Travelling through Africa is a wonderful adventure, and we want to keep it that way! So, help us preserve this beautiful continent, its people, and its animals. To assist you, we’ve put together some important tips!
At Charlie's Travels, everything is about connecting people with the true, authentic Africa. Our goal is to help you experience this beautiful continent the way we see it—free from prejudices and stereotypes. What makes travelers choose us? In this article, we reveal the three main reasons you've given us.
During his travels, Charlie had his hallelujah moment: this side of Africa is completely unknown to travelers.
You want to travel to Africa, but can't see the forest for the trees. You love nature and bounty beaches but also don't want to let your Africa trip go by without coming face to face with one of the big five. In this article you will find all the answers to your questions about the nature, animals and other beauties of the African continent.
Do you always find local food such a great part of your trip? Welcome to Africa! As diverse as the continent is, so is African food. In fact, there is no such thing as "African food": every country and region has its own flavors, smells and colors that you can discover. And you can do so responsibly and sustainably.
Memories, knowledge of new cultures, friendships, photos: travel gives you a lot. But while traveling, you can also give something back. When you travel with Charlie's Travels, for instance, you bring about economic progress to local communities. We work as much as possible with local partners.
Tourists are good for the economy. But there are limits. Mass tourism is on the rise, and that brings with it major drawbacks in popular countries and cities. Fortunately, there are alternatives: places you can visit where they do welcome extra tourists. We tell you all about the drawbacks of mass tourism and what you can do to avoid it. Spoiler: visit Africa.
Time flies. It has already been seven months since Charles Witlox, the founder of Charlie's Travels, passed away completely unexpectedly. He was not only the founder but also a great colleague, friend, and an inexhaustible source of inspiration. At Charlie's Travels, we have unanimously agreed: we will continue to pursue his dream. But how is Charlie's Travels doing now?
