Africa Tours

These reliable and experienced tour operators listed below offer a variety of tours to many strange and wonderful African countries, that are immensely colourful but not always safe - which is where a good tour guide comes in handy, someone who knows where to go and when to go there.

The 2006 merger of Intrepid and Guerba created one of the world's leading suppliers of small group adventures. With over 25 years experience operating safari and overland journeys throughout Africa, Intrepid know their stuff when it comes to getting off the beaten track in a responsible and sustainable way. Intrepid leaders are local, passionate about their homelands and among the most experienced tour operators in the adventure holiday sector.

Ultimate African Adventure:
46 days in an overland truck from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana to South Africa.
Travelling through the Great Rift Valley and all the way down to Johannesburg, this trip covers all the highlights of Africa: safari and the Big Five, spectacular scenery, an exotic Spice Island and ample opportunities to meet the locals. Give the Soft Power school a hand and help African kids learn to read, go trekking in Uganda to uncover mountain gorillas and enjoy game drives in the Masai Mara, the Serengeti and Kruger Park. There's also plenty of time in between the action to simply sit back and soak up the sun on a sandy beach in Malawi or Zanzibar.

Madagascar Explorer:
A 9 day tour of stunning mountains, rainforests, animals and white beaches in Madagascar’s varied landscape.
The island protects large numbers of endangered lemurs, plants and birds within its expansive national parks. Trek beneath the lush tree canopies of the Ranomafala and Isalo reserves for a close-up look at the country's most famous creatures, wander the scarlet sands of the extraordinary spiny forest and relax on magnificent Indian Ocean beaches.

Southern Highlights [mostly Namibia]:
14 day tour from Cape Town [South Africa to Windhoek [Namibia].
One of the most scarcely populated countries on earth, Namibia is still very much a magical place mostly untouched by man. From its treacherously beautiful Skeleton coastline to its massive pink sand dunes, incredible moonscapes and arid grasslands crammed with wildlife, this country of contrasts is a wilderness paradise.

Delta and Chobe Waterways [mostly Botswana]:
A 10 day tour starting from South Africa's Johannesburg but mainly touring Botswana's Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta and the Khama Rhino Sanctuary.

Rwanda Gorillas and Chimps:
A 10 day tour to visit a family of silverbacks, experience village life at a local homestay, explore the shores of Africa's highest lake and engage in monkey business with the chimps of Nyungwe National Park.

Kruger to Cape Town [South Africa]:
14 days giving you the best of South Africa, neighbouring Swaziland and Mozambique. From the famous Kruger National Park to tropical Maputo, the Wild Coast of the Transkei and lovely Cape vineyards, it's highlights all the way.

East Africa Family Safari:
A 15 day kid-friendly tour starting in Kenya, heading through Tanzania and ending in Kenya's Mombasa. The trip includes massed animals ranging from lions, elephants, wildebeest, giraffe and zebra to horrible hyenas in the Masai Mara, Tsavo National Park, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, as well as taking a walk with Masai warriors, meet local kids at the Village Education Project and swimming in the Indian Ocean.

Kilimanjaro Rongai Route:
An 8 day Tanzania tour climbing snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. The trek involves approximately 60 km of walking in total, camping in spectacular surroundings, trekking through tropical rainforest and beneath giant heather trees with stunning views from the summit making every step worthwhile.

Kenya Wildlife Safari:
An 8 day tour out of Nairobi. Spend time in Kenya's finest game parks on this spectacular wildlife adventure. Staying in the Masai Mara, experience superb game viewing as well as the culture of the Masai people. Watch elephants, cheetahs, leopards, flamingos and lions against the magnificent backdrop of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha.

A Taste of Morocco:
A 6 day kid-friendly vacation. On this short family break, we concentrate on arguably its two greatest highlights - the bustle and excitement of the ancient Imperial City of Marrakech and the serene beauty of the mighty High Atlas mountains. [Available 08 April 2008 - 18 August 2009]

Anti Atlas Adventure [Morocco Biking]:
8 days riding through the unique environment of the Anti Atlas, an oasis of palm-fringed valleys and orchards in Moroccos' deep south. We finish with a dramatic descent of the southern flanks of the High Atlas through the Paradise Valley to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Predominantly on surfaced roads, this tour provides a range of gradients and some steep descents, suitable for those with some previous biking experience. We base ourselves in hotels throughout to ensure comfort as well as adventure. [Available 15 November 2008 - 07 March 2009]

Blue Nile and Lalibela [Ethiopia]:
A 15 day trip across one of Africa's most fascinating countries, Ethiopia offers a unique culture with a long history and stunning scenery. Rock-hewn churches, ancient obelisks and the forbidden medieval town of Harar tell of past glories, while views vary from the Blue Nile Falls to the magnificent Simien mountains.
Tour departures between: 09 February 2008 - 04 April 2009

Botswana Wildlife Safari:
17 days mostly in Botswana - one of a few African countries which has managed to maintain its vast reserve areas of untouched wilderness. We explore the wildlife reserves of Chobe and Moremi and savour the beauty of the Okavango Delta - a huge freshwater oasis in the Kalahari desert. Also included is an off-beat houseboat stay on the Okavango Panhandle and the raging 'Smoke that Thunders', Victoria Falls.
Tour departures between: 14 March 2008 - 31 July 2009

The Cape Escape [South Africa]:
13 days in the Western Cape - scenic National Parks, fineold towns, wine estates, mountains, rolling farmland and some unusual African wildlife!
Tour departures between: 16 February 2008 - 25 April 2009

Cradle of Voodoo [Togo, Benin, Burkina Faso]:
18 days to see the best of West Africa; travelling through three very different nations, we experience diverse cultures and traditional religions, amazing natural attractions and unique architectural styles, friendly people and vibrant local music. We visit fetish markets and python temples, spend a night in a traditional stilt village, witness fire-dancing and mask ceremonies and explore the vast expanse of the Burkinabe Sahel. We may even be granted an audience with King Maiga Belko at Arabinda.
Tour departures between: 22 February 2008 - 13 March 2009

Drakensburg Trails [South Africa and Lesotho]:
Over 13 days of moderate/strenuous graded walking we focus on Africa's most spectacular southern mountains.
In Lesotho, we'll walk with colourful Basotho people in a land of ravines, waterfalls and tribal culture and hike to the highest point in Southern Africa.
Then we hike trails in Kamberg and the Royal Natal National Park on the South African side of the Drakensberg - a massive and strikingly beautiful rampart of caves, ridges, deep gorges, pinnacles and overhangs.
Tour departures between: 13 February 2008 - 11 March 2009

Desert to Delta [Botswana and Namibia]:
A 19 day tour of Namibia and Botswana - some of the great wilderness areas of the world. From the magnificent golden-orange dunes of the Namib Desert, to the green paradise of the Okavango Delta and through the red sands of the Kalahari, this is a journey of kaleidoscopic contrasts. Wildlife is plentiful in Etosha and Moremi and we'll also spend time with the fabled San Bushmen.
Tour departures between: 20 February 2008 - 29 July 2009

Cheetahs, Tribes and Dunes [Namibia]:
A 13 day family-friendly tour of Namibia - The Namib desert is said to be the oldest in the world, with massive dunes and unconfined horizons. It is a land of beauty, ancient plant life and abundant wildlife. Mountains, canyons, desert and beaches - the world in one country.
Explore Namibia with us as we travel from Windhoek through the sand dunes of Sesriem National Park to Swakopmund, the activity centre of the country. A visit to the huge Cape Cross seal colony and a walk with cheetahs takes us to Etosha National Park with its vast herds of animals. Finally a dash of culture as we visit the Himbas. [Tours from March 2008 - July 2009]

Desert, Delta and Falls [Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe]:
A 14 day Overland tour [ages 18-45] from Namibia's Windhoek to Swakopmund and the Cape Cross seal colony. See cheetahs up close and sit sliently at the waterholes of Etosha National Park; who knows what animals might turn up for a drink? Camp out in the wilds of the Okavango Delta and then enjoy a 4WD safari and river cruise in Chobe National Park. The tour ends in spectacular Victoria Falls! [Tours from March 2008 - June 2009]

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