Whether you are looking for an urban oasis on arrival, want to get out in nature – far from everything, exchange stories with people from different cultures, learn the local lingo and taste its flavours, or tick off some of those ‘bucket list’ adventures, the FTT family has something to suit your travel style.
Search the drop-down list below to find just a few of the experiences you will discover with Fair Trade Tourism-certified businesses.
!Khwa ttu
Spend the day or stay the night – return enriched by San storytelling, moved by a remarkable museum, nourished by fresh, artisanal cuisine.
!Xaus Lodge
Experience the complexity of the Kalahari. Meet the people, walk the dunes, listen to the sunset. Learn to become one with nature.
Amakhala Safari Lodge
Our ethos is simulated with a three-leg African Pot: each leg represents People, Planet and Profitability. Without three legs the pot topples.
Awelani Lodge
Relax under the baobabs in the environmentally rich Pafuri area. Excellent for birding, northern Kruger day-trips and warm Venda connections.
Bahia Mar
We support schools, recycling and waste reduction, nature conservation, community upliftment and, with our guests' help, we plant trees.
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
Historic farmstead with warm hospitality, locally-sourced delicious cuisine, a partnership for conservation, and endangered species breeding programmes.
Beach Break Guest Houses & Villas
Our natural surroundings shout out to keep it green, keep it clean, and keep it small.
Bulungula Lodge
We use tourism to address poverty and rural development. 100% community-owned, 100% employment from the community, 100% off-grid.
Cape St. Francis Resort
Our natural surroundings shout out to keep it green, keep it clean, and keep it small.
Coffee Shack Backpackers
40% community ownership, 90% local employment, a significant contributor to local empowerment and education initiatives, together with sustainable environmental practices.
Coffeebeans Routes
We believe that Fair Trade and Responsible Tourism is about attempting to answer the question, through tourism, of how we make the world better.
De Zeekoe Guest Farm
Committed to supporting local, free-range & home-grown (olives, herbs, veggies, honey), with solar energy, housing for 20 families & a school for local children.
Drakensberg Adventures
A dynamic, nature-based, responsible holiday destination in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Drakensberg, having a positive impact on local communities & environment.
Flatdogs Camp
Offering an affordable, authentic bush gateway to Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park – one of the last great wildlife wonders of the world.
Ghost Mountain Inn
Carefully weaving African heritage and culture through everything we do, we offer guests a truly authentic and diverse experience of Zululand in the most mindful and sustainable way.
Gwabi River Lodge
Perched on the banks of Zambia’s Kafue River, we’re the ideal host for every budget to explore nature and local life.
Heron House
Historic farmstead with warm hospitality, locally-sourced delicious cuisine, a partnership for conservation, and endangered species breeding programmes.
Honeyguide Cottage
A dynamic, nature-based, responsible holiday destination in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Drakensberg, having a positive impact on local communities and environment.
Iketla Lodge
Natural materials and local décor blend this Panorama Route lodge into its private nature reserve setting, while its community support focuses on education & sport.
In Toto Retreat - Garden Route
A stylish guesthouse in Sedgefield - the heart of the Garden Route - slow down, meet locals, enjoy nature and get active.
Kosi Forest Lodge
By staying with us, you contribute towards improving our local community's livelihoods, protecting our rare, magnificent wildlife & caring for our pristine natural environments.
Kwalata Game Lodge
From an environmental education & leadership development camp in 1994, to Gauteng's Big 5 Dinokeng Game Reserve with empowered staff from the nearby community.
Leshiba Wilderness
An eco wildlife and nature destination atop the Soutpansberg Mountains. Off the grid, invested in local community, culture and conservation.
Marine Dynamics Shark Tours
We live by the motto Discover, Protect, Educate; and believe that Your Choice Makes a Difference.
Marine Dynamics Whale Tours
We live by the motto Discover, Protect, Educate; and believe that Your Choice Makes a Difference.
Montagu Country Hotel
Offering honest hospitality, while taking our staff, community and environment on the path to sustainability with us, proudly FTT.
Moonglow Guest House
Staff well-being and buying local are important to us, while our team is supported to save energy and water, and recycle as much as possible.
Oude Werf Hotel
1686 heritage building - South Africa's oldest running hotel - meets chic antique style, serving classic South African fare in the restaurant & promoting countless local businesses.
Plains Camp - Rhino Walking Safaris
Experience responsible, eco-conscious tourism, comfortable accommodation & staggering biodiversity in big five territory. Journey with us to unwind in a friendly atmosphere.
Point B Guesthouse
We focus on diversity in tourism, sustainability and community outreach, making us a perfect Cape Town partner to Fair Trade Tourism.
Rhino Post Safari Lodge
Experience responsible, eco-conscious tourism, comfortable accommodation & staggering biodiversity in big five territory. Journey with us to unwind in a friendly atmosphere.
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
By staying with us, you contribute towards improving our local community's livelihoods, protecting our rare, magnificent wildlife & caring for our pristine natural environments.
Sala Beach House
A soulful sanctuary by the sea, Sala Beach House blends barefoot luxury with Fair Trade values and a commitment to conscious travel.
Sani Lodge & Cottages
A dynamic, nature-based, responsible holiday destination in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Drakensberg, having a positive impact on local communities and environment.
Spier
A pioneer in responsible tourism and FTT-certified since 2004, Spier is an ethically-, environmentally- and socially-conscious farm in the Stellenbosch Winelands.
Stormsriver Adventures
Africa's 1st zipline canopy tour - an unforgettable forest experience, committed to responsible tourism and local economic development for over 2 decades.
The Peech Boutique Hotel
An award-winning 4-star urban boutique hotel that prioritises the guiding FTT principles in all operational procedures of our business.
The Vineyard
Historic building set on expansive gardens, powered by the sun & wind, 98% of waste recycled, and social impacts channelled through non-profit, Kids of the Cape.
Thonga Beach Lodge
By staying with us, you contribute towards improving our local community's livelihoods, protecting our rare, magnificent wildlife & caring for our pristine natural environments.
Three Tree Hill Lodge
We feel an enormous sense of responsibility towards nature at Three Tree Hill and cannot care for her without our community.
Umlani Bushcamp
Off-grid, bush luxury in the heart of Greater Kruger's Big 5 territory, supporting the Timbavati Foundation, local enterprises & entrepreneurs, with 80% local employees.
Uthando South Africa
Connecting tourism with innovative, inspiring community development projects & social entrepreneurs in authentic, respectful & life-changing ways that are beneficial to all.
Whalesong Lodge
Managed ethically and with pride, driven by eco-sensitive operations and supporting local producers and community initiatives, and where staff form part of the family.
White Shark Projects
Working with our community and education is the only way White Shark Projects can protect our environment and our oceans, so join us!
Wild Olive House
Historic farmstead with warm hospitality, locally-sourced delicious cuisine, a partnership for conservation, and endangered species breeding programmes.
Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge
The ultimate Drakensberg adventure. Hike to the top of Tugela Falls with Batlokoa custodians. Warm welcomes and life-long friendships await.
FTT Engaged
Below are the businesses that have been awarded FTT-Engaged for taking the first step in their Fair Trade Tourism journey.
Acholi Experience • Lagoro, Lira Palwo, Odek, Patalira, Patiko Villages • Uganda
Acholi Homestay • Lagoro, Odek, and Patiko Villages • Uganda
Adrift River Club • Jinja • Uganda
Lemala Wildwaters Lodge • Jinja • Uganda
Turaco Treetops • Bigodi • Uganda