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.

With over 550 members, the Atta platform offers extensive opportunities for networking, marketing, education, and the dissemination of information to all members associated. Constituting quality control of African Tourism through tourism ministries, authorities and other associations.

SATSA provide buyers with quality advice and references to assist in making informed decisions, key services and benefits as well as representation at local, regional and international trade shows and conferences.

The aim of SAYTC is to market South Africa on a global scale as a preferred youth tourism destination and to establish a professional youth tourism industry based upon accreditation and guidelines. Members of SAYTC have been approved and must abide to the Code of Conduct ensuring the common good of both the buyer and the company.

SATOA was formed in 1982 and is managed by a committee in the UK on behalf of its members. SATOA promotes travel to Africa while providing members with a platform to promote their products and create new business opportunities.

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.

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