Green Flag Tracks dicit:
Green Flag Trails is the official quality control system of HOSA (Hiking Organization of Southern Africa) and assures a satisfying hiking experience.
A Green Flag Trail is a hiking trail that is audited bi-annually and certifies that it is under responsible management in terms of safety, trustworthy description, sound environmental maintenance, and its difficulty rated objectively.
To date over 50 multi-day trails have been audited and over 40 day walks accredited in South Africa alone.