Many people want to be active on vacation and this is where an African safari is fabulous! The wide open spaces are plentiful and more importantly, they are remote and uncrowded. The diversity of scenery is stunning so let us work with you to select a program below to be part of your trip planning.
A walking safari/game viewing on foot is the ultimate way to experience the African bush. The thrill of walking up to a bull elephant, black rhino or gorillas is exciting beyond words. An expert guide can help you identify birds, flowers, trees and wildlife. You will even learn how to track animals by their spoor (footprints).
Some of the best walking safaris are available in Hwange and Mana Pools in Zimbabwe, South Luangwa in Zambia, Selinda in Botswana, South Africa private game reserves, Ongava in Namibia and Selous in Tanzania.
Mount Kilimanjaro is considered a worldclass mountain climb, rising from the surrounding plains of 3,300 ft. (1000m) to 19,340 ft. (5,895m). There are four routes typically used by climbers, Rongai, Machame, Shira, and Marangu.
The more accessible Gorilla trekking is available in Rwanda (Volcano) and Uganda (Bwindi). Chimpanzee trekking is good in Kibale, Uganda and also Gombe and Mahale in Tanzania. Rwanda is habituating a group.
Some lovely hiking areas are the foothills of Kilimanjaro in Kenya/Tanzania, Drakensberg mountains in South Africa, Sossusvlei and Skeleton Coast in Namibia, Simien Mountains of Ethiopia, the Mt. Kenya/Laikipia region of Kenya, Ngorongoro Highlands in Tanzania, and Tuli in Southern Botswana.
1. 04 Day Canoe Trip Down the Zambezi River - From $1,195.00
A privately guided canoe safari takes you through the wild Zambezi River. You will paddle your way past crossing elephants and hippo pools while other game wanders to the river throughout the day. During meal stops you may take short walks that can get you within 10 feet of elephant. Each evening camp is set up for you on the banks of the Zambezi enjoying excellent meals, cocktails, and breath-taking scenery with your own professional guide. This is truly one of the most exciting activities in all of Africa!
2. 04 Day Gorilla Trekking Extension in Rwanda - From $2,395.00
Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcano National Park is one of the most exciting activities in all of Africa. This program pricing includes 2 gorilla treks ($1000.00 per person)and is usually combined with another itinerary as we prefer you book a minimum of seven nights on safari.
3. 06 Day Walking Trail in South Luangwa - Zambia - From $2,250.00
Experience the best of the South Luangwa by staying two nights at Tafika Camp and three nights in their walking bush camps. A special pricing applies. Game activities center around game drives and world class guided walks. You concentrate on the stunning variety of the South Luangwa bush and wildlife.
4. 08 Day Chimp and Gorilla Safari to Uganda - From $4,525.00
This is a country that is still unspoiled by tourism and where you explore the forested areas for chimpanzees and Mountain gorillas. Uganda, "The Pearl of Africa", is the perfect destination to photograph chimps and gorillas in their natural environment. Your purchase of gorilla permits is an important donation to the conservation of their habitat.
5. 12 Day Chimp and Gorilla Safari to Uganda - From $5,295.00
NEW departure Jul 20 + Sep 10. This is a signature AAC Company group safari led by a top naturalist guide with our own exclusive departures. Uganda is a country that is still unspoiled by tourism and where you explore the forested areas for chimpanzees and Mountain gorillas. The group is up to six persons and the price of the program includes 2 chimp and 2 gorilla permits. Your purchase of gorilla permits is an important donation to the conservation of their habitat.
6. 12 Day Legends of Zimbabwe Safari - From $3,595.00
Exceptional value pricing for 2010 travel. This flying safari is an introduction to the game parks of Zimbabwe that offer game drives in open 4-wheel drive vehicles, game viewing by canoe, morning walks, and magnificent Victoria Falls. You may have the chance to see the Big 5. Accommodations are in a combination of two luxury permanent tented camps and for the more adventurous you can stay in mobile tented camps in Mana Pools.
7. 14 Day 'Old Fashioned' Group Walking Safari to Zambia - $6450.00
This safari is for the hearty and adventurous. You explore the wildlife and floodplain ecosystem of South Luangwa in a more traditional style - on foot! You finish with 3 nights in a permanent tented camp where visitors can experience day and night game drives in open vehicles as well as participate in walking safaris.
8. 14 Day Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb and Lodge Safari to Tanzania - From $3,975.00
This popular program combines a group Mt Kilimanjaro Climb hiking the Rongai route, The group safari drives through the parks to the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. Departure is once a week.
9. 14 Day Zimbabwe Heritage Explorer - NEW - From $5,295.00
This new safari travels to three areas of Zimbabwe focusing on two World Heritage sites, the natural site of Mana Pools and the cultural site of Matobo Hills. All the camps you are staying at have recently been rebuilt and refurbished. You are staying in smaller, personalized accommodations that we feel will offer some of our most intimate guiding experiences as they are all owner-run.
10. 15 Day Call of the Wild Group Safari to Botswana and Zimbabwe - $7,995.00
This is our Africa Adventure Company Signature Group safari to Botswana and Zimbabwe! The parks you visit and accommodations selected are a careful balance for supporting low impact eco-tourism, and ensuring the amazing wildlife viewing of Moremi Reserve and the Okavango Delta combined with the active game viewing ventures of walking and canoeing in Mana Pools. The reason for this being one of a "BEST of Southern Africa trip" are your two guides leading the small group departures.
11. 15 Day Chimp and Gorilla Safari to Uganda and Rwanda - From $8,350.00
These are two countries that are still unspoiled by tourism and where you explore the forested areas for chimpanzees and Mountain gorillas. Uganda, "The Pearl of Africa", is situated astride the Equator and boasts a wide and diverse landscape - from rugged, snow-capped mountains to the vast flat lands.
12. 15 Day Tanzania Safari and Gorilla Trekking Excursion to Rwanda - From $6,495.00
One of our classic Serengeti plains and gorilla primates safari programs. Combines all the major parks in Northern Tanzania with two gorilla treks in Volcano National Park in Rwanda.
13. 16 Day Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb and Lodge Safari to Tanzania - From $4,695.00
This popular program combines a Mt Kilimanjaro Climb hiking the Rongai route with a group safari, driving through the parks to the Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.