Ethical and responsible travel
“Sustainable travel: it may sound like a contradictory concept. One plane trip is as bad for our wonderful globe as two packs of cigarettes are for one person, and mass tourism does not always have the best impact on the culture, nature or local economy of a place. That’s why we think it’s incredibly important to make a positive impact. Here you can read how you, as a privileged traveler, can respectfully travel through your destination and ensure an equal exchange: culturally but also in terms of wildlife! ”
– Charlie
Our positive impact locally
Sustainable travel may seem contradictory. Flights harm the planet, and mass tourism can damage culture, nature, and communities. That’s why we focus on making a positive impact. Discover how you can support local economies and travel responsibly in Africa with us!
Retreat in the serene Loita Hills
Eveline de Wal and Heidi Hessing guide individuals and organizations to create the conditions for natural change and development. Together with Charlie’s Travels, they developed the Wilderness Leadership Trail. A week in Kenya’s wilderness, free from distractions like Wi-Fi, work, or WhatsApp. Are you coming along?
Hiking in Kenya: from Mount Kenya to the tribal trek
Don’t feel like bumping on the red dirt roads – with holes – in a 4×4 for hours, but would you rather walk, walk or run yourself? We have listed several breathtaking hikes hikes for you. From the total off-the-beaten tribal trek accompanied by a Masai guide to the challenging Mount Kenya and everything in between. So tell your other half to get ready for a hike or drag your friends to the top, where a cold snack is waiting for you. Hiking in Kenya: an endless view, satisfaction and an amazing memory as a reward. The life!
An African with Asian eyes
The gaze of the African coastal dwellers was always directed toward the outside world, beyond the horizon at sea. They had little connection with the interior. For hundreds of years, Arabian, Persian, and Asian traders arrived in their sailing ships on the monsoon winds, only to depart a few months later with valuable goods. They discovered an endless treasure of cinnamon, frankincense, and myrrh…
Sustainable swimming with white sharks
Swimming with great white sharks is on many people’s bucket lists! In South Africa, there are countless places to experience this adrenaline boost. But did you know that great white sharks are endangered? Feeding sharks is just as problematic as feeding baboons. That’s why Charlie’s Travels speaks with Zilé de Kock from Marine Dynamics, who is dedicated to sustainable and ecological “shark tourism.”
Traveling to South Africa with your toddler?
Parents with toddlers also want to travel to Africa! But which country is the most suitable? And what does such a vacation look like? What are the do’s and don’ts? We are receiving these questions more and more often. In early 2019, Lotte and Ties traveled through South Africa with their baby Hidde. Our Charlie’s Team member Emke met up with them in a tent in downtown Cape Town to interview them about their holiday.
Traveling with kids in Kenya: FAQ
Attacks, malaria, long distances, strange diseases, and dirt. These are just some of the misconceptions that make Africa not always the first choice for a family vacation. We’re happy to answer the most frequently asked questions, not only to change your view of the continent but also to show you that Africa is a fantastic destination for an unforgettable family trip!
The origin of Afrikaans
As a Dutch person, you’re likely to recognize many words in Afrikaans. This language, primarily spoken in South Africa and Namibia, contains unique variations of Dutch! But what exactly is Afrikaans and how did it come about? Let’s dive into the history of this fascinating language with a quick lesson from Teacher Charlie!
The pilot of good and evil
Anyone who follows Charlie’s Travels on Facebook or Instagram knows that we love taking you off the beaten track. But what’s the difference between ‘off the beaten track’ and *extremely* off the beaten track? The latter quite literally means building your own aeroplane and flying it to Kenya! Artist Joost Conijn did just that and wrote a book about it: *The Pilot of Good and Evil*.
