Traveling with a group can be exceedingly fun for everyone involved, but
it does not come without complexities. If you are the leader of a group
trip, then you may want to take note of these safety tips shared by
Jumia Travel.
Pair your travellers
Endeavour to pair your travellers and ask each person to remain with
each other at all times. Instruct each person in the group to alert the
group leader when their assigned buddy or partner is out of sight.
each other at all times. Instruct each person in the group to alert the
group leader when their assigned buddy or partner is out of sight.
Pick your hotel wisely
Reach out to someone who is familiar with the cities you are visiting
and is able to help you select a location that is safe and
group-friendly.
and is able to help you select a location that is safe and
group-friendly.
Do a door check
As the group leader, before you head to bed, check every external door
to make sure they are bolted. If you can, you can check to ensure that
everyone is in their rooms. This is especially important if you are
travelling to big cities.
to make sure they are bolted. If you can, you can check to ensure that
everyone is in their rooms. This is especially important if you are
travelling to big cities.
Emergency contact
If almost everyone in your group has a smartphone, then make sure the
members of the group have the phone number for the leader and one more
group member to their contact list. Also, make sure everyone has taken
note of the address and phone number of the hotel where the group is
staying.
members of the group have the phone number for the leader and one more
group member to their contact list. Also, make sure everyone has taken
note of the address and phone number of the hotel where the group is
staying.
Have an agreed meeting spot
If your group is visiting a large attraction, then pick a centrally
located spot and turn it into the rendezvous spot, should someone become
separated from the group.
located spot and turn it into the rendezvous spot, should someone become
separated from the group.
