Why Trust US?

SATSA is the voice of Inbound Tourism and is a non-profit membership-based tourism industry association. White Shark Projects have been members of SATSA since 2006. SATSA currently represents over 1,100 inbound tourism products across Southern Africa. This association offers a wide range of services and products across the tourism value chain.

SATSA’s logo is a mark to indicate credible tourism products in Southern Africa and is highly recognised tourism board. All SATSA members have been fully audited to the highest of standards when it comes to safety, insurance compliance and codes of conduct.

Fair Trade Tourism is one of Africa’s leading non-profit organisations dedicated to using tourism to create better places to live, work and visit. It is a way of doing business that adapts the ‘conventional’ tourism business model. This model is often extractive and burdensome for the destination. FTT ensures that the people who contribute to their land, resources, labour, and knowledge to tourism are the ones who reap the benefits.

The natural environment on which it all depends is treated with respect in pursuit of more resilient destinations. White Shark Projects are proud members of FTT since 2015 and continue to align our ethical values and morals to their same principles.

White Shark Projects has proudly been a member of Skål International Cape Town for the past five years. Skål International is one of the world’s largest professional organisations for tourism and hospitality leaders, bringing together businesses and industry professionals to promote responsible tourism, strengthen global networks, and encourage collaboration across the travel industry.

White Shark Projects is proud to have been recognised in the Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards, achieving twice runner-up status since 2022. These acknowledgements reflect our ongoing commitment to responsible tourism, marine conservation, environmental stewardship, and meaningful community engagement.

The Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards celebrate organisations that demonstrate excellence in sustainable tourism by balancing environmental responsibility, cultural preservation, and positive community impact. Through these awards and its global network, Skål International continues to inspire tourism businesses to adopt sustainable practices that benefit both travellers and destinations for generations to come.

White Shark Projects has proudly been a member of the African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA®) since 2021. As Africa’s leading travel and tourism trade association, ATTA® promotes responsible tourism by encouraging businesses to protect the continent’s natural environments, celebrate its diverse cultures, and create lasting benefits for local communities.

ATTA® believes that healthy ecosystems, thriving communities, and authentic cultural experiences are the foundations of successful, sustainable tourism. The association also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), endorses the UN Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, and recognises the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC) as the international benchmark for sustainable tourism.

ATTA® encourages all members to uphold its 10 Sustainability Principles, which provide practical guidance for operating responsibly and contributing to a more sustainable tourism industry across Africa.

Women In Tourism started prior to 2020 but only got back on its feet in 2023. Jessica Smit is the women representing White Shark Projects at all the tourism events and is a true leader when it comes to empowering women in tourism. The purpose of this organisation is to raise the profile of women in tourism through education, empowerment, and growth. It provides women with the respect, recognition, and representation of what they deserve.

They pride themselves in offering professional training and development opportunities. They can access competitive prices in a lively and motivational setting among hard working and positive individuals.

Each year thousands of domestic and international tourists flock to the shores of the gorgeous coastal town, Hermanus. Internationally renowned for whale watching, Hermanus is an ideal holiday destination. Despite being one of South Africa’s most loved tourist destinations, Hermanus has managed to maintain the quaint and tranquil atmosphere of years gone by.

White Shark Projects have been proud members since 2010 and continue to support this atmospheric and lively costal town which boarders Gansbaai South Africa. Freida Lloyd and her team provide local tourists with all they need to know about the Overberg and have a menu of all you need to know based in Hermanus central tourism office.

White Shark Projects has proudly been a member of Gansbaai Tourism for more than 20 years. As the official destination marketing organisation for the Greater Gansbaai region, Gansbaai Tourism promotes responsible tourism, supports local businesses, and helps showcase the area’s exceptional natural attractions and visitor experiences.

From world-renowned marine wildlife encounters and pristine beaches to ancient caves, fynbos-covered mountains, hiking trails, and whale watching, Gansbaai offers something for every traveller. The organisation works to connect visitors with local accommodation, activities, restaurants, and attractions while promoting the region as one of South Africa’s premier coastal destinations.

Visitors can also stop by the Gansbaai Tourism Information Centre, conveniently located at the Spar Shopping Centre, for expert local advice, maps, brochures, and recommendations to help make the most of their stay.