Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
This was a great trip, full of new experiences and great sights. The diverse itinerary was a key highlight - ranging from cities/towns, safari and island/beach at the end. Wild camping in the Serengeti was amazing !! It was also great to travel with people from a wide range of countries and backgrounds, this only added to the great experience.
National parks
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Lodge, Hut
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Serengeti National Park
Nairobi, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar, Stone Town, Arusha, Mto Wa Mbu, Ngorongoro Crater
Overall, this was the best trip I have ever taken. I have no complaints whatsoever about this tour. 10/10 recommend!
WildlifeTrekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Lodge
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kilimanjaro Machame route, Arush
Kilimanjaro Machame route, Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Machame Camp, Shira Camp Two, Barranco Camp, Barafu Camp, Mweka Camp, Mto Wa Mbu
This trip not only met but exceeded my expectations and it was an amazing introduction to Southern Africa. I felt sad to be leaving the group in Windhoek as they continued on to Victoria Falls, but I also felt energized and more interested than ever in planning another trip and exploring more of the region in the years to come.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hostel, Lodge, Hotel
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Windhoek, Etosha Nati
Cape Town, Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Waterberg Plateau, Cederberg, Orange River Plateau, Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe
Assan (guide) and Serin (driver) could not do enough for us to make sure we had a memorable trip and were a great pair to take us around the two countries. I travelled to Senegal and The Gambia over Christmas and New Year and had a wonderful time. With the right amount of Christmas, and a fun celebratory night for New Year where we danced away at the hotel. The organisation of the trip meant we were able to maximise our time in each location, though more time in Gambia would be great. Yes, the accommodation wasn't 5 star, but it was all comfortable and clean, which I view as more important. The food was plentiful and delicious - especially so on the boat on the Gambia River. We pretty much had the Gambia River to ourselves and had some amazing sightings of birdlife - Assan's knowledge of the wildlife is brilliant! Bintang Bolong staff were welcoming and friendly, wanting to make sure they provided us with a great experience - try the chocolate cake there if you have the chance. As others have noted, the pink lake is no longer pink, which is a shame, but nothing anyone can do about it. I would recommend taking the optional boat trip too, there are plenty of birds to see and some unique experience. Additionally, if you have a day spare at the beginning or end of the trip, it is worth hiring a taxi for a couple of hours to take you around Dakar to see some sights - we had a two hour tour and ticked off a couple of the highlights.
Active and outdoorCruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
We had an excellent trip to Ivory Coast with a very good, informative guide and two accompanying local staff who bent over backwards to ensure that the trip ran smoothly and any issues were resolved as quickly as possible.
The itinerary was interesting and varied and we gained real insights into the cultural life of the country, its history and its friendly people. An integral part of the trip was the opportunity to participate in workshops with local people and these were great fun and definitely a highlight. This is such a colourful country to visit where relatively few tourists go, which means that you feel a freshness and warmth when meeting local people. Visits to the villages where we saw so many amazing dance performances and met the people, were a joy and were very well organised by our tour staff - you definitely could not do this type of tour independently, as the personal contacts with the local people are key to the success of the whole experience.
In general, the hotels were very good - a couple were lower standard and currently being refurbished (and water can always be an issue in countries like these) but most of the places we stayed were really nice. I enjoyed trying the local dishes and these were usually delicious and there were copious amounts of food!
I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone who is looking for something a bit different from the average overseas trip, especially if they have done a lot of travelling and are looking for fresh surprises and wow factor! And it was hot and sunny throughout, albeit rather humid at the beach - such a lovely break away from the cold dreary winter in the UK!
Active and outdoorExplorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Hut, Bungalow
Age Range
16-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Grand Bas
Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Grand Bassam, Korhogo, Odienne, Daloa
Good personal hygiene (like client hand washing facilities) was provided frequently on Kilimanjaro trek. Good food was provided for all diet choices.
I would have liked an extra day between the Kilimanjaro trek and the 3 day safari.
Active and outdoor
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Hut, Camping
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Moshi, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater
Moshi, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater, Big Tree Forest Camp, Shira One Camp, Shira Two Camp, Barranco Camp, Karanga Camp, Barafu Camp, Millennium Camp