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Animal Encounters in Africa Vacation Packages


Africa is a massive continent filled with some amazing wildlife where some of the world’s most iconic and endangered species can be spotted. This massive continent is home to exotic animals including lions, zebras, elephants, giraffes, kudu, ostrich, and wildebeest, which brings many opportunities to experience unique animal encounters and wildlife experiences. There are plenty of ways to enjoy wildlife throughout the country with exciting animal encounters on safari, see penguins at Boulders Beach just a short drive from Cape Town, meet meerkat colonies in the Kalahari Desert, dine with Giraffes in Nairobi at the magnificent Giraffe Manor, or observe the magnificent elephants in the Okavango Delta. Enjoy exciting animal encounters in Africa allowing wildlife lovers to see some amazing sights and take in the natural scenic beauty of the continent, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Read more about African Safaris!

BEST VACATION PACKAGES

Explore the nature and wildlife of South Africa and Zimbabwe!. At the city of Cape Town sightsee nearby towns and please your palate with over two thousand varieties of wine throughout South Africa's Winelands; enjoy a wildlife safari tour, shark dive and visit Cape Point and Penguin Colony. After that, its Victoria Falls, where to be amazed at the sight of one of the Seven Wonders of Nature, the Victoria Falls; you can also enjoy activities such as a guided tour to the falls, Day Trips to Chobe Park and Devil`s Pool. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

Included:

  • Transfer from Cape Town Airport to Hotel
  • Hotel for 4 nights in Cape Town
  • Transfer from Hotel in Cape Town to Airport
  • Flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls
  • Transfer from the Victoria Falls Airport to the Hotel
  • Hotel for 4 nights in Victoria Falls
  • Transfer from Victoria Falls to Airport

    Sample of Included Tours:
  • Wildlife Safari Experience from Cape Town
  • Cape Point and Penguin Colony Tour from Cape Town
  • Shark Diving Adventure in Cape Town
  • Guided City Tour in Victoria Falls
  • Day Trip to Chobe Park from Victoria Falls
  • Day Trip To Devils Pool from Victoria Falls

    Your price will only include confirmed available tours; if an included tour becomes unavailable there may be alternate options available at an additional cost.

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Explore Africa

  • Idyllic Islands of Africa

    Africa is filled with natural beauty and home to some of the most exotic islands in the world. It is the second-largest continent in the world filled with breathtaking safaris, ancient pyramids, and busy metropolitan cities.

  • Victoria Falls

    Victoria Falls are known as the `Smoke that thunders` one of Africa`s most famous tourist town, the gateway to massive waterfalls and scenic beauty and wildlife.

  • National Parks of Africa

    From South Africa’s Kruger to Kenya’s Masai Mara, the wild and breathtaking continent of Africa is home to some of the most captivating animals and awe-inspiring scenery on the planet.

More to Explore

  • The Red Sea

    The Red Sea boasts miles of sparkling coastline, the seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean offers some of the top diving destinations in the world.

  • Nile River Cruise

    Cruising along the magnificent Nile and traveling to the “Land of the Pharaohs” is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.


  • The Moroccan Coast

    The Moroccan coast stretches on for 1,140 miles, from Tarfaya in the south to Saïdia in the northeast. Morocco is home to some of the best surfing and water sport opportunities in the world.

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SUGGESTED ITINERARIES

  • Cape Town - Johannesburg - Mauritius Island for Adventurers
    11 nights from $1,614*
  • Marvel at the glorious nature on South Africa and Mauritius!. Explore Johannesburg (The city of Gold, and the vibrant heart of South Africa) and Cape Town (known for its harbor and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point ) by exciting escenic Hiking trails, entertaining Safaris in Reserves and National Parks or even Dive with sharks and Fly high over with an experienced paragliding guide... Take adventage of the incredible opportunity to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat in warm waters, admire rock formations by a Hiking Tour and a relaxing Day Trip to Isle aux Cerfs (famous for its white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons and for the wide range leisure activities on offer) in Mauritius Island (a volcanic island known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs).

    What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different?
    Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning
    Add inbound and outbound flights and choose your preferred cabin class
    Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
    Choose from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
    Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation
    Live phone and chat support
    Included:
    • Transfer from Cape Town Airport to Hotel
    • Hotel for 4 nights in Cape Town
    • Transfer from Hotel in Cape Town to Airport
    • Flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Johannesburg
    • Transfer from Hotel in Johannesburg to Airport
    • Flight from Johannesburg to Mauritius Island
    • Transfer from Mauritius Island Airport to Hotel
    • Hotel for 4 nights in Mauritius Island
    • Transfer from Mauritius Island Hotel to Aiport

      Sample of Included Tours:
    • Lions Head Hiking Tour from Cape Town
    • Shark Diving Adventure in Cape Town
    • Paragliding Experience in Cape Town
    • Lion Reserve Safari in Johannesburg
    • Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg
    • Hiking Tour in Mauritius Island
    • Swim with the Dolphins Adventure in Mauritius Island
    • Day Trip to Ile auz Cerfs from Mauritius Island

      Your price will only include confirmed available tours; some tours may collect for entrance fees or attraction tickets on site. If an included tour becomes unavailable, alternate options may be available at an additional cost.


  • Cape Town and Victoria Falls for Outdoor Enthusiasts
    8 nights from $1,883*
  • Experience nature up-close in South Africa and Zimbabwe!. Visit Cape Town (known for its harbor and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point ) and experience a Wildlife Safari and a Whale Wathing plus learn about the history of Cape of Good Hope (a rocky headland on the Atlantic coast) and Cape Point (the meeting point of two oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans). Continue in Zimbabwe where, to enjoy a Guided Tour to The Victoria Falls (famous for being the largest waterfall in the world, in the wet season; and the major waterfall on the Zambezi River in Africa), a Game Drive Safari and a Day Trip to discover the abundant Hwange National Park (see elephants, zebras, buffalo, giraffes, brown hyenas, and more). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Transfer from Cape Town Airport to Hotel
    • Hotel for 4 nights in Cape Town
    • Transfer from Hotel in Cape town to Airport
    • Flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls
    • Transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to Hotel
    • Hotel for 4 nights in Victoria Falls
    • Transfer from Victoria Falls Hotel to Aiport

      Sample of Included Tours:
    • Wildlife Safari Experience from Cape Town
    • Tour Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope in Cape Town
    • Whale Watching Experience in Cape Town
    • Guided City Tour in Victoria Falls
    • Game Drive Tour from Victoria Falls
    • Day Trip to Hwange Natiional Park from Victoria Falls

      Your price will only include confirmed available tours; if an included tour becomes unavailable there may be alternate options available at an additional cost.


  • The Best of Kigali and Zanzibar Island
    8 nights from $1,031*
  • Perhaps combining Kigali and Zanzibar doesn't immediately make sense, but when you consider the rich history and incredible nature found in both these African destinations their pairing makes total sense!. Enjoy a rewarding experience in each of these unforgettable countries, from UNESCO Sites to natural parks to spice markets; we are sure you will want to return time and again! This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Transfer from Airport to Hotel In Kigali
    • Hotel for 4 nights in Kigali
    • Transfer from Hotel in Kigali to Airport
    • Flight from Kigali to Zanzibar Island
    • Hotel for 4 nights in Zanzibar Island

      Sample of Included Tours:
    • Guided City Tour in Kigali
    • Day Trip to Akagera National Park from Kigali
    • Visit the UNESCO Site Stonetown in Zanzibar
    • Day Trip to Jozani Forest Park from Zanzibar
    • Tanzanian Cooking Class

      Your price will only include confirmed available tours; if an included tour becomes unavailable there may be alternate options available at an additional cost.


    Two City Itineraries:
  • Nature and Wildlife from Johannesburg and Cape Town
    7 nights from $1,015*
  • South Africa`s Nature and Wildlife at your disposal!. Explore Johannesburg`s ("The city of Gold ", commonly known as Jo`burg or Jozi, this rapidly changing city is the vibrant heart of South Africa) and take tours like Pilanesberg Ntl Park Safari and the Lion Reserve Tour. Then, fly to Cape Town`s (known for its harbor and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point) and explore with a Wildlife Safari Tour, a Whale Watching Experience and a Cape Point and Penguin Colony Tour. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Transfer from Aiport in Johannesburg to Hotel
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Johannesburg
    • Transfer from Hotel in Johannesburg to Airport
    • Flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town
    • Transfer from Aiport in Cape Town to Hotel
    • Hotel for 4 nights in Cape Town
    • Transfer from Hotel in Cape Town to Airport

      Sample of Included Tours:
    • Pilanesberg Ntl Park Safari Adventure in Johannesburg
    • Lion Reserve Safari Experience in Johannesburg
    • Wildlife Safari Experience from Cape Town
    • Whale Watching Experience in Cape Town
    • Cape Point and Penguin Colony Tour from Cape Town

      Your price will only include confirmed available tours; if an included tour becomes unavailable there may be alternate options available at an additional cost.


  • Cairo and Cape Town for Adventurers
    8 nights from $1,544*
  • These are vacations for those who love adrenaline in Egypt and South Africa!. Cairo (famous for its own history, preserved in the fabulous medieval Islamic city with Coptic sites in Old Cairo and the Cairo Museum) is a city that offer many outdoor actvities: Quad biking and desert oases are just a few options, plus a fantastic Dinner along a Nile Cruise. Get the chance to Hike mountains, Dive with sharks off the coasts or Fly high over the city with an experienced paragliding guide while you visit Cape Town (known for its harbor and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point).

    What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different?
    Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning
    Add inbound and outbound flights and choose your preferred cabin class
    Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
    Choose from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
    Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation
    Live phone and chat support.
    Included:
    • Transfer from Cairo Airport to Hotel
    • Hotel for 4 nights in Cairo
    • Transfer from Hotel in Cairo to Airport
    • Flight from Cairo to Cape Town
    • Transfer from Cape Town Airport to Hotel
    • Hotel for 4 nights in Cape Town
    • Transfer from Hotel in Cape Town to Airport

      Sample of Included Tours:
    • Quad Biking at Giza Pyramids from Cairo
    • Day Trip to the White Desert and Bahariya Oasis from Cairo
    • Nile Dinner Cruise from Cairo
    • Lions Head Hiking Tour from Cape Town
    • Shark Diving Adventure in Cape Town
    • Paragliding Experience in Cape Town

      Your price will only include confirmed available tours; some tours may collect for entrance fees or attraction tickets on site. If an included tour becomes unavailable, alternate options may be available at an additional cost.
    • Ramadan is a month of spirituality and purification during which participants abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking. Ramadan is typically celebrated in late winter or early spring.
      Please verify dates before booking travel because food and entertainment services in hotels and other public places may be affected.


  • Nairobi and Zanzibar Island for Outdoor Enthusiasts
    8 nights from $1,409*
  • Natural beauty of Kenya and Tanzania!. Discover Nairobi (famous for extra ordinary wild life parks and natural beauty that will take your breath away) and dreamy Zanzibar Island (where The Spice Island is home to spices plantations like: nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper and idyllic beaches), both compliment each other wonderfully!. With exciting outdoor activities such as game drives, snorkeling, hiking, and cruises, we are sure you will enjoy each of these unique African destinations with this flexible vacation package.

    What Makes Tripmasters Vacation Packages Different?
    Unique, fully custom approach to vacation planning
    Add inbound and outbound flights and choose your preferred cabin class
    Select up to 14 nights in each city during your stay
    Choose from a wide selection of accommodation types (hotels, apartments, B&Bs, Guesthouses, and more)
    Add transfers, activities and experiences, and more services to enhance your vacation
    Live phone and chat support
    Included:
    • Transfer from Nairobi Airport to Hotel
    • Hotel for 4 nights in Nairobi
    • Transfer from Hotel in Nairobi to Airport
    • Flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar Island
    • Hotel for 4 nights in Zanzibar Island

      Sample of Included Tours:
    • Visit Ntnl Park Game Drive - Safari in Nairobi
    • Hiking Tour to Mount Longonot from Nairobi
    • Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha Tours in Nairobi
    • Snorkeling Adventure in Zanzibar
    • Day Trip to Jozani Forest Park from Zanzibar
    • Private Cruise in Zanzibar

      Your price will only include confirmed available tours; some tours may collect for entrance fees or attraction tickets on site. If an included tour becomes unavailable, alternate options may be available at an additional cost.


    Three City Itineraries:
  • Nature and Wildlife in South Africa (Johannesburg - Port Elizabeth - Cape Town)
    9 nights from $1,317*
  • Wonders of South Africa, full of color, nature, wildlife and cosmopolitan cities!. Combine Johannesburg (The city of Gold, commonly known as Jo’burg or Jozi, this rapidly changing city is the vibrant heart of South Africa); up next, Port Elizabeth (holiday destination on the Eastern Cape Sunshine Coast of South Africa; known for its many blue-flag beaches along the city`s urban coastline); and after that, Cape Town (known for its harbor and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point ). While you there, make sure to visit its National Parks, Lion Reserve and Penguin Colony. Experience Whale Watching and Wildlife Safaries...an Unforgettable Holiday!. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Transfer from Airport in Johannesburg to Hotel
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Johannesburg
    • Transfer from Hotel in Johannesburg to Airport
    • Flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth
    • Transfer from Airport in Port Elizabeth to Hotel
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Port Elizabeth
    • Transfer from Hotel in Port Elizabeth to Airport
    • Flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
    • Transfer from Airport in Cape Town to Hotel
    • Hotel for 4 nights in Cape Town
    • Transfer from Hotel in Cape Town to Airport

      Sample of Included Tours:
    • Pilanesberg Ntl Park Safari Adventure in Johannesburg
    • Lion Reserve Safari Experience in Johannesburg
    • Addo Elephant National Park Game Drive Safari from Port Elizabeth
    • Cape Point and Penguin Colony Tour from Cape Town
    • Wildlife Safari Experience from Cape Town
    • Whale Watching Experience in Cape Town

      Your price will only include confirmed available tours; if an included tour becomes unavailable there may be alternate options available at an additional cost.


  • Cape Town - Johannesburg - Madagascar (Antananarivo) by Air
    6 nights from $712*
  • Start this marvelous experience by going to Cape Town (famous for its harbor, its natural setting in the Cape Floristic Region, and for landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point) Then go to Johannesburg (the wealthiest and vibrant heart of South Africa). Up next is Mauritius (famed for its beaches, lagoons and reefs). Finally fly to Antananarivo (the capital city of Madagascar, in the island’s Central Highlands). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Hotel 2 nights in Cape Town
    • Flight Cape Town to Johannesburg
    • Hotel 2 nights in Johannesburg
    • Flight Johannesburg to Antananarivo
    • Hotel 2 nights in Antananarivo


  • Cape Town and Namibia (Windhoek - Namib-Naukluft National Park)
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  • Unforgettable southern African Holiday visiting South Africa and Namibia!. There will be plenty to do and to see when you travel to Cape Town (known for its harbor, its high water quality, fantastic facilities, safety and cleanliness and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point). Continue this trip, flying to Namibia, a country known for its natural attractions. During your visit, disvcover Windhoek (the capital city, well-groomed city boasting township culture, a walkable game reserve and a distinctly Germanic twist). From here a roundtrip transfer will take you experience Namib-Naukluft National Park (the oldest desert in the world, full of landscapes: include remarkable mountains, naturally carved canyons, tremendous gravel plains, and brilliantly colored sand dunes). Finish this trip with a last night to Windhoek, before returning home. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Cape Town
    • Flight from Cape Town to Windhoek
    • Hotel for 1 night in Windhoek
    • Transfer from Hotel in Windhoeki to Hotel in Namib-Naukluft National Park
    • Hotel for 2 nights in Namib-Naukluft National Park
    • Transfer from Hotel in Namib-Naukluft National Park to Hotel in Windhoek
    • Hotel for 1 night in Windhoek


  • Cape Town - Nairobi - Kigali
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  • South Africa, Rwanda and Kenya are combined perfectly in this vacation package. Visit: Cape Town (known for its harbor, high water quality, fantastic facilities, safety and cleanliness and for landmarks such as Table Mountain and Cape Point); and up next, catch a flight to Nairobi . Lastly, fly to Kigali (capital city of Rwanda, it is the major arrival point for tourists visiting Rwanda`s national parks and tracking mountain gorillas). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Cape Town
    • Flight from Cape Town to Nairobi
    • Transfer from Nairobi Airport to Nairobi Hotel
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Nairobi
    • Transfer from Nairobi Hotel to Nairobi Airport
    • Flight from Nairobi to Kigali
    • Transfer from Kigali Airport to Kigali Hotel
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Kigali
    • Transfer from Kigali Hotel to Kigali Airport


  • Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park - Okavango
    9 nights from $6,564*
  • Embark on a journey to wild and natural Africa in Zimbabwe and Botswana!. After marveling at Victoria Falls (one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and the major waterfall on the Zambezi River in Africa) in Zimbabwe, private transfers will take you across Botswana border to discover: Chobe National Park (home to Africa’s largest elephant population, diverse landscapes and abundance of wildlife and birdlife around the Chobe River, and in close proximity to a number of Southern Africa’s other safari must-sees) and after that, to Okavango Delta (one of the most sought after wilderness destinations in the world and Botswana's most famous area, popular for its rich wildlife, water-based safaris and commitment to low-impact tourism). Finally, one last transfer will connect you to the Kasane Airport to take your flight back home. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
    Included:
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Victoria Falls
    • Transfer from Hotel in Victoria Falls to Hotel in Chobe National Park
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Chobe National Park
    • Transfer from Hotel in Chobe National Park to Okavango Delta Area
    • Hotel for 3 nights in Okavango Delta Area
    • Transfer from Hotel in Okavango Delta Area to Kasane Airport


Experiences and Adventures

  • Surfing in Africa

    South Africa is a magnificent country from east to west spanning almost 1,864 miles of stunning coastline with dozens of fantastic surfing destinations.

  • Nature and Adventure in Africa

    Africa is a vast and scenically stunning continent that boasts soaring mountains, sprawling savannahs, dense jungles, wild animal safaris, chaotic cities, and ancient tribes. There are so many unparalleled adventures to be had and nature to be seen in this unique continent.

  • City and Beach Holidays in Africa

    With 38 coastal countries and island states dotted along the coastline, Africa has some of the most beautiful and untouched beaches on Earth where you’re able to soak up the sun, snorkel, scuba dive and surf.

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