Africa and Selected Countries in Asia

• Monthly Fee: US175 / month

  • Rationale: This tier caters to a more affluent traveler. The fee justifies the increased complexity of Asian travel, premium access, and highly personalized service. The value is in the access to unique, meticulously planned experiences and the significant discounts achieved.

• Frequency: 1 big Gold Members exclusive trip per year (up to 1 week long, at most).

• What the Subscription Covers/Benefits:

  • All Silver Tier Benefits Included >>.

  • Access to 1 Annual Gold Exclusive Trip to Asia/Africa: Subscription covers premium planning, bespoke itinerary curation, a significant portion of core luxurious activities/entry fees, and enhanced experiences. To see exactly what is covered, refer to the Club Membership Agreement's Terms & Conditions.

  • Example Trip Coverage (Gold): For a trip to Thailand, the subscription might cover airport transfers, all inter-city transport within the destination, premium guided tours (e.g., private temple tours, exclusive cooking class), and 2-3 gourmet dinners. It will also cover a significant portion of flight and accommodation costs. Members pay an extra amount for their international flights and premium accommodation at highly competitive group rates. In less expensive destinations especially in Africa, your ECC Gold Membership may cover full flights/accommodation costs, with possibility to upgrade.

  • Concierge-Level Travel Support: Personalized assistance with flight booking, accommodation choices, and more hands-on guidance for complex visa applications (e.g., review of documents, direct liaison with agencies where permissible). The members pay for their own visa costs if needed.

  • Proof of Sufficient Financial Support for Tourist Visa: To demonstrate sufficient financial support for a tourist visa, applicants typically need to provide bank statements, pay stubs, or other evidence of sufficient funds to cover their expenses during the visit, which is a huge setback for many. If someone else is sponsoring the trip, they'll need to provide a sponsorship letter and their own financial documents. The Club will help demonstrate sufficient financial support as far as legally possible. This is a huge benefit to members.

  • Boutique Accommodation Options: Access to unique, high-quality, or boutique hotels at group negotiated rates.

  • Exclusive Experiences: Private tours, unique cultural immersions, or special access events not available to lower tiers.

  • Dedicated Gold Trip Leader: An experienced club leader for all Gold expeditions.

  • Lasting Memories: Dedicated experienced trip Photographer and Videographer.

  • Priority Access to All Club Events: Including any higher-demand Gold events.

  • Access to Member-Only Local Events:

    • Regular social mixers,

    • pop-up dinners, and

    • cultural experiences in major cities (e.g., Harare, Bulawayo, Vic Falls).

    • These are typically covered by the subscription or have minimal add-on costs. However, members pay for their own transport costs when travelling to attend local events, unless ECC arranges the group transport at a highly discounted price.

  • Local Partner Discounts: Exclusive discounts at partner restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and wellness centers across Zimbabwean cities.

  • Access to ECC Brands Shop: Enjoy exclusive access to the Explorers Country Club's members-only shop for ECC branded quality outfits and special items. Also enjoy a whooping 50% discount any time on all ECC brand items on the public market.

  • Private Community: For networking, sharing tips, and coordinating meetups.

  • Social Growth: High level networking and discovering new opportunities.

🥇 Gold Membership