We are thrilled to announce that Viatu is now a certified B Corp, joining a global community of businesses dedicated to walking the sustainability talk. This certification is not just a badge; it's a comprehensive framework that helps us measure and improve our impact over the years, ensuring we leave a lasting positive footprint.

Viatu is proud to announce that we have registered as members of 1% for the Planet so that we can start to carve away a more sustainable future for travel and, as a result, the beautiful places that we offer as destinations for those who live in them. 1% for the Planet is a groundbreaking organisation that partners with different sustainable companies and individuals across the globe.

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!

In Africa, climate change is not a future threat but a pressing reality. Unimpressed with the continued political climate action gestures, young Africans are taking a stand against a system that has repeatedly failed them. Read up on our top picks of young African climate and environmental activists who are taking space in pushing for climate justice.

We have spoken a lot about sustainable tourism, but there is a new sheriff in town: responsible tourism! We bet you have heard this buzzword here, there, perhaps everywhere, but have you ever thought about what responsible tourism means to you as a traveller? Read more to find out.

South Africa aims to encourage inclusivity and purposeful transformation by mobilising sustainable tourism practices that address the socio-economic, cultural and environmental impacts of tourism. Here we explore how South Africa is cementing itself as a sustainable destination.

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.

Learn all the in's and out's of how Viatu chooses sustainable destinations for conscious adventurers! 🌎✈️

Read Viatu’s comprehensive sustainability strategy right here.

With a staggering 300 days of sunshine each year, Namibia is a year-round travel destination. And although some may prefer to avoid the heat of high summer, it has tremendous solar energy-generation potential.

In recent years, overtourism has severely damaged local environments and communities. Enter sustainable tourism, the movement that respects local people, the traveller, cultural heritage, and the environment. So how can travel be sustainable? Read on to find out.