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Tours to Africa

Africa offers an incredible array of experiences, each more captivating than the last.

Adventure seekers can track the elusive maneless lions in Kenya's Buffalo Springs Reserve while being enchanted by the vibrant birdlife. In Cape Town, a visit to the Cape of Good Hope reveals the dramatic meeting of two oceans, along with the only penguin colony in Africa. South Africa’s Isandlwana, home to the legendary Zulu War battlefields, immerses you in the history of the iconic conflict. Meanwhile, Morocco’s imperial cities, including Marrakesh, invite you to wander through rich cultural heritage, with highlights like the captivating Jardin Majorelle offering a glimpse into the country's artistic and botanical beauty. 
 

Africa's diverse landscapes and rich history promise a journey that is nothing short of unforgettable.

Unbeatable value, which always includes

  • Direct flights & transfers
  • Insightful excursions & visits with local guides
  • Breakfast each morning, plus select other meals
  • Hand-picked hotels in the best locations
  • Expert Riviera Tour Manager looking after you throughout
  • Checked luggage

"This is a fabulous and very busy trip with lots of wildlife."

"The amazing Garden Route which was just splendid. Our guide Jainee was very knowledgeable and very professional. She was organised and there were no hiccups in the organisation of the trip. The Featherbed trip was outstanding and Knysna was also a delight."

-Feefo review & photo by guest Jill on our South Africa tour - November 2024

Tours to Africa

Stunning Giraffe leaning towards bush in the Kenyan desert
Samburu National Reserve plains with acacia and thorn trees at Great Rift Valley, Kenya
Cormorant bird on hippo at Lake Naivasha in Kenya, Africa
Herd of wildebeests on the savannah with tourist vehicle in Masai Mara, Kenya
Group of African women from Samburu tribe in central Kenya, Africa

Escorted Tour

Grand Tour of Kenya

  • Kenya
  • 4* hotels
  • London Heathrow Airport
  • Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • 9 included experiences
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
  • South Africa
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • London Heathrow Airport
  • Daily breakfast, 4 lunches & 5 dinners
  • 23 Included experiences
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
Aerial view of Cape Town in South Africa from helicopter
A cheetah mother laying with her three cubs amongst the bushes
Landscape scene of a valley with African trees, Eswatini
A whalefin emerging from the sea
Landscape in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, at sunset.
  • South Africa
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • Flights included
  • Daily Breakfast, 2 lunches & 4 dinners
  • 15 included experiences
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
A mature couple looking at an old steam train at night
Union Buildings at sundown in Pretoria, South Africa
  • South Africa
  • 3* / 4* hotels
  • London Heathrow Airport
  • 16 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners
  • 20 included experiences
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.
Save 10% on all 2027 & 2028 holidays. No exceptions.

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African sunset with silhouette of the animals and a singular tree.

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