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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.
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.
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.
Ethiopia Discovery (DES)
This incredible 12-day adventure through the less-travelled part of Ethiopia offers rugged travellers willing to go without some western conveniences an opportunity to truly interact with various ethnic communities. Explore the enigmatic beehive houses of the Dorze and stop in numerous villages for truly immersive cultural encounters with the Ari, Karo, Murse, Hamer and Dasanech people that few travellers get to experience. Visit two national parks and explore Lake Chamo by boat in search of crocodiles, hippos and bird life. With your expert CEO doing the planning—you're free to soak in the diversity of this remote land and its incredible people.
Highlights: Embarking on a boat trip on Lake Chamo, Uncovering rural culture and traditions, meeting different ethnic groups, staying in traditional lodging, viewing the incredible birdlife of Lake Ziway.
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.
Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Rongai Route (DTKR)
Conquer Africa's highest peak from the drier, northern side of the mountain. Follow the Rongai Route, climbing the mountain from the North and descending via the popular Marangu Route with its diverse climate zones and stunning views. This route's gentle approach has a high success rate due to the slow ascent. You'll camp beside the only lake on the mountain and enjoy spectacular views over Kenya's Amboseli Plains. Local guides, cooks and porters will provide support during your trek and at campsites along the way.
Highlights: Follow a lesser trekked path up Kilimanjaro, walk through ever-changing ecosystems towards the summit
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.
South Africa & Swazi Quest (DASQ)
The unvarnished grandeur of South Africa is on display in this comprehensive exploration of one of the continent’s most diverse and fascinating destinations. Africa’s incredible culture and wildlife is at a premium on this tour—from the coastal shores of Tsitsikamma to extensive game drives in Addo Elephant National Park and the famed Kruger. You’ll also have the chance to visit a traditional Swazi village, explore modern Cape Town, and follow the glorious Garden Route. Add in knowledgeable CEOs and some of the best camp meals you’ve ever tasted and you’ve got a recipe for adventure par excellence.
Highlights: Spotting the Big Five in Kruger and other game parks and reserves, dining on a home-cooked meal with local friends in Zululand, visiting local villages and cosmopolitan Cape Town, searching for resident wildlife in Kruger National Park, taking in southern Africa's dramatic scenery, experiencing local dancing.
Gorilla & Volcano Trek (TDUGVN)
Combine the ultimate primate experience with a day of trekking volcanoes in the incredible Ugandan scenery bordering Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. First, trek through local villages and lush rainforests, with a breathtaking reward at the end: finding yourself in the company of a family of gorillas. One of Africa's major highlights, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas, the world's most endangered ape. Next, climb one of three extinct volcanoes in the area, for a bird's-eye view of the wild African countryside.
Highlights: Getting up close and admiring a family of mountain gorillas in their own natural habitat, Knowing you have all your bases covered with all national park and permit fees for gorilla tracking included., Trekking up a volcano in Mgahinga National Park.
Kenya & Tanzania Overland (DKTO)
Nairobi's convenient international airport is your gateway to this 10-day adventure that serves up all of Africa's wildness for a decidedly mild price. Here, you'll head out across the acacia-spotted savannah of the Serengeti and the plains of the majestic Masai Mara in search of the Big Five. Our overland truck and smaller 4x4 safari vehicles will ferry you through the incredible scenery of Kenya and Tanzania safely and in good spirits — and camping will keep you close to the action. With this much stunning African wilderness so close at hand, expect your shutter finger to get a hefty workout.
Highlights: Encountering the wildlife of the famous Masai Mara and Serengeti ecosystem, photographing legions of flamingos at Lake Nakuru National Park, viewing wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater from 4x4 safari vehicles.
Southern Africa Encompassed (DAJJ)
When it comes to raw, in-your-face wildness, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe are incredible—from the vantage of our 16-seat minibus they are even more spectacular. Witness traditional dancing, explore the Okavango Delta with game walks and bush camping, track rhinos on foot in Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park and capture the Big Five (with your camera, of course) in South Africa’s Kruger National Park. All the while, camping keeps you close to the incomparable scenery. This quick tour isn't simply 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, tracking rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park, feeling the pulse of a continent at a dancing demonstration, discovering the less-visited Zimbabwe, exploring the Okavango Delta the traditional way on a mokoro canoe excursion, feeling the pulse of four diverse countries.
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.
Highlights of Madagascar (DMHM)
Wild landscapes, village culture, beaches—Madagascar might be an island but there’s nothing small about it. For those who like to get remote, this isolated island is packed with wildlife, landscapes and people you’ll find nowhere else. And everybody loves lemurs. You’ll get to embrace local life but still have time to relax at the beach. Best of all, there’s always a local CEO there to lead the way and provide a link to the unusual and extraordinary.
Highlights: Searching for lemurs and unique wildlife, learning about endemic flora and fauna in world famous national parks, visiting local artisan workshops, experiencing local rituals and cultures
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.
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.
Uganda & Gorillas Overland (DUUG)
Using Uganda's vibrant Kampala as a base, this compact 8-day adventure offers those short on time a life-changing experience in the forests of Uganda. Experienced trackers will take you deep into the region’s 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. Your CEO will take care of the planning so you're free to explore all that Uganda has to offer. What a trip!
Highlights: Encountering wildlife in several game parks, searching for hippos while enjoying a boat ride down the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park, getting up-close to mountain gorillas on their turf
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.
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.
Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Marangu Route (DTKM)
At 5895m, Mt Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and this adventure along the Marangu Route will get you to the top safely, quickly and with your budget in mind. Overnight in mountain huts and awake ready to conquer the slopes. As a leader in Kili treks, we'll take you to new heights in adventure on your way to the roof of Africa. Affectionately known as the Coca-Cola Route, Marangu covers forests, moorlands and 'The Saddle', a high-altitude desert, on its way to Kibo Hut. This is the easiest route to summit—with a catch. The trail is well maintained but because of the quick ascent, the success rate is not as high as other routes.
Highlights: Sleep in mountain huts on the way to the top, witness Africa from atop its highest mountain.
Gorilla Trek (TDUGTN)
The ultimate primate experience, trek through local villages and lush rainforests with the breathtaking reward of finding yourself in the company of a family of gorillas. One of Africa's major highlights, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the home to approximately half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas, the world's most endangered ape. A close encounter with these amazing animals is not soon forgotten.
Highlights: Getting up close and admiring a family of mountain gorillas in their own natural habitat, knowing you have all your bases covered with all national park and permit fees for gorilla tracking included.
Nairobi to Zanzibar Adventure (DKT)
From the buzz of Kenya's capital Nairobi to the excitement of tracking the Big Five across the Serengeti, feel the pulse of Africa on this 10-day journey. Explore the incomparable beauty of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater before heading east through the savannah to visit spice plantations and relax on the beach. While our agile 4x4s will improve your chances of seeing some of the planet’s most amazing wildlife, our unique overland truck will get you around safely—and camping will keep you at the heart of the action along the way. Our certified CEO will lead the way and share with you the hidden gems that will have your camera’s shutter working overtime.
Highlights: Tracking the Big Five across the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in agile 4x4 safari vehicles, Seeing Mt Kilimanjaro towering in the distance, Exploring Zanzibar's spice plantations and pristine beaches.
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
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| Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Trek - Rongai Route (TDTKRB) | 8 days | Active | Basic |
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$2249
USD
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| Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Trek - Machame Route 8 Day (TDTM8B) | 8 days | Active | Basic |
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$2249
USD
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| Ethiopia Discovery (DES) | 12 days | Classic | Basic |
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$2199
USD
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| Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Adventure (DKKU) | 14 days | Yolo | Camping |
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$2199
USD
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| Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Rongai Route (DTKR) | 8 days | Active | Camping |
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$2199
USD
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| Tanzania Camping Safari (DTWA) | 8 days | Classic | Camping |
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$2199
USD
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| South Africa & Swazi Quest (DASQ) | 17 days | Yolo | Camping |
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$2099
USD
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| Gorilla & Volcano Trek (TDUGVN) | 4 days | Classic | Standard |
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$2089
USD
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| Kenya & Tanzania Overland (DKTO) | 10 days | Yolo | Camping |
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$2049
USD
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| Southern Africa Encompassed (DAJJ) | 15 days | Yolo | Camping |
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$1999
USD
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| Kenya Camping Safari (DKWA) | 9 days | Classic | Camping |
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$1999
USD
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| Highlights of Madagascar (DMHM) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
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$1999
USD
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| Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek—Machame 8-Day Route (DTM8) | 8 days | Active | Camping |
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$1999
USD
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| Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Trek - Marangu Route (TDTKMB) | 7 days | Active | Basic |
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$1949
USD
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| Uganda & Gorillas Overland (DUUG) | 8 days | Yolo | Camping |
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$1899
USD
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| Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari (TDTSNC) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
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$1899
USD
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| Cape and Namibia Adventure (DACD) | 12 days | Classic | Standard |
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$1799
USD
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| Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Marangu Route (DTKM) | 7 days | Active | Basic |
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$1799
USD
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| Gorilla Trek (TDUGTN) | 3 days | Classic | Standard |
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$1759
USD
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| Nairobi to Zanzibar Adventure (DKT) | 10 days | Yolo | Camping |
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$1699
USD
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