Changing lives by harnessing the power of collective giving.
How it works
For every trip booked with Southern Destinations, a small contribution of $10USD is automatically added to your invoice. This contribution is our commitment to making a difference, and yours too.
The funds are then pooled and directed towards causes that our team feels passionately about. We don't tie ourselves to one organization; instead, we choose projects and initiatives that speak to us personally. This allows us to be flexible and responsive, making sure the money goes where it’s needed most, whether that’s supporting local communities, wildlife conservation, or helping someone build their first home.
Explore a few of the causes we are currently supporting or have supported in the past through your contributions or click on the button below to find the funds we receive are managed.
The Malachite Kingfisher, a vibrant symbol of Africa, represents our commitment to the continent. Its brilliant colors and sharp focus mirrors our dedication to nurturing Africa's potential, fostering sustainable growth, and empowering communities across the region to soar to new heights.
How you’ve helped us help others…
Bricks and mortar for Zuki
Staff support initiative
We raised funds to help Zuki, our beloved cleaning lady and a dedicated single mother, move into a proper home in a safer neighbourhood. We also made some essential improvements to ensure the property was fully weatherproof.
Uthando
Uthando means love
An amazing Cape Town-based organization that links international visitors on sensitively curated tours of a broad range of innovative, inspiring and well-managed community development projects in and around Cape Town.
Santa Shoebox Project
Christmas Gifts for underprivileged
This is a project that every member of our team contributes to personally every year. The Santa Shoebox Project distributes personally labeled boxes packed with educational supplies, a new item of clothing and toys to thousands of underprivileged children who would not normally receive a Christmas gift.
Tree Planting in Rwanda
A network of small family homes
The Rwanda Park Expansion and Reforestation Program is a Wilderness Safaris and Bisate Lodge initiative aimed at increasing the natural habitat of the endangered Mountain Gorilla.
Home from Home
A network of small family homes
Home From Home – a network of small family homes that provide support and supervision (community-based foster care) for children in disadvantaged communities left vulnerable through neglect or abuse
Hoops for Hope
Building skills 4 life
Hoops 4 Hope is an international non-profit that works in underserved communities in Cape Town, South Africa, and Harare, Zimbabwe, using basketball and other sports as a platform for youth development and life-skills education.
