Experts in tailor-made African Safaris
Where you can travel with us in Africa
Our specialists can help you plan your trip, individually focusing on your tastes and interests, to the destinations below.
Whether you’re dreaming of a safari or have always yearned to see Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza, Africa provides a wealth of experiences. Our specialists frequently visit the continent to hone their knowledge of the region and can tailor a trip that’s right for you.
In North Africa, you’ll find a tangle of cultures that blend African, European and Arabic influences. You might share mint tea inside a Bedouin tent among the dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert, bargain for a hand-knotted carpet in Marrakesh’s souqs, or cruise the Nile aboard a wooden dahabiyya, passing pyramids and temples that continue to defy time.
Farther south, the plains of Kenya and Tanzania are scattered with wildebeest, zebra and antelope, attracting opportunistic big cats. You can watch the drama unfold from an open 4x4, before relaxing on the beaches of Zanzibar. Or, take a self-drive trip in South Africa, whose vineyards, wave-thrashed coastline and cosmopolitan cities balance well with its safari areas.
Having tried and tested each country, we can help you decide where to go and what to do on your Africa trip.
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Trip ideas in Africa
These itineraries will give you a starting point for what your trip could entail. They cover routes that we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favourite places to stay. Treat them just as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you and there are many more options available.
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Discover South Africa
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Classic Tanzania: Safari & Beach
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The Grape Escape: Cape Town & Winelands self-drive
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Namibia self-drive family safari
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Green season safari in Kenya & Zanzibar
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Rwanda's gorillas & Kenya's Big Five
Rwanda and Kenya
Our expert guides to exploring Africa
Capturing our specialists’ extensive travel experience in Africa, these guides share inspiration, recommendations and our honest advice for how to enjoy the best of what the region can offer in the most authentic ways. From the wealth of options we describe, you can narrow down the choices and start to shape your own trip.
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Safari guide
Whether you’re thinking about planning your first safari or your fifth, our safari specialists are here to help. Amelia, Mike, Harriet, Dickie and Mark describe what draws them to the African bush, and how they can arrange your ideal safari holiday.
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Nile cruises: the route to ancient Egypt
A Nile cruise is the classic way of exploring Egypt. Drift down the Nile in a comfortable cruise boat, making stops to visit Ancient Egyptian temples and tombs. Egypt specialist Steve outlines how you can make the most of your cruise.
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What to do in South Africa: our highlights
From the vibrant capital city, Cape Town, to the world-famous Kruger National Park, home of the Big Five, South Africa is a land of exciting contrasts. Our specialists can help plan your ideal first visit to this African giant.
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Self-driving in South Africa
With well-maintained roads and little traffic, a self-drive trip is a flexible way to explore South Africa's southern coast. Country specialist, Toby, selects his favourite drive, taking in the Garden Route, South Africa’s Winelands and finishing with time on safari.
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Gorilla tracking: Rwanda or Uganda?
Tracking mountain gorilla in either Uganda or Rwanda is one of Africa's most memorable wildlife encounters. There are pros and cons to each country, but in each one, you will have an experience you will never forget.
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A typical day on an African safari
A typical day on safari essentially revolves around the need to see the wildlife at its most active. It usually follows a similar routine with slight variations between destinations and seasons.
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Tribes of Africa
The cradle of humanity, Africa is home to some of the world's great tribal cultures. Visiting some of these will not only leave you with some indelible memories; it's also likely your presence will go toward supporting vital local community projects.
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Cruise destinations in Africa
Africa is blessed with hundreds of miles of wonderful coastline and mighty inland lakes. Enjoy short adventure cruises such as a sunset yacht cruise on Lake Malawi or a dhow cruise off the coast of Mozambique or Zanzibar.
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Chimpanzee trekking holidays in Africa
Africa's most famous primates are its gorillas but there are places which reverberate to the hoots and shrieks of their closest relatives, chimpanzees. Discover more about Audley tailor-made trips to see wild chimpanzees.
