Interview with andulela CEO Monique le Roux on SAFM
At the core of andulelas approach lies the concept of responsible tourism. We strive to create and maintain a long-term balance between the differing needs of the traveller and those of the region visited. By booking with andulela, you directly contribute to the conservation of natural environments and help to develop the scope of local communities.
andulela takes you off the beaten track of the average traveller. Our original and exclusive travel activities give you the opportunity to connect with South African culture in a personally meaningful way, while showing you the best of the beautiful natural treasures for which the country is famed across the world. Our diverse selection of day-trips take the form of intimate guided tours of no more than 10 people, and are designed to put you directly in touch with those aspects of South African life that most appeal to your interests.
Andulela places you in the capable hands of a network of dynamic and passionate specialists, chosen for their broad language and communication skills, their varied cultural backgrounds, and their expertise in their respective fields. Our team will open doors to a truly authentic South African experience, and send you home with much more than a snapshot-perspective to show for your time here.
"Giving Back"
Andulela is deeply dedicated to the idea of responsible tourism. Our goal is to sustain a balance between different needs those of the traveller and those of the region visited. By travelling with Andulela Experience you contribute directly to the conservation of the natural environments and the economic growth of the local communities that you visit. The aim is to create and sustain an intercultural dialogue that is of benefit to all concerned.
Responsible Tourism
For Andulela Experience, responsible tourism means sharing South Africas natural and cultural riches, while contributing positively to the preservation and growth of the communities and environments we visit. Our policy is one of mutual respect: we ensure value for money and professionalism in our relationship with visitors, while always remaining cognizant of the needs of locals.
South Africas tourism industry is exploding, and we believe that those involved should take responsibility for the development and preservation of the communities and environments on which the business relies. At Andulela, we consider it our duty to foster job creation, social upliftment and ecological awareness through active support.
To this end, local communities and environmental initiatives are involved in and supported by Andulelas tours.
Our unique hands-on workshops offer a platform for interaction with locals, while simultaneously providing economic benefit to the hosting community. Ultimately, our aim is to encourage a two-way learning experience. Visitors are furnished with a richer, more representative picture of South Africa, and locals are left with a heightened sense of the importance and value of their own cultural and natural heritage. Only through a continually bolstered partnership will we ensure that this incomparable legacy will be preserved for future generations of South Africans and visitors alike.
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What is an Andulela experience?
An increasing number of travellers seek more from their time abroad than a handful of superficial sensory impressions. At Andulela, we understand that enduring memories are forged through individual engagement with a new culture. We invite you to truly embrace this unique corner of the world, and discover a sense of personal enrichment in every aspect of your journey and every moment of your time here.
"Get Involved!"
We believe that an authentic experience of South Africa starts with dialogue and interaction. Our diverse team of specialist tour guides will show you sides of the country that remain hidden from the passive eye, introducing you to genuine people, original venues, and inspiring environments. The hands on approach of Andulela's activities and workshops provides a unique way for you to truly connect with authentic South African people, customs and life. Ultimately, the experience is what you make of it!
An Andulela Experience is a chance to live South Africa, not just look at it. The difference lies in a willingness to interact with people both ordinary and extraordinary, and to try your hand at local trades and art-forms. It lies in an appreciation of the humbler homegrown charms of this country as well as the sweeping vistas, and in discovering a multiplicity of traditions, lifestyles, and histories. But most importantly, it comes from the knowledge that even while you are gaining, you are giving back.
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