Explore the Safari Ecosystem
Organizations & Support
Organizations & Support
Organizations & Support
Organizations & Support |
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National Park OperatorsMaintain protected areas and offer controlled visitor access. |
Travel Industry AssociationsRepresent travel firms and share industry information. |
Guiding Professional BodiesSet and assess professional standards for nature guides. |
Tourism Standards BodiesPublish criteria used to assess tourism practices. |
Conservation organizationsNon-profit bodies that manage or fund protected areas, species work and community conservancies. |
Tourism agenciesPromote a destination and publish visitor information and trade events. |
Airport authoritiesState bodies that run the airports and airstrips safari travellers use. |
Organizations to Explore
Organizations to Explore |
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South African National ParksA public conservation authority that manages national parks and other protected areas assigned to it. |
Field Guides Association of Southern AfricaA voluntary professional body that supports field guides and trackers through standards, assessments, exams and mentorship. |
African Travel and Tourism AssociationA trade association that connects businesses selling and operating travel in Africa. |
Global Sustainable Tourism CouncilA US-registered non-profit that writes tourism standards, accredits certification bodies and provides training. |
Kenya Professional Safari Guides AssociationAn independent non-profit association that assesses safari driver guides and lodge naturalists through voluntary Bronze, Silver and Gold examinations. |
International Field Guide AssociationA UK-registered association that assesses field guides’ communication, ethics and guest experience. |
Ecotourism KenyaA Kenyan civil-society membership organization that links tourism, conservation and communities. |
Fair Trade TourismRuns a standard and certification scheme for eligible tourism businesses in Africa. |
Kenya Association of Tour OperatorsA trade association for Kenyan tour operators that publishes a member directory, industry resources and information about its bonding scheme. |
SATSAAn inbound tourism trade association that provides member information, codes, bonding information and business learning through its academy. |
Tanzania Association of Tour OperatorsRepresents tour operators through advocacy, public and private sector discussions, industry research and training. |
Kenya Wildlife Conservancies AssociationBrings together community and private wildlife conservancies for policy work, training and shared learning. |
Peace Parks FoundationWorks with governments and communities on conservation across national borders. |
African ParksA non-profit that takes on long-term protected-area management with governments and communities. |
African Wildlife FoundationA conservation organization based in Africa that works on wildlife and habitats through science, policy, community partnerships and efforts against wildlife trafficking. |
Endangered Wildlife TrustA conservation non-profit that works on threatened species, habitats and landscape programs. |
WWF South AfricaWorks on conservation and the use of land, wildlife, water, food systems, oceans and energy. |
Dian Fossey Gorilla FundWorks on gorilla protection, scientific research, education and community programs. |
Tanzania National ParksProvides official information on the national parks it manages, wildlife conservation and visitor activities. |
Uganda Wildlife AuthorityA public authority responsible for wildlife conservation in and outside protected areas. |
Tanzania Wildlife Management AuthorityA public authority whose website describes wildlife conservation, game reserves and photographic tourism. |
South African TourismThe government’s tourism marketing organization promotes domestic and international leisure and business travel. |
Kenya Tourism BoardA state corporation that develops and carries out Kenya’s tourism marketing strategy. |
Kenya Airports AuthorityProvides airport services and information for Kenyan airports, including Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International and Wilson Airport. |
Tanzania Airports AuthorityOperates and provides information on airports in its Tanzanian network. |
Airports Company South AfricaOperates a South African airport network and provides passenger, airline and business services. |
How They Connect
How They Connect |
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National Park Operators — Park VisitsParks offer day visits and activities. |
National Park Operators — Online BookingSANParks accepts bookings through its own site. |
Online Booking — Reservation ConfirmationsThe park booking system confirms chosen services. |
Products & Services
Products & Services |
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Park VisitsVisitor access and activities offered by park operators. |
Reservation ConfirmationsConfirmed accommodation or activity bookings from the provider. |
Methods & Technologies
Methods & Technologies |
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Online BookingDate and guest selection used to request and confirm travel services. |