Traveling Africa with Contiki

AFRICA
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adventure unfiltered

SOCIAL TRAVEL
FOR 18-35 YEAR OLDS

There’s adventure, and then there’s Africa. If you’ve never walked its sweeping plains, witnessed its jaw-dropping wildlife, explored its ancient cultures or camped beneath its star-swept skies, it’s difficult to understand. This is what true travel is all about. This is a continent that will change you forever. This is adventure, unfiltered.

SMALL GROUPS

Our groups are all Small Groups made up on like-minded travellers aged 18-35, for intimate tours, great views and social value over open-age competitors or solo travel.

UNIQUE AccommodationS

Luxury safari tents with proper beds, exclusive lodges with swimming pools, Special Stays like private camping and treehouses, plus 3-4* hotels in cities.

Included flights

and GAME park fees

Tailored to the location. Included internal flights for getting from A to B quickly, pop-top safari vehicles for game drives, a 4 x 4 for cruising the salt flats and air-conditioned mini-vans elsewhere.

Handpicked experienceS

Jaw-dropping wildlife, ancient cultures, and untamed nature. We uncover the best experiences, with a focus on local culture, ethical initiatives and adventure.

BEST TEAM

Expert Trip Managers and Local Guides for specialist expertise, like on game drives in the National Parks. Plus crew to look after you in the lodges, and porters on trips like Kili Climb & Gorilla Trek.

CONTIKI CARES

Travel experiences that support the local communities & align with our Contiki Cares & Treadright pillars, like the new Shanga community project & Ju/Hoansi Village

NEW 2020 AFRICA TRIPS

STAY IN COMFORT & STYLE

From roomy lodges to luxurious safari tents that are set up prior to your arrival, our top-quality accommodations will ensure you’re always prepared for a full day of adventuring. In the evening experience the magic of circling around a campfire under glittering African skies.

Luxury Safari Tents

An experience all on its own. Complete with comfy mattresses, fresh linens, hot showers, and en suite bathrooms.

AFRICAN lodges

These unique lodges are exclusive to Contiki. Here you’ll enjoy spacious twin rooms, swimming pools and more.

TOP EXPERIENCES IN AFRICA

Masai mara

Lions, cheetahs, hippos… oh my! Spot powerful predators and elegant herbivores as you graze across this spectacular savannah, home to the most abundant wildlife in Africa. #nofilterneeded

DO IT ON THE EAST AFRICA SAFARI

Giraffe Centre & Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary

Feed giraffes and get inspired by the incredible work being done at the Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary.

DO IT ON THE EAST AFRICA SAFARI

Victoria Falls

Witness more than 5,500 ft of expansive, thundering, awe-inspiring power at Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world (and bring a raincoat).

DO IT ON THE CAPE, SAFARI & FALLS

Masai Mara Balloon Safari

Take a peaceful, once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon safari over the Mara river, for wildlife spotting from an entirely new perspective.

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DO IT ON THE KENYAN HIGHLIGHTS

Raft down the Zambezi

Looking for the ultimate buzz? Don’t miss out on rafting down the Zambezi rapids – the wildest whitewater run in the world.
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DO IT ON THE CAPE, SAFARI & FALLS

Can’t get enough of Africa?
No worries, we can help you extend your trip. These short stays and unique excursions have been carefully crafted to fit perfectly at the start or end of any of our Southern & East Africa trips