Africa Travel and Safari Guide

Africa Travel and Safari Guide
    Highlights
  • Mountain Gorillas (Uganda)
  • Valley of the Kings (Egypt)
  • Marrakesh (Morocco)
  • Namib Desert (Namibia)
  • Okavango Delta (Botswana)
  • Lalibela (Ethiopia)
  • Mt. Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
  • Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe)
  • Masai Mara National Park (Kenya)
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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.



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13 days | From $ 999 USD Cape and Dunes Experience (DCC)

Africa > South Africa

Highlights

Cape Town, Gariep River, Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Sossusvlei, ...

Next Departure: Sun, Jan. 31, 2010
Trip Style: Overland
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 3
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Explore cosmopolitan Cape Town and the scenic Gariep River in South Africa. So different than its southern neighbour, Namibia is one of the world's most fascinating countries. Camp under the desert stars, and spot lions and elephants in Etosha Park.

13 days | From $ 999 USD Cape and Dunes Experience (DNCE)

Africa > Namibia

Highlights

Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Twyfelfontein, Etosha National Park, ...

Next Departure: Mon, Feb. 1, 2010
Trip Style: Overland
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 3
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So different than its southern neighbour, Namibia is one of the world's most fascinating countries. Camp under the desert stars, spot lions and elephants in Etosha and head to South Africa to check out cosmopolitan Cape Town.

10 days | From $ 899 USD Delta and Falls Experience (DCW)

Africa > Namibia

Highlights

Kalahari, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Windhoek, Victoria Falls.

Next Departure: Thu, Jan. 21, 2010
Trip Style: Overland
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 3
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For Africa enthusiasts Botswana is the place to be. Explore the wildlife meccas of Okavango and Chobe, and finish off at the magnificent Victoria Falls, Mosi Oa Tunya "the smoke that thunders" - a natural wonder of the world.

21 days | From $ 1799 USD Dunes, Deltas and Falls (DCF)

Africa > South Africa

Highlights

Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Etosha National Park, Kalahari, ...

Next Departure: Sun, Jan. 31, 2010
Trip Style: Overland
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 3
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This is our ultimate south western Africa expedition encompassing the wildlife, culture and scenery of this fascinating region. Highlights include game drives, the world's highest sand dunes, bush walking in the Kalahari, wilderness camping, canoeing in the Okavango Delta and visiting the mighty Victoria Falls.

8 days | From $ 799 USD Durban to Port Elizabeth World Cup Overland (DAWD)

Africa > South Africa

Highlights

World Cup match viewing, Drakensberge (Royal Natal National Park, Golden ...

Next Departure: Wed, Jun. 23, 2010
Trip Style: Overland
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 3
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Fans can enjoy Football fever in South Africa's vibrant cities as well as enjoy a diverse journey through its mountainous Drakensberg terrain and view wildlife in the Addo Elephant National Park and Mountain Zebra National Park. So don’t forget to bring your football outfit so you can be part of the biggest sporting event on the planet and party with the locals while trying to find the craziest football events and parties in each place we visit.

9 days | From $ 1759 USD Kenya Wildlife Adventure (DKWA)

Africa > Kenya

Highlights

Game viewing, Samburu, Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara.

Next Departure: Sun, Jan. 3, 2010
Trip Style: Classic
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 2
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Wildlife is one of the big draws of Kenya, and this trip has it all! Track down the Big 5 as you roam the savannah discovering the unique wildlife of Samburu, observe millions of flamingos at Lake Nakuru. Travel the vast open plains and rolling hills of the Masai Mara, and camp under the big African sky.

8 days | From $ 799 USD Port Elizabeth to Cape Town World Cup Overland (DAWP)

Africa > South Africa

Highlights

World cup match viewing, Tsitsikamma National Park, Mossel Bay, Hermanus, ...

Next Departure: Thu, Jul. 1, 2010
Trip Style: Overland
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 3
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The Rainbow Nation of South Africa offers football fans a trip filled with cultural and natural diversity. It is a unique African journey that takes you to the beaches and forests of the Garden Route, wildlife of the Addo Elephant Park and the city buzz of Cape Town with its fanatic football atmosphere.

24 days | From $ 2399 USD Pretoria to Cape Town World Cup Overland (DAWT)

Africa > South Africa

Highlights

World Cup match viewing, Pretoria, Kruger National Park, Swaziland, St. ...

Next Departure: Tue, Jun. 15, 2010
Trip Style: Overland
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 3
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Become a local football fan while exploring all the highlights of this exhilarating country. Grab a Vuvusela and make some local friends at World Cup events, screening areas and fan parks. Experience Football World Cup fever in South Africa's major Cities. This diverse travelling experience stretches from coastal towns with beaches, whales and water sports, to mountainous terrains with forests and hiking trails and National Parks that are home to the Big 5 and other wildlife.

8 days | From $ 799 USD Pretoria to Durban Worldcup Overland (DAWJ)

Africa > South Africa

Highlights

World Cup match viewing, Pretoria, Kruger National Park, Swaziland, St. ...

Next Departure: Tue, Jun. 15, 2010
Trip Style: Overland
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 3
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South Africa is a diverse country which makes for an unforgettable Football World Cup adventure. We go to exciting venues in Pretoria and Durban to watch football matches amongst many other fans, and take time to enjoy the region's highlights: the Big 5 in the Kruger National Park, the Kingdom of Swaziland and St Lucia beach. Enjoy the world's number one sporting event and the warm hospitality of the local football fans while partying in the state-of-the-art fan parks.

20 days | From $ 1949 USD South Africa Encompassed (DCS)

Africa > South Africa

Highlights

Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Kruger National Park, Milwane Game ...

Next Departure: Sat, Mar. 6, 2010
Trip Style: Overland
Service Level: Basic
Physical Grading: 3
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From exciting game drives to the cosmopolitan vibe of Cape Town and everything along the way, this adventure has it all. Enjoy big game viewing, diverse cultures, stunning scenery, beaches and modern cities.


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