Tours While in Africa
If you’re planning to do a tour in Africa and need some advise on which tour to avail, and how to make the ideal itinerary tailor-made to your needs, we can help you.
Having traveled in Africa, not only do we know which places to go but have also met and used several travel operators along the way. We do not own a tour company. When you inquire with us, we will create an itinerary for you but also let you know the company we recommend so you can check their reviews and background, just like we did when we booked them for ours 🙂
We get special rates from the tour operators we work with that we then extend to you. In the end, you get a very competitive rate booked directly with the local tour operators. Win-win for everybody!
Destinations Offered
Tanzania
Kenya
Ethiopia
Mauritania
Tanzania
About Tanzania
Tanzania is probably the most popular safari destination in East Africa along with Kenya. One reason is that it hosts the Great Wildebeest Migration on one of its top parks, the Serengeti. You can do a safari in Tanzania at any time of the year and enjoy cheaper prices during the low season. You are almost guaranteed to see all wildlife animals including the Big 5, though sighting of Rhinos is now a challenge. A safari in Tanzania is usually all-inclusive with your chosen tour operator using a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
Top Safari Destinations
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara
Top Tours
Great Migration Safari July to October
This is the annual migration of more than two million wildebeest along with gazelle and zebra charging towards better grazing areas. In this bout, crocodiles and lions take advantage prey on them
All-year round Tanzania Safari Holiday
You can go on a safari anytime in Tanzania. During the low season, prices are lower but there are occasional rains. Peak season can be too crowded and expensive
Zanzibar Beach Vacation and Bush to Beach
Tanzania is home to Zanzibar, a famous beach destination. Travelers from the US and Europe frequent this island every year. This in itself is a worthwhile destination though most often go on a 6-7 days safari and cap off their holiday in Zanzibar
Mt. Kilimanjaro Tours
This is Africa's highest mountain and a popular destination for trekkers. With a good fitness level, anyone can also make the climb. There are 7 main routes to choose from with varying difficulty levels
Kenya
About Kenya
Travelers are often confused about where to have their first safari: Kenya or Tanzania. If you've decided on Kenya, you are in for an amazing holiday. Kenya is cheaper than Tanzania in terms of park fees and accommodation making it a popular choice for solo and budget travelers. Masa Mara, which is its most popular game reserve is considerably smaller than Serengeti (of Tanzania) so you can expect to see animals with shorter game drives.
Top Safari Destinations
Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha
Top Tours
Kenya Migration Safari August to September
This event takes place in Masai Mara contiguous to the Serengeti Park of Tanzania. See this great migration map to understand their journey better. After crossing the Grumeti River in Tanzania, the wildebeest and zebra head to Kenya's Lamai Wedge and the Mara Triangle. Before they get to the lush plains of the Mara, they have to make another river crossing at the Mara River filled with crocodiles.
All-year round Kenya Safari Holiday
Just like Tanzania, Kenya welcomes travelers all year round as well with the perks of lower prices in exchange for some periods of rain.
Ethiopia
About Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a haven for archaeological finds dating back more than 3 million years, making it a place of ancient culture. Ethiopia is not a safari destination, rather a place of stunning nature and historical sites. Among its important sites is Lalibela with its rock-cut Christian churches from the 12th–13th centuries.
Top Destinations
Lalibela Churches, Omo Valley Tribes, Danakil Depression, Aksum City
Top Tours
Lalibela Tour
Lalibela is a town known for its distinctive rock-cut churches dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, which are pilgrimage sites for Christians. See our Travel Guide to Lalibela.
Omo Valley Tour
The Omo River in southern Ethiopia is home to several tribes that have lived in the area for centuries and have developed techniques to survive in a challenging environment. Their culture has remained intact, free from the influence of the modern world.
Danakil Depression tours
The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle in Ethiopia, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic plates in the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia's Danakil Depression is one of the hottest, driest and lowest places on the planet.
Mauritania
About Mauritania
A land of endless deserts, and rich natural resources, Mauritania is a country in West Africa with a unique culture and way of life unknown to many. Mauritania is often still considered an unsafe destination but we would like to disagree given our experience. Unfortunately, the lack of internet made it difficult for this country to redeem its reputation. Though traveling here can be challenging, the rewards of traveling to a unique destination are worth it, especially among adventure travelers.
Top Safari Destinations
A multi-day tour typically covers the standard must-see sites of Mauritania desert
Top Tours
The banc d'arguin national park
This is a World Heritage Site, a major breeding site for migratory birds, including flamingos, broad-billed sandpipers, pelicans and terns.
Muti-day Classic Desert Adventure Tour
Go on a 6-7 day Desert Tour to see several sites and amazing places and landscapes, sand dunes, and oases.
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