Safety & Support

We are proud holders of several important accreditations that help show how we’ll look after you. Take a look at our Accreditations page for more information.

All our trips include comprehensive personal travel insurance that provides cover for volunteering. It also includes cover for Covid-19 travel complications, as well as things like lost baggage, medical expenses and personal equipment.

All vehicles must comply with our strict Vehicle Safety Policy. Each one is privately hired, has seat belts, and is regularly serviced. 

All drivers that work for African Adventures must adhere to a strict Code of Conduct to ensure high standards of service. Our drivers are experienced staff who are familiar with the areas we work in and the routes we take.

There are well-equipped medical facilities within a short distance of all our partner schools, which can deal with most common incidents. Specialist hospitals are available regionally to deal with more serious incidents. You also have 24/7 access to English-speaking doctors via a travel companion app.

All our in-country staff are Ghanaian, Kenyan and Zanzibari. Employing locally means our highly trained staff know our partner schools and the region far better than our UK staff could. 

However, most of our UK-based staff have volunteered, lived or worked in Africa, so you’ll benefit from a rich blend of experience before and during your trip.