Make your journey to Africa about more than just tracking the Big Five on a safari.
Witness the Great Migration
One of the most awe-inspiring events you’ll ever witness is the annual Great Migration. Millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals cross the Serengeti plains and Maasai Reserves as they follow a never-ending loop in search of food and water.
Some luxury mobile camps even follow the animals, allowing for amazing photo opportunities and a better understanding of animal behavior. For a bird’s-eye view, take a hot air balloon ride over the plains as the animals churn in a never-ending stream beneath you.
Trek with Mountain Gorillas
Tracking mountain gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda through dense rainforests is another adventure that travelers describe as the most emotional wildlife encounter of their lives.
Besides studying and engaging with the gentle apes themselves, these walking safaris allow travelers to discover other aspects of the diverse African ecosystem, including tropical birds and plants unique to the continent.
Experience Maasai Culture
Visit a Maasai village in Amboseli to meet members of this enduring tribe who are eager to share their lifestyle, ancient rituals, and cultural traditions with their guests. Learn about goat herding, creating beautiful Maasai beadwork, and farming techniques, all in the company of a local guide.
Explore the Okavango Delta
Paradoxically, the Okavango Delta, a magnificent wetland, is found in the middle of the Kalahari Desert in northern Botswana. Enjoy a peaceful glide through its waterways in a mokoro canoe, encountering incredible plant life as well as hippos, birds, and other wildlife drawn to this remarkable oasis.
Sleep Beneath the Stars
Spend an evening camping in the Namib Desert, watching the sky explode with stars and constellations that are rarely visible elsewhere because of minimal light pollution.
Cruise the Chobe River
Take a Chobe River cruise to see the world’s largest concentration of elephants and water buffalo, especially during the dry season between late August and October. While you’re there, take a day trip to nearby Victoria Falls, one of the world’s most photographed natural wonders.
Start Planning Your African Adventure
Call your Travel Leaders professional for more information on African tours that go beyond a safari’s beaten path.
