Africa

The word safari means "journey" in Swahili, and we take our etymological connection to Africa seriously by offering only the best travel experiences. Look to us for active trips and safaris featuring local, expertly trained guides and the best in food and equipment. We can help you link West Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa with explorations throughout the continent as well as trips to Madagascar. Choose from regularly departing group safaris or private safari-style travel arrangements tailored to your exact interests and budget. JOURNEYS offers safaris and cultural travel to Africa year-round.

We are a leader in family African safaris. Our Kenya Million Animal Safari, now in its third decade, is a culturally sensitive, wildlife intensive trip that supports community education. This tour, along with our wildlife and photography safaris in Tanzania, Madagascar, Botswana, and other countries in southern Africa, serve as models for safari trips in West Africa. In southern Africa we partner with local tour operators who offer regular departures ranging from classic safaris under canvas with full comfort and gourmet dining to "participation safaris" where you help create the adventure.

We have connections for explorations of Gabon, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. Not every traveler will be enticed by every African destination, but we think we can find the right trip for any traveler interested in Africa. We know African travel, and we want to share our knowledge with you.

Tours to Africa

Ancient Wonders of Egypt
Cost: $4,295-$4,550 • Duration: 12 days • Privately Anytime

Behold the mysteries of Egypt. Let this superbly-guided, wonderfully-accommodated, in-depth exploration of the region entice you to the Middle East. Enjoy a short cruise along the Nile and visits to...

Best of Botswana Camping Safari
Cost: $3,700-$4,150 • Duration: 10 days • Feb. 12-21, 2010

This nature and photographic camping safari will place you among the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Southern Africa. The Okavango, Moremi, Chobe, and Savute are legendary wildlife sanctuaries. Enjoy spectacular...

Best of Namibia
Cost: $3,550-$3,695 • Duration: 14 days • Mar. 8-21, 2010

Namibia offers the perfect combination of nature, culture, and wildlife. On this 14-day tour, you will have the opportunity to observe many exotic animal species and learn the ways of...

Botswana Deltas & Rivers
Cost: $4,995-$5,495 • Duration: 10 days • Feb. 12-21, 2010

Botswana is one of the few remaining destinations in Africa where the adventurous safari spirit still survives. This fascinating country boasts wide-open spaces and plenty of animals to fill...

Botswana Overland Adventure
Cost: $3,560-$3,760 • Duration: 15 days • Mar. 7-21, 2010

The Botswana Overland Adventure is an all-encompassing natural wildlife experience. Begin in the Kalahari Desert, where you will be able to view the spectacular wildlife by day, while enjoying...

Classic Namibia Under Canvas
Cost: $5,495 • Duration: 12 days • Mar. 11-22, 2010

Discovering Namibia is a captivating experience. Venture into a world of changing scenery and vast unspoiled wilderness with a cosmopolitan atmosphere and people. Explore Namibia's attractions including central Namibia with...

Classic Rwanda & Uganda
Cost: $6,750 • Duration: 12 days • Privately Anytime

This safari traces the western Rift Valley in the very heart of Africa. On the savannah plains below the Rwenzoris, see the great game of Africa in Queen Elizabeth National...

Egypt: Desert Oases & the Nile Valley
Cost: $4,600-$5,095 • Duration: 14 days • Privately Anytime

Experience the Egypt most visitors never see. In addition to the Great Pyramids in Cairo and the temples in Luxor, delve into the desert and the hidden treasures of Egypt....

Ethiopia Timkat Festival
Cost: $3,800-$4,830 • Duration: 18 days • Jan. 16-Feb. 2, 2011

This fascinating cultural exploration has been timed to coincide with the Timkat Festival, Ethiopia’s Epiphany celebration. You will witness the festival in Lalibela, the site of the famous rock churches....

Uganda & Rwanda: Gorillas in the Virungas & Bwindi
Cost: $4,995 • Duration: 8 days • Privately Anytime

JOURNEYS’ Gorillas in the Virungas & Bwindi safari provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe the endangered Mountain Gorilla in its natural habitat. Currently, the cloud forests of the Virungas volcanoes...

Mali: Journey to Timbuktu
Cost: $2,995 • Duration: 13 days • Feb. 19-Mar. 3, 2010

Visit the most notable sites of Mali including Timbuktu, Djenne, The Niger River and Dogon Country. Trek through Dogon Villages, camp with Tuaregs after a camel trek and learn about...

Karibu, Tanzania! Family Safari
Cost: $1,475-$3,940 • Duration: 11 days • Privately Anytime

This is our choice for the ultimate family safari! Join a true big game safari and see it all - lions, rhinos, zebras, hyenas, hippos, baboons and more. Following the...

Kenya Million Animal Safari
Cost: $4,250 • Duration: 11 days • Privately Anytime

For more than two decades, this unique safari has been a great choice for combining incredible wildlife viewing, hiking and African cross-cultural experiences. In 2008, we are further refining this...

Madagascar Lemur Adventure
Cost: $4,650-$5,625 • Duration: 10 days • Privately Anytime

The creatures and cultures of Madagascar expand your imagination. The Madagascar Lemur Adventure focuses on finding and observing the endemic birds, animals plants and insects of Madagascar in some of...

Madagascar: Tails of the Wild
Cost: $4,495-$4,695 • Duration: 12 days • Aug. 4-15, 2010

Madagascar, the Land of the Lemurs, is unlike anywhere else in the world! This trip combines unparalleled wildlife viewing and exploration of varied ecological zones along with rich cross- cultural...

Morocco: Markets and Mountains
Cost: $3,275-$3,600 • Duration: 11 days

From the Atlantic coast of North Africa through imperial cities and Roman ruins over the Atlas Mountains and back to Marrakech, Morocco's history and scenery beckon. Visit the cities and...

South Africa Adventure
Cost: $2,995 • Duration: 18 days • Mar. 7-24, 2010

Geared towards the nature-oriented traveler, the South Africa Adventure provides the perfect combination of scenery, culture, and wildlife in one of the most interesting countries on earth. Visit the historic...

South Africa Self-Drive
Cost: $2,200-$2,650 • Duration: 11 days • Privately Anytime

Discover the beauty of South Africa at your own pace on this unique, self-guided driving tour. You'll pick up your rental car as soon as you arrive along with a...

Southern Algeria Explorer
Cost: $2,625-$3,950 • Duration: 14 days • Mar. 7-20, 2010

The Algerian Sahara is one of the richest and most beautiful deserts. It is a natural open air museum and understandably one of the most coveted destinations by visitors of...

Spirit of Kenya
Cost: $3,950 • Duration: 9 days • Privately Anytime

Everyone gets a window seat on this incredible Kenya wildlife safari! Enjoy eight superb safari days as part of a small, expertly-guided trip. Quality accommodations in lodges and permanent tented...

Tanzania Culture & Wildlife
Cost: $5,895-$6,445 • Duration: 13 days • Privately Anytime

JOURNEYS’ Tanzania Culture and Wildlife Safari is a classic 4 x 4 guided exploration through one of the greatest wildlife countries in the world. The adventure begins at the Kambi...

Tanzania Wild Wonders (July-Oct)
Cost: $5,395-$6,250 • Duration: 10 days • Privately Anytime

This ten-day safari tour of Tanzania is sure to provide a memorable wildlife experience for the entire family. The adventure begins immediately upon stepping off the plane at Kilimanjaro International...

Tanzania Wild Wonders (Nov-June)
Cost: $5,395-$6,250 • Duration: 10 days • Privately Anytime

Tanzania Wildlife Week
Cost: $3,750-$4,050 • Duration: 8 days • Privately Anytime

This eight day safari offers a superb overview of the gems of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on unforgettable game drives and share his knowledge...

Africa: The Great Trek
Cost: $3,550-$3,850 • Duration: 22 days • Mar. 6-27, 2010

If you don't need fancy lodges and hotels, this is the perfect value trip to see the best of southern Africa.

Tanzania: Top of Africa-Kili Climb: Lemosho Route
Cost: $3,795 • Duration: 10 days • Privately Anytime

Reaching the summit of Uhuru Peak via the Western Breach Route requires just as much stamina and persistence as the other routes, but you may be able to camp in...

Tanzania: Top of Africa-Kili Climb: Rongai Route
Cost: $3,675-$3,895 • Duration: 8 days • Privately Anytime

Journey to the top of Africa by the lightly-used Rongai route that starts just south of the Kenya-Tanzania border. Now open for climbing once again, the Rongai route is regarded...

Tanzania: Top of Africa-Kili Climb: Shira Route
Cost: $3,795 • Duration: 10 days • Privately Anytime

This expedition to the summit of Africa’s tallest mountain follows the Shira route to Kilimanjaro’s crater rim. Beginning with a short drive from the entrance gate of Kilimanjaro National Park,...

Africa: Trans Kalahari Adventure
Cost: $4,200-$4,400 • Duration: 22 days • Feb. 28-Mar. 21, 2010

The Trans Kalahari Adventure explores the most memorable sites and sanctuaries of Southern Africa without camping. Arriving in Cape Town, enjoy the history of the city before venturing out to...

Treasures of Tunisia
Cost: $4,725 • Duration: 14 days • Privately Anytime

Few countries on earth can match the historical, cultural, and natural splendor of Tunisia. On the Treasures of Tunisia tour, you will have the opportunity to visit a wide variety...

Africa: West Africa Expedition
Cost: $7,995 • Duration: 26 days • Nov. 3-28, 2010

This expedition takes you deep into the mysterious heart of West Africa. Historic kingdoms and ancient fabled towns await your exploration, from the influential Malien and Ashanti empires to the...

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