Africa and Safari Treks Treks

It depends on what you want from the trip. Choose a wildlife safari (Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa) if seeing the Big Five is the priority. Choose a trek (Kilimanjaro or Toubkal) if you want a physical challenge with a summit at the end. Choose an overland trip if you want to cover more ground and experience several countries — and cultures — in one journey. If you're after somewhere less travelled, our West Africa tours are the newest addition to the range.

Kilimanjaro is a multi-day trek at high altitude, so a good base level of fitness and some hiking experience are recommended — no technical climbing skills are needed, but the altitude is the real challenge. Toubkal is a shorter climb (our Imlil and Azzaden routes run from 2 to 4 days) and is achievable for most reasonably active people. Full fitness guidance is listed on each tour page.

This varies by country and season, and depends on things like the Great Migration, dry vs wet season, and which national parks you're visiting. Check the "best time to go" information on the country page, as timing can make a real difference to what you'll see.

Overland trips move you by road between countries — for example Kenya through to South Africa — usually in a specially designed vehicle, stopping at national parks, towns and campsites along the way. It's a great way to see a lot of a region without repeatedly flying, and you'll get a broader sense of the landscapes and cultures in between the well-known highlights.

Requirements vary significantly by country and by your nationality, so we can't give one blanket answer here. We recommend checking the latest guidance from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and your GP or a travel clinic well ahead of departure, and our team can point you to country-specific information for your trip.

Yes — most of our Africa trips run in small groups and are popular with solo travellers, particularly our treks and overland routes. You'll be travelling with a mixed group of fellow adventurers, not on your own.

This varies by tour, so always check the itinerary and inclusions on the individual tour page. As a guide, our treks typically include guides, permits and camping/lodge accommodation; overland trips include transport, a tour leader and most accommodation. Flights can be added separately with ATOL protection.

Many travellers do combine a Kilimanjaro climb with a Tanzania safari, or add a few days in Zanzibar at the end of an overland route. Get in touch with our team and we can help recommend the best tour for you.