Please consult some of the following websites for information on what you can do before and during your travels to Africa, in order to optimize the impacts of your travel!

1. A Few Easy Steps for Planning Your Trip (from the Rainforest Alliance)
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/green-living/travel

2. Is Your Holiday Green – or Just Greenwash? (from Lonely Planet)
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/north-america/travel-tips-and-articles/76613

3. Learn About and Ask for Green Certification (from the Rainforest Alliance)
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/green-living/travel

4. Culture Shock vs Cultural Connection (from Lonely Planet)
www.lonelyplanet.com/responsibletravel/travel_tips.cfm#culture

5. Responsible Travel Myths (from responsible.com)
http://www.responsibletravel.com/copy/the-10-myths-about-responsible-travelling

6. Tips for responsible travel (from responsibletravel.com)
http://www.responsibletravel.com/copy/tips-for-responsible-travel