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Tsamina mina zangalewa, this time for Africa!

The African continent is one of the most fascinating, wild and culturally diverse on earth. From the contemporary arts scene in Johannesburg to the untamed wilderness of Madagascar to the “Big 5” spotted roaming the savannahs of Kenya, there’s something for everyone in Second Nature’s vast array of International Tours to Africa. Our local guides are ambassadors for their respective countries and provide a uniquely personal perspective on the places we visit so that travellers come home impassioned global citizens.

What we provide

  • Award-winning facilitators
  • Local guides in each country visited
  • Itineraries and Flyers
  • Transportation options (we arrange flights and provide options for ground and/or water transport)
  • Accommodation options (we provide quotes to utilise the most affordable and most appropriate accommodation to suit your needs)
  • Catering options (all food is covered through our fantastic range of reliable third-party providers)
  • Images from the trip

Africa Tours for Special Interest Groups

Our Special Interest programs are designed for groups of any size who are looking for a unique and tailored travel experience. The experiences are designed to capture a group’s niche interests and can be made to suit all budgets. Some examples of niche categories that our Special Interest Tours have catered to previously include:

  • Tea/Coffee Tours
  • Spice Tours
  • Food Tours
  • Beer/Wine/Cider Tours
  • Adventure Tours
  • Bird Watching
  • Spiritual Tours
  • Sports Tours
  • Arts/Music/Theatre Tours

Destination Highlights

Any number of destinations from this list can be combined in a customised tour itinerary for your special interest group. Enquire now.

Morocco

  • Experience the buzz of Marrakesh medina
  • Venture to the blue city of Chefchaouen
  • Behold the elaborately decorated Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
  • Visit the mosques and tanneries of Fes
  • Wander into the old city of Meknes through its monumental gates
  • Climb to the summit of Mt Toubkal
  • Experience Berber culture from the palm-fringed kasbahs of the Moroccan deserts
  • Laze around the picturesque fishing town of Essaouira
  • …and so much more!

Egypt

  • Stand in the colossal shadow of the Great Pyramid of Giza
  • Hear stories of ancient Egypt around a campfire at Bahariyya Oasis
  • Visit the famed temple of Alexander the Great
  • Travel by 4×4 across Egypt’s famous white desert
  • Wander through the excavated tombs of the Valley of the Kings
  • Snorkel a rainbow of corals at the Blue Hole
  • Gaze over Dahab from the summit of Mt Sinai
  • Stroll through the historic streets of Coptic Cairo
  • …and so much more!

Tanzania

  • Embark on an incredible safari through Serengeti National Park
  • Meet The Massai people of Ngorongoro crater
  • Snorkel Mafia Island Marine Park
  • Explore the incredible Kilwa Ruins
  • Wander the narrow streets of Stonetown in Zanzibar!
  • …and so much more!

Madagascar

  • Trek through the Bongolava Mountains
  • Travel down the Manombolo River by canoe through towering limestone cliffs
  • Visit the rural village of Bekopaka
  • Explore Tsingy of Bemaraha, home to many species of Lemur
  • Look for Fosa and mongoose in the unmissable Kirindy Forest
  • Travel by 4×4 down the iconic Avenue of the Baobabs
  • Observe the dramatic rock formations at Isalo Massif
  • …and so much more

Kenya

  • Experience an award-winning safari through Nairobi National Park
  • Visit the bustling capitol city of Nairobi
  • Drive amongst a herd of wildebeest at Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Watch for herds of elephants at Amboseli National Park
  • Observe flamingos in their natural habitat at Lake Nakuru
  • Wander the interesting and lesser known Ruins of Gedi
  • Relax on the pristine white sands of Diani Beach
  • …and so much more!

South Africa

  • Venture to the most southwestern outcrop of the African continent at Cape Point
  • Spend a night in Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held captive
  • Hike the stunning mountains and valleys of Drakensberg
  • Learn about South Africa’s devastating history at Apartheid Museum
  • Enjoy a typical African safari in Pilansberg National Park (set inside a volcanic crater)
  • Visit Xhosa townships by bike and dine with the locals
  • Wander amongst African penguins at Boulders Beach
  • …and so much more!

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Example Itinerary: Magic of Egypt

Below is an example itinerary with a focus on ancient history in Egypt.

Day 1 Arrive in Cairo. Walking Tour along the Nile
Day 2 Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara
Day 3 Guided Tour of Cairo Museum and Khan El Khalili bazaar
Day 4 Bahariyya Oasis
Day 5 Temple of Alexander the Great, Tomb of the Nobles and Black Desert. Travel to Luxor
Day 6 Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatsheput and Karnak Temples
Day 7 Secondary School Visit in Hurghada
Day 8 El Gouna marina and Belly-dancing Show
Day 9 Tour of El Gouna Sustainability Projects and travel to Dahab via El Sheik
Day 10 Hike to the top of Mt Sinai and visit St Katherine’s Monastery
Day 11 Snorkel the Blue Hole
Day 12 Return to Cairo
Day 13 Saladin Citadel, Muhammad’ Ali Mosque and Hope Village Society Visit
Day 14 Coptic Cairo: Babylon Fortress, Hanging Church, Coptic Museum and more
Day 15 Cairo -> Australia