South Africa Adventure Associations

South Africa Adventure Association and Governing Bodies.

Adventure activities, just by their nature and name must have a risk factor.  Without any risk there would be no adventure.  However, we still need all commercial adventure activities to be managed in a responsible manner.  There is currently no South African Adventure Association that governs all activities and experiences, hopefully in the near future such an association will exist.  For this reason Dirty Boots has complied a…

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South Africa Adventure Associations
South Africa Adventure Associations

South Africa Adventure Association and Governing Bodies.

Adventure activities, just by their nature and name must have a risk factor.  Without any risk there would be no adventure.  However, we still need all commercial adventure activities to be managed in a responsible manner.  There is currently no South African Adventure Association that governs all activities and experiences, hopefully in the near future such an association will exist.  For this reason Dirty Boots has complied a list of associations and governing bodies that will assist you in deciding which operator to use for your next adventure. 

Please feel free to contact any of these associations listed below, to confirm that your adventure operator of choice, is still a member.

Associations in South Africa

PADI

PADI is the worlds leading scuba-diving training organisation.  With more than 40 years experience and 5300 dive shops and resorts worldwide, PADI training materials and services let you experience scuba diving and...

Parachute Association of South Africa (PASA)

The Parachute Association of South Africa aims to foster, develop and facilitate sport parachuting in all its facets, within South Africa, in the safest and most progressive manner, on behalf of its members. Its 19 line...

SAMSA

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (“SAMSA”) was established in terms of SAMSA Act, 1998 (“the Act”) as a juristic person. Its objectives are― (a) to ensure safety of life and property at sea; (b)...

SATIB Insurance Brokers

SATIB Insurance Brokers provide risk solutions to the adventure tourism, hospitality, leisure and wildlife industries throughout Africa. SATIB offers a wide range of insurance protection and provides expert risk advice,...

SATSA Adventure Chapter

SATSA Adventure Chapter. Following almost a decade of work on developing the Adventure Tourism Industry in South Africa, SATSA established its dedicated Adventure Chapter in 2020. The chapter aims to provide vital a...

Scouts South Africa

The Aim of the South African Scout Association is to encourage the spiritual, mental, social and physical development of boys, girls and young adults in achieving their full potentials as individuals, as responsible and...