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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.
Cape Town to Nairobi (DCN)
Marvel at the world's highest sand dunes, float through the Okavango in a dug-out mokoro canoe and meet the San Bushmen in the blazing Kalahari Desert on this epic overland adventure. Journey across nearly half of the African continent—from the southern tip of Africa to Kenya—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 will provide a unique perspective. Take the road less travelled and come away with jaw-dropping photographs and a deeper understanding of this incredible continent.
Highlights: Seeing the Big Five from 4x4 safari vehicles, experiencing cosmopolitan Cape Town, exploring spice plantations and the immense Fish River Canyon, cruising in dugout canoes, gazing at Victoria Falls and giant sand dunes.
Nairobi to Joburg Overland (DKBJ)
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Kruger National Park, Lake Malawi, Zanzibar, Victoria Falls—we originally called this trip ‘Africa Complete,’ but those pesky lawyers made us change it. While it may not feature all of Africa, it’s still pretty darn close: Wildlife safaris, cultural contact, rugged landscapes and natural landmarks spread across six incredible countries. And with supremely knowledgeable CEOs, meals prepared from fresh local produce and starlit camping stays, you’ll gain a kinship with this land and its people you won’t find anywhere else.
Highlights: Spotting the 'Big Five' from 4x4 safari vehicles, inhaling the aromas of a spice plantation, snorkelling Zanzibar's waters, getting the heart pumping at Lake Malawi, gazing out across Victoria Falls, spotting the 'Big 5' in Kruger National Park, discovering the less-visited Zimbabwe, walking in search of rhinos in Matobo National Park, witnessing Shangaan traditions.
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.
Kruger, Falls & Zimbabwe (DZKF)
When it comes to raw, in-your-face wildness, southern Africa can’t be topped. This trip offers a fully immersive, unyieldingly authentic experience of the natural and cultural wonders of this incredible region. In Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park, you’ll track rhinos on foot and the resident wildlife on an open-vehicle game drive, capture the Big Five (with your camera, of course) in South Africa’s Kruger National Park and witness the unique traditional dances of the Shangaan people. This isn’t a taste of Africa; it’s a full-course meal—with seconds.
Highlights: Spotting the Big Five in Kruger National Park, gazing out across Victoria Falls, walking in search of rhinos, observing wildlife from a 4x4 in Matobo National Park, witnessing Shangaan traditions, discovering the less-visited Zimbabwe.
Ghana Untouched (DGGU)
Get off the beaten track in southern Ghana while exploring traditions and villages as far removed from the western world as you can imagine. This 9-day adventure offers West Africa’s amazing landscape, spiritual traditions and immersive cultural encounters that few travellers get to experience. You'll encounter voodoo celebrations, former slave markets and the cultural festival of Akwasidae in Kumasi. Your expert CEO speaks some of the local dialects to bridge the language gap and ensure you come away with deep insight into this underexplored region of Africa.
Highlights: Witnessing the Ashanti Akwasidae festival, exploring Accra's National Museum and cultural highlights, visiting a monkey sanctuary, meeting African spiritual leaders, hiking in Kakum National Park, enjoying the beach at Anomabu, having a sober thought at Cape Coast.
Kenya Safari Experience (DKKS)
If you’re of the opinion that ‘safari’ doesn’t have to be synonymous with ‘roughing it’, have we got an adventure for you! Designed for travellers who long to get out into the thick of Kenya’s game parks and reserves by day and sleep in a cozy bed by night, this trip maximizes both wildlife access and creature comforts. Witness thousands of flamingos stopping for a drink in Lake Nakuru, explore the vast plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve and gaze in awe at the peaks of Kilimanjaro in the distance from Amboseli National Park. Maximum Africa—minimal sweat.
Highlights: Exploring the Masai Mara and incredible game reserves, photographing countless flamingos at Lake Nakuru, taking in views of Mt Kilimanjaro at Amboseli, enjoying the experience at comfortable lodges and luxury camps.
Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Adventure (DKKU)
Meet mountain gorillas and the other amazing wildlife on this 2-week overland adventure. Spot wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park and join experienced trackers while travelling deep into the Ugandan forests for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spot endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Our overland trucks are an adventurous and inexpensive way to see the highlights while wilderness camping will keep you in the thick of the action. Experience a world apart as you encounter the colourful cultures and wild landscapes of Kenya and Uganda.
Highlights: Seeing a mountain gorilla up close and personal, searching for the elusive wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park, photographing diverse wildlife, rafting down the White Nile River.
Kenya Camping Safari (DKWA)
From dramatic savannahs to the Great Rift Valley, experience Kenya in all its glory. Travel the vast open plains and rolling hills of the Masai Mara and scour the wilderness for Africa’s Big Five. Full-service camping under the big African sky will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife and gets you off the beaten path so you can really experience this land's unique culture. Our small safari vehicles minimize drive times and improve your chances of snapping that perfect shot of some of the most amazing animals on the planet.
Highlights: Exploring Samburu and Masai Mara, visiting a Samburu village, visiting three of Kenya's best game parks and reserves, taking in views of the Great Rift Valley, photographing flamingos at Lake Nakuru.
Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek—Machame 8-Day Route (DTM8)
Possibly the most scenic route to the summit, Machame boasts different paths to the summit and back. Emerge onto high alpine deserts with amazing views of ice fields, all en route to Uhuru, peak of Mt Kilimanjaro! Known as the 'Whiskey Route', this path leads you through magnificent forests to gain a ridge leading through moorland to the Shira Plateau. It offers great scenery beneath the glaciated precipices of the Southern Icefields before summiting from the higher Barafu Camp. Camp along the route with support from local guides and porters. As a world leader in Kili treks, we'll take you to new heights in adventure!
Highlights: Witness the curvature of the earth from the roof of Africa, trek past verdant forests and silent glaciers on the way to Uhuru Peak.
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
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
Dunes, Deltas and Falls (DZLD)
If you want to soak up the colours, culture and scenery of this incredible region, this is the ultimate expedition into southwestern Africa. Experience game drives, leave footprints on the world's highest sand dunes, wonder at the majesty of Victoria Falls and canoe game-rich deltas. Our overland trucks are an adventurous and inexpensive way to see the highlights while wilderness camping will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife—drift off to sleep to the call of cranes and awake to the rustle of elephants grazing on nearby riverbanks.
Highlights: Tracking the 'Big 5', witnessing Victoria Falls, cruising the Chobe River at sunset, camping in African wilderness, meeting the San bushmen, trying adrenaline activities, soak up Cape Town's culture.
Cape and Namibia Adventure (DACD)
From the cosmopolitan streets of Cape Town to the desert and lunar scenery of Namibia, witness the diversity of southwestern Africa on this 12-day nature adventure. Leave footprints on the world's highest sand dunes, peer deep into the heart of Africa’s largest canyon and experience incredible game drives through Etosha National Park. Your knowledgeable CEO will take care of the planning while you recharge in a combination of hotels, camping, farm stays and guesthouses for a cultural experience you’ll treasure forever. Have your breath taken away by incredible scenery and marvel at amazing wildlife—this is truly an African experience!
Highlights: Soaking up cosmopolitan Cape Town, marvelling at Fish River Canyon and giant sand dunes, getting your adrenaline going on adventure activities, spotting wildlife in beautiful Etosha National Park.
Botswana and Victoria Falls Adventure (DADF)
This classic trip showcases some of the best that Africa has to offer. Journey from Namibia, across Botswana and on to Zambia on an authentic African adventure that includes the elephants of Chobe National Park and the mists of thundering Victoria Falls. Meet San Bushmen in the blazing Kalahari and explore the Okavango Delta by dug-out mokoro canoe. With a knowledgeable CEO ensuring your accommodation provides the most authentic travel experience possible, you’ll overnight in bushmen huts and tents for an utterly unique experience. This tour is the trip of a lifetime.
Highlights: Witnessing the immense Kalahari Desert and Victoria Falls, experiencing game walks and wilderness camping, floating past hippos in a dug-out canoe, visiting rural villages, cruising the Chobe River at sunset, getting the chance to spot the Big Five
Cape & Dunes Overland (DADO)
Journey from the city streets of Cape Town to the desert of Namibia and experience the diversity of Africa on this classic adventure—Namibia is one of the world's most fascinating countries. Encounter a thrilling game drive through Etosha National Park and explore the world's highest sand dunes at Soussusvlei. Our unique overland truck will get you around smoothly and safely, while camping will keep you in the thick of the action. With guaranteed departures, plenty of optional excursions and a certified CEO to take care of the hassles, you’ll be free to absorb the spirit of this amazing country.
Highlights: Soak up cosmopolitan Cape Town, take in the breathtaking view of the immense Fish River Canyon, tackle the world's largest sand dunes, get your adrenaline going on some adventurous activities, snap shots of the Big Five in Etosha National Park.
- Trip Style:
- Yolo
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Camping
- Physical Grading:
- 3
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 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.
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure (DAFD)
This 18-day journey through four African countries hits the highlights and is perfect for the adventurer who wants to discover the region’s diversity. Explore the Okavango Delta by dug-out mokoro canoe and marvel at the highest sand dunes in the world in the Namib Desert. Meet the San Bushmen of the Kalahari and feel the mist of thundering Victoria Falls. Your knowledgeable CEO will take care of the hassles and planning while you recharge in hotels, bushmen huts, camps and farm stays for a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience you'll forever treasure.
Highlights: Wandering through historic Cape Town, marvelling at Fish River Canyon, exploring giant sand dunes and Victoria Falls, tracking the Big Five, taking game walks and dug-out canoe rides.
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.
Joburg to Nairobi Overland (DAJB)
Connecting two major hubs, this overland journey will take you from Johannesburg to Nairobi and into the stunning wilderness of the six countries that lie in between. Track Africa’s Big Five on game drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro and head to the Okavango Delta for game walks and mokoro canoe excursions. Inhale the mists of Victoria Falls and the fragrant air of spice plantations in Zanzibar. You'll make your discoveries by using a combination of a 16-person minibus and a rugged overland truck. Combine this with bush camping, a social atmosphere and a comprehensive itinerary and you have one hell of an adventure.
Highlights: Marvelling at Victoria Falls, tracking rhinos at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, being overwhelmed with 4x4 game drives in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, immersing yourself in ancient cultures with traditional dancing, realizing that not all strolls are created equal on a game walk in the Okavango Delta, spending three glorious days on exotic Zanzibar.
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town to Nairobi (DCN) | 40 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$4499
USD
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| Nairobi to Joburg Overland (DKBJ) | 27 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$3499
USD
|
| Tanzania Safari Experience (DTTS) | 7 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$2799
USD
|
| Kruger, Falls & Zimbabwe (DZKF) | 8 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$949
USD
|
| Ghana Untouched (DGGU) | 9 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$2499
USD
|
| Kenya Safari Experience (DKKS) | 8 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$2799
USD
|
| Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Adventure (DKKU) | 14 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$2199
USD
|
| Kenya Camping Safari (DKWA) | 9 days | Classic | Camping |
From
$1999
USD
|
| Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek—Machame 8-Day Route (DTM8) | 8 days | Active | Camping |
From
$1999
USD
|
| Tanzania Camping Adventure (DTWE) | 7 days | Classic | Camping |
From
$1680
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$2099
|
| Victoria Falls to Nairobi Adventure (DVN) | 20 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$2295
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$2699
|
| Dunes, Deltas and Falls (DZLD) | 21 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$2399
USD
|
| Cape and Namibia Adventure (DACD) | 12 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$1799
USD
|
| Botswana and Victoria Falls Adventure (DADF) | 8 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$1599
USD
|
| Cape & Dunes Overland (DADO) | 14 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$1232
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$1449
|
| Southern Africa Safari (DADSD) | 14 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
From
$6499
USD
|
| South African Family Adventure (DAFA) | 12 days | Family | Comfort |
From
$2999
USD
|
| Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure (DAFD) | 18 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$3299
USD
|
| The Garden Route (DAGR) | 7 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$1599
USD
|
| Joburg to Nairobi Overland (DAJB) | 27 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$3549
USD
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