Top 10 things to do in Africa

1. Join an overland adventure trip
Africa is a huge continent and so diverse in its scenery, wildlife, culture and history. An overland trip is not only a fun adventure but the most affordable way to travel through the different countries, experiencing the highlights a country or region has to offer

2. Visit Victoria Falls
Known as the adventure capital of Africa, Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site on the Zambezi river and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The sight of millions of litres of water gushing into a huge chasm creating the famous "smoke that thunders" is a sight that has inspired and enthralled visitors for 100 years and more

3. Climbing Kilimanjaro Mountain
Just imagine the sense of achievement you would feel reaching the summit of the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free standing mounting in the world. Best of all, it requires absolutely no mountaineering skills you only need to be reasonably fit and determined to reach the summit

Recommended Trips

Kilimanjaro Climb -Marangu Route “Coca Cola Route"

The “Coca Cola” Route is Kilimanjaro’s easiest, shortest, and most popular route. The trip usually takes 5 days. You can however also add an additional acclimatization day and make it a 6-day trip

5 Days - USD $2,347

Kilimanjaro Climb - Rongai Route

The Rongai Route is more scenic than the Marangu Route and is one of the least traveled routes. It is easier than the Machame Route and the success rate on the Rongai is very high. The climb starts on the north side of the mountain just south of the Kenyan border

6 Days - USD $2,367

4. Gorilla Trekking
A once in a lifetime experience, the mountain gorilla, of which there are only about 700 remaining, are one of our closest living relatives. A visit to these gentle giants in their natural environment is a unique and wonderful experience - one you'll never forget.

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4 day Rwanda Gorilla Midrange Safari

Come and explore the Thousand Hills of this unknown African destination and track the endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s most stunning national park!

4 Days - USD $1,690

4 days Mountain Gorilla and Wildlife Safari Uganda

Visit the impenetrable rainforest of Bwindi National Park for an unforgettable meeting with the endangered mountain gorillas of Uganda!

4 Days - USD $1,820

7 day Gorilla Watching - Great Apes Safari Uganda

Meet the Great Apes of Uganda while tracking in their natural habitat. Staring in the peaceful eyes of the endangered mountain gorillas is an unforgettable experience.

7 Days - USD $2,780

5. Visit Natural Madagascar
Madagascar has become one of the most sought after destinations in recent years, and yet, mass tourism has not reached the island and its charm has been preserved. Discover the beautiful Island, with its unique and diverse nature and culture - the only place in the world where you can see Lemurs in their natural habitat. A holiday here will be like no other... with stunning scenery, beautiful relaxing beaches and friendly people

Recommended Trips

Nature & Culture Tour of Madagascar

Discover the beautiful Island Madagascar with its unique nature and culture - the only place where you can see Lemurs and other unique wildlife. An unforgettable trip with a competent guide.

12 Days - EUR €1,296

Lemur Tour in Madagascar

This trip is designed for you to spend time seeing and learning about the unique Lemurs of Madagascar as well as the other indigenous wildlife, people and culture and magnificent scenery along the way.

9 Days - EUR €1,595

Beach Holiday on the paradisiac island of Sainte-Marie

After having discovered Madagascar your trip will bring you to the green Island of Sainte-Marie, where you can enjoy the wonderful sea and have contact with the hospitable Malagasy people.

6 Days - EUR €1,185

6. Volunteer and make a difference
Volunteering is a great way to travel and make new friends, at the same time you will be contributing to societies that are less fortunate. It will be a life changing experience, helping you to gain new skills, self-confidence and will certainly improve your CV

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Volunteer on the Madagascar Conservation Research Programme

Based in the beautiful coastal area of Sainte Luce, surrounded by extremely rare and threatened fragments of littoral fragments. Join us and carry out important, hands-on, conservation fieldwork with species including lemurs, bats, amphibians and chameleons.

70 Days - GBP £795

7. Historical & Cultural experience in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is not a typical African safari destination, with its old and fascinating history, very colourful and diverse ethnic groups and the magnificent natural beauty of the Bale and Simeen mountains it will provide a most memorable holiday experience that you will not find in any other African country

8. Safari in the World known Kruger Park
A holiday in Southern Africa would not be complete without a visit to the Kruger National Park being the world's most prolific big African game reserve. It ofers un-rivalled wildlife viewing being home to a wealth of animals, with over 145 species of mammals, including the "Big 5" plus 500 species of bird and 33 types of amphibian. The flora is equally diverse with over 300 different types of trees.

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Private Family Safari to Kruger National Park

Special offers for 2022 and 2023 - Kruger Park Safari holiday for the whole family - tailor made specifically for your family’s once-in- a-lifetime experience. Unrivaled wildlife viewing, fully inclusive service. Choose your own dates

7 Days - USD $2,785

9. See the Great Wildebeest Migration
The highlight of an East African safari is having the chance to experience the natural event of the annual great migration in either the Serengeti National Park or Masai Mara National Reserve. Depending on the time you plan to travel, both parks are equally spectacular to witness the largest movement of wildlife on earth, when over a million Wildebeest migrate and are joined by hundreds of thousands of zebra and Thomson's gazelles with the main predators always being close by

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The Great Serengeti Migration Safari in Tanzania

Come and see the World's Greatest wildlife migration visiting Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire. The best time to visit is December to February and from May to July.

10 Days - USD $2,828

Seventh Natural Wonder of the World, Masai Mara Safari

Kenya's most popular Park bordering Serengeti, Tanzania. Enjoy the host of annual wildebeest & zebra migration during July - October. Greatest concentration of wildlife found here, amazing scenery and tribes.

3 Days - EUR €595

10. Relax on a Nile Cruise and take in historical sights of Egypt
If you want to avoid the crowds of years gone by and years to come, there will never be a better time to visit Egypt than right now. Contrary to what the media may have you believe, Egypt is a safe destination to travel to, travel advisories have been lifted to the main tourist destinations including Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Consider a holiday experience you will never forget and leave with the knowledge that your holiday will be helping the country and people of Egypt to recover

Recommended Trips

Egypt: Sights of Cairo and 5 Star Nile Cruise

Spend 4 days in Cairo, seeing the pyramids and other magnificent monuments, relax on a Nile Cruise taking in the ancient wonders of Egypt along the way

8 Days - USD $1,180

2 weeks in Egypt

Enjoy the historical sights of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan and relax on a Nile Cruise

14 Days - USD $1,920

Budget Vacation in Egypt

This tour is designed for those on a budget and includes the historical highlights of Cairo and visiting the wonders Egypt has to offer along the banks of the Nile River on a 5 star Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor

7 Days - USD $1,040