Tours of Africa | Africa Tours

Since 1979

BOTSWANA | ZIMBABWE | TANZANIA | SOUTH AFRICA | KENYA

The wonder that is Africa. Whether you want to shop in the bazaars of the bustling African cities, ride a camel in the African desert, or quietly spy a leopard in the wild, you'll find the experience you're looking for on one of our many vacations in Africa. We know that your Africa guided tour is the chance to see and do new things. That's why we make sure you have plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the African lifestyle. With unique encounters like visiting a Maasai tribe or exploring a township in South Africa, and with special access to the must-see sights of Africa, you'll spend more time enjoying Africa's flavors and customs on a guided tour.

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Our Tour Programs

Spectacular South Africa

The Spirit of South Africa

by Collette Tours

14 Days including air or 13 Days Sandton/Capetown

Experience a thrilling cable car ride rising more than 3,000 feet.
Visit one of the oldest working ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn – the ostrich capital of South Africa – and learn about these fascinating animals.
Learn the local beat with a lesson on the djembe drums.

South Africa’s cosmopolitan cities, posh resorts, expansive desert, magnificent wildlife and fertile wine country combine with a harmonious mix of many cultures to create a beautiful mosaic to discover on this fascinating tour. Explore Soweto, birthplace of Nelson Mandela. Search out the “Big Five” during an open-air safari game drive. Visit the Featherbed Nature Preserve. Travel the lush Garden Route between the mountains and the balmy Indian Ocean. Visit a working ostrich farm. Relax among the vineyards in the winelands region. Indulge in a wine tasting and a wine pairing dinner. Relax during a leisurely 3-night stay in Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

SPECTACULAR SOUTH AFRICA

Land Rate FROM: $2649

The Plains of Africa
small groups. big experiences

Dreams are Made of these Experiences

by Collette Tours

14 Days including air or 13 Days Nairobi/Nairobi

Tour Highlights
The BIG 5

The expanse of Africa stretches out before you. Here, seize the chance to search out Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino - collectively known as the Big 5. These majestic animals remain the legendary symbols of the continent. From the Samburu Reserve to the ancient home of the Masai people, see the efforts to preserve the Big 5’s natural habitat. Game drives and one-of-a-kind accommodations offer numerous opportunities to witness these creatures in action. The term “wildlife” doesn’t do them justice.

Collette Experiences

13 included game drives.
Experience unforgettable game viewing from your treetop lodge, The Ark.
Enjoy a traditional dinner in the bush with Masai entertainment.
Explore the farmhouse of Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa.
See Rothschild giraffes up close as you feed them from a raised platform.

An unforgettable safari adventure waits for you in Africa. In Swahili, “Safari” means Journey. To you, it will mean that – and so much more. Explore the magnificent vistas of Kenya, home to incredible wildlife, from cheetahs to wildebeests. Discover the thriving cultures and innumerable natural wonders that make this one of the most popular African countries to visit. Go in search of elephants, lions, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards – collectively known as the “Big 5” and other animals on eleven game drives. Feed Rothschild Giraffes at the Giraffe Sanctuary. Visit the beautiful Masai Mara Game Reserve, and top off a full day game drive with a traditional dinner in the bush and a Masai dance performance. Meet a member of the Samburu tribe who opens you up to the culture, folklore, and the African tradition. These are the plains of Africa, where unparalleled adventure greets you at every turn.

THE PLAINS OF AFRICA

Land Rate FROM: $4299

Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls and Botswana
small groups. big experiences

The Complete African Experience

by Collette Tours

14 Days including air or 13 Days Capetown/Johannesburg

Head out for an African sundowner by 4x4 and enjoy the sunset.
Spend some time at a local village in Zimbabwe learning about the culture.
Meet and interact with African elephants.

Get ready for the ultimate African travel adventure through the brilliant expanses of Southern Africa, on a journey to South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Botswana. In the land of eleven languages that Desmond Tutu called “The Rainbow Nation,” get ready to experience an Africa you’ve only dreamed about. From Cape Town – the Mother Country’s Mother City – to Table Mountain and the famous winelands of the Western Cape, the spirit moves. From stars you can only see in the Southern hemisphere to the ways of life in a local village learned from an elder, the eyes open. From the thundering power of Victoria Falls to the roar of a lion king in a remote Botswana wilderness, the soul stirs. And on the glittering Chobe River, on a search for wildlife you only thought was legend, the world unfolds. As the African proverb says: In South Africa, the eye never forgets what the heart has seen.

EXPLORING SOUTH AFRICA, VICTORIA FALLS AND BOTSWANA

Land Rate FROM: $4497