Africa offers some of the world’s most diverse and rewarding adventure travel experiences, shaped by vast landscapes, rich cultures and extraordinary wildlife.
Exploring the continent through active and immersive journeys allows for meaningful connection with both natural environments and local communities.
World Expeditions offers expertly guided Africa adventures, including walking, trekking, cultural journeys and wildlife-focused experiences.
From remote desert regions and mountain environments to savannas, river systems and coastal landscapes, our itineraries are designed to balance activity, discovery and thoughtful pacing.
With decades of experience operating across Africa and pioneering adventure travel since 1975, World Expeditions delivers some of the world’s best adventures, supported by experienced guides, trusted local partners and a strong commitment to responsible travel.
Kilimanjaro - Lemosho Route
Moderate to Challenging
10 days
South Africa Walking Adventure
Introductory to Moderate
14 days
Highlights of Ghana, Togo and Benin
Adventure Touring
Zambezi River: Whitewater Rafting & Safari
Moderate
8 days
South Africa Encompassed
17 days
African Wildlife Explorer
20 days
African Wildlife Explorer (VFA to CPT)
Madagascar Adventure
21 days
African Wildlife Explorer 2027: Cape to Falls
African Wildlife Explorer 2027: Falls to Cape
Southern African Wildlife, Desert and Rivers 2027
15 days
Kilimanjaro - Rongai Route
In cities and larger towns across Africa, you stay in carefully selected 3 to 4 star properties chosen for their comfort, character and proven reliability.
Most hotels are centrally located or well positioned for easy access to key sights, giving you time to explore and unwind between adventures. Many stays are chalet style, with a private bedroom and bathroom connected to a lounge area, offering added space and privacy.
On rare occasions, particularly in remote areas, shared bathroom facilities may apply. Each property is selected based on long standing performance and consistently strong traveller feedback.
In Africa’s wildlife regions, you stay in carefully selected safari lodges and permanent tented camps that place you close to the action while providing comfort at the end of each day.
These lodges are chosen for their setting, atmosphere and consistent service, often located within or on the edge of national parks and conservancies.
Accommodation is typically in private ensuite rooms or spacious tented suites, allowing you to relax in comfort while remaining immersed in the surrounding landscape.
Each property is selected for its strong track record, responsible practices and the quality of wildlife experience it offers.
In Africa’s premier wildlife regions, luxury safari lodges offer a higher level of comfort while keeping you immersed in the natural setting.
These properties feature spacious ensuite rooms or suites, often with private decks or balconies, along with additional facilities such as swimming pools and enhanced in-room amenities. In East Africa, this includes select Serene Lodges, while in Southern Africa you may stay in boutique 4 to 5 star safari lodges known for their refined design and attentive service.
Each lodge is chosen for its setting, quality of experience andconsistent delivery of comfort in the heart of the wilderness.
In Morocco, you may stay in a traditional riad, a restored townhouse typically located within the ancient medina.
Built around an internal courtyard, often with a garden or water feature, riads offer a peaceful retreat from the lively streets outside. Rooms vary in shape and size, reflecting the original architecture and adding to the sense of character and individuality.
Décor ranges from intricate tiled and carved details that honour traditional design to more contemporary interpretations with modern furnishings. Each stay offers an intimate introduction to Moroccan hospitality and atmosphere.
Permanent safari camps offer an immersive way to experience Africa’s wilderness, combining the atmosphere of camping with the comfort of a lodge.
Accommodation is in individual tented rooms with built-in floors, proper doors and windows, and private ensuite bathrooms. Tents are typically set on raised platforms and may be sheltered under a solid roof, providing added protection while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.
Guest tents are usually arranged around a central dining and lounge area, creating a relaxed, communal setting. Power is supplied by solar energy or generator, reflecting the remote locations in which these camps operate.
Luxury permanent safari camps offer an elevated wilderness stay, combining a fixed camp setting with enhanced comfort and refined design.
Suites are spacious and fully ensuite, often with private decks or balconies positioned to capture sweeping views over plains, rivers or waterholes. Many camps feature additional facilities such as swimming pools, lounge areas and upgraded in-room amenities, allowing you to relax in comfort between game drives.
Each camp is chosen for its location, quality of guiding and the immersive wildlife experience it delivers, paired with a consistently high standard of service.
Found in desert regions in North Africa and the Middle East, these are permanent safari camps using traditional Bedouin tents and decor. Bathroom facilities may be basic as water is scarce in the desert. Power is limited to specific hours of the day and is usually by generator when available. Kerosene lanterns or candles provide night time lighting, adding to the ambience.
Camping in Africa means travelling with mobile tented accommodation, allowing you to stay close to wildlife areas and remote landscapes.
Depending on the trip style, you will sleep in either spacious dome tents or smaller trekking tents. On fully supported departures, your local crew erects and dismantles camp each day. On limited participation safaris, you may be asked to assist with setting up your tent. Shared camping infrastructure includes a dining tent, kitchen setup and a toilet tent.
Bathroom facilities are shared, and in very remote areas bush toileting may occasionally be required.
These camping adventures in Africa feature in our Classic Adventures range.
In Africa’s high mountain regions, accommodation is in simple mountain huts that provide basic shelter in remote alpine environments.
Huts typically feature dormitory-style rooms with shared bathroom facilities and are often used by other trekkers and climbing groups. Facilities are practical rather than private, reflecting the rugged nature of these routes.
Some huts have basic cooking areas used by your crew, while others have separate kitchen shelters nearby. This style of accommodation allows you to travel efficiently at altitude while maintaining a fully supported trekking experience.
These treks feature in our Classic Adventures range.
Elias has a degree in Education and previously worked as a teacher, however his passion for travel and learning new things saw him change careers and attain his tour guide diploma six years ago. He has a friendly and sensitive nature and enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge of the cultural, social and historical gems of Ethiopia.
Victor was born in the heart of Kilimanjaro and has been a safari guide for eight years. Tracking wild animals is in his blood and he has an intimate knowledge of all the wildlife, from the smallest insect to the largest predators. The big cats are his particular favourites, especially the elusive leopard which Victor describes as "an animal work of art".
January has been working 14 years as a driver-guide in Tanzania, with his favourite being the Serengeti National Park. He is a keen wildlife enthusiast with a passion for bird watching, flora and fauna. January's favourite animals are all the big cats, and favourite bird is the Didric Cuckoo. January's knowledge, skills and experience make him very popular with clients.
Anjela is one of our female guides on Kilimanjaro, breaking stereotypes in this male dominated field. She first worked as a porter in 2012 and in the same year made her first summit ascent and obtained her guides license. Anjela has completed the National Parks and First Aid courses. She enjoys meeting clients from all around the world and encouraging them to reach the summit.
Ian lives and breathes the bush and is known as the "Africa Guru". It would be a hard task to determine where Ian has not travelled in Africa over the past 40 years! He is a keen photographer and is passionate about all things African. His in-depth knowledge is integral to the itineraries he organises for our Africa private and school groups.
Starting life as a bank teller in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Kembo saw the light and began his safari career in Hwange National Park in 1998. Since then he has grown to become one of our most popular Southern African guides. He has vast knowledge of fauna and flora and this with his excellent manner with people ensures he brings that something extra to our guests’ safari experience.
Phumuzile was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and moved to South Africa to work in the hospitality industry and learn more about his passion for wildlife and nature. His love of the local cultures, beauty of nature and sense of humour make Phumuzile an excellent guide for Southern African safaris. In his spare time, he loves supporting local football.
George first started working as a guide in Namibia in 2006 and soon became a very much loved guide. His bright and friendly personality plus his years of experience make George a sought after guide, and his ability to speak many of the local languages opens up doors when you travel with him.
Growing up in the Kenyan bush has inspired Clive to seek out East Africa’s greatest adventures. From the summit of Mt Kenya and the Ruwenzori Mountains to the plains of the Masai Mara, his rapport with fellow Africans and local knowledge ensure that our trips in East Africa offer an exceptional insight into the cultures, wildlife and environments of the region.
Thierry has been an adventure guide for the past 14 years. The chameleon is his favourite animal due to its ability to adapt to the environment. His experience and love of diverse local cultures and natural environments makes him an excellent and highly experienced guide for our Madagascar and Mauritius adventures.
Youssef is a Berber from the High Atlas Mountains. He studied at Marrakesh University before completing his mountain guide qualification in 1994. While his love for the mountains is unmistaken, Youssef is also highly regarded for his extensive knowledge of the imperial history of Morocco. The union of the two also makes Youssef an ideal guide to develop new treks and tours for our travellers.
John, a Masai born in the region between Aberdare and Mount Kenya, is a popular safari guide best known for guiding on foot safaris in remote and beautiful corners of Kenya. His favourite is the climb on Mount Kenya with its lobelia strewn valleys. He has led many traditional safaris and has the innate ability – from a childhood in the bush – to read animals movements, a good skill when on foot!
Jackson is from a small village on the shores of Lake Victoria, Western Kenya. He has always admired East Africa’s environment and wildlife. Following in his uncle's footsteps, he has put his passion to good use. Jackson became a driver and guide more than a decade ago and has clocked more than 500,000kms. He is a member of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association.
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Travel with purpose, placing local communities at the heart of your adventure.
Led by experienced local guides and supported by regional crews and partners, your trip helps sustain livelihoods, build skills and strengthen long term partnerships.
Every adventure is designed to encourage respectful cultural exchange and ensure the benefits of tourism are shared with the communities you visit.
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