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 Camping Safari (TDKAAB)
In the heart of the land of the Masai people, Amboseli National Park is a photographer's paradise thanks to the abundant wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, elephants and buffalo roaming with the imposing figure of Mt Kilimanjaro in the distance. With its large concentration of African elephants, Amboseli National Park is a fantastic choice for a truly breathtaking camping safari, in front of the world's finest photographic backdrop.
Highlights: Looking for and snapping photos of extraordinary wildlife, Taking in views of African landscape.
Masai Mara Camping Adventure (TDKMMB)
This adventure takes you through the Great Rift Valley on to our tented camp in Kenya's premier wildlife reserve—the famous Masai Mara. Explore diverse wilderness, crossing rolling plains spotted with famous acacia trees. 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 Masai people, come together to provide a spectacular safari experience.
Highlights: Enjoying a safari camp in the African bush, Looking for and snapping photos of extraordinary wildlife in the Masai Mara Game Reserve
Kruger Camping Safari (DAKS)
Short and to the point, if you're already in Joburg or simply hungry for a taste of South Africa's exceptional wildlife and culture, this 4-day safari adventure will certainly hit the spot. Starting in Johannesburg, you'll head into world-renowned Kruger National Park—one of the largest and most diverse wildlife areas in Africa and home to zebras, elephants and lions. Travel is via a small 16-seat minibus. Participatory camping keeps you under the stars and, thanks to our long-standing community ties, you'll get plenty of invigorating local interaction as you meet the people of Shalati. The African wilderness is closer than you ever imagined.
Highlights: Encountering exotic wildlife in Kruger National Park, getting off the mainstream tourist trail while spending a night in the community of Shalati, witnessing a traditional dance, getting around in a nimble 16-seat minibus, doing it all in just four days.
Masai Mara Camping Safari (DKMM)
If you’re short on time, this adventure serves up the colours, culture and wildlife of Kenya in four incredible days. Journey across the rolling plains and through the acacia trees of the legendary Masai Mara in search of Africa’s ever-elusive Big Five. Our 4x4 safari vans are designed for wildlife viewing and are an adventurous and inexpensive way to see the wonders of the Masai Mara, while wilderness camping in permanent tents will let you hear the sounds of the planet’s most amazing animal life. The varied wildlife and natural environment, the colours and culture of the local Masai people all come together on this adventure to provide a spectacular safari experience.
Highlights: Exploring the Masai Mara Game Reserve, viewing diverse wildlife, spending two nights in a safari camp.
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Camping
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Kenya Overland Adventure (DKOA)
Beginning and ending in Nairobi, this 6-day adventure offers up wild Kenya on a budget. Track the Big Five across the legendary plains of Masai Mara and spot flamingos at Lake Nakuru National Park—you'll take game drives at both locations. You'll travel in our unique overland truck, camp under the stars and have plenty of extra activity time for independent exploring at Lake Naivasha—home to hippos and hundreds of species of birds. You'll always be in the heart of Africa's stunning wilderness. Make sure your camera’s charged because you're going to need it.
Highlights: Encountering the wildlife of the famous Masai Mara, camping in the great outdoors, walking among giraffes on Crescent Island at Lake Naivasha, learning traditional ways at a Masai settlement in the Loita Hills, photographing widlife at Lake Nakuru National Park, doing it all in less than a week.
- Trip Style:
- Yolo
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Camping
- Physical Grading:
- 2
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
Botswana and Falls Adventure (DAJL)
This trip offers a fully immersive, unyieldingly African experience in a compact 8-day package. Soak up the wildlife and vibrant colours and scenery of Zambia, Botswana and South Africa, with game walks and plenty of options for game drives. Camp under the stars of the Okavango Delta, track rhinos in the Khama Sanctuary and marvel at the immense Victoria Falls. Your nimble 16-seat minibus will get you to the sites safely and camping will allow you to fall asleep to the sounds of the wild underneath big African skies. You'll end your adventure in Livingstone, where a G Adventures representative is there to assist you as you ease into the relaxed vibe.
Highlights: Camping in the Okavango Delta and tracking exotic wildlife, marvelling at Victoria Falls, trying a mokoro canoe excursion, taking a game drive in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, camping under the stars.
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
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 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.
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
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.
Kruger & Swazi Overland (DAKZ)
In Africa, the cultural exchange rate is always favourable. This eye-opening journey into South Africa and Swaziland promises ample face time with the region’s famed wildlife and life-changing contact with the people who make this land their home. Here, you’ll marvel at hippopotami in their natural habitat, dine on traditional cuisine prepared with care by villagers and meet the beneficiaries of Planeterra’s efforts in the region. And with a reliable and knowledgeable CEO on hand at all times, your comfort zone will expand by miles.
Highlights: Enjoying the scenery of the Panoramic Route, spotting crocs in the St Lucia Estuary, tracking the Big Five in Kruger National Park, drinking in the culture of tiny villages.
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.
Delta & Falls Overland (DNFO)
Feel the splash of the Okavango Delta from a dug-out mokoro canoe and the mists of majestic Victoria Falls—described by the local Kololo people as 'the smoke that thunders'. Experience the colours, culture and scenery of Namibia, Botswana and Zambia on this well-packed 9-day adventure. Meet the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert and the elephants of Chobe National Park. With a knowledgeable CEO leading the way, travel aboard our overland truck is well-paced and wilderness camping will keep you in the thick of the action. Prepare yourself for an utterly unique African experience.
Highlights: Meeting the San Bushmen on the fringes of the Kalahari Desert, Getting into the wild with game walks, dug-out canoe rides and wilderness camping in the Okavango Delta, Cruising the Chobe River at sunset, Getting wet at the mighty Victoria Falls.
Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Machame 9 Day Route (DTM9)
Experience the splendour of Kili with an extra day to acclimatize on your way to the summit of Africa's highest peak. Considered by many to be the most scenic path to the summit, the Machame boasts different routes to the summit and back. 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: Stand atop the world's highest free-standing mountain, take in all the stunning scenery that Africa's highest mountain has to offer, use an extra day to acclimatize.
Delta and Falls Overland (DZFO)
Feel the splash of the Okavango Delta from a dugout mokoro canoe and the mists of majestic Victoria Falls—described by the local Kololo people as "the smoke that thunders". Experience the colours, culture and scenery of Zambia, Botswana and Nambia on this well-packed nine-day adventure. Meet the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert and the elephants of Chobe National Park. With a knowledgeable CEO leading the way, travel aboard our overland truck is well paced and wilderness camping will keep you in the thick of the action. Prepare yourself for an utterly unique African experience.
Highlights: Meeting the San bushmen on the fringes of the Kalahari Desert, Getting into the wild with game walks, dug-out canoe rides, and wilderness camping in the Okavango Delta, Cruising the Chobe River at sunset, Getting wet at the mighty Victoria falls.
- Trip Style:
- Yolo
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Camping
- Physical Grading:
- 3
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.
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.
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.
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amboseli Camping Safari (TDKAAB) | 3 days | Classic | Camping |
From
$749
USD
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| Masai Mara Camping Adventure (TDKMMB) | 3 days | Classic | Camping |
From
$849
USD
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| Kruger Camping Safari (DAKS) | 4 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$499
USD
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| Masai Mara Camping Safari (DKMM) | 4 days | Classic | Camping |
From
$800
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$999
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| Kenya Overland Adventure (DKOA) | 6 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$850
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$999
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| Tanzania Camping Adventure (DTWE) | 7 days | Classic | Camping |
From
$1680
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$2099
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| Botswana and Falls Adventure (DAJL) | 8 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$1099
USD
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| Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Rongai Route (DTKR) | 8 days | Active | Camping |
From
$2199
USD
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| Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek—Machame 8-Day Route (DTM8) | 8 days | Active | Camping |
From
$1999
USD
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| Tanzania Camping Safari (DTWA) | 8 days | Classic | Camping |
From
$2199
USD
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| Uganda & Gorillas Overland (DUUG) | 8 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$1899
USD
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| Kruger, Falls & Zimbabwe (DZKF) | 8 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$949
USD
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| Kruger & Swazi Overland (DAKZ) | 9 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$1099
USD
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| Kenya Camping Safari (DKWA) | 9 days | Classic | Camping |
From
$1999
USD
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| Delta & Falls Overland (DNFO) | 9 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$1099
USD
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| Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Machame 9 Day Route (DTM9) | 9 days | Active | Camping |
From
$2299
USD
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| Delta and Falls Overland (DZFO) | 9 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$935
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$1099
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| South Africa Discoverer (DCD) | 10 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$1249
USD
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| Nairobi to Zanzibar Adventure (DKT) | 10 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$1699
USD
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| Kenya & Tanzania Overland (DKTO) | 10 days | Yolo | Camping |
From
$2049
USD
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