Our philosophy is based on sustainability. The long term assurance that whatever activity we conduct in any specific natural area, must contribute to the conservation and the well being of the inhabitants of that area, thus ensuring that future generations will be able to visit those same areas and enjoy the same experience.

Porters and Tourism Concern Footprint Adventures support Tourism Concern, in their campaign to improve working conditions for porters employed by the tourist industries around the world.

Guides and head porters are responsibility for their porters and they will have available specific emergency funds to pay for porters to be evacuated and treated in case of sickness or accident.

Porters will be paid a stable and fair basic wage. This figure is based on the local economic situation and average wages in the country, as well as with consultation with porters groups, taking the particularities of each trek into consideration. Provisions are made for porters’ food and accommodation so that they do not have to provide for this out of their wages.

Equipment appropriate to each stage of each particular trek will be provided to porters, including, for example; sleeping tents, protective clothing, carrying equipment and kerosene for their own use. A maximum load has been set and porters will not be asked to carry more than this under normal circumstances.

Total Financial Security Footprint Adventures are full members of the Travel Trust Association with a membership number of R704x. The Travel Trust Association regulations require member travel agents to hold all received monies in a special client account. This account is totally separate from the business bank accounts of the member and is controlled by an independent trustee whose signature is required, along with that of the member, before the release of any funds. Trustees audit the accounts monthly, and must belong to an approved professional body, accountants, solicitors, banks etc, and be approved by the Travel Trust Association.

Total flexibility - You can choose to join a small international group or have a private departure.

Local Guides - All our tours are guided by local birding, trekking and wildlife experts, ensuring of the best possible expertise, after all this is their own backyard.

Local contents - All arrangements for your safaris and transportation are made by locals, insuring maximum benefits to the local communities and keeping the cost at a reasonable level with no compromise in standards.

Small groups - On all our treks and safaris we travel in small groups making the trip much more enjoyable and avoiding negative impact on the environment and local communities.

Knowledge of destinations - We pride ourselves on the detailed knowledge of our destinations. We have lived and worked in many of the countries we visit.

Take advantage of cost effective air travel - All our adventure tours  exclude International air fares, allowing you to take advantage of the many fares on offer.