Plan your safari in Africa.  With our information you will have access to choose from all of the amazing activities, attractions, historical sites, wildlife experiences and rail excursions that Africa has to offer.  Casual, comfortable wash-and-wear clothing is most useful. Jackets and ties are only required in certain hotel restaurants and golf clubs. All hotels and most lodges offer quick laundry services, usually done within a couple of hours. It is not necessary to bring a separate change of clothing for each day and evening, and it is recommended that you keep luggage to a minimum.

Websites for all the tourist attractions and activities are included.  You can refer to the website for more information, prices, location, times of operation and in some cases bookings.  Now, unless you are going with a tour group, you will probably need something to get around with.  We have an extensive list of car rental  and any other form of transportation you can think of - including hot air balloon rentals and motorcycle rentals.  

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Keep your African holiday within budget.  Who does not like to save a dollar?  You will be able to research the prices for all the activities and attractions you are interested in. 
Helping you choose Your Africa tour package.  Lots of people choose to use a tour guide/operator/group for their visit to h Africa.   Use this information to make sure that your tour includes the places you want to see.  There are so many self-drive routes available that it will be worth it to rent some transportation for a few days.   Keep your binoculars handy for an amazing Africa safari adventure unlike any other. Wake up to views of Mt. Kilimanjaro from your African lodge.

Then see who lives on the slopes of this mighty mountain. Is that a movie set for a Tarzan movie or is it the real life home of Maasai warriors and Africa's Big Five? Get a true taste of daily life in the African bush when you learn how to make beaded jewelry, elephant-dung paper and locally grown coffee, and go inside a village school. Do you see those big cats resting under those enormous baobab trees or that odd-looking wildebeest making its way past herds of elephants and gazelles? It's a good thing you're safely aboard our open-top Africa safari vehicles where everyone has a great view of Tanzania's amazing wildlife during morning and afternoon game drives. But what about those safari lodges? From your tented camp in "the place where life began".... to your farmhouse next to Africa's "Garden of Eden"... to private mobile safari camp that moves with the animals... to your luxurious chalet in the western Serengeti, you'll feel like you're a part of the unbelievable wilderness pageant that comes alive right outside your door!
For large parts of Africa, poverty, hunger, and disease, are sadly the norm. Without the unquestioning support and assistance of the huge number of charities, missions, and other non-governmental organizations, the already dreadful mortality rate would be unthinkable. There are also areas where it's still not safe to travel, because of civil wars, insurgencies, bandits, and the like. Slowly these seem to be reducing in number, and countries that were once absolute no-go areas are now slowly seeing a return of visitors.

The north of Africa is wholly different to that south of the vast Sahara Desert. To begin with it has been home to intelligent, civilized, trading nations for thousands of years. Travel along the Nile through Egypt, and you will see evidence of these ancient civilizations all around. The sandy streets are lined with bazaars and markets, camels are still a main form of transport outside the cities, and the busy coastal towns along the Mediterranean are mostly well versed at welcoming tourists.  South of the desert, it is a very different story. Communities are thinly spread, have little infrastructure, and often seem to live with few differences to the way they have for centuries. The land is arid, with rocky outcrops, and few areas that can be successfully cultivated. The coastal countries of western Africa are far greener, being fed by large river systems heading to the Atlantic.

Central to southern Africa, across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia, has huge areas of undeveloped bush land, and some areas of dense jungle, with a fairly even spread of small towns and villages. This is the area where you will find the best of the large wildlife parks, mostly well managed with the tourist and ecologist in mind.

South Africa is the most popular destination of Sub-Saharan Africa, with a landscape that ranges from game reserves, to mountains, and rich coastal resorts.  Throughout the continent, the forces of nature have created some monumental natural landmarks. The most outstanding of these has to be the Great Rift Valley, which stretches for 3,500 miles from Mozambique to Syria . As it passes through Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda, its edges are marked by dramatic cliffs towering out of the plains.
Sitting astride the Kenya-Tanzania border is Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. At almost 6000m it towers above the Atlas Mountains in the north, and the Drakensburg Mountains in the south. Great rivers such as the Nile, Congo, and Niger, are a lifeline to those along their valleys, and the Zambezi attracts visitors with their camera, as it flows over the mighty Victoria Falls on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border.

Africa history - Africa is not only home to the earliest elements of the human species; it is also the oldest land. While the rest of the planet has been shifting around, the vast majority of African soil – or rock to be strictly accurate – has been in place for the last 300 million years.
Africa essentials - Unless you're fortunate enough to arrive on a cruise ship, or are planning to cross by ferry from Spain to Morocco, the only real way to arrive in Africa is by air. The majority of flights are from Europe, although there are links from North America, Australia, and the Far East. The African airlines tend to offer cheaper fares, although can sometimes be less reliable and with less sophisticated aircraft. If you're traveling to one of the areas popular with tourists – Egypt, Kenya, Tunisia, Morocco,

Gambia, and South Africa – its worth checking out the charter airlines. They often have seats available in excess of those used for the package holidays, and are generally less expensive than the scheduled airlines.

Money - Africa is, for the most part, a cash society. Credit and debit cards can be used in some of the major cities, tourist resorts, and modern hotels, but it is never guaranteed, and you should always have other means of payment. Local circumstances can also dictate refusal of card acceptance, for example power cuts are a regular feature of many countries, and during these times they cannot process card payments.

Shopping - It's hard to generalize when dealing with such a vast continent, but for the most part shopping in Africa falls into two main categories. There are the modern, western style shopping centres, which are increasingly appearing in major cities and tourist areas. And there are the endless market stalls, small shops, and roadside sellers,
Health: - Africa is home to just about every disease known to man. If that weren't enough, there are countless reptiles, insects, spiders and mammals, that would like a piece of you. That's the bad news. The good news is that as long as you are sensible, and take adequate precautions both before and during your stay, you can minimize these risks to an acceptable level. Most areas advise vaccination against several diseases before you travel. Your local health centre will have the up to date information on the particular destinations you are planning. Never drink local water straight from the tap. Either use bottled water, or as a last resort boil the tap water first. Use a good quality insect repellent, and a mosquito net when you sleep. Age-old tips such as banging your shoes upside down before putting your foot in them in the morning are probably of little value, but you never know what might have crept in during the night. If nothing else it keeps you alert to the possible dangers around you. Keep an eye on where you're walking, especially away from the towns and cities, and if you are in an area of wildlife follow the game ranger's instructions exactly.

Africa Safari destinations
Cairo , Egypt  - With a population of around 11 million, swelled significantly by tourists each year, Cairo is a busy, chaotic city that is capital not just of Egypt, but of the whole Arab culture. It's a city where you never feel absolutely safe, and you have to keep your wits about you if you're to avoid the many well used con tricks aimed at the tourists. But with such a long and complex history, it's also a city that oozes atmosphere, and begs you to delve deeper into the bustling streets and bewildering bazaars.

Luxor and The Nile, Egypt - The Nile is the longest river in the world, meandering its way along the Great Rift Valley exactly as it has done for centuries. Take one of the many cruises along it and you could be forgiven for thinking you'd slipped back in time, as there are seemingly endless tombs, temples, and relics of the past. All along the banks traders will try and sell you things, throwing samples up to the ship at every opportunity.

Red Sea Coast, Egypt - If you're planning to visit Egypt’s Red Sea coast, do it soon, before its becomes completely swallowed up with concrete hotels and shopping centres. Most come here for a relaxing holiday, long sandy beaches, reef diving in the warm waters, or as part of a two centre holiday after you've spent time by the Nile .

Rabat and Casablanca , Morocco - With a pleasant breeze from the Atlantic coastline, tree lined avenues, and a relaxed atmosphere, Rabat is a perfect coastal resort in which to be based for touring the surrounding area. The Kasbah des Oudaias occupies a commanding position overlooking the river estuary, and protects the 12 th century mosque within its walls. The ornate 44 metre high Tower of Hassan also dates from the 12 th century, and should have been taller had the sultan who ordered its construction not died before it was complete.

Khartoum, Sudan - Sudan is a newly emerging destination for the more adventurous traveller, following years of unsettled times. The south is still not totally safe, and is best avoided until the peace deals have had time to mature. But the north is perfectly secure, and has some amazing scenery around the Nuba Mountains, a wealth of ancient monuments along the Nile, and some of the most welcoming people in Africa.

Gulf of Hammamet , Tunisia - With one of the most developed tourist industries in Africa, this stretch of the coast between Nabeul and Sousse is pretty much all given over to hotel complexes, golf courses, and marina's. Although Tunisia does have a long and illustrious history, much of what is offered for the planes full of package tour passengers is a semi-manufactured ideal of North African life. ‘Traditional Evenings' generally involve being bussed out to large marquees in the desert, were you'll have a westernised version of couscous, and suffer belly dancers and jugglers. Try any genuinely traditional Tunisian fare, and you'll probably be reaching for the water, as they tend to throw on the hot spices at every opportunity.

Benin - A little known destination as far as tourists are concerned… and that is its beauty. It's fascinating, bizarre, and with a wealth of adorable beaches along the coast, and rich wildlife in the north. It built an amazing fortune on the back of the slave trade, and there is a memorial to them on the darkly named ‘Point of No Return'. Take a trip to Lake Nokoue , and see the villagers of Ganvie who live in small huts built on stilts way out in the lake, or head to the stunning scenery of the north to swim in the pool at the bottom of the Kota waterfall. Set aside a day for the Pendjari National Park , which has elephants, hippo's, big cats, and baboons.

The Gambia - At just 30 miles across, and 300 miles long, its something of a mystery how so much is crammed in to the tiny West African country of Gambia . Beautiful beaches, quality hotels, and picturesque fishing villages line the coast. The capital, Banjul , has a bustling port, and typical African market. Inland there are national parks, wetland areas, and the Gambia River , with its colourful and noisy flora and fauna. Take a trip in a canoe through the mangrove swamps, where a fashion parade of the worlds most colourful birds will parade before you, and crocodiles will watch lazily from their siesta on the river banks.

Dakar, Senegal - Best known as the finishing point of one of the world's great car rallies, Senegal 's capital, Dakar , is a perfect blend of new and old. Noisy streets, hooting car horns, and the sound of market traders advertising their wares, give way to night clubs, hotels, and miles of pure white sandy beaches as you extract yourself from the captivating city centre.

Mombassa and the Kenya coast - Kenya is one of the longest established tourist destinations in sub-Saharan Africa. With beautiful beaches washed by warm waters from the Indian Ocean, colourful coral reef's swamped by equally colourful fish, and hundreds of square miles of savannah teaming with wildlife, Kenya is the Africa of school books and movie sets. The historic port of Mombassa has been an important trading city since the 12 th century. Today it's the main centre of coastal Kenya , with its airport bringing in tourists from around the globe. Like much of this coastline, it has been constantly attacked, invaded, and defended, giving a strange mixture of architectural influences ranging from Arab, to Portuguese, to colonial British. Its not a city that demands a lot of your time, although the 16 th century Portuguese Fort Jesus is impressive, and the old town area, with its markets and weaving network of tiny streets, has a lot of charm.

Rwanda - The tiny country of Rwanda , nestled right in the centre of this great continent, is best known for two reasons. The tragic troubled past, and the glory of the mountain gorillas. The country is now safe and stable, and visitors are made very welcome. The past is not hidden away, however, and the Memorial Centre in the capital, Kigali , has a blatant and horrific reminder of the genocide of 1994.
 
Zanzibar - The spice islands of Zanzibar, or more accurately the two islands of Pemba and Unguja, have developed an almost legendary aura which attracts travellers often for no other reason than the name. Most head for Unguja, where the old capital of Stone Town has an inviting maze of tiny streets in the old town area. It can be dangerous to walk alone here at night, so be aware, but in daytime the street markets and unique architecture make a casual meander in the sunshine a time of relaxed enjoyment.
 
Mount Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti National Park , Tanzania - The northern extremities of Tanzania are dominated by the vast Lake Victoria in the east, and the snow capped Mount Kilimanjaro towering over the border with Kenya to the west. In the centre are the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park . No wonder this is such a magnet for tourist, photographers, wildlife experts, and climbers.

Uganda - Hot, dusty, frantic in places, and with scenery to die for, Uganda is a kind of edited highlight of Africa all in one country. Great beaches along the lakes, river trips on the Nile, vast desert plains with sporadic mountain outcrops, and lush green rainforest, tall mountains, and amazing wildlife. The capital, Kampala , sits in a nest of mountains, on the northern edge of Lake Victoria . It's busy and litter strewn, with few tarmac roads, and fewer places of interest. Small airlines, used mostly to ferry around the charity and mission workers, will offer you cheap seats to some of the more remote and interesting places, especially those towards the Rwandan and Congolese borders. Its here you'll find the Bwindi National Park, with the mountain gorillas in the ‘Impenetrable Forest', the impressive Murchison Falls on the Victoria Nile, and the eerie ‘Mountains of the Moon' at Rwenzori.

Botswana - Botswana is something of an anomaly amongst African nations, in that fortune has actually smiled on it. Soon after its independence in the 1960's, extensive diamond deposits were discovered. The resulting income has transformed the country into a stable and efficient economy, which has led to a modern efficient infrastructure around the main areas of population. However, away from the cities, it is largely open savannah, and the sand of the Kalahari Desert .

Namibia - A beautiful land of striking scenery and plentiful wildlife, Namibia is a developing nation as far as tourism is concerned, but with huge natural resources to back it up. The coastline along the South Atlantic includes the infamous Skeleton Coast , where the desert meets the sea in a rocky coastline interlaced with enticing sandy coves. Often shrouded in mist, sailors for centuries have come to grief here, giving it a reputation as a ship destroyer. It's a legend borne in truth, as the rusting shipwrecks along this coast would seem to prove.

Cape Town, South Africa - South Africa is the most visited of all the sub-Saharan countries, and with good reason. With a modern, westernised culture, sophisticated infrastructure, and good transport links, it appeals to visitors nervous about the less well developed African countries. Cape Town's stunning setting, combined with its reputation as one of the world's great places to visit, has drawn millions to marvel at the iconic Table Mountain, visit the prison and Nelson Mandela Gateway on Robben Island, take a cruise out into the South Atlantic, or just sit back on the waterfront and sip some local wine. The flat summit of the mountain is easily reached by cable car, and the views from the top are unforgettable if it's clear. Unfortunately it does often have the ‘tablecloth' on, the local name for the cloud that can hug the summit. Go early in the day, or on a clear cloudless evening, for the best views.

Zambia and the Victoria Falls - A deceptively large landlocked country in Central Africa, Zambia is friendly, warm, and generous. The people seem unendingly cheerful, bursting into song at any opportunity, and with much handclapping and whooping which is both captivating and annoying when you don't know the reason. The Victoria Falls, named in honour of Queen Victoria, have been amazing tourists since David Livingstone first told the world about them in the 1850's. “On sights as beautiful as this, angels in their flights must have gazed”, he wrote There is no doubting that they are an awesome sight, whichever direction you view them from. It's possible to walk across the top through the river itself at certain times, or take a boat trip past the wallowing hippo's to get drenched with spray at the base. They are truly one of the most stunning sights in the whole of Africa.