Africa. Just the sound of the word conjures up images of wild places teeming with wildlife and huge open plains. Encounters with the Big Five — lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo — are enough to get many visitors hooked. But there’s also great joy in having an expert guide introduce you to the minutiae of the insect world or in sleeping under the stars at a bush camp. Our Africa specialists frequently visit the continent to hone their knowledge of the region, and they can tailor an African safari that’s right for you.
Beyond the plains, Africa’s shifting scenery can take you to jungles, white-sand beaches, coral reefs, or snow-capped mountain ranges. Having tried and tested each country, we can help you decide where to go and what to do on your Africa holiday.
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Start planning your tailor-made trip by calling one of our destination specialists on 01993 838 500
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.
Rwanda
Uganda
Zanzibar Archipelago
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
Malawi
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.
Discover South Africa
The Grape Escape: Cape Town & Winelands self-drive
Classic Tanzania: Safari & Beach
Namibia self-drive family safari
Green season safari in Kenya & Zanzibar
Classic Zimbabwe explorer
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.
Safari guide 2018
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zambezi Voyager
Cruising up and down the Chobe River between Botswana and Namibia on the Zambezi Voyager is a perfect way to enjoy a sedate river-based safari. In addition to a relaxing cruise, there are opportunities for additional activities like game-drives, walks and fishing.