Big thanks to our guide Mohammed who was friendly, knowledgeable, always professional & handled the 5 teenage boys in our trip incredibly well!! Travelled with my 2 teenage boys & had a great week - lots to see & do each day & chef’s picnics were a real highlight. Come home with some amazing memories
Active and outdoorExplorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Tent, Resort
Age Range
7-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Marrakech, Moroccan Sahara Deser
Marrakech, Moroccan Sahara Desert, Tighza, Ait Ben Haddou, Tamnougalt, Zagora, Ouarzazate
Take a step back in time during this eight-day tour through the splendid Mediterranean country of Tunisia. Visit impeccable Roman ruins, charming seaside villages, important Islamic monuments and distant desert escapes. The country’s history is sure to impress and the heritage of its past is as alive now as ever. With the country’s impressive infrastructure and modern hotels, your stay here will lack none of the comforts of home.Join this memorable Tunisian trip and discover the best of North Africa!This tour is operated in a small group of up to 8 passengers.
Art and architecture
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a tour operator. Nat Geo has never let me down. Our family trip to Tanzania was no acceptation. The accommodations are always excellent. The guides are the best of the best.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Lodge, Hut, Hotel
Age Range
6-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Mto Wa Mbu, Serengeti Na
Arusha, Mto Wa Mbu, Serengeti National Park, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater
Don't attempt this trip unless you know exactly what you're getting yourself into. And be aware that no matter how fit you are, altitude sickness can still strike you down. That's why you MUST use a reputable company like World Expeditions for a trek like this. My husband became ill on Day 3. Our trek leader was able to release a guide and a porter to get him back to Arusha and to hospital. I succumbed to a chest infection 5 days later and couldn't summit. Again, I was issued with a guide to get me safely to the next camp. Each of the 5 people in our group who did climb to the summit had a guide to ensure nothing went wrong. This was not the case for other tourists who attempted the climb. I heard stories of people wandering about alone at the top- disoriented and lost. Some groups didn't provide emergency oxygen. That meant their clients had to be dragged down the mountain, often barely unconscious.
Any travel company can be good when things go to plan. What's important is how they respond when things go wrong. And what they do to minimize the risk. World Expeditions could not have been more professional. If you're determined to climb Kilimanjaro, these are the guys you want to do it with.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Hut
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Lemosho Big Tree Camp, S
Arusha, Lemosho Big Tree Camp, Shira Camp One, Shira Hut, Moir Hut, Buffalo Camp, Third Cave Camp, School Hut Campsite, Millenium Camp
A really excellent trip. In just over a week we had game drives in several different environments (forest, open plains, the Ngorongoro Crater) and had some truly magical experiences. Visiting the Olduvai Gorge to learn about humans' early ancestors was a moving experience. Our visit to a Maasai village helped us to see and understand something of their way of life. We stayed mainly in luxury tented camps (Tortillis Camps), which were spotlessly clean, very comfortable and run by a team of very helpful staff.
Active and outdoorWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Tent
Age Range
16-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Pa
Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro
A drive-fly wildlife safari through Tanzania's magnificent National Parks. An all encompassing safari through Tanzania's magnificent National Parks. We begin in spectacular Tarangire National Park known for its elephant populations and prolific birdlife where wildlife viewing is at its best from June to October (bird watching is excellent from November to May). We then make our way to Ngorongoro Crater, where encounters with a variety of animals are guaranteed due to the large concentration of species supported by the permanent water source and naturally enclosed in the volcanic crater with its steep, densely vegetated sides. We travel by road to a Masai village and then to the world famous paleolithic site of Olduvai Gorge and Serengeti. Multiple game drives allow opportunities to search for and observe a huge array of plains animals, associated predators, estuarine life, birds and the distinctive scenery of the famous Serengeti. Flying from the Serengeti National Park back to Arusha means we can save a day of transit by road and maximise the time available for game viewing. This is a great fly-drive safari highlighting the best game parks in northern Tanzania.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Lodge, Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Tarangire National Park
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park
Experience an unforgettable Moroccan adventure by embarking on a journey to the mesmerizing Zagora Desert. Traverse the stunning Sahara landscapes on a camel trek, witness breathtaking sunsets over sand dunes, and spend a magical night in a traditional Berber camp. Indulge in authentic Moroccan cuisine under a starlit sky and immerse yourself in local culture. This exclusive desert excursion offers a blend of adventure, tranquility, and cultural immersion, making it the perfect escape for intrepid travelers.
Trekking and HikingAdventure
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Your tour begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Nairobi.The first stop is the Giraffe Center, where you’ll learn about conservation efforts aimed at protecting these endangered giants. You’ll also have the chance to feed them and capture memorable selfies with these majestic creatures.
Next, you’ll visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, which is open exclusively between 11 a.m. and 12 noon. Here, you’ll meet adorable rescued baby and teenage elephants, hear their heartwarming stories, and discover how each one was named.
Afterward, you’ll head to the Kazuri Beads Factory, a renowned pottery workshop that produces some of the world’s finest handmade beads. You’ll be guided through the entire production process, from start to finish. This factory is particularly special because it empowers single mothers from underprivileged communities by providing them with sustainable employment to support their families.
Finally, you have the option to enjoy a relaxing lunch before being driven back to your hotel.
Touch down in eight different countries on this truly epic overland adventure. Visit the world’s highest sand dunes, float through the Okavango in a traditional “mokoro” canoe, and meet the San people living in the Kalahari Desert. From jaw-dropping scenery to incredible wildlife this 40-day trip will provide you with a deeper understanding of this incredible slice of the world.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Hut, Lodge, Resort, Hostel
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Cape Town, Etosha Natio
Nairobi, Cape Town, Etosha National Park, Waterberg Plateau, Windhoek, Ghanzi, Maun, Okavango Delta, Gweta, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Cederberg, Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park, Chipata, Kande Beach, Chitimba, Orange River, Iringa, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar, Stone Town, Bagamoyo, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe
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Traverse Serengeti National Park, camp on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, search for the “big five” in Kruger National Park, chill out on the sandy beaches of Zanzibar, and see the power behind the thundering Victoria Falls on this complete Africa adventure. There will be wildlife safaris, cultural contact, rugged landscapes, and natural landscapes across six diverse countries. Spend time with supremely knowledgeable CEOs (Chief Experience Officers), sit down for meals prepared from fresh local produce, and enjoy starlit camping stays, gaining a kinship with this land and its people you won’t find anywhere else.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Hut, Resort, Lodge
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Johannesburg, Baobab Va
Nairobi, Johannesburg, Baobab Valley, Iringa, Chitimba, Kande Beach, Chipata, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Victoria Falls, Arusha, Matobo National Park, Tshipise, Kruger National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, Bagamoyo, Zanzibar, Stone Town
Eight countries, 40 days, and one epic overland adventure that you will never forget. Start in Kenya and travel via Lando down towards Africa’s southerly tip. Along the way see some of the world’s highest sand dunes, float through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), and meet the San people in the unforgivable environment of the Kalahari Desert. From wilderness to rural villages and lively cities, this camping adventure will bring you closer to the true Africa. What are you waiting for?
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hostel, Hotel, Hut, Resort, Lodge
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Cape Town, Baobab Valle
Nairobi, Cape Town, Baobab Valley, Iringa, Chitimba, Kande Beach, Chipata, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Victoria Falls, Arusha, Kasane, Gweta, Maun, Okavango Delta, Ghanzi, Windhoek, Waterberg Plateau, Etosha National Park, Serengeti National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Namib Desert, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Cederberg, Ngorongoro, Bagamoyo, Zanzibar, Stone Town
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I thought every single day was the best day of my life... Until the next day came along and overtook it, and then the next day and the next...
The Okavango Delta is pure magic. Easily the best place to see wildlife in Africa (and I have been to most of them on Contiki's). Its remote, there are barely any other tourists on safari out there and it felt like we were truly in Africa, experiencing it for how it should be and not a tourist destination to see wildlife. The camping set up there is awesome, you arrive and everything is set up from your tents and bedding, to a fire place to sit around at night, to a dining tent and chill tent on the river to watch elephants come downt to drink in the middle of the day - right in front of us! On the Game Drives we saw lions and even Wild Dogs (Painted Wolf) pups as well as the adults on the hunt. The safari vehicles had fridges to keep the beers cold, charge ports for our phones and a roof to climb on to watch the sunset over the Delta's waterways while lions were calling in the distance.
The Meerkats at the salt pans were amazing to see go about their day without even giving us a glance as we got close for photos and the sunset on the pans where you can see the horizon 360 degrees around you was extra special.
And Chobe was out of this world... That sunset on the river when everyone had left the park but we stayed in it at Contiki Special Campsite, plus the leopard in the tree... Goosebumps...
And I nearly forgot the adrendline and pure adventure of Victoria Falls. Bungeeing, rafting, heli flights, walking safaris... It has everything to get the heart racing but also some activity from sitting on safari vehicles. I guess some of the activities are pricey, but I felt super safe doing everything and would always rather pay a higher price for safety on the adventurous activities. I'd reccomend them all! The accommodation here felt so fancy with swimming pool, the spray of the falls in the distance, elephants drinking at the waterhole in front and out the back you could safely walk into town to do some shopping or exploring...
A trip I could VERY easily do again and again. Every safari drive is different with varying chances of seeing different animals doing different things (drinking/eating/hunting/playing with babies etc etc). Every drive felt special and unique...
The Africa bug has bitten me hard - I cant wait to go back
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Lodge, Tent
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Victoria Falls, Maun, Chobe Nati
Victoria Falls, Maun, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta
SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Embark upon an amazing two week overland adventure in Southern Africa, staying in comfortable lodge accommodation. From Windhoek take in the highlights of Namibia and Botswana, en route to Zimbabwe's spectacular Victoria Falls. Travel through incredible landscapes, scale the towering Sossusvlei dunes and encounter wonderful wildlife on safari in Etosha and Chobe National Parks. Explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta, cruise the Chobe River and much more along the way.
Waterfalls
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Lodge, Hotel, Sleeper Bus
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Swakop
Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Damaraland, Etosha National Park, Rundu, Okavango Delta