Viatu Raises $1 Million to Book Eco-Friendly Trips in Africa
Photo Credit: Viatu offers experiences including a getaway in Namibia's Etosha National Park, pictured. (Source https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Etosha-93_(34451086080).jpg) Wikimedia Commons / Stéphane Gallay
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>>Viatu, a booking platform for multi-day, eco-friendly trips, has raised $1 million in seed funding. It was led by Ndoto, with participation from ASI Reisen and angel investors including Loic Amado.
The Switzerland-based startup said its trip builder includes live pricing and availability, and its platform allows users to book lodging, experiences, and car rentals through a single platform.
Viatu said it focuses on non-traditional destinations by making information about those places more easily accessible. The company said it specializes in trips to sub-Saharan African destinations, such as Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, and South Africa. The platform includes the option to book experiences such as an “eco-luxury” getaway in the Etosha National Park.
Viatu said it aims to make sustainable travel easier in a number of ways. It only offers desti
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