The independent traveler tends to look for responsible tour and accommodation options when they travel. In addition, they are looking for authentic experiences. Community based tourism is one such type of tourism with allows the visitor to a unique perspective on local living. This database contains over 200 listings of community tourism enterprises in Southern Africa . In partnership with RETOSA and UNWTO, GeoSavvy Development has created this website as a means link the CBT enterprises to the global travel market. Travelers and the public are invited to submit community based accommodations to the directory for possible listing on the site. A CBT is defined by those places which give back to the community in some way by hiring mostly local, donating to the local community projects in Southern Africa countries or being located in the heart of a disadvantaged community.