From Picasso to Paul Simon; from Giles Foden to Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher – Africa has proved a rich source of inspiration for many and, in turn, Africa has introduced us to Miriam Makeba, Ben Okri, M.G. Vassanji, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Bibi Kidude, Fela Kuti and Mohamed ‘Mo’ Amin, among many others.
Each country offers plenty of opportunities to gain inspiration, feel the warmth and joy and breathe in the colours.
Most importantly, cultural tourism is not a one-way street. It is not all about us. How we approach any cultural experience is key to respecting our fellow world citizens and for responsible tourism and ethics.
We will not book you on visits and programs that we feel do more damage to the cultural heritage or individual well-being than good, nor ones that we feel do not give an authentic experience. For example: We will not book visits to schools during class time. Many pupils at rural schools may struggle to travel to the schools if the distance is large; some parents and communities can find it difficult to cover the financial costs of schooling and attendance risks being patchy for some. Therefore, all time in the classroom is very valuable and the total disruption that an outside visit can cause will affect their schooling.