Africa Tours, Kilimanjaro Climbs, Safaris & Active Adventures

Summit Kilimanjaro or mingle with the beasts on a Serengeti safari. See Botswana's Okavango Delta and the wonders of the Kalahari Desert. Experience abundant wildlife and active adventure in Namibia or South Africa. Africa is a stunning, exotic destination—your adventures there will supply memories for a lifetime.

Botswana Tours

Botswana Adventure Safari – Okavango Delta

Botswana Adventure Safari – Okavango Delta

  • Days: 10
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 1
  • Activity: Wildlife Safari

New for 2013! Pristine, remote, and teeming with an incredible diversity of wildlife, Botswana's Okavango Delta is considered by many to be the crown jewel of all of southern Africa's great wildernesses. This vast inland delta and its surrounding national parks and reserves support hundreds of mammal and bird species, setting the ultimate natural stage for one of the world's premier game viewing experiences. Our exciting new safari provides an unforgettable opportunity to explore the Okavango and environs through a series of game drives, bush walks, mokoro excursions and three nights of comfortable camping in the remote African bush.

Botswana Adventure Safari – Okavango Delta & Kalahari Desert

Botswana Adventure Safari – Okavango Delta & Kalahari Desert

  • Days: 11
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 1
  • Activity: Wildlife Safari

New for 2013! For those seeking to discover the full range of flora, fauna, and habitat found in Botswana's magnificent array of national parks, game reserves and wilderness areas, our new Adventure Safari in the Okavango Delta & Kalahari Desert provides an extraordinary adventure second to none. From the vast savannahs of the Kalahari Desert to the wildlife-rich floodplains of the Okavango Delta, this is a journey of extreme contrasts and wonderful surprises, certain to leave us with indelible memories of unrivaled natural beauty and intense wildlife encounters as the ongoing struggle for survival plays out before our eyes.

Botswana Classic Safari – Okavango Delta

Botswana Classic Safari – Okavango Delta

  • Days: 10
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 1
  • Activity: Wildlife Safari

New for 2013! Each year, seasonal rains and surging floodwaters flowing down from the Angolan highlands reach northern Botswana to create a magnificent water-world filled with ethereal beauty. This is the Okavango Delta, one of earth's largest and most pristine inland deltas and home to an abundance of wildlife including over 150 mammal and 400 bird species. Our new Classic Safari provides access to the region's premier game viewing areas by day and remote, deluxe safari camps each night.

Namibia Tours

Namibia Ultimate Adventure & Safari

Namibia Ultimate Adventure & Safari

  • Days: 10
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 2
  • Activity: Hiking, Wildlife Safari

New for 2013! For those seeking unique adventures, awe-inspiring landscapes and the restorative solitude of remote wilderness, incomparable Namibia awaits discovery. Namibia's distinctive geography includes ancient coastal deserts that glow orange with the setting sun, vast white salt pans that serve as mineral sources for a host of native animal species, and rugged river valleys cutting through jagged mountains of metamorphic rock. Our sweeping new adventure provides access to many of this remarkable country's most captivating destinations; avoiding long days on the road by using light aircraft to transport us between our comfortable camps and lodges.

South Africa Tours

South Africa Ultimate Adventure & Safari

South Africa Ultimate Adventure & Safari

  • Days: 11
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 3
  • Activity: Hiking, Wildlife Safari

New for 2013! In providing the active adventure traveler with an alluring mix of breathtaking scenery, stirring cultural history, immense biodiversity, and a variety of exhilarating muscle-powered activity options, few destinations on earth can rival amazing South Africa. For our exciting new multisport trip, we've crafted an itinerary that showcases many of the highlights of this remarkable country, incorporating memorable opportunities to discover the land, its people, and even its wildlife during a three-day safari in one of Africa's most famous game reserves.

Tanzania Tours

Classic Safari

Classic Safari

  • Days: 9
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 1
  • Activity: Wildlife Safari

Conjure up in your mind "African safari" in the classic sense — vast stretches of savannah, flat-topped acacia trees silhouetted against orange-purple sunsets, hundreds of animals streaming across the horizon. This trip is that image made real. In nine very full days we visit Tanzania's premier wildlife parks! View Slideshow

Classic Safari Family Adventure

Classic Safari Family Adventure

  • Days: 9
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 1
  • Activity: Wildlife Safari
  • Minimum Age: 6

Imagine the thrill your family will experience when viewing African lions stalking a herd of impala, a cheetah springing into action, or a baby elephant suckling its mother. In nine very full days we explore Tanzania's premier wildlife parks. View Slideshow

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route and Safari Extension

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb – Lemosho Route and Safari Extension

  • Days: 11
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 5
  • Activity: Climbing, Safari

New for 2013! Kilimanjaro's Lemosho Route is considered to be the mountain's least traveled and most scenic trail. Hiking from the western side of the mountain, by the time we attain the summit, we have traversed Kilimanjaro's Shira Plateau and the Southern Circuit, taking in views of Kibo from many different angles. The longer ascent allows for increased acclimatization to the high altitude, which leads to a greater chance of reaching the summit. Reward your summit success with a safari! No trip to Africa is complete without seeing the magnificent wildlife. Highlights include wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park.

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - Marangu Route and Safari Extension

Mount Kilimanjaro Climb - Marangu Route and Safari Extension

  • Days: 9
  • Activity Level: Activity Level 5
  • Activity: Climbing, Safari

Mount Kilimanjaro's Marangu Route is a challenging and rewarding 6-day non-technical climb up the southeast side of the mountain. It is Kilimanjaro's oldest, most established route and the only one that offers dormitory hut accommodation. The trail passes through Kili's five ecological zones and the famed "saddle," a wide, flat plateau with the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi looming overhead. Reward your summit success with a safari extension! Highlights include wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park. View Slideshow

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