The Best Private Trips to Book in Africa
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Whether you’re looking to book a private trip with family, friends or a social group, these are the best Culture Trip itineraries you can book on the continent of Africa.
There’s plenty of pros for going private. Obviously it means you can keep the guest-list locked down, but it also allows for far greater flexibility on travel dates, group sizes (minimum of 4) and even age requirements. Simply get in touch with our Travel Experts to organise your personalised Culture Trip adventure.
Immersive Kenya
If the Africa that intoxicates you is the savannah you remember seeing on nature documentaries as a child, then Kenya is your perfect destination. This section of northeast Africa, most notably Kenya and neighbouring Tanzania, is the ultimate safari destination. Our eight-day itinerary here offers the Big Five-spotting adventure of your dreams, as well as a few lesser-known experiences that you’ll never forget. You’ll start in Nairobi, using colourful matatu vans to visit a giraffe sanctuary and tribal cultural centre. Then it’s off on an outdoor adventure along the Great Rift Valley, starting in the mountainous Aberdare National Park. We’ll visit a world class coffee factory and epic outdoor market en route to our gorgeous country lodge. From there we’ll head to Lake Nakuru, where you’ll embark on a first safari, spotting thousands of pink flamingo wading in the shallow waters, as well as buffalo, black rhino and leopards prowling nearby. Our final destination is the real safari hotspot, though, as we reach the Maasai Mara. The Mara is an extension of the Serengeti, and arguably the best place on Earth to safari. You’ll be staying in a luxury campsite right in the heart of the savannah and, as well as one day dedicated solely to wildlife-spotting, you’ll also get to spend a full day with a Maasai tribal village. Book at the right time of year and you could even witness the epic sight of thousands of migrating wildebeest charging across the savannah.
From US$2959
Next available from 10th Mar 2024
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STARTS AT
Nairobi, Kenya
ENDS AT
Nairobi, Kenya
DURATION
8
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
Epic Morocco
North Africa has a totally distinct flavour of its own, and nowhere tickles your traveller tastebuds more than Morocco, a nation teeming with natural and cultural diversity. Our 11-day tour is a comprehensive experience that shows you this beautiful country’s many faces, from the coastal city of Casablanca to the striking blue streets of Chefchaouen and the old-world charm of Fes. It also takes in the Sahara desert and the Atlas Mountains, as well as the bustling streets of Marrakech. Highlights include a night spent camping in the Sahara – sunrise camel ride included – as well as a Marrakech street food tour and a scenic hike in the Atlas. Our itinerary also places great value on authentic cultural experiences, including a storytelling experience with a local family in Fes, a visit to a Gnawa village in the Sahara and lunch with a local Berber family.
From US$2369
Next available from 10th Feb 2024
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STARTS AT
Casablanca, Morocco
ENDS AT
Marrakech, Morocco
DURATION
11
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Splendid South Africa
Our 11-day extravaganza along the famed Garden Route of South Africa is equal parts glamorous, culturally riveting and naturally abundant. You’ll start in Cape Town, with an informative visit to the city’s oldest Black African township and a fascinating cooking class with the city’s Muslim community, as well as an ascent to the top of Table Mountain. From there you’ll have the chance to kayak with penguins and reach the southwestern-most point of Africa, before reaching the splendour of Stellenbosch, one of the world’s finest wine regions. You’ll spend a full day hopping on and off the adorable Franschhoek wine tram, which takes us from vineyard to vineyard for tastings galore. After that you’ll be itching for fresh air, so the coastal town of Knysna and the luscious vegetation of Tsitsikamma National Park awaits. Our trip climaxes in style with the one thing any holiday in South Africa must include – safari! You’ll spend two nights at a luxury lodge within a giant game reserve, where you’ll get to embark on up to four Big Five-spotting safari drives.
From US$2899
Next available from 3rd Feb 2024
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STARTS AT
Cape Town, South Africa
ENDS AT
Cape Town, South Africa
DURATION
11
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Moderate
STYLE
Discovery
Ultimate Egypt 2024
No country in all of Africa can compete with Egypt when it comes to bucket-list attractions, but this place is about so much more than just the Great Pyramids. You’ll visit them, as well as the Sphinx and the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum, on our nine-day itinerary, but you’ll also get a guided tour through the beating heart of Cairo, stopping off for tea at an iconic local cafe and visiting a traditional bookbinding store, where you can buy a personalised leather notebook. Then we trace the Nile south, first by sleeper train and then on a luxury four night river cruise. You’ll explore Luxor Temple by candlelight, discover the Valley of the Kings and master your haggling skills in the souk of Luxor. More temples and tombs await en route to Aswan, where we’ll swap the river cruiser for a kayak as you go paddling on the Nile, past the incredible islands of Aswan. Cap off the trip of a lifetime with an authentic Nubian dinner – delicious.
From US$2239
Next available from 23rd May 2024
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STARTS AT
Cairo, Egypt
ENDS AT
Aswan, Egypt
DURATION
9
GROUP SIZE
16
PHYSICAL RATING
Light
STYLE
Discovery
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Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.
Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.
Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.
Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.
We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.
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