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12 Days
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12 Day Namibia Tour
TOUR CODE: NA1

When To Go:
Mar, Jun, Oct

Arrive In / Depart From:
Windhoek (WDH) / Windhoek (WDH)

Activity Level:
1

Countries Visited:
1

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

The Namib, world's oldest desert; Apricot dunes at sunrise; Kaleidoscope of cultures; Swakopmund: charming seaside town; Rugged Skeleton…

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Countries Visited: 1

Namibia.
Activity Level: 1

No particular physical activity is involved other than town/city walks and short walks to dinners and sites of interest, some of which are large.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
14 Days
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14 Day South Africa Tour
TOUR CODE: SA1

When To Go:
Feb, Oct, Nov

Arrive In / Depart From:
Johannesburg (JNB) / Cape Town (CPT)

Activity Level:
1

Countries Visited:
2

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Soweto township tour; Kruger Park safari; Kingdom of Eswatini: Switzerland of Africa; Famed 'Garden Route'; Ostrich farm tour; Table Mountain…

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Countries Visited: 2

Swaziland; South Africa.
Activity Level: 1

No particular physical activity is involved other than town/city walks and short walks to dinners and sites of interest, some of which are large.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
15 Days
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15 Day Madagascar Tour
TOUR CODE: MG1

When To Go:
Sep

Arrive In / Depart From:
Antananarivo (TNR) / Antananarivo (TNR)

Activity Level:
3

Countries Visited:
1

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Leapin lemurs!; Guided forest walks; Five different national parks and reserves; Unique flora and fauna; Meeting the friendly…

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Countries Visited: 1

Madagascar.
Activity Level: 3

These tours are considerably more strenuous than our Level 1 & 2 "cultural" tours and feature walks/hikes on undulating and uneven pathways for 3-7 hours at a leisurely pace. We don't hike every day, but participants should be fit and active and accustomed to trail walking, possibly in remote locations, and be prepared to engage in a conditioning regimen prior to the trip. Altitude may also be a factor on some tours, though none of our hiking tours currently occur above 3000m/10,000 ft. These are hotel-based tours with no camping, and you are required to only carry what you need for the day.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
18 Days
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18 Day Southern Africa Tour
TOUR CODE: SA2

When To Go:
Feb, Sep, Oct, Nov

Arrive In / Depart From:
Johannesburg (JNB) / Cape Town (CPT)

Activity Level:
1

Countries Visited:
4

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Thundering Victoria Falls; Botswana's Chobe National Park safari; Soweto township tour; Kruger Park safari; Kingdom of Eswatini: Switzerland of…

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Countries Visited: 4

Botswana; Swaziland; South Africa; Zimbabwe.
Activity Level: 1

No particular physical activity is involved other than town/city walks and short walks to dinners and sites of interest, some of which are large.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
20 Days
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20 Day Namibia & Botswana Tour
TOUR CODE: NA2

When To Go:
Mar, Jun, Oct

Arrive In / Depart From:
Windhoek (WDH) / Maun (MUB)

Activity Level:
1

Countries Visited:
3

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Apricot dunes at sunrise; Kaleidoscope of cultures; Rugged Skeleton Coast; Etosha: Africa's undiscovered wildlife gem; The Okavango inland…

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Countries Visited: 3

Botswana; Namibia; Zimbabwe.
Activity Level: 1

No particular physical activity is involved other than town/city walks and short walks to dinners and sites of interest, some of which are large.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
22 Days
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22 Day Indian Ocean Islands Tour
TOUR CODE: MCIO

When To Go:
May, Sep

Arrive In / Depart From:
Mahe (SEZ) / Moroni (HAH)

Activity Level:
2

Countries Visited:
6

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Perfect, palm fringed beaches; Praslin & La Digue day trip; Reunion, 'the Nepal of the Indian Ocean'; Remote Malagasy island of Nosy Be!; Meeting…

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Countries Visited: 6

Comoros Islands; Madagascar; Mauritius; Mayotte; Reunion; Seychelles.
Activity Level: 2

These are particularly busy tours that feature a lot of moving around, sometimes by train and short journeys on local transport. Walking tours of towns and cities are leisurely but you should be prepared to be on your feet for several hours. Some of our cultural trips that occur at high altitude and/or require greater independence with baggage handling (at hotels, airports, train stations) also fall into this category.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
22 Days
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22 Day Saint Helena, Angola & Sao Tome Tour
TOUR CODE: MCAN

When To Go:
Oct

Arrive In / Depart From:
Johannesburg (JNB) / Sao Tome (TMS)

Activity Level:
2

Countries Visited:
4

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Tracing the paths of Saint Helena’s famous figures like Darwin and Napoleon Explore Angola's bustling capital of Luanda - with its mixture of…

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Countries Visited: 4

Angola; Saint Helena; São Tomé and Príncipe, Democratic Republic of; South Africa.
Activity Level: 2

These are particularly busy tours that feature a lot of moving around, sometimes by train and short journeys on local transport. Walking tours of towns and cities are leisurely but you should be prepared to be on your feet for several hours. Some of our cultural trips that occur at high altitude and/or require greater independence with baggage handling (at hotels, airports, train stations) also fall into this category.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
25 Days
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25 Day South Africa & Namibia Tour
TOUR CODE: SA5

When To Go:
Feb, Oct

Arrive In / Depart From:
Johannesburg (JNB) / Windhoek (WDH)

Activity Level:
1

Countries Visited:
3

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Kruger Park safari; Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland): Switzerland of Africa; Table Mountain Cable Way; Robben Island Museum; The Namib, world's…

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Countries Visited: 3

Swaziland; Namibia; South Africa.
Activity Level: 1

No particular physical activity is involved other than town/city walks and short walks to dinners and sites of interest, some of which are large.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
26 Days
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26 Day Kenya & Southern Africa Tour
TOUR CODE: SA8

When To Go:
Sep

Arrive In / Depart From:
Johannesburg (JNB) / Nairobi (NBO)

Activity Level:
1

Countries Visited:
4

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Thundering Victoria Falls; Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland): Switzerland of Africa; Table Mountain Cable Way; Robben Island Museum; Maasai Mara's…

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Countries Visited: 4

Swaziland; Kenya; South Africa; Zimbabwe.
Activity Level: 1

No particular physical activity is involved other than town/city walks and short walks to dinners and sites of interest, some of which are large.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
26 Days
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26 Day Tanzania & Southern Africa Tour
TOUR CODE: TZ3

When To Go:
Feb, Oct

Arrive In / Depart From:
Nairobi (NBO) / Cape Town (CPT)

Activity Level:
1

Countries Visited:
5

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Ngorongoro Crater: natural wonder; Endless Serengeti plain; Thundering Victoria Falls; Soweto township tour; Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland):…

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Countries Visited: 5

Swaziland; Kenya; South Africa; Tanzania; Zimbabwe.
Activity Level: 1

No particular physical activity is involved other than town/city walks and short walks to dinners and sites of interest, some of which are large.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
28 Days
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28 Day Tanzania & Madagascar Tour
TOUR CODE: TZ2

When To Go:
Sep

Arrive In / Depart From:
Nairobi (NBO) / Antananarivo (TNR)

Activity Level:
3

Countries Visited:
3

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Ngorongoro Crater: natural wonder; Endless Serengeti plain; Leapin lemurs!; Guided forest walks; Unique flora and fauna; Meeting the friendly locals;…

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Countries Visited: 3

Kenya; Madagascar; Tanzania.
Activity Level: 3

These tours are considerably more strenuous than our Level 1 & 2 "cultural" tours and feature walks/hikes on undulating and uneven pathways for 3-7 hours at a leisurely pace. We don't hike every day, but participants should be fit and active and accustomed to trail walking, possibly in remote locations, and be prepared to engage in a conditioning regimen prior to the trip. Altitude may also be a factor on some tours, though none of our hiking tours currently occur above 3000m/10,000 ft. These are hotel-based tours with no camping, and you are required to only carry what you need for the day.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
29 Days
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29 Day Namibia & Southern Africa Tour
TOUR CODE: SA3

When To Go:
Feb, Sep

Arrive In / Depart From:
Johannesburg (JNB) / Windhoek (WDH)

Activity Level:
1

Countries Visited:
4

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Thundering Victoria Falls; Kruger Park safari; Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland): Switzerland of Africa; Table Mountain Cable Way; Robben Island…

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Countries Visited: 4

Swaziland; Namibia; South Africa; Zimbabwe.
Activity Level: 1

No particular physical activity is involved other than town/city walks and short walks to dinners and sites of interest, some of which are large.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
32 Days
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32 Day Kenya, Southern Africa & Tanzania Tour
TOUR CODE: SA4

When To Go:
Sep

Arrive In / Depart From:
Johannesburg (JNB) / Arusha (JRO)

Activity Level:
1

Countries Visited:
5

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Thundering Victoria Falls Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland): Switzerland of Africa Table Mountain Cable Way Maasai Mara / Serengeti: endless…

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Countries Visited: 5

Swaziland; Kenya; South Africa; Tanzania; Zimbabwe.
Activity Level: 1

No particular physical activity is involved other than town/city walks and short walks to dinners and sites of interest, some of which are large.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
33 Days
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33 Day Southern Africa Tour
TOUR CODE: AF1

When To Go:
Feb, Oct

Arrive In / Depart From:
Johannesburg (JNB) / Maun (MUB)

Activity Level:
1

Countries Visited:
5

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Thundering Victoria Falls; Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland): Switzerland of Africa; Table Mountain Cable Way; Robben Island Museum; The Namib,…

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Countries Visited: 5

Botswana; Swaziland; Namibia; South Africa; Zimbabwe.
Activity Level: 1

No particular physical activity is involved other than town/city walks and short walks to dinners and sites of interest, some of which are large.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
33 Days
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33 Day Kenya, Tanzania & Southern Africa Tour
TOUR CODE: KT3

When To Go:
Jan, Oct

Arrive In / Depart From:
Nairobi (NBO) / Cape Town (CPT)

Activity Level:
1

Countries Visited:
5

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Ngorongoro Crater: natural wonder; Endless Serengeti plain; Thundering Victoria Falls; Soweto township tour; Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland):…

View Tour
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Countries Visited: 5

Swaziland; Kenya; South Africa; Tanzania; Zimbabwe.
Activity Level: 1

No particular physical activity is involved other than town/city walks and short walks to dinners and sites of interest, some of which are large.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
35 Days
Show Route
35 Day Kenya, Tanzania & Madagascar Tour
TOUR CODE: KT2

When To Go:
Sep

Arrive In / Depart From:
Nairobi (NBO) / Antananarivo (TNR)

Activity Level:
3

Countries Visited:
3

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Meeting local tribal groups Maasai Mara/Serengeti: endless plains Snows of Kilimanjaro from Kenya's Amboseli Park Ngorongoro Crater: natural…

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Countries Visited: 3

Kenya; Madagascar; Tanzania.
Activity Level: 3

These tours are considerably more strenuous than our Level 1 & 2 "cultural" tours and feature walks/hikes on undulating and uneven pathways for 3-7 hours at a leisurely pace. We don't hike every day, but participants should be fit and active and accustomed to trail walking, possibly in remote locations, and be prepared to engage in a conditioning regimen prior to the trip. Altitude may also be a factor on some tours, though none of our hiking tours currently occur above 3000m/10,000 ft. These are hotel-based tours with no camping, and you are required to only carry what you need for the day.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
37 Days
Show Route
37 Day Southern Africa & East Africa Tour
TOUR CODE: SA7

When To Go:
Sep

Arrive In / Depart From:
Johannesburg (JNB) / Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Activity Level:
1

Countries Visited:
5

Tour Style:
Cultural

Highlights:

Thundering Victoria Falls; Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland): Switzerland of Africa; Table Mountain Cable Way; Robben Island Museum; Maasai…

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Countries Visited: 5

Swaziland; Kenya; South Africa; Tanzania; Zimbabwe.
Activity Level: 1

No particular physical activity is involved other than town/city walks and short walks to dinners and sites of interest, some of which are large.

To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our
tour styles
page.
Tour Style: Cultural

These three- and four-star hotel-based, "soft adventure" trips concentrate on the culture, history, and natural attributes of our destination. Though there are no strenuous activities built into these tours, you need to be prepared for some full days with some early starts, plenty of walking on uneven surfaces through villages, cities and archaeological sites, and not a lot of "down time." Independence, reasonable fitness, and an ability to be steady on one's feet are critical in order for you to get the most out of these programs.

To learn more about the Tour Styles, please visit our
tour styles
page.
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Indian Ocean Islands
Adventures Abroad takes you on a journey of the most breathtaking islands in the Indian Ocean, including Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, and Reunion. On this tour, you can take a dip in the turquoise waters, soak in the views of dormant volcanoes, enjoy traditional island cuisine, and experience the vibrant local cultures. And don’t forget the lemurs!
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What you'll see
Indian Ocean Islands
Adventures Abroad takes you on a journey of the most breathtaking islands in the Indian Ocean, including Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, and Reunion. On this tour, you can take a dip in the turquoise waters, soak in the views of dormant volcanoes, enjoy traditional island cuisine, and experience the vibrant local cultures. And don’t forget the lemurs!
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Indian Ocean Islands
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Madagascar
Known for its exotic wildlife, pristine beaches,...
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Tour Leaders
Tour Leaders for Small Group Southern Africa Tours
Our Southern Africa tour leaders have a deep understanding of the history, culture and iconic wildlife of the region, which means you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of this land. They’ll help you experience a side of Southern Africa many tourists never see. Some of our tour leaders who have led these tours.
Peter Barathan Peter was raised on the seven seas, cruising from port to port with his family. After visiting 50+ countries before the age of 10, he settled and grew up in Vancouver. During and after University, Peters various jobs always involved international travel, which maintained his passion for exploring the world and learning other cultures. He currently resides in South Africa with his wife and kids. Read More
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peter barathan
EDUCATION:
Business & Sports Management.
LANGUAGE:
English, passable French, slowly learning Afrikaans and Zulu.
TOURS LED:
Peter has led tours for Adventures Abroad in over 70 countries; spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Each country provides something unique, but I like to get off the beaten path and find raw, authentic experience. So far, it’s been hard to get any more raw and authentic than Kavieng, Papua New Guinea.
ABOUT:
Peter was raised on the seven seas, cruising from port to port with his family. After visiting 50+ countries before the age of 10, he settled and grew up in Vancouver. During and after University, Peters various jobs always involved international travel, which maintained his passion for exploring the world and learning other cultures. He currently resides in South Africa with his wife and kids.
Chris Tripodi Chris travels because it is the most interesting thing he can think of doing between meals. Anyone can buy a plane ticket, but helping a country come alive through its people, sights, culture, cuisine and customs is what Adventures Abroad is all about. Chris enjoys the inevitable challenges, the unforgettable moments, the warm people, the stories shared, the memories made, and every single morsel of each tour. Read More
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chris tripodi
EDUCATION:
Instead of the 3 R's, Chris studied the 3 M's; Math, Music & Maps. University for Mathematics. College for Music. Travel for Understanding.
LANGUAGE:
Chris spent the pandemic era taking Spanish, Italian & French lessons, learned the Cyrillic & Arabic alphabets, and is currently inspired to improve his Greek vocabulary in order to impress η νονά του στο Ροδος.
TOURS LED:
Chris has not led tours to Afghanistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, or Grenada. But he has led tours in over 110 of the remaining countries.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
There it has always been, where he has never been.
ABOUT:
Chris travels because it is the most interesting thing he can think of doing between meals. Anyone can buy a plane ticket, but helping a country come alive through its people, sights, culture, cuisine and customs is what Adventures Abroad is all about. Chris enjoys the inevitable challenges, the unforgettable moments, the warm people, the stories shared, the memories made, and every single morsel of each tour.
Jonathan Hodgson Jonathan has lived much of his life dedicated to the idea that he would rather have a wealth of experiences than a wealth of riches. Having taken up a nomadic lifestyle shortly after finishing his undergraduate degree, he has been on the move on and off over the last 25+ years. The wanderlust has taken him to basing himself in places such as Scotland, Australia and Uzbekistan, and to visiting many more locations around our planet. Now (sort of) settled in Vancouver with his wonderful (and patient) family, he still loves the idea of having the world as his office and always enjoys trying to capture the essence of the locations he travels and tours in with his photography. Read More
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jonathan hodgson
EDUCATION:
BA in Psychology at McGill University; MBA at the University of British Columbia; self-educated passion for history and culture.
LANGUAGE:
English; conversational French; improving Spanish and Russian. And a decent Scottish accent.
TOURS LED:
I have led tours in over 100 countries over the last 17 years of working for Adventures Abroad on all of the continents except for Antarctica.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Where to begin? Each place has something that makes it a special destination. A few that spring to mind: Kaieteur Falls in Guyana; the snow-covered mountains of Ladakh, India; sipping tea in a chaikhana of the old town of Bukhara, Uzbekistan; and watching the changing colours of Uluru (Ayers Rock) at sunset.
ABOUT:
Jonathan has lived much of his life dedicated to the idea that he would rather have a wealth of experiences than a wealth of riches. Having taken up a nomadic lifestyle shortly after finishing his undergraduate degree, he has been on the move on and off over the last 25+ years. The wanderlust has taken him to basing himself in places such as Scotland, Australia and Uzbekistan, and to visiting many more locations around our planet. Now (sort of) settled in Vancouver with his wonderful (and patient) family, he still loves the idea of having the world as his office and always enjoys trying to capture the essence of the locations he travels and tours in with his photography.
Martin Charlton For as long as I can remember I have always had a deep-rooted need to travel and discover new places. Today I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent almost three decades researching, organizing and leading tours worldwide. Read More
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martin charlton
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Geography; further studies in Archaeology & Anthropology. Life's real education happens outside the classroom.
LANGUAGE:
English and some French & Spanish.
TOURS LED:
Having designed and led tours for Adventures Abroad for almost 30 years, there are few corners of the globe where Martin’s left a stone unturned: everywhere from North Korea to Nauru, Saudi Arabia to Sudan, Guinea-Bissau to French Guiana. With over 200 tours through over 125 countries under his belt, it might be faster to list the regions where he hasn’t led a tour.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
"My love of travel and infectious enthusiasm for different cultures has taken me to over 150 countries. The further off the beaten path, the better. For a favourite place: perhaps South Georgia Island, the Canadian Arctic, Tasmania or Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. World's best city = Istanbul!"
ABOUT:
For as long as I can remember I have always had a deep-rooted need to travel and discover new places. Today I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent almost three decades researching, organizing and leading tours worldwide.
Victor Romagnoli I love the excitement of getting up each morning on a tour and not knowing exactly how a day will unfold. It keeps me on my toes so to speak, and adds a breath of excitement to each day on tour. With almost 30 years of tour leading under my belt, I thank all of you for being a part of this exciting journey. Read More
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victor romagnoli
EDUCATION:
HBA English BA History
LANGUAGE:
Being able to speak several languages has made travelling an enriching experience; the conversations one can so easily slip into with locals - who come from all walks of life - adds greatly to my feel for a place.
TOURS LED:
Over a span of almost 30 years, I have lead tours virtually all over the globe.
FAVOURITE DESTINATION:
Some of my favourite tours just come into being suddenly as a result of a request; someone will ask me to put together an itinerary that will include the highlights of several countries and the next thing you know we have, for example, a tour to Uruguay, Paraguay & Bolivia, or Lesotho, Namibia & Botswana. Sometimes I will be asked to arrange a detailed itinerary to just one region within a country - like a close up look at Sicily or Crete or the Basque Country or Newfoundland. Without the keen curiosity that so many of you travellers have, none of these "spontaneous" tours would come into being. But they do.
ABOUT:
I love the excitement of getting up each morning on a tour and not knowing exactly how a day will unfold. It keeps me on my toes so to speak, and adds a breath of excitement to each day on tour. With almost 30 years of tour leading under my belt, I thank all of you for being a part of this exciting journey.
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Tour Leaders Small Group Southern Africa
Our Southern Africa tour leaders have a deep understanding of the history, culture and iconic wildlife of the region, which means you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of this land. They’ll help you experience a side of Southern Africa many tourists never see. Some of our tour leaders who have led these tours.
Peter Barathan Peter was raised on the seven seas, cruising from port to port with his family. After visiting 50+ countries before the age of 10, he settled and grew up in Vancouver. During and after University, Peters various jobs always involved international travel, which maintained his passion for exploring the world and learning other cultures. He currently resides in South Africa with his wife and kids. Read More
Chris Tripodi Chris travels because it is the most interesting thing he can think of doing between meals. Anyone can buy a plane ticket, but helping a country come alive through its people, sights, culture, cuisine and customs is what Adventures Abroad is all about. Chris enjoys the inevitable challenges, the unforgettable moments, the warm people, the stories shared, the memories made, and every single morsel of each tour. Read More
Jonathan Hodgson Jonathan has lived much of his life dedicated to the idea that he would rather have a wealth of experiences than a wealth of riches. Having taken up a nomadic lifestyle shortly after finishing his undergraduate degree, he has been on the move on and off over the last 25+ years. The wanderlust has taken him to basing himself in places such as Scotland, Australia and Uzbekistan, and to visiting many more locations around our planet. Now (sort of) settled in Vancouver with his wonderful (and patient) family, he still loves the idea of having the world as his office and always enjoys trying to capture the essence of the locations he travels and tours in with his photography. Read More
Martin Charlton For as long as I can remember I have always had a deep-rooted need to travel and discover new places. Today I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent almost three decades researching, organizing and leading tours worldwide. Read More
Victor Romagnoli I love the excitement of getting up each morning on a tour and not knowing exactly how a day will unfold. It keeps me on my toes so to speak, and adds a breath of excitement to each day on tour. With almost 30 years of tour leading under my belt, I thank all of you for being a part of this exciting journey. Read More
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Where to Go
Where To Go on Small Group Southern Africa Tours
A smart choice for any traveller who dreams of going on safari, Southern Africa is a remarkably diverse region that blends ancient culture and spellbinding landscapes. From world-renowned attractions like Victoria Falls to lesser-known escapes in places like the Eswantini, this is the ultimate destination for experiencing something truly unique.
Botswana Botswana offers some of the greatest landscapes and wildlife viewing on Earth. From the elephants in Chobe National Park to the beauty of the Okavango Delta, this country is filled with adventure. View Tours
Namibia Namibia enchants with both its scenery and wildlife. Wander past the mountainous Sossusvlei sand dunes, marvel at baboons and leopards and explore the streets of the capital Windhoek. View Tours
South Africa South Africa gives travellers an accessible way to see the Big Five: lions, leopards, buffalos, elephants and rhinos. But its lesser-known attractions are equally as enthralling. View Tours
Swaziland Re-named the Kingdom of Eswatini, this mountain-framed nation is rich in culture and natural beauty. And it’s also one of Southern Africa’s best-kept secrets. View Tours
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe astounds with a beautiful patchwork of varied landscapes — from lush mountains to powerful waterfalls and meandering rivers. And of course, the wildlife viewing is incredible. View Tours
Victoria Falls This thundering, mile-long curtain of water is one of Southern Africa’s most iconic attractions. Set at the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, this destination should be on every traveller’s list. View Tours
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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01. When is the best time to visit Southern Africa?
Game-viewing is best during the dry winter months in Southern Africa, which is from May to October. The sparse vegetation during this season gives you a clearer view of the animals. Plus, thirsty creatures are more likely to be found at waterholes. Southern Africa’s wet summer season is from December to March. The climate is hot and humid with short bursts of heavy rain. The scenery is lush at this time of year, which provides an ideal environment for bird watching.
02. What countries are in Southern Africa?
Southern Africa includes the nations of Angola, Lesotho, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Although the island nation of Madagascar is geographically located in Southern Africa, it is not considered part of this region because of its unique cultural heritage.
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