Kenya

At 5895m above sea level, Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and majestically straddles the border between Kenya and Tanzania. Climbing to the top of this dormant volcano is the dream of many, and this seven day guided climb takes you to the 'roof of Africa'. Making it to the summit and watching the sun rise above Kilimanjaro's crater rim is one of Africa's most exhilarating challenges. more...

This short safari goes to the animal wonderland of the Masai Mara Game Reserve in south western Kenya, which is trampled by thousands of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle in the spectacular annual migration, and is home to the 'big five': lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.  The reserve is shared with the proud and elegant looking Masai, the semi-nomadic people whose culture and ways have changed little over the centuries.  Days are spent on rewarding game drives, whilst nights are spent around the campfire at the tented camp. more...

Starting in Nairobi and ending in Kampala, this 12-day safari takes in the best of Kenya's northern game parks and a visit to see the rare mountain gorillas in their natural habitat of misty rain forests. Samburu Game Reserve is well known for elephant, while Nakuru National Park is home to abundant rhino and leopard and the lake is fringed pink by thousands of flamingos. Take the opportunity to sit with a gorilla on the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes before ending the trip in Uganda's attractive capital of Kampala. more...

Mountain gorillas inhabit the rain forests of Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda on the high slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes and to track them and find them among the tangled vines and giant trees is a spine-tingling experience. Other highlights of this trip are the memorable countryside of Uganda, known as the 'Pearl of Africa', and searching for the 'big five' in the Masai Mara.  Lake Nakuru National Park is home to black and white rhino, flamingo and leopard, while Lake Naivasha harbours large pods of hippo. more...

Starting in Kampala and ending in Nairobi, this 15-day safari takes in the region's two major highlights: the magnificent Masai Mara Game Reserve and the opportunity to observe rare mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The Virunga Volcanoes are their last refuge and the group will trek through dense forest for an audience with these gentle apes. The Masai Mara offers superb game viewing and pretty Lake Naivasha is home to hundreds of hippo. more...

This comprehensive three week trip offers the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe rare mountain gorillas in their natural habitat and explores Kenya's most popular game parks. The gorillas can be found in the misty rain forests on the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes and it's a thrilling experience to sit with them in the undergrowth. The Masai Mara offers superb game viewing on the vast plains, Samburu Game Reserve is good for elephant, while scenic Lake Nakuru is famous for its large flocks of flamingos and pretty Lake Naivasha is home to hundreds of hippo.  more...

There's plenty of action on this three week trip, which combines the East African game parks with the wonder that is Victoria Falls. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are East Africa's best known parks, Zanzibar is a tropical paradise that's steeped in history and tradition, it's impossible not to relax on the golden beaches of Lake Malawi, and Victoria Falls offers some adrenaline-pumping adventure activities. more...

Travellers embarking on this popular trip will experience the varying faces of Africa, from gorilla viewing in the rain forests to the island paradise beaches of Zanzibar.  The opportunity to observe the gorillas in their ever-diminishing habitat is something that will never be forgotten as will travel through the game parks of east Africa which are are renowned for their unspoiled natural beauty and prolific game - the predatory lion and cheetah and the magnificent African Elephant. The island of Zanzibar is steeped in tradition - full of places to be explored during the day whilst the nightlife in the restaurants and bars is something to be experienced.  
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This very comprehensive trip offers the opportunity to observe rare mountain gorillas in their natural habitat - spending time sitting with them in the forest - as well as exploring East Africa's most popular game parks.  The Masai Mara and Serengeti offer superb game viewing on the vast plains while elephants may be seen in the lesser known Samburu Game Reserve and large flocks of flamingos at scenic Lake Nakura.   The trip ends with a few days on the tropical island of Zanzibar where the intriguing alleyways of Stone Town can be explored and there will be time to relax on the gorgeous beaches. more...

From the vast plains of the Serengeti and the watery wilderness of the Okavango Delta, to haggling in local markets and sitting around a camp fire, this 32 day trip is a true taste of what Africa has to offer. Zanzibar is an island paradise, there's the thunderous splendour of the mighty Victoria Falls, while Kruger is home to the 'big five'. This diverse trip offers an ever changing mix of culture, scenery and wildlife. more...

Africa conjures up images of magical animals, beautiful sunsets and wide open places, and this trip offers all this and so much more. Have adrenaline charged fun in the adventure playground of Victoria Falls, enjoy the hospitality of Malawi, explore culturally rich Zanzibar and trek mountain gorillas in the misty rainforests of East Africa. Then there are the famous game parks and the Serengeti, Masai Mara and Ngorongoro Crater are some of the best places in Africa to see a whole host of African animals. more...

This trip offers culture, wildlife and some of the most spectacular scenery to be found in Africa. We travel from the bustling capital of Nairobi to the mother city of Cape Town. In between we search for the 'big five' in world renowned game parks, relax on white-sand beaches and snorkel the magnificent reefs on Zanzibar, and enjoy the tranquil setting along Lake Malawi. Southern Africa doesn't disappoint with the majestic Victoria Falls, the highest sand dunes in the world in Namibia and impressive Table Mountain. more...

This comprehensive trip offers the opportunity to observe rare mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, explore East Africa's most popular game parks like the Masai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti, and visit the lesser known ones including Samburu Game Reserve and scenic Lake Nakuru. On Zanzibar you can explore the intriguing alleyways of Stone Town and relax on the gorgeous beaches. We spend some time on Lake Malawi, one of Africa's largest freshwater lakes, and end this exciting trip in the adrenalin-charged town of Victoria Falls, where you can see the thunderous falls and have a go at a number of optional adventure activities. more...

Taking in eight countries from Kenya's bustling capital of Nairobi to South Africa's vibrant city of Johannesburg, this trip includes a wealth of African experiences. It combines the memorable experience of trekking the rare mountain gorilla with wildlife watching in the famous game parks such as the Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Kruger, and lazy days on the beaches of Zanzibar and Lake Malawi. It also covers some of Africa's scenic wonders such as the thundering Victoria Falls and watery channels of the Okavango Delta. more...

From Kenya's bustling capital of Nairobi to Table Mountain, this epic 56-day safari covers all the highlights of nine countries in east and southern Africa. Stare into the soft brown eyes of a gorilla, watch thousands of animals trample the plains of the Masai Mara and the Serengeti, bask on palm-backed beaches on Zanzibar, and idle away sunny days on Lake Malawi. Further south are the thundering Victoria Falls, the vast wilderness of the Okavango Delta, the giant sand dunes in Namibia's Namib-Naukluft Park, and dynamic Cape Town, easily one of the most beautiful cities in the world. more...

Volunteers on this project will work together with local Kenyans as part of an ongoing community development programme in a coastal primary school and surrounding village, with the aim of improving the lives of the local population by helping the community to become self-sufficient. Volunteers will be involved in improving existing facilities and helping to build new ones.  There may also be opportunities for sports coaching. Depending on the lenght of stay volunteers will spend time game viewing in the Shimba Hills National Reserve and Tsavo National Park and have opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the Kenyan coastline and the Indian Ocean. more...

This adventure is based in Kenya a country that is widely considered Africa’s finest safari destination. The expedition not only offers varied safaris with incredible wildlife viewing but also the opportunity to experience the fascinating cultures of the Masai and Sumburu people.  There are also two days of community vounteering where help is needed in local orphanages, adult literacy groups and sports development initiatives.  Travel along the edge of the beautiful Rift Valley and camp out in the National Parks under the beatuiful night sky - an experience you will never forget! more...

This immensely worthwhile project offers volunteers an opportunity to experience "real" Africa in ways that will never be forgotten. Volunteers with a medical inclination can help in the Kikuyu Hospital, a busy place treating more than 350 patients each day where there will be opportunities to observe eye surgery or to help in the maternity unit or on orthopaedic wards. HIV and AIDS has created more than one million orphans in Kenya and the orphanages and homes in Limuru welcome volunteers who can offer much needed one-to-one attention for the youngsters - aged between 4 and 10 years of age - many of whom are suffering from developmental problems and who need a little love and care to come into their young lives. Or decide to make a real difference to the lives of the people who live in the slums of Nairobi where mortality is high as is unemployment and disease. Here volunteers can help in the local clinic or accompany the medical staff on visits to rural communities. The list is endless - and volunteers are desperately needed to help with all these projects. more...