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.
Amboseli Safari Experience (TDKAAC)
Spot big game on this safari over the open plains of Amboseli National Park, returning in the evenings to the comfort of your own luxury tent. With the quintessential African landscape as your backdrop, head out in search of lions, elephants, rhino and other large animals and meet the famous semi-nomadic Masai on a village visit. Enjoy Africa at its best, in one of Kenya's classic (and most breathtaking) parks.
Highlights: enjoying the experience at a comfortable safari lodge, Looking for and snapping photos of extraordinary wildlife
Explore Cape Town (TDACTC)
Cape Town—the jewel of South Africa’s Western Cape—isn’t a place you merely visit; you experience it. Our adventure in this amazing and always-surprising city does not disappoint: Stunning views from Table Mountain, top-flight cuisine and wine and the positively stunning Cape Point await you here. Optional activities abound—choose to get your adrenaline pumping or take it easy with a ride up a cable car. And with great accommodations and stellar service from your CEO, you’ll see, taste and savour every inch of this town the way it was meant to be experienced—in grand style.
Highlights: Taking in as much of Cosmopolitan Cape Town as you wish.
Explore Chobe National Park (TDZCHC)
Before you leave Zambia and the wonders of Africa, keep your adventure rolling with a tour of Chobe National Park. Chobe has Africa’s highest population of elephants and our open-vehicle game drives ensure the best chance of seeing them. We’ll also take care of wildlife activities, so instead of wondering what to do at sunset you’ll be cruising the river, spotting crocodiles and more pachyderms. Like all tours in this class, you’ll stay in a lodge that leaves the rugged adventure at the door—inside it’s all comfort.
Highlights: Enjoying an African sunset on a Chobe River boat cruise, Exploring Chobe National Park by open safari vehicle.
Explore Livingstone (TDZLVC)
Independence is a valuable commodity when you’re travelling. This exploration of Livingstone and its environs is perfect for the solo adventurer who craves flexibility and excitement, but appreciates the support of a CEO who can iron out on-trip snags. Freedom is paramount on this trip; we supply ample activities—wildlife tours, scenic flights over Victoria Falls, and more—and you supply… yourself. Because really, what more do you need?
Highlights: Enjoying an African sunset on Zambezi River boat cruise, feeling the thrill of white-water rafting along the Zambezi, marvelling at the Zambian side of the mighty Victoria Falls and much more!
Highlights of Ethiopia (DEHE)
Rich with natural contrast, captivating human history and countless surprises, Ethiopia has long been an intersection between the civilizations of North Africa, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa. This 15-day adventure is perfect for the traveller looking to delve into the history and culture of this incredibly diverse land like few others do. In fact, we’ll help to take some of the infamous bumps out of African travel through a combination of flights and comfortable land transport. Prepare to have your preconceptions challenged.
Highlights: Exploring rock-hewn churches in Lalibela and castles in Gondar, admiring the monasteries of Lake Tana, witnessing the Blue Nile Falls, discovering the Simien Mountains and historical Axum
Kenya & Tanzania Safari Experience (DKTS)
Whether you travel in style or by the seat of your pants, the sprawling, wildlife-rich grasslands of Kenya and Tanzania are a sight to behold. This trip stresses the former while capturing the spirit of the latter, transferring you swiftly between national parks and cushy lodges and tented camps while still giving you the chance to get out and truly feel the majestic lands you’re travelling across. From small safari vehicles, you’ll descend into the Great Rift Valley, spot elephants in the distance in Amboseli National Park, track the Big Five across the Serengeti and Masai Mara plains and much, much more.
Highlights: Exploring Kenya and Tanzania's best game reserves, witnessing stunning views of Mt Kilimanjaro, visiting historic Olduvai and traditional villages, meeting the Masai people, enjoying a local lunch.
Kenya Wildlife Safari (DKKWD)
As you seek out the lions that call Masai Mara home, you might appear as a small dot on the vast savannah but you’re definitely part of a big adventure—the ultimate Kenyan safari. In agile 4x4 vehicles, with your naturalist guide, track the Big Five across the spectacular wilderness. At night, retire to comfortable tented safari camps to recount the day’s exploits and really experience this unspoiled wilderness. From the depths of the Great Rift Valley to the highs of capturing reclusive wildlife in your camera’s viewfinder, give your senses a primal overload in the African bush.
Highlights: Experiencing outstanding wildlife viewing and daily lectures with an expert naturalist, Visiting chimpanzee and rhino sanctuaries with a park ranger, Participating in a unique nighttime game drive in Soysambu Conservancy.
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Kruger & Cape Town (DAKC)
South Africa’s seamless ability to blend unfiltered natural rawness and cosmopolitan creature comforts is equal parts accident and art. This trip takes you from the thriving urban culture and plush accommodations of the big cities to an authentic safari excursion in Kruger National Park and the Timbavati Game Reserve. Track the Big Five with a team of skilled and knowledgeable CEOs by day, break for a delectable dinner, then hit the town in style at night. This is quintessential Africa.
Highlights: Exploring vibrant Cape Town, enjoying the various stops along the Panorama Route, searching for and snapping some great photos of the Big Five on open vehicle game drives, spotting wildlife inside world-famous Kruger National Park.
Kruger, Cape Town & Falls (DAKL)
The perfect African adventure for those who want to experience all of this region’s diverse pleasures quickly, authentically and comfortably, this 13-day trip has it all—and then some. Unfolding in three flight-assisted stages, this trip will take you from urban Cape Town to the sprawling wilderness of Kruger National Park, home of the Big Five and countless photo ops. From there, jet off to Livingstone, Zambia’s colonial jewel, and feel the awesome roar of Victoria Falls for yourself. Throughout, experienced CEOs will be on hand to draw out the best this magical land has to offer.
Highlights: Exploring vibrant Cape Town, Enjoying the various stops along the Panorama Route, Searching for and snapping some great photos of the Big Five on open vehicle game drives, Spotting wildlife inside world-famous Kruger National Park and on the Zambezi River in Livingstone.
Kruger & Falls (DAKU)
Enjoy a quick taste of southern Africa’s characteristic highlights on this brief-yet-comprehensive trip to South Africa and Zambia. It begins with a safari expedition in the Kruger area and the Timbavati Game Reserve—South Africa’s famed zoos without cages—where you’ll get the chance to see and photograph the Big Five on their own turf. Later, you’ll jet off to Zambia for a date with the awesome spectacle that is Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world. Finally, there’s time to unwind and absorb the experience along the banks of the Zambezi River in Livingstone.
Highlights: Enjoying the various stops along the Panorama Route, searching for and snapping some great photos of the Big Five on open vehicle game drives in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, spotting white lions and more wildlife inside world-famous Kruger National Park, Getting wet at the mighty Victoria Falls.
Kruger Safari (DAKR)
Savvy travellers know that a genuine African wildlife safari experience need not be all sweat and struggle. We built this 6-day trip for adventurers who want to get right out into the thick of things with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of comfort. Here, you’ll tour South Africa’s famed Kruger National Park and Timbavati Game Reserve by day and dream of tomorrow’s encounters with the Big Five from the coziest lodges available. With trusty CEOs at the ready, you’re free to focus on the important stuff, like squeezing that rhino into your viewfinder.
Highlights: Enjoying the various stops along the Panorama Route, searching for and snapping great photos of the Big Five on open vehicle game drives in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, spotting white lions and more game inside world-famous Kruger National Park.
Masai Mara Safari Experience (TDKMMC)
Travel through the Great Rift Valley on to our safari lodge in Kenya's premier wildlife reserve—the Masai Mara. Explore diverse wilderness crossing rolling plains spotted with famous acacia trees. Your game drives are spread out over all three days, with excellent chances of seeing the Big Five—lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino. The varied wildlife and natural environment, in addition to the culture of the local Masai people, come together to provide a spectacular lodge safari experience.
Highlights: Looking for and snapping photos of extraordinary wildlife in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Enjoying the experience at a comfortable safari lodge.
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.
South African Family Adventure (DAFA)
Choosing the right trip for your family is tough. South Africa makes it ridiculously easy. Looking for a scenic drive? Check out the wonders along the fabled Panorama Route. Eager to spot the Big Five on the prowl? The national parks of Timbavati and Kruger are here to help. Curious about local history and traditional customs? Ask the villagers yourself. Fancy a swim or a stroll through the mountains? St. Lucia and Drakensburg deliver. If variety is indeed the spice of life, South Africa may just be the world’s greatest spice cabinet.
Highlights: Searching for the Big Five in Kruger, soaking up culture and history in Johannesburg, hiking in the mountains at Drakensburg, relaxing at the beach at St Lucia. spotting white lions in Timbavati game reserve.
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
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 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
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.
The Garden Route (DAGR)
Mild temperatures, lush forests and supreme comfort aren’t what many people think of when they hear ‘Africa’. But then again, few people explore South Africa’s Western Cape. It’s their loss, really; this trip incorporates an unbeatable combination of beaches, coves, cuisine and accommodation. And there’s plenty of the other Africa on hand, too; the region’s ruggedly beautiful scenery guarantees you’ll get plenty of both the Africa you know—and the one you just fell in love with.
Highlights: Stopping to take in spectacular views along Route 62, exploring the fascinating Cango Caves, hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park, testing out the local cuisine with a traditional braai (barbecue), taking in the beauty of the world-famous Garden Route.
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.
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amboseli Safari Experience (TDKAAC) | 3 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$899
USD
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| Explore Cape Town (TDACTC) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$439
USD
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| Explore Chobe National Park (TDZCHC) | 3 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$699
USD
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| Explore Livingstone (TDZLVC) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$449
USD
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| Highlights of Ethiopia (DEHE) | 15 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$2999
USD
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| Kenya & Tanzania Safari Experience (DKTS) | 13 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$5499
USD
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| Kenya Wildlife Safari (DKKWD) | 8 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
From
$3499
USD
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| Kruger & Cape Town (DAKC) | 9 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$2649
USD
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| Kruger, Cape Town & Falls (DAKL) | 13 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$3599
USD
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| Kruger & Falls (DAKU) | 10 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$2599
USD
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| Kruger Safari (DAKR) | 6 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$1599
USD
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| Masai Mara Safari Experience (TDKMMC) | 3 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$1099
USD
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| Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari (TDTSNC) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$1899
USD
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| South African Family Adventure (DAFA) | 12 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$2999
USD
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| Southern Africa Safari (DADSD) | 14 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
From
$6499
USD
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| Tanzania Safari Experience (DTTS) | 7 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$2799
USD
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| Tanzania Wildlife Safari (DTTWD) | 8 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
From
$2890
USD
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Was
$3399
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| Tarangire Safari Experience (TDTTWC) | 3 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$899
USD
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| The Garden Route (DAGR) | 7 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$1599
USD
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| Zanzibar Discovery (TDTZDC) | 5 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$899
USD
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