A Complete Guide to Planning A South African Field Trip
African Insight Academy is committed to advocating for more professionalism in educational tourism. We are one of the pioneers of responsible tourism in South Africa.
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and the global shut down of international travel, what better way to “pay it forward” than to write A Complete Guide to Planning a South African Field Trip.
African Insight Academy has had the privilege of 25 years of experience in helping international schools, colleges and universities plan and execute field trips that inspire, educate, and empower young people. African Insight Academy has hosted hundreds of groups consisting of 10 to over 100 participants from all over the world. In total, we have hosted over 12 000 students, teachers and tutors; and we have worked with over 30 different academic institutions.
Our aim is that no matter who you choose to partner with as your in-country venture provider, the information provided in this comprehensive guide will ensure that you and your students enjoy a safe and successful field trip to our amazing country – South Africa.
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In this guide we cover the following:
- Aims, Objectives and Benefits
- Planning Timelines
- Choosing your Field Trip Destination
- Overview of South Africa
- Conservation and Wildlife Areas
- Wildlife Tourism and Local Communities
- Choosing the Right Time to Go
- Choosing an In-Country Partner (Venture Provider)
- Legal Compliance
- Health and Safety
- Safety/Safeguarding Management Plan
- Flights
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Financial Implications
- Marketing and Recruitment
- Payment Schedule
- Pre-departure Briefings
- On Trip Communications
- Post Trip Evaluation
– Dr Caroline Ross and Professor Garry Marvin, Department of Life Sciences, University of Roehampton, London.
