Viatu

Viatu is a travel company that specializes in curating sustainable and tailor-made trips for conscious travellers. They believe in better travel that empowers local communities, combats over-tourism, and helps the world’s wildest places stay that way. They offer a variety of trips to destinations in Africa, including Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. They prioritize destinations with sound environmental, social and human rights management systems.

Viatu is committed to sustainable travel and has integrated sustainable practices into all levels of its operations. They work with local partners who are aligned with their sustainability policies and have developed a comprehensive sustainability strategy that includes a commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, conserving biodiversity, and empowering local communities. They also educate their travellers on current sustainability topics and best practices and encourage them to sign a Viatu Travel Pledge that details responsible tourism practices.

Viatu offers a flexible work environment where employees can manage their work schedules independently. The company encourages remote work, allowing individuals to work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. This flexible work arrangement aims to promote a healthy work-life balance, improve employee satisfaction, and attract talent from diverse geographic locations.

Viatu's mission is to revolutionize travel by offering immersive, tailor-made trips that prioritize sustainable practices and positive impact. They believe in ethical travel that empowers local communities, combats over-tourism, and helps protect the world's wildest places. Their goal is to provide travellers with experiences that leave a lasting positive footprint and inspire them to choose conscious travel.

Viatu promotes a culture of conscious travel that prioritizes ethical and sustainable practices. They emphasize the importance of empowering local communities, protecting the environment, and minimizing the negative impact of tourism. This is reflected in their partnerships with sustainable accommodation providers, their commitment to offsetting carbon emissions, and their focus on education and awareness about responsible tourism. They believe that travel should be a force for good, leaving a positive legacy for future generations.

Viatu promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce by actively seeking out and employing women and local people in management positions, ensuring fair and livable wages, and offering skills training opportunities. They are committed to creating a more equitable society by supporting community development programs, advocating for human and indigenous property rights, and ensuring that their sites, facilities, and services are accessible to all.