An easy guide detailing the country-specific requirements of Zambia, Malawi, Namibia, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, and South Africa.
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Stories from the Field
For us, travel is more than just what you see – it’s also about who you can help. Whether that’s sharing tourism dollars with a developing country, sending a group of children on an adventure through our Buy a Trip, Give a Trip program, or directly lending a hand to support communities and conservation worldwide. We put our money where our mouth is. Here are some stories of how Elevate travelers have helped around the world – join them!
Visa Requirements for East Africa
Traveling in East Africa can be the experience of a lifetime, but organizing visas and travel documents can be daunting.
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5 Tips For Traveling More Responsibly
Informed by years of experience designing ethical travel experiences, we’ve put together 5 basic best practices to help you travel better.
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5 Ways We Make Travel Better for our Planet
When conducted in the right ways, travel can be leveraged for good!
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Costa Rican Youth Learn About Nature Conservation and Recycling in the Rainforest
Everyone deserves the chance to travel. Yet, all too often, seeing the world is a privilege reserved for the global…
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Young South Africans visit Robben Island and pay tribute to Nelson Mandela
Everyone deserves the chance to travel. Yet, all too often, seeing the world is a privilege reserved for the global…
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Young men visit touristic highlights in Sri Lanka for the first time
25 boys in foster care visited natural and cultural sites – and saw elephants for the first time!
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Ecuadorian Youth from Quito Visit a Rural Farm
Young children from Hogar Para Sus Niños visit a farm outside of Quito to learn about and feed animals.
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Students in Nicaragua Embark on an Adventure
Students from a rural area of Nicaragua visit the natural and cultural wonders of Granada!
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Generations Connect in Peru
It’s not every day that we get to help family members across three generations build memories together.
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What Volunteering in South Africa Taught Me
A firsthand account by Gabriella Nagy, Age 16.
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My Very First Safari
By Isabelle Nagy, Age 13 We landed in the middle of what looked like some kind of African forest. Right…
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