Africa Tours and Safaris
- Masai Mara National Park (Kenya)
- Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe)
- Mt. Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
- Lalibela (Ethiopia)
- Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- Namib Desert (Namibia)
- Marrakesh (Morocco)
- Valley of the Kings (Egypt)
- Mountain Gorillas (Uganda)
Africa. Travel here is as different from north to south as it is east to west. From Casablanca to Cape Town, Africa offers some of the greatest secrets and travellers' treasures to be found anywhere on earth. The inhabitants, both human and otherwise are no less diverse - Africa is home to modern cities and nomadic villages alike. Whether you're after a peaceful sunrise while on an Africa safari, a camel trek with Berber tribesmen, or a photo op with mountain gorillas, Africa will touch you deeply and beckon you to return again and again.
Zanzibar Discovery (TDTZDC)
Zanzibar's beautiful beaches are world renowned, so enjoy the idyllic white sand, turquoise water and unforgettable sunsets. And, at night, retire to comfortable accommodations. The spice island of Zanzibar is a fascinating and beautiful world of its own. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town by wandering its labyrinth of narrow streets, losing yourself in the buzz of the markets, and exploring the many mosques and grand Arab residences. You'll never want to leave.
Highlights: Marvelling at history and tradition whilst strolling through Stone Town, Taking in the aromas at a spice plantation and relaxing on the beach.
Zanzibar Discovery (TDTZDN)
The spice island of Zanzibar is a fascinating and beautiful world of its own. Discover Stone Town, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, while wandering its narrow streets and losing yourself in the buzz of the markets. Delight your senses on a guided spice tour, learning about the island's cloves, black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla and lemongrass. Zanzibar's beaches are world-renowned, so enjoy the idyllic white sand, turquoise water and unforgettable sunsets.
Highlights: Taking in the aromas on a spice plantation tour, Relaxing on a tropical beach .
Victoria Falls to Nairobi Adventure (DVN)
Inhale the fragrant perfume of Zanzibar’s spice plantations, hunt for the perfect snapshot of the ever-elusive 'Big 5’, feel the thunder of Victoria Falls—uncover the spectacular highlights of four African countries on this stellar twenty-day adventure. Enjoy an intriguing combination of stunning wilderness and bright city lights from the comfort of our overland truck and camp under the big African sky for a unique perspective of this majestic land. With a unique itinerary that offers plenty of options, uncover all that this diverse region has to offer.
Highlights: Tracking the 'Big 5' across the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater in agile 4x4 safari vehicles, chilling out at Lake Malawi, exploring Victoria Falls and Zanzibar.
- Trip Style:
- Yolo
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Camping
- Physical Grading:
- 3
Tarangire Safari Experience (TDTTWC)
You’re heading out to see the best parks but you still want more. What to do? Don’t panic, this short trip offers a chance to visit incredible Tarangire National Park and get in some more wildlife viewing from open-top safari vehicles. Famed for its baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire is just a short trip from Arusha. So rejoice nature lovers and photographers, you’re free to keep snapping.
Highlights: Searching out and photographing diverse wildlife in one of Tanzania's best game parks.
Tanzania Wildlife Safari (DTTWD)
Scour the legendary Serengeti in pursuit of cheetahs and descend into the pristine African wilderness of the Ngorongoro Crater. Your Discovery Adventures naturalist guide will offer keen insight and a unique perspective to some of the most famous wildlife sites and important archaeological sites in East Africa. Travel in small packs—so you’re not lost in the crowd—and stay in the thick of it in luxury wilderness camps and lodges. Our small 4x4 safari vehicles improve your chances of snapping that perfect shot of some of the most amazing animals on the planet—Africa’s Big Five. Discover the majesty of Africa.
Highlights: Experiencing daily wildlife viewing and lectures with an expert local naturalist, Participating in cultural exchanges in local villages, Exploring the origins of human history at Olduvai Gorge– the 'Cradle of Mankind'.
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Tanzania Volunteer and Safari (DTPJ)
Meet Tanzania’s welcoming people, witness some of Africa’s most spectacular wilderness and make a lasting impact—really experience Tanzania. Track the Big Five across open savannah in customized safari vehicles led by certified guides and camp under the big African sky in the heart of it all. But best of all, you'll have the opportunity to volunteer in Zanzibar and make a lasting impression on this incredible country. Gain a real sense of accomplishment and take home more than just pictures from this truly authentic African adventure.
Highlights: Volunteering with youth in a local community in Zanzibar, experiencing Tanzania's best game parks, meeting the Masai and enjoying a traditional lunch, relaxing on tropical Zanzibar beaches.
Tanzania Safari Experience (DTTS)
As the home of Olduvai Gorge, the world’s most treasured paleontological site, it’s safe to say humans have been coming to Tanzania forever. So, where’ve you been? Seamlessly blending out-there access with stylish comfort, this trip brings you close to wonders like Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, the plains of the Serengeti and the Big Five before returning you to a cozy safari lodge or comfort-minded tented camp. True, it’s not exactly the way homo erectus did it, but that’s what evolution is all about, no?
Highlights: Viewing wildlife in Tanzania's best reserves, exploring rural communities, tasting a local lunch, visiting Olduvai Gorge, meeting the Masai people.
Tanzania Encompassed (DTTE)
Summit, safari and relax on the beach—this is an all-in-one adventure for those seeking the ultimate African experience. As a world leader in Kilimanjaro treks, we’ll help you conquer Africa’s highest peak and then show you the world’s best game parks. Small groups and safari vehicles not only allow for a more authentic travel experience, but ensure great views so that you’ll be able to capture the perfect shot of the some of the most amazing animals on the planet—Africa’s elusive Big Five. Finish up your adventure on the historic and alluring spice island of Zanzibar and take in the beauty of its pristine beaches.
Highlights: Conquering Africa's highest peak, exploring the best game parks, meeting the Masai, enjoying traditional cuisine, inhaling aromas of a Zanzibar spice plantation.
Tanzania Camping Safari (DTWA)
Witness big game on open savannah and experience the beauty of the Rift Valley. Led by a certified safari guide, you'll journey to Tanzania in search of phenomenal wildlife in its natural habitat. Full-service camping will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife and is an economical way to gain insight into local culture in a short amount of time. Our vehicles minimize drive times and improve your chances of snapping that perfect shot of one of Africa’s elusive Big Five.
Highlights: Photographing wildlife, interacting with Masai people, savouring a traditional lunch in a local community.
Tanzania Camping Adventure (DTWE)
Witness big game on open savannah and experience the stunning beauty of the Great Rift Valley. Led by a certified safari guide, you'll journey to Tanzania in search of phenomenal wildlife in its natural habitat. Full-service camping will bring you closer to the region’s animals and is an economical way to gain insight into local cultures in a short amount of time. Our small safari vehicles minimize drive times and improve your chances of snapping that perfect shot of one of the elusive Big Five.
Highlights: Exploring Tanzania's best game parks, meeting the Masai, savouring traditional cuisine in a local village
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Camping
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Southern Africa Safari (DADSD)
Visit the very best of South Africa, Botswana and Zambia in two action-packed weeks. Whether from the bow of a boat or the back of an open 4x4, our experts will improve your chances of getting ‘the’ shot. When on safari, our serviced tented camps are perfect for those who want the complete experience but prefer a more comfortable option—you’ll drift off to sleep to the soft calls of cranes and awake to the rustle of elephants grazing on nearby riverbanks. This trip isn’t just about the wildlife—it’s for those interested in cultural heritage, too. You’ll experience a meal in a South African home, tour Soweto in Johannesburg and join in a drum session in Livingstone. Experience all Southern Africa has to offer!
Highlights: Enjoying wildlife viewing and lectures with an expert safari guide in the top parks of the region, Studying recent history in Soweto and at the Mandela House, savouring traditional foods with locals in their homes, Visiting Hope Africa Children's Day School-a Planeterra supported project
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
South Africa Volunteer and Overland Adventure (DAPS)
Experience the colour and culture of southern Africa on this unique 28-day volunteer adventure. Soak in the spirit of Cape Town before exploring desert landscapes on your way to the mists of majestic Victoria Falls. Embark on game drives across national parks and explore the Okavango Delta in dug-out mokoro canoe. Gain a unique perspective on local culture while volunteering with community projects that help bring education to the Cape Peninsula. Give a little of your time to Africa and take away a truly immersive experience that few travellers encounter.
Highlights: Volunteering for community projects, feeling small while contemplating Victoria Falls and giant sand dunes, finding the Big Five in Etosha, meeting the San Bushmen at the Kalahari's edge, cruising the Chobe River at sunset.
South Africa Discoverer (DCD)
Explore South Africa's fascinating cultural diversity on this exciting journey through the 'Rainbow Nation'. Chase stunning views through Tsitsikamma National Park and track big game across Addo Elephant National Park. Led by a knowledgeable and dynamic CEO, journey across the southern coast in search of phenomenal wildlife and dramatic scenery. With an itinerary taking in the best of the Garden Route, you'll be talking about this 10-day adventure for a long, long time.
Highlights: Tracking wildlife in Addo Elephant National Park, taking in the dramatic scenery of the Wild Coast, hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park, soaking up the culture of Cape Town.
Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari (TDTSNC)
The perfect safari for the independent traveller. Tour the best known game parks in Tanzania in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. Experience breathtaking views of East Africa's Great Rift Valley, the wide open and endless Serengeti plains and the wildlife haven of the Ngorongoro Crater. See phenomenal wildlife in its natural habitat, while enjoying your evenings in comfortable safari lodges. This is Tanzania at its best!
Highlights: Searching out and photographing diverse wildlife in Tanzania's best game parks, Learning of the history of man at the Olduvai Gorge.
Nairobi to Victoria Falls Adventure (DNV)
Inhale the fragrant perfume of Zanzibar’s spice plantations, hunt for the perfect snapshot of the ever-elusive Big Five across the Serengeti, feel the thunder of Victoria Falls—uncover the spectacular highlights of four African countries on this stellar 20-day adventure. Enjoy an intriguing combination of stunning wilderness and bright city lights from the comfort of our overland truck and camp under the big African sky for a unique perspective of this majestic land. With a unique itinerary that offers plenty of options, uncover all that this diverse region has to offer.
Highlights: Tracking the Big Five in agile 4x4 safari vehicles, gazing at Mt Kilimanjaro and Victoria Falls, inhaling spice plantation aromas, chilling out at Lake Malawi, rafting the Zambezi, blissing out on the beaches of Zanzibar.
- Trip Style:
- Yolo
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Camping
- Physical Grading:
- 3
Nairobi to Cape Town Adventure (DKNC)
Marvel at the world's highest sand dunes, float through the Okavango and meet the San Bushmen in the blazing Kalahari Desert on this epic overland adventure. Journey across nearly half of the continent—from Kenya to the southern tip of Africa—and soak up the vibrant colours, culture and scenery of seven countries. Our overland trucks are an adventurous and inexpensive way to enjoy the region’s intriguing combination of wilderness and bright city lights, while camping under Africa’s big sky for will provide a unique perspective. Take the road less traveled and come away with jaw-dropping photographs and a deeper understanding of this incredible continent.
Highlights: Searching for the 'Big 5', inhaling the aromas of a spice plantation, scuba diving in Zanzibar, getting wet at Victoria Falls, marvelling at giant sand dunes, Fish River Canyon and cosmopolitan Cape Town.
Mt Kilimanjaro & Serengeti Adventure (DTKS)
From the soaring heights of Africa's highest peak to the endless plains of the Serengeti, discover the best of Tanzania. In the company of our expert guides, explore the world's best game parks in pursuit of Africa’s Big Five and climb iconic Mt Kilimanjaro. Our agile 4x4s will get you to close to some of the planet’s most amazing wildlife. And, with full-service camping, you can stay close to the action without having to worry about the chores—so you can focus on the magnificent terrain and fantastic views. If you're craving a physical challenge and wildlife encounters that will leave you breathless, here's the fix.
Highlights: Conquering Africa's highest peak, exploring Tanzania's best game parks, meeting the Masai, savouring local specialties with traditional meals.
Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Trek - Rongai Route (TDTKRB)
Conquer the tallest freestanding mountain in the world: Mt Kilimanjaro. Follow the Rongai route, climbing the mountain from the north and descending down the popular Marangu route. Your trek up Kili takes you through a number of different vegetation zones, offering fantastic views every step of the way. This is a trek of six days, assisted by our experienced team of guides and porters. The highlight? Reaching the summit at dawn and watching the sun rise over the savannah below.
Highlights: Taking in all stunning scenery that Africa's highest mountain has to offer, Summiting to Uhuru peak at sunrise via Gillman's point, Camping along the way.
- Trip Style:
- Active
- Trip Type:
- Independent Travel
- Service Level:
- Basic
- Physical Grading:
- 5
Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Trek - Marangu Route (TDTKMB)
Mt Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world and the ambition of avid trekkers everywhere. Follow the famous Marangu Route, ascending through a number of different vegetation and climate zones affording fantastic views, so that every day is not only challenging but also unique and rewarding. This trek of five days, assisted by our experienced team of guides and porters, is highlighted by reaching the summit of Uhuru as the sun rises over the savannah!
Highlights: Summiting Uhuru peak at sunrise, gazing out across Africa from its highest mountain.
- Trip Style:
- Active
- Trip Type:
- Independent Travel
- Service Level:
- Basic
- Physical Grading:
- 5
Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Trek - Machame Route 8 Day (TDTM8B)
One of Africa's most magnificent sights, Mt Kilimanjaro, stands at a majestic 5895m above sea level. This nearly perfectly shaped volcano is Africa's highest peak and the ambition of trekkers from around the globe! The Machame considered by many to be the most scenic of its paths. Climb through magnificent forests and moorland, and emerge into the high alpine deserts as you catch glimpses of immense mountain walls, glaciers and ice fields—all en route towards our final goal—the peak!
Highlights: Taking in all stunning scenery that Africa's highest mountain has to offer, Summiting to Uhuru peak at sunrise via Stella Point, Camping along the way.
- Trip Style:
- Active
- Trip Type:
- Independent Travel
- Service Level:
- Basic
- Physical Grading:
- 5
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar Discovery (TDTZDC) | 5 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$899
USD
|
| Zanzibar Discovery (TDTZDN) | 5 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$549
USD
|
| Victoria Falls to Nairobi Adventure (DVN) | 20 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$2160
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$2699
|
| Tarangire Safari Experience (TDTTWC) | 3 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$899
USD
|
| Tanzania Wildlife Safari (DTTWD) | 8 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
From
$2890
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$3399
|
| Tanzania Volunteer and Safari (DTPJ) | 13 days | Classic | Camping |
From
$2999
USD
|
| Tanzania Safari Experience (DTTS) | 7 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$2799
USD
|
| Tanzania Encompassed (DTTE) | 17 days | Classic | Basic |
From
$4499
USD
|
| Tanzania Camping Safari (DTWA) | 8 days | Classic | Camping |
From
$2199
USD
|
| Tanzania Camping Adventure (DTWE) | 7 days | Classic | Camping |
From
$1785
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$2099
|
| Southern Africa Safari (DADSD) | 14 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
From
$5525
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$6499
|
| South Africa Volunteer and Overland Adventure (DAPS) | 28 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$2949
USD
|
| South Africa Discoverer (DCD) | 10 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$1249
USD
|
| Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari (TDTSNC) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$1899
USD
|
| Nairobi to Victoria Falls Adventure (DNV) | 20 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$2160
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$2699
|
| Nairobi to Cape Town Adventure (DKNC) | 40 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$4549
USD
|
| Mt Kilimanjaro & Serengeti Adventure (DTKS) | 14 days | Classic | Basic |
From
$3999
USD
|
| Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Trek - Rongai Route (TDTKRB) | 8 days | Active | Basic |
From
$2249
USD
|
| Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Trek - Marangu Route (TDTKMB) | 7 days | Active | Basic |
From
$1949
USD
|
| Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Trek - Machame Route 8 Day (TDTM8B) | 8 days | Active | Basic |
From
$2249
USD
|
