Jessica Tyrrell

When it comes to travelling, it can be easy to forget about the importance of conserving water. However, there couldn’t be a more fitting time to be mindful of your water use. Water conservation is an integral part of sustainable travel. Not only is mindful water use important for healthy ecosystems and destinations, but for local people and yourself, too. Here are 5 tips to help you conserve water while you’re out exploring the world…💧

As a responsible traveller, thinking about ways to give back to the communities we visit is essential. One great way to do that when travelling to Botswana is through the Pack for a Purpose initiative. This blog posts looks at some of the lodges, camps and hotels in Botswana that are participating in Pack for a Purpose, with some example lists needed for nearby communities.

Botswana is a country in southern Africa known for its diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and luxury safaris. With its variety of safari experiences and top-notch lodges, it's no surprise that Botswana safaris can be both expensive and exclusive. In this blog post, we’ll look at why safaris in Botswana are pricier than elsewhere, what you can expect to get according to budgets, and some ideas of where to stay per price-class category.

From its stunning landscapes to its vibrant culture and history, KwaZulu-Natal — or KZN — is a paradise that offers a plethora of immersive experiences. In this blog post we’ll look at the Top 7 sustainable — and exhilarating — activities you can indulge in all the way from the rolling hills of the Drakensberg Mountains to the spectacular beaches of the Indian Ocean coastline.

From luxury safari lodges to remote bush camps, Botswana offers a range of unique, unforgettable, and sustainable stays that will leave you feeling inspired and connected to nature. This blog post includes 7 of the best sustainable stays in Botswana and what they are doing to protect the environment and benefit the local people.

Viatu is committed to reshaping travel as a relentless force for good. One way we do this is by participating in the decarbonisation of the tourism industry. Read on to learn how we calculate the carbon labels of our trips, the total footprint of our travellers, and the climate project we offset our travellers' emissions with!

An essential premise of sustainable tourism is the awareness of minimising your footprint as a traveller. In terms of your environmental footprint, some activities are better for the planet than others. Here are our Top 5 sustainable picks for your next adventure.

Expand your wine aficionado horizons by reading about and supporting these 12 pioneering Black-owned wineries and wines in South Africa. 🍷🇿🇦

Be it a biography, mind-boggling historical, or immersive work of fiction, we encourage you to diversify and authenticate your literary and African know-how horizons by reading books about Africa, by Africans. Here are our top 10 picks!

Compassion and tourism can go hand-in-hand, and both are crucial to building a healthy, inclusive and sustainable future for our world. This blog post explores several awarded tours and community and wildlife-related volunteer projects that you can get involved with on your next trip to South Africa.

Join Jess as she journeys from the fiery furnace of Namibia's vast desert to the wetland wonderlands of the North. 🏜️🌿

Our pre-travel principles, guidelines and pledge to ensure that our travellers tread lightly, act kindly and explore mindfully.

Your one-stop shop for all there is to know about southern Africa's finest forgotten wilderness area - the Zambezi Region.

Get it on the grand finale of our awe-inspiring adventure in Namibia’s Zambezi Region! Last, but not least, we venture to the mighty Zambezi River 🦅

Learn how the IPCC's AR6 emphasises our responsibility to shape a healthier vision and actuality for tourism if we are to achieve global sustainability 🌎✈️

Join us on the second stint of our enthralling voyage across the Zambezi Region. This time, in the remote wetlands of Nkasa Rupara National Park. 🦓

Read Viatu's comprehensive sustainability strategy right here. 🌱🌍

Follow 2 intrepid Viatus as they embark on a life-changing adventure to Namibia's lush Zambezi Region! Destination numero uno: Bwabwata National Park.🐘

Experience your best climate science lesson yet featuring David Attenborough, venture across the vast Namib desert with a pride of desert lions and lastly, be inspired by Amanda Gorman's reading of her poem on climate change action and its importance for our youth.🌎🎈

Including distances, difficulty level, water availability, starting points, seasonality, nearest towns, and other important info! Go take a hike.

Here we highlight what animal species national parks and community-conservation efforts have played a crucial role in conserving, and where to find them!

Did you know that Namibia is home to the world's second-largest canyon, second only to the Grand Canyon? The Fish River Canyon's stark, arid beauty will take your breath away. Expect uncrowded desert vistas of the 500 million-year-old canyon, its unique fauna and flora, rocky gorges and famed fiery sunsets. For a comprehensive, all-you-need-to-know guide to Namibia’s majestic Fish River Canyon, read on.

Take a moment to relax, turn on and tune in to this month's edition of Netflix & Change which spotlights bravery, progression, innovation and optimism 💪🏿 🌍

Overtourism has severely damaged local environments and communities. So how can travel be sustainable? Read on to find out.

Etosha National Park has 40 wildlife-enticing waterholes to visit! This guide includes all the details on the 10 best, what animals visit, and when you should go

Sink your teeth into rewarding hikes, panoramic views, game drives and more at this lush and enchanting endangered wildlife refuge. Read on for the full scoop!

To avoid negatively impacting the people and places we visit when travelling, we ought to practice being sustainable tourists, and this guide will show you how.

You’ve planned where your self-drive trip in Namibia will take you, but have you considered what car to rent? Read on to learn about the benefits of a 4x4!