.com). This code of conduct governs areas such as accurate advertising, trading terms that are fair, booking changes and managing client complaints.

ABTA also protects travellers who book packages and 'flight-plus' holidays in the UK with ABTA members by protecting them financially in the event of a company failure.

The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA®) is a member-driven trade association that promotes travel and tourism to Africa and Indian Ocean Islands from all corners of the world. Recognised as the Voice of African and Indian Ocean Islands Tourism, ATTA® serves and supports businesses in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands representing buyers and suppliers of tourism product across 31 African and Indian Ocean countries.

With over 761 members, ATTA® acts as Pan-Africa and Indian Ocean Islands' largest network of tourism product covering not only accommodation, transport and travel specialists in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, but a formidable selection of tour operators, representation and PR companies worldwide promoting tourism to Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.

BS 8848 provides a specification for organizing and managing visits, fieldwork, expeditions, and adventurous activities, outside the United Kingdom. The underlying principle of BS8848 is that Frontier/ Society for Environmental Exploration is responsible for all aspects, including safety, of a venture provided either on a voluntary basis or in return for payment.

The East African Wildlife Society (EAWS) is a membership-based non-government conservation organization founded in 1961. This organisation seeks to improve the conservation and environmental issues in both Kenya and Tanzania.

“Winners of the 2020 Travelers’ Choice Awards should be proud of this distinguished recognition,” said Kanika Soni, Chief Commercial Officer at Tripadvisor. “Although it’s been a challenging year for travel and hospitality, we want to celebrate our partners' achievements. Award winners are beloved for their exceptional service and quality. Not only are these winners well deserving, they are also a great source of inspiration for travelers as the world begins to venture out again.”