The most fascinating continent of all offers experiences you simply can’t have anywhere else. Here are the best ones.
Africa is a continent of spectacular countries, more beautiful than anywhere we’ve ever visited, and we’re never truly satisfied unless we head there dozens of times a year to breathe in its soul with every breath.
A soul that isn’t found in the mass-tourism areas of Sharm el-Sheikh or in the resorts of the Seychelles. It’s found in the endless savannah, in arid, desolate deserts, and in the villages of local communities still living according to their traditions.
We want to help you experience that spirit for yourself by taking you there in person to discover this incredible continent. And we’ll give you plenty of options to choose from.
Here are 3 of the most spectacular, where we organize group tours that are anything but ordinary.
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Tanzania
Tanzania is a true safari champion: there are countless safari experiences to enjoy in the country’s reserves, where you can observe all the stars of the savannah up close—lions, giraffes, cheetahs, baboons, rhinos, and many more—in their natural habitat.
One of the most extraordinary spectacles Tanzania offers is the Great Migration, a phenomenon in which thousands of herbivores travel vast distances each year in search of greener pastures, following the cycle of the rains. And naturally, their predators move with them.
In short, thanks to this phenomenon, local wildlife gathers in specific areas, which means safari sightings increase dramatically.
And we follow it from above, with an amazing hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti, one of the activities we love most on our Tanzania tour.
Then there are the local villages, such as those around Lake Eyasi. Inhabited by communities that have preserved their traditions, they are perfect for discovering the area’s authentic culture and enriching your travel experience through contact with people who have lived in these lands for thousands of years.
Namibia
And here we are again talking about Namibia, to which we’ve dedicated plenty of other articles on our blog. Because we’ll admit it: we have a real soft spot for this land, which feels like a second home to us.
Here too, the safaris are incredible, and we enjoy them aboard our 4x4 jeeps with the support of qualified rangers who help us make the most of the experience. We love them so much that we even do night safaris to catch the savannah’s nightlife in action.
And then there’s the rest of Namibia—and what a rest it is!
The world’s oldest desert, the Namib: all sand, rocks, breathtaking landscapes, and star-filled nights beyond anything most city dwellers can imagine. And Namibia’s Atlantic coast, with its colonies of seals and powerful waves. And the rock art of Twyfelfontein, thousands of years old and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In short, Namibia is absolutely incredible, and we’ve explored it so extensively that we know countless hidden spots you’ll love. We want to take you to see them all—just book the trip, and we’ll take care of the rest.
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South Africa
South Africa has an unbeatable combination: the Big 5 aren’t just on land—they’re in the ocean too!
In fact, besides being famous for safaris in extraordinary nature reserves such as Kruger National Park, this country is also known for its marine safaris, where you can get up close to penguins, whales, dolphins, seals, and even the formidable Great White Shark.
We even enjoy a thrilling close encounter with the latter—but without overdoing it, with a sturdy steel cage between us and it. Because getting too close to a great white shark is definitely not the healthiest idea in the world.
South Africa is nature, yes, but it is also history. A history, sadly, of violence and suffering linked to Apartheid. And some places, such as the house where Nelson Mandela grew up (near Johannesburg), now turned into a museum, and Robben Island, used as a prison for political prisoners during those terrible years, are essential stops on our tours to reflect on one of the darkest chapters of the past.
In conclusion
The countries we’ve told you about are breathtakingly beautiful, and every time we return home from tours in these wonderful places, we already start missing them. To avoid constantly living with that longing, we decided to organize lots of tours to all of these destinations (and many others), so that you—and everyone who chooses to travel with us—can experience them too. And in the process, we get to ease the nostalgia of being far from these paradises.
What we’ve described here are just some of our destinations in the most stunning continent of all. On our website, you’ll find many more.
Take a look, choose the one you like best—also based on the time of year you want to travel—and get in touch. We’re always ready to return to the places that stole our hearts.
