Destinations
Famous for its population of endangered mountain gorillas, Bwindi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers one of the few places in the world where you can trek to see gorillas in their natural habitat.
Activities: Gorilla trekking, birdwatching, hiking through the forest, and cultural experiences.
Known for its diverse ecosystems, Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including elephants, lions, hippos, and buffalo. It’s also famous for the tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha region.
Enjoy Heli-safaris, off road razar game drives, boat safaris on the Kazinga Channel, and the chance to see the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha. You can also take a nature walk or visit the Crater Lakes for breathtaking views.Murchison Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Africa, where the Nile River forces its way through a narrow gap and plunges over a cliff. The park is also rich in wildlife.
Take a helicopter safari of the beautiful savanna and the sparkling Nile, a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, enjoy an off road Razar game drive to see giraffes, elephants, and lions, and visit the Top of the Falls for stunning views of the waterfall.Lake Bunyonyi is one of Uganda's most picturesque lakes, known for its clear water, small islands, and lush green hills. It’s the perfect place for a peaceful retreat and is considered one of the safest lakes in Africa.
Enjoy both boat rides and helicopter tours to explore the islands, hike to local villages, or just relax by the lake. It’s also a great spot for bird watching and canoeing.Lake Bunyonyi is one of Uganda's most picturesque lakes, known for its clear water, small islands, and lush green hills. It’s the perfect place for a peaceful retreat and is considered one of the safest lakes in Africa.
Enjoy both boat rides and helicopter tours to explore the islands, hike to local villages, or just relax by the lake. It’s also a great spot for bird watching and canoeing.Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, borders Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. It offers serene views, water-based activities, and unique cultural experiences.
Take a Helicopter trip to Ngamba Island and Ssese Islands for a relaxing beach holiday, or explore the surrounding fishing villages to experience local life.The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is Uganda’s only home for rhinos, with efforts dedicated to reintroducing rhinos into the wild. It's an essential stop for wildlife lovers.
Go on a guided walking safari to see white rhinos up close and take part in bird watching or nature walks.UGANDA
Known for the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras, the Serengeti is one of Africa’s most famous safari destinations. The park is teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos).
Activities: Safari tours, hot air balloon rides, birdwatching, and camping in the wild.Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro offers a challenging yet rewarding trek for adventurers. The mountain is home to diverse ecosystems ranging from tropical rainforests to alpine deserts.
Activities: Trekking, hiking, and mountaineering.Zanzibar is a tropical paradise known for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and rich history. The island is famous for its Spice Tour and historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Explore Stone Town, visit Prison Island to see giant tortoises, enjoy beach resorts, snorkeling, and diving in Nungwi or Kendwa, or take a spice tour to learn about Zanzibar's spice trade.The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the largest volcanic calderas in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is often referred to as the "Garden of Eden" due to its rich wildlife and stunning landscapes.
Take a game drive within the crater to see a vast array of wildlife, including the Big Five, and enjoy breathtaking views from the crater rim.Known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers a more secluded and peaceful safari experience compared to the Serengeti.
Go on a game drive to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests, or enjoy birdwatching and walking safaris in the park.TANZANIA
A unique inland delta and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Okavango Delta is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. It’s famous for its water-based safari experience.
Activities: Mokoro (dugout canoe) safaris, wildlife watching, birding, and bush walks.Chobe is known for its massive elephant population and diverse wildlife. The park is located near the border with Zimbabwe and Zambia, close to the famous Victoria Falls.
Activities: Boat safaris on the Chobe River, game drives, and photographyThe Makgadikgadi Pans are among the largest salt pans in the world, offering an otherworldly, expansive landscape. Once a massive lake, the pans are now home to a variety of wildlife, especially during the wet season when it transforms into a haven for migrating wildlife.
Visit the Nxai Pan National Park and enjoy game drives and walking safaris. You can also explore the area on quad bikes and visit Makgadikgadi's salt pans, which provide an incredible contrast between the white surface and the surrounding desert.This vast park, which spans across the borders of Botswana and South Africa, is renowned for its dramatic landscapes, including towering dunes, dry riverbeds, and rugged terrain. The park is famous for its large predators, especially the Kalahari lions.
Enjoy self-drive safaris or guided game drives, with the chance to spot predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as wildebeests, gemsboks, and springboks. Birdwatching is also excellent here, especially for spotting the Scarlet-chested Sunbird.Situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in Botswana, offering a great mix of wetland and savanna ecosystems. It’s known for its rich diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five.
Go on game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris. Moremi is also known for its stunning landscapes, including the Mopiri Islands and Xakanaxa Lagoon, where you can see elephants, lions, buffalo, and more.Known as the "Louvre of the Desert," Tsodilo Hills is a UNESCO World Heritage site that features over 4,500 rock paintings, making it one of the richest archaeological sites in Africa. The hills are sacred to the local San people and are a key cultural and spiritual landmark.
Explore the rock paintings and san art, take guided tours to learn about the history and culture of the area, and hike to the top of the hills for stunning views of the surrounding desert.In addition to the Okavango Delta, areas like Khwai and Xakanaxa offer stunning views of the waterways and diverse wildlife. The area is especially famous for its exceptional birdlife and the opportunity to see wild dogs and other endangered species.
Take part in mokoro rides, walking safaris, and game drives in the Khwai and Xakanaxa regions, which offer the chance to see elephants, wild dogs, hippos, and many other species.Makgadikgadi National Park is home to the second-largest zebra migration in Africa and is a unique safari experience in the Kalahari Desert. The landscape is vast and flat, with the salt pans offering an eerie and captivating backdrop for game viewing.
Visit during the wet season to see migrating animals like wildebeests and zebras, or explore the park in the dry season for game drives and quad biking across the salt pans.As one of the largest game reserves in the world, Central Kalahari offers an authentic, remote safari experience. This reserve is known for its vast, sweeping desert landscapes and unique wildlife adapted to the arid environment.
Experience game drives, walking safaris, and explore the unique flora and fauna that have adapted to the harsh desert environment, including brown hyenas, meerkats, and kalahari lions.BOTSWANA
Home to some of the world’s tallest sand dunes, particularly in Sossusvlei, the Namib Desert offers surreal, red-hued landscapes.
Activities: Dune climbing, stargazing, wildlife viewing, and desert tours.Etosha National Park is one of the best safari destinations in Africa, known for its large salt pan that becomes a wildlife haven during the dry season. The park is home to a variety of animals, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard).
Go on game drives to see wildlife at one of the park’s many waterholes, visit the Etosha Pan for a unique landscape experience, and enjoy birdwatching, as the park is home to many bird species, including flamingos and ostriches.Swakopmund is a coastal town famous for its German colonial architecture, while the Skeleton Coast is a rugged and remote region, known for its haunting shipwrecks and desolate landscapes.
Explore Swakopmund's museums, such as the Swakopmund Museum, try adventure activities like sandboarding or quad biking on the dunes, and take a scenic flight over the Skeleton Coast to see shipwrecks and the harsh, fog-covered coastline.As one of the largest game reserves in Africa, the Namib-Naukluft National Park is home to a diverse range of landscapes, including the Namib Desert, Sesriem Canyon, and stunning views of the Sossusvlei dunes.
Hike in the Sesriem Canyon, visit the Sossusvlei dunes, and go on guided safaris to see wildlife in this vast, arid region.The Caprivi Strip is a lush, wetland region in the northeastern part of Namibia, offering rich biodiversity, rivers, and a variety of bird and animal species.
Explore muddy river systems by boat, go on a game drive in Bwabwata National Park, and enjoy the lush green landscapes and wildlife around the Zambezi River.The Fish River Canyon is one of the largest canyons in the world, measuring about 160 km in length and up to 27 km wide. It’s an awe-inspiring natural wonder.
Visit the Fish River Canyon viewpoint for stunning views, go on a guided hike along the canyon, and explore the surrounding desert landscapes.The Skeleton Coast is an eerie and remote region along the Atlantic Ocean, known for its desolate beauty and shipwrecks. The coastline is wild and uninhabited, and it is one of the most unique places in Namibia.
Take a scenic flight over the coast, visit the shipwrecks along the shore, and explore the Seal Reserve for a chance to see seals and other marine life.NAMIBIA
Lalibela is one of Ethiopia’s most famous historical sites, known for its rock-hewn churches, which are carved directly into the rock. The site is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major pilgrimage destination for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians.
Visit the 11 medieval rock-hewn churches, including St. George’s Church (Bête Giyorgis), and explore the Church of St. Mary of Zion. The annual Timkat Festival (Ethiopian Orthodox celebration of Epiphany) is also a significant event here.A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Simien Mountains National Park is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, including jagged peaks, deep valleys, and dramatic cliffs. The park is also home to unique wildlife, such as the Gelada baboon, Walia ibex, and Ethiopian wolf.
Go on a trekking adventure through the mountains, visit the Bwahit Peak and Ras Dashen, Ethiopia’s highest mountain, and enjoy wildlife watching. The park offers one of Africa’s most scenic hiking experiences.Axum is one of Ethiopia’s ancient capitals and an important site in the history of Christianity in Ethiopia. It’s home to the Stelae Park, which includes towering obelisks, and the Church of St. Mary of Zion, which is believed to house the Ark of the Covenant.
Explore the ancient ruins of the Axumite Kingdom, visit the Queen of Sheba’s Palace, and admire the stelae (obelisk), which are unique to Ethiopian culture. Don’t miss the Church of St. Mary of Zion and its religious significance.The Omo Valley is known for its tribal diversity, with many indigenous groups, such as the Hamar, Mursi, and Karo, living in the region. This area provides an opportunity to experience traditional cultures and lifestyles that have been preserved for centuries.
Visit the tribal villages, where you can learn about ancient customs and lifestyles, witness traditional dances, and observe unique practices such as the lip plates of the Mursi people. A visit to the Omo River offers a glimpse of life along the river.Located in southeastern Ethiopia, the Bale Mountains National Park is known for its rich biodiversity, stunning highland landscapes, and endemic species like the Bale monkey and Ethiopian wolf.
Go trekking in the high-altitude Harenna Forest, hike to Sanetti Plateau for panoramic views, and explore the moorland and alpine meadows. It’s also a great place for birdwatching and spotting wildlife.Lake Tana is Ethiopia's largest lake and is the source of the Blue Nile River, which flows into Sudan and Egypt. The Blue Nile Falls, also known as Tis Issat (meaning “Waterfall of Smoke”), is one of Africa’s most beautiful waterfalls.
Take a boat ride on Lake Tana to visit the ancient monasteries on the lake’s islands, which date back to the 14th century. Visit Blue Nile Falls for a spectacular view of the cascading waters, especially during the rainy season.The Danakil Depression is one of the hottest and most inhospitable places on Earth. Despite its extreme conditions, it is a geological wonder, featuring sulfur springs, salt flats, lava lakes, and vibrant mineral deposits.
Experience the otherworldly landscape of the Danakil Depression, including the Erta Ale volcano, one of the few active volcanoes in the world with a lava lake. Visit the colorful Dallol hot springs and observe the unique salt mining activities of the Afar people.