Africa Tours

Delve into the history of the slave trade on this interesting Urban Adventure through Accra's dark past. Evidence of the slave trade can be found in the ruined forts and castles dotted along the coast of Accra. This tour reveals the personal stories, impacts and legacies of this appalling yet fascinating time in history in a meaningful, poignant way. read more

Delve deep into West African voodoo culture on this fascinating Urban Adventure. Be introduced to one of Kumasi's voodoo priests, learn about voodoo religion and gain insight into traditional voodoo medicine which is still commonly used throughout Ghana to relive pain and illness. With plenty of interaction and time to ask questions - this may be the only chance you'll get to converse with a voodoo priest! read more

A comprehensive city orientation tour starting with a trip up Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting). The state-of-the-art cable car rotates 360 degrees on its way to the top, offering a panoramic view. At the summit are short walks to enjoy the magnificent vistas.

Other highlights include a brief tour of the Malay Quarter, city center, Company Gardens, Castle of Good Hope (time permitting) and Diamond Works. You will then travel to Milnerton Lighthouse for an opportunity to photograph Table Mountain from across Table Bay (time permitting).

Tour duration is 3 to 4 hours and operates daily. read more

Share in the vibrancy of this city. See the historical buildings of downtown Johannesburg passing through Hillbrow and the landmark Post Office Tower en route. Then enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city from the 50th floor of the Carlton Centre - 'the top of Africa'.

Also, get to go to the Brixton Tower, the affluent suburb of Houghton, and the Supreme Court. Travel through the northern suburbs and see the Nelson Mandela Bridge in Newton. Guided tour of Constitution Hill, home of South Africa's new Constitutional Court and site of Johannesburg's Old Fort Prison. read more

This tour takes you on a scenic drive by the Atlantic coast along Chapman's Peak (if open). Then proceed to Cape Point Nature Reserve via Scarborough for an introduction to beautiful indigenous fauna and flora. Return to Cape Town via Simon's Town, Fish Hoek and Muizenberg. An optional visit to the penguin colony can be arranged (for own account and time permitting).

Tour duration is 3 to 4 hours and operates daily. read more

This tour shows you a fascinating glimpse of the bustling neighbourhood life of two Nobel Prize winners' previous residences. Also on the list is the Hector Peterson memorial, Regina Mundi Church and Freedom Square, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, and various community development projects. read more

The day begins with a visit to the cobbled streets, brightly coloured houses and mosques of the Bo Kaap (Malay Quarter) and then continue to the District Six Museum, which documents the tragic disintegration of this once-vibrant community by the Apartheid Government. Experience a slice of township life in Langa - the oldest Apartheid housing scheme in the Western Cape and Guguletu including the opportunity to visit a shebeen (pub!). Contemplate this land of contrasts over lunch in the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront district before embarking on a three-hour cruise of the bay and visit to Robben Island to follow in the footsteps of Nelsen Mandela.

Tour duration is 8 hours and operates daily. read more

The Garden Route is Africa’s most famous coastal drive, connecting Port Elizabeth with Cape Town and offering something for everyone. Addo Elephant National Park takes us face to face with majestic elephants and other large animals of southern Africa, Tsitsikamma National Park offers a scenic walk that continues beneath the forest canopy and Cango Caves showcases the mysterious subterranean world. For something completely different, we even get to ride an ostrich in Oudtshoorn! read more

HIGHLIGHTS: Cairo - Aswan - Luxor

This compact adventure offers maximum Egypt at minimum cost. Stare in amazement at the pyramids and float down the Nile on a felucca. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you dine on traditional fare with a local family in a Nubian village.

You'll enjoy basic accommodation and transport to the best sites. Walk through the Valley of Kings or explore Karnak - it's your call. Don't just dream of Egypt, wake up in the Land of the Pharaohs and open your eyes to adventure. read more

HIGHLIGHTS: Cairo - Luxor - Aswan

We begin in Cairo, where we spend a morning exploring the great pyramids and the nearby Sphinx before taking the Overnight Train to Luxor. Here we have ample time to check out the bazaar and the numerous sights on the east bank. Crossing the Nile, we ride donkeys up into the Valley of the Kings and later we continue our journey to Aswan. Aswan has an easygoing charm and we soon find ourselves slipping into its laid - back rhythm.

While here we head out on a traditional felucca, sailing around the islands and on the far bank we can ride camels to the Monastery of St. Simeon - always great fun We then continue upriver to a nearby Nubian village where we enjoy some local specialities for dinner. Back in Cairo, we have a free day for further exploration and most of us will head to the fabulous Khan al - Khalili bazaar. Our trip ends in Cairo.

Day 1 Cairo. Your trip starts today in Cairo. No activities are planned so you may arrive at any time. Rooms are generally available after 1.00 pm. Please refer to your for the joining hotel name and address. If you have not pre-booked an arrival transfer you will find taxis available on arrival at Cairo Airport. Make sure you agree the price before you set off into town Your tour guide may make contact tonight, otherwise you will see him tomorrow morning at the tour briefing, which usually takes place after breakfast.

Day 2 Cairo - Luxor. With a population of around 16 million people, Cairo is one of the world's biggest cities, and there's a lot to see and do. With our local site guide we may visit the pyramids and the Sphinx, and we also see the wonderful Valley Temple of King Khafre (Chephren). (entrance fees not included) The afternoon is free to explore further and many will want to check out the Egyptian Museum (just a short taxi ride away on the other side of the river… depending on Cairo traffic). In the evening we head to the train station for the Overnight Train to Luxor - always a fun experience. Our air - conditioned carriage has large, comfortable seats (similar to business class seats on a plane) that recline back at about 45 degrees. Dinner is taken at the hotel prior to departure. There is a toilet located at the end of the carriage.

Day 3 Luxor. Luxor boasts the greatest quantity of ancient sites anywhere in the world, and there's heaps to see and do while here. After checking our gear in to the hotel, just near the bazaar, we have time for a quick breakfast and then we are off to explore our surroundings - or perhaps enjoy a swim in the rooftop pool. The bazaar is pretty big and will keep shopaholics busy for hours. Alternatively you can visit the excellent little Luxor Museum - or take a stroll around Luxor Temple, dominating the centre of town. Entrance fees for these two options are listed below. Another popular activity is to take a horse - carriage ride to Karnak Temple, dedicated to the great God Amon, and considered one of the greatest of Ancient Egyptian monuments. Your tour guide can help organise the carriages. Don't miss the sunset tonight over the West Bank.

Day 4 Luxor - Aswan. We wake early and may take the very popular option to cross the Nile where our donkeys are waiting to take us into the Valley of the Kings. After matching up the donkeys to our riders we head off, just as the sun begins to rise in the eastern skies. It's great fun and one of the highlights of our visit to Egypt. (all costs extra) Around midday we return to east bank where the rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening we take the train down to Aswan, where we spend the night.

Day 5 Aswan. Those who have booked the optional excursion to Abu Simbel will rise early and travel by road along the shores of Lake Nasser to the great Temple of Ramses II, one of the most impressive ever built. For the rest of us, there's heaps of things to do in and around Aswan. It's one of our favourite places and very popular with travellers. It has an easy - going charm and the locals are very friendly. We can visit the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae, saved from the rising waters of the Nile, or just hang around in town, exploring the vibrant Nubian bazaar and checking out the excellent Nubian Museum. In the afternoon we board our traditional felucca and sail around the islands. We stop on the west bank, where there's time for an optional camel ride, just as the sun is tinting the evening sky. We then head to a nearby Nubian village for a traditional dinner.

Day 6 Aswan - Cairo. We make our way back to Aswan where the rest of the day is free to explore further, or shop in the Nubian bazaar. In the late afternoon we have an early dinner and are transferred to the train station for the overnight recliner train back to Cairo.

Day 7 Cairo. Arriving back in Cairo we are met with breakfast boxes and transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore. In the older part of the city there is a lot to see, including some beautiful old mosques and, of course, the fantastic Khan al - Khalili bazaar - an amazing mix of shops and stalls that have traded goods and gossip since the Middle Ages. There's time for everything both and our tour guide can help organise taxis: but be prepared to bargain Tonight we can enjoy a final evening together.

Day 8 Cairo. Your trip ends today, after breakfast. Check - out time is usually around 12.00 noon and you are free to leave at any time. Additional accommodation can be pre-booked if you wish to spend more time exploring Cairo. read more

HIGHLIGHTS: Marrakech - Imlil - Aremd - Tizi 'n Tamatert

The Atlas Mountains reward their visitors with a stunning combination of valleys, summits and traditional villages clinging to mountainsides. On this active adventure through one of Morocco's most naturally beautiful regions, you'll experience magnificent views and enjoy meeting local people along the trail.

Recount the day's exploits over home-cooked dinners each night from the comfort of your cozy accommodations. Designed for those of average fitness, the challenging but rewarding hikes are taken at a leisurely pace, allowing plenty of time to catch your breath then the chance to lose it all over again while admiring the stunning views. read more

HIGHLIGHTS: Port Elizabeth - Addo Elephant National Park - Tsitsikamma National Park - Oudtshoorn - Cape Town

The Garden Route is Africa's most famous coastal drive, connecting Port Elizabeth with Cape Town and offering something for everyone. Addo Elephant National Park takes us face to face with majestic elephants and other large animals of southern Africa, Tsitsikamma National Park offers a scenic walk that continues beneath the forest canopy and Cango Caves showcases the mysterious subterranean world. For something completely different, we even get to ride an ostrich in Oudtshoorn

Day 1 Port Elizabeth. Today is an arrival day in Port Elizabeth, the largest city in the Eastern Cape, but you will need to arrive before 2 pm. to join in today's activities. After meeting up with your tour guide and tour group you embark on a tour of Red Location, which is the oldest township in South Africa. A highlight is sure to be a stop in the local township pub called a shebeen. The shebeen also acts as an informal meeting house and is an important part of township life. We may get to share a few ales with the locals and maybe a few jokes as well.

Day 2 Addo Elephant National Park. (Driving time: approx 1 hour; game drive times variable) Leaving the coast we venture inland to Addo Elephant National Park. Originally proclaimed as a national park in 1931 with the only eleven elephants remaining in the region, it now offers sanctuary to more than 450 specimens. From our campsite located within the park, we take a late afternoon game drive in search of resident wildlife such as elephant, black rhino, Cape buffalo and various species of antelopes, including eland, kudu and hartebeest.

Day 3 Addo Elephant National Park - Tsitsikamma National Park. (Driving time: approx 4 hours; game drive times variable) This morning we enjoy a morning safari around Addo Elephant National Park before travelling along the famous Garden Route to our next destination - Tsitskikamma National Park. En route we pass by the world-renowned surfing Mecca of Jeffrey's Bay. Upon reaching Tsitsikamma National Park we set up camp at Storms River, which is our base to explore this wilderness region. Tsitsikamma National Park covers over 80 kiLometres of rugged coastline with spectacular sea views and striking landscapes. Departing from the mouth of Storms River we hike the beginning of the Otter Trail, following the rugged, rocky shoreline of the coast. We pause along the way to take in the stunning scenery and explore the base of a majestic waterfall before hiking back to camp. One of the most impressive features of the park are the ancient giant trees that tower above the land to form an evergreen canopy.

Day 4 Oudtshoorn. (Driving time: approx 5 hours) We spend the day driving along the Garden Route, passing the seaside towns of Plettenberg Bay and Knysna. We finish with a breathtaking drive over the Swartberg Mountains to visit Cango Caves. Here we take a guided tour through the vast limestone chambers, filled with stalactites, stalagmites and helictites. It is truly a natural underground wonderland that abounds with intriguing formations, some of which are over a million years old For those with a keen sense of adventure there is the option to delve deeper into the cave complex via Jacob's Ladder - a long flight of stairs across a boulder chamber that leads to a smaller, although no less stunning, series of caves. But be warned, this section requires you to crawl along narrow tunnels that are at times only 45 centimetres wide and involves over 400 stairs, so it's definitely not for the faint - hearted Once we emerge from our underground adventure we continue the short distance to Oudtshoorn, where we spend the night.

Day 5 Oudtshoorn - Cape Town. (Driving time: approx 7 hours) In the morning we visit an ostrich farm to learn all there is to know about these huge, flightless birds and their many uses. Oudtshoorn is home to 97% of the world's ostrich population and here we have the opportunity to get up - close and personal to these curious creatures. The most daring amongst us may even want to try their hand at riding an ostrich We then venture further west and travel to the Western Cape. The area around Stellenbosch is the oldest and most famous wine region in South Africa and home to a unique variety of grape called pinotage. Time permitting, we may stop at a winery and sample the enticing local produce before continuing on to the 'Mother City' of South Africa and our final destination - Cape Town. Nestled at the foothills of the dramatic Table Mountain range with captivating views of the Altantic Ocean, Cape Town truly is one of the world's most beautiful cities.

Day 6 Cape Town. Our tour ends after breakfast and you are free to leave any time. However, we do recommend you book accommodation for additional days and stay on to explore the vibrant city of Cape Town and its beautiful surrounding regions. Not - to - be - missed excursions include catching the cable car up to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting), taking the ferry across to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years, and a day trip down to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope peninsula. read more