The safety of our passengers, leaders and local staff is critical to us. In the event of travel safety issues, we utilise a number of sources to make our decisions. Below you can find the latest updates from the UK Foreign Office Travel Advice. Please note: This is not an exhaustive resource. For specific clarification on safety regarding one of our trips, please contact us directly.
Zimbabwe
19th August 2017
Latest Update: Summary - Following reports of disruptions to flights between Zimbabwe and South Africa we advise those intending to travel to check with their airlines first.
South Africa
19th August 2017
Latest Update: Summary - Following reports of disruptions to flights between South Africa and Zimbabwe we advise those intending to travel to check with their airlines first.
Lebanon
19th August 2017
Summary and Terrorism – You should be particularly vigilant at this time following the Lebanese Army's announcement on 19 August that it has launched an operation to remove Daesh extremists from Lebanon's north east region. Daesh and other extremists may attempt retaliatory attacks throughout Lebanon.
Finland
18th August 2017
Latest Update: Summary - On 18 August 2017, several people were stabbed in Turku. Police have arrested one person and have declared the incident over
Uganda
18th August 2017
Latest update: Entry requirements section – you’ll require a visa to enter Uganda; you can apply for a visa at the Ugandan High Commission in London or apply online for an e-visa, full details on how to apply can be found on the website of the Ugandan High Commission
Italy
18th August 2017
Latest update: Summary & Natural disasters section – removal of information on volcanic eruptions from Mount Etna
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
18th August 2017
This advice has been reviewed and re-issued without amendment
Sierra Leone
18th August 2017
Latest update: Summary – removal of information on widespread flooding on the Freetown peninsula
Spain
18th August 2017
Latest update: Summary - updated information and advice following incidents in the Las Ramblas area of Barcelona, and Cambrils, near Salou; the Spanish authorities have set up a helpline for people affected by the incidents - the number is 0034 93 214 21 24; addition of a link to information about support available to you if you've been affected.
USA
18th August 2017
Safety & Security section - on 12 August 2017, one woman died and around 35 others were injured in Charlottesville, VA, when a car was driven into a group of protesters who were opposing a white supremacist rally against the removal of confederate monuments; further protests and counter-protests are expected in the coming weeks; you should monitor local media reports and follow the advice given by local security authorities
Democratic Republic of the Congo
18th August 2017
Latest update: Summary – protests may occur in Kinshasa and surrounding areas on Monday 21 August; you should avoid areas where demonstrations may take place and monitor local media and this advice for updates
Saudi Arabia
17th August 2017
Latest update: Pilgrimage and Local Laws and Customs sections - updated 24-hour emergency hotline number for the 2017 Hajj; binoculars should not be brought into Saudi Arabia and may be confiscated at the port of entry; in 2018, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to start on 15 May and finish on 14 June.
Bahrain
17th August 2017
Latest update: Safety and security section (Demonstrations) - calls for unauthorised protests in Sanabis and Abu Saiba on Friday 18 August from 8pm.