Africa
Africa is so much more than the Big Five
The second largest continent on Earth is home to the world's largest desert and the longest river on our planet.
Nothing is impossible, from wildlife watching to beach holidays...
Mauritius - Reunion - Seychelles
Private trip
Definitely experience: Flic en Flac beach - Hibiscus Bar - Southwest Mauritius - see the Blue Mauritius stamp - explore Reunion by rental car - Trou de Fer - Piton de la Fournaise - Bras Rouge - simply admire the nature of Reunion - Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette on Praslin - beaches in the southeast of La Digue - Anse Source d'Argent ("Raffaelo / Bacardi Beach") - Anse Intendance on Mahé - Trois Ferres Nature Trail
Route: Mauritius - Reunion - Praslin - La Digue - Mahe (20 days / Best time to travel: May to September )
First, let's talk about geography: Only Mauritius and the Seychelles are on the African continent. Réunion is in Europe. Since it's a single, continuous trip, we've listed it under "Africa" in our "2:1 for Africa" section. It's also worth mentioning that this combination of countries certainly conjures up images of idyllic beaches, honeymoons, luxury, and exoticism. That's true, but it's not the whole story...
Morocco
Self-drive tour with driver
Definitely experience: Hassan II Mosque - Tea at the Grand Socco - Tajine - Chefchaouen - the Blue City - Bab el Mansour - Souks in Fez - Camel ride at sunset in the Sahara - Kasbah Ait Benhaddou - Hike in the Ammeln Valley - Medina of Taroudant - Visit Jemaa el Fna by day and night - Koutoubia Mosque - Saadian Tombs - Alleys in the old city of Marrakech - Jardin Majorelle - Medina of Essaouira - Beach walk - Overnight stay in riads
Route: Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier - Chefchaouen - Fes - Erfoud - Merzouga - Boumalne - Agdz - Tafraoute - Marrakech - Essaouira - Marrakech (21 days / Best time to travel: spring, autumn )
Many regions of Morocco still retain that oriental flair, like something out of a 1001 Nights fairytale. Add to that fantastic landscapes and superb cuisine...
Botswana - Zimbabwe
Safari - Round trip
Must-sees: Okavango Delta - Mokoro water safari - Moremi Game Reserve safaris - Makgadikgadi Salt Pans - Chobe National Park - Chobe River boat trip - Hwange National Park - Zambezi sunset cruise - Victoria Falls - Overnight stay in lodges
Route : Maun - Okavango Delta - Moremi - Chobe - Hwange - Victoria Falls (15 days / Best time to travel: April to October; for Victoria Falls it depends on whether you want to get wet or take photos)
First off, Botswana and Zimbabwe are very expensive travel destinations in Africa. However, the region also has a lot to offer. Incredibly beautiful parks, the world's largest inland delta, and the impressive Victoria Falls ...
Namibia
Safari - Round trip
Must-see attractions: Sossusvlei dunes - Deadvlei - Sesriem Canyon - Gas station in Solitaire - Stroll through Swakopmund - Trip to Walvis May - Game drive to see desert elephants - Hike among the rock engravings of Twyfelfontein - Safari in Etosha National Park - Waterberg - Visit to the Damara "living museum"
Route: Windhoek - Namib Desert - Sossusvlei - Sesriem Canyon - Swakopmund - Uis - Twyfelfontain - Etosha National Park - Okahandja - Windhoek - (15 days / Best travel time May to September )
We're reopening Namibia! From October 17th, 2020, Namibia was suddenly no longer a Covid risk area, and by November 7th, 2020 , we were actually the first tourists on a plane to Windhoek after the Corona lockdown. It's still amazing how our tour operator managed to put together a complete tour in such a short time. We're incredibly excited for the holiday and especially for Namibia – the land of red silence, where you can also find Black Forest cherry cake and the Bismarck Pharmacy ...
South Africa
Bus tour
Must-see attractions: Voortrekker Memorial - Mandela Statue - Blyde River Canyon - Safari in Kruger National Park - Day trip to Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) - Game drive in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve - Hike through the Drakensberg Mountains - Stroll along the Durban beachfront - Ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn - Cango Caves - Wine tasting around Cape Town - Cape of Good Hope - Table Mountain Plateau - Fish Hoek
Route: Johannesburg - Pretoria - Kruger National Park - Eswatini (Swaziland) - Hluhluwe - Drakensberg Mountains - Durban - Port Elizabeth - Knysna - Oudtshoorn - Montagu - Cape Town (14 days / Best time to travel: March to May and August to October)
After our first "forced" safari in Tanzania, the longing for Africa described above led us to South Africa the very next year. This time, however, the trip is a mix of safari and sightseeing...
Tanzania - Zanzibar
Safari and swimming combination
Must-sees: Hiking on the slopes of Mt. Meru - Game drive in Arusha National Park - Safari in Tarangire - Extensive excursions in the Serengeti - Sundowner by the campfire - Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara - Old Town of Zanzibar - Snorkeling trip - Beach day in Zanzibar
Route: Arusha - Tarangire - Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara - Zanzibar (12 days / Best travel time June to October and December to March)
Karibu – Tanzania is a very interesting trip for first-time visitors to Africa, especially because of the Serengeti, as the wildlife viewing here is truly magnificent. We also experienced our first safaris here as newcomers and have been captivated by this longing for Africa ever since. We probably wouldn't have undertaken this type of trip without a "special circumstance." More on that in a moment...
Egypt
Combination of tour and beach
Must-see attractions: Egyptian Museum - Muhammad Ali Mosque (Alabaster Mosque) - Ibn Tulun Mosque - Khan al-Khalili Bazaar - Pyramids of Giza - Great Sphinx - Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids - Nile Cruise - Karnak Temple - Luxor Temple - Valley of the Kings - Colossi of Memmon - Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut - Temple of Horus - Temple of Kom Ombo - Aswan High Dam - Unfinished Obelisk - Abu Simbel - El Gouna
Route: Cairo - Luxor - Edfu - Valley of the Kings (Thebes) - Esna - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Kom Ombo - Luxor - El Gouna (14 days / Best time to travel: October to May)
Few countries can boast as many ancient sites and temples as Egypt. The relics of this ancient civilization have been attracting visitors for centuries. Experience the world of pharaohs, temples, gods, and tombs – pure fascination...