Africa
Tailor Made Safaris and Tours to Africa
Explore the wonders of Africa, a vast and diverse continent rich in history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
At Mandala World Travel, Africa holds a special place in our hearts. With years of experience and a deep passion for this incredible region, we offer expertly crafted journeys that showcase Africa’s unparalleled beauty and adventure.
Whether you’re dreaming of an unforgettable safari, witnessing the Big Five in their natural habitat, or seeking off-the-beaten-track adventures that reveal Africa’s hidden gems, we have the perfect itinerary for you. From the savannas of the Serengeti to the remote deserts of Namibia, each journey is designed to immerse you in the continent’s vibrant wildlife, diverse cultures, and stunning scenery.
Discover Africa with us, where every trip is an exploration of the continent’s rich heritage and natural wonders, tailored to your unique sense of adventure.
- From Cape Town to Cairo, Marrakesh to the Maasai Mara…
- From culture to wildlife…
- From mountains to desert and rain forest to grasslands…
- From luxury lodge to boutique riad or hotel…
At Mandala World Travel we aim to find something to suit every traveller. Such as…
A TRADITIONAL AFRICAN SAFARI
Sleep under the African sky in a traditional tented camp or luxury lodge. Whatever you choose you’ll experience some of the finest wildlife viewing on the planet, an unforgettable experience.
For a selection of safari ideas check out our wildlife and safaris experiences, but remember that they can all be tailor made to fit your style of travel
AFRICAN WILDERNESS ADVENTURES
Or those looking for more of an adventure, we have desert expeditions to the heart of the Sahara, kayaking on the Zambezi, or deep rainforest experiences in the Congo basin, and ‘lost world’ islands.
FAMILY SAFARIS FOR ALL AGES
From grandparents to grand-kids, a multi generational family safari offers something for everyone. Full of new experiences and excitement – a safari is a great bonding experience.
Stay in a private safari house and keep to your own timetable, or for those less able we’ll choose a family friendly lodge by a waterhole where the wildlife will come to you.
AFRICAN CULTURAL AND GASTRONOMIC TOURS
Africa is far more than just a safari destination.
In north and central Africa: from the souks and palaces of Morocco, to the pyramids and temples of Egypt. Ethiopian churches to the street dandies or ‘flaneurs’ of Brazaville.
In East Africa: from the labyrinth of alleys in old town Zanzibar to the proud cattle loving Masai and Samburu tribes of Kenya and Tanzania.
or Matabele/Zulu culture and battlefields of Southern Africa.
Add on cookery classes in Moroccan cuisine or a Cape Winelands gastronomic experience, you can get a fully immersive cultural experience.
AFRICAN WILDLIFE SAFARIS
For specialist wildlife lovers this is where we excel, tell us your interest and we’ll send you to the best African wildlife locations.
Whether your passion is gorillas, chimpanzees and primates, lion, leopard or giraffe. We will help you choose the best location for your passion.
So, if you are visiting Africa for the first time or are a seasoned traveller we can help you find the perfect trip.
Whether you want a traditional safari or something more cultural, a desert adventure, or deep rainforest experience – we’ve been there and done it. Contact us now for your dream safari.
LUXURY SAFARIS AND CULTURAL JOURNEYS
Africa is home to some of the world’s most luxurious lodges and tented camps where your every need is catered for, along with the best wildlife and wilderness experiences on the planet.
From glass fronted tented suites in the Serengeti to the luxury lodges of the Sabi Sands and Greater Kruger reserve in South Africa, to an Out of Africa experience in Kenya, or the ultimate Botswana luxury wildlife experience…. there is no better place to escape for a luxury retreat and to pamper mind and body.
Boating
Tours which include small vessel experiences on rivers or the sea.
Year round 10 days/9 nights from £4,795 pp (based on 2 sharing)* Accommodation: Traditional Luxury Tented Camps and Riverside Lodge
Visit: Offer extended until 30 April 2023 (for special offer) 4 nights/5 Days from £1950 (based on 2 sharing) Longer...
Visit: Dzanga-Sanga Conservation Area, Congo Basin Anytime 8 Day/7 night Accommodation: Riverside Sangha Lodge
Visit: Dzanga-Sangha Conservation Area, Congo Basin Anytime 11 Day/10 night Accommodation: Riverside Sangha Lodge
Anytime (although note that it can be very hot in the northern hemisphere high summer) 12 Day/11Night Starting from £4,104...
Cairo – Luxor – Aswan Visit: Anytime although note that it can be very hot in the northern hemisphere high...
Anytime (although note that it can be very hot in the northern hemisphere high summer) 10 Day / 9 Night...
Visit: Northern Namibia – Sossusvlei – Swakopmund – Damaraland – Ongava Year Round (May to October – Dry Season) 9...
Year Round 1/2 Day to 4 Day Trips Accommodation: Hotel or Camping Lake Kivu Kayaking Experience For water lovers who...
Visit: Kosi Bay, Maputaland Marine Area, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, Rorke’s Drift and Himeville Year Round but April – September drier and...
City Tour
Cairo – Luxor – Aswan Visit: Anytime although note that it can be very hot in the northern hemisphere high...
Anytime (although note that it can be very hot in the northern hemisphere high summer) 10 Day / 9 Night...
Visit: Marrakech and Village Farm 4 Day / 3 Night From £740 per person (based on 2 sharing) Accommodation: 4...
A varied tour to explore Morocco’s rich culture, heritage, landscapes and cuisine… plus its movie connections! Visit: Casablanca – Rabat...
Visit: Kruger, Zululand, Durban, Garden Route, Cape Town May to October 14 Days / 13 Nights Accommodation: Mid-range Hotels and...
Visit: Cape Town, Rovos Rail and Kruger Safari Year Round 12 Days / 11 Nights Accommodation: Luxury accommodation for romantics...
Cuisine and Wine
Visit: Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, Game Lodge, Hermanus, Franschoek Year Round – small group or tailor made Accommodation: boutique guesthouse and...
Visit: Marrakech, Essaouiria, Berber Villages and Countryside Year Round 7 days/6 nights Accommodation: Riad (suggested) or Hotel
Visit: Marrakech and Village Farm 4 Day / 3 Night From £740 per person (based on 2 sharing) Accommodation: 4...
Visit: Village near Marrakech Anytime 1/2 Day Accommodation: Not included but can be provided in a riad or hotel in...
Visit: Babylonstoren Estate – Cape Winelands Year Round Accommodation: Boutique Wine Estate in the original Cape Farmhouse, Cottages, or Family...
Visit: Cape Town, Winelands and Greater Kruger Year Round 10 Days / 9 Nights Accommodation: Boutique, luxury accommodation for romantics
Cultural
At Mandala World Travel, our cultural tours are designed to immerse you in the authentic heart of each destination. From the ancient temples of Egypt to the vibrant markets of Morocco and the sacred shrines of Japan, we craft personalized journeys that connect you with local traditions, art, and history.
Each tour is carefully curated to provide deep cultural insight, offering opportunities to engage with local communities, experience traditional crafts, and savor regional cuisine. Our cultural tours allow you to explore the world’s most fascinating destinations in a meaningful and enriching way.
A malaria free safari which goes beyond the usual 4 x 4 game viewing which will appeal to young and...
Adventurous Tour to Ethiopia - especially for those interested in the fascinating tribes of the Omo Valley - you’ll need...
A tour to explore the Nature, History, Religion, Culture Unique to Ethiopia
This 2 night extension from Addis Ababa views the unique rock churches of Lalibela. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela are...
Visit: Dzanga-Sanga Conservation Area, Congo Basin Anytime 8 Day/7 night Accommodation: Riverside Sangha Lodge
Visit: Dzanga-Sangha Conservation Area, Congo Basin Anytime 11 Day/10 night Accommodation: Riverside Sangha Lodge
Ennedi – Unique Flora and Fauna in Ecological Oasis Straddling the Sahelian and the Saharan areas of North-eastern Chad, Ennedi...
Brazzaville 1 night – Ngaga 3 nights – Lango 2 nights – Mboko 2 nights – Brazzaville Dept Year round...
Brazzaville 1 night – Ngaga 4 nights – Lango 3 nights – Mboko 3 nights – Brazzaville Dept Year round...
Cultural Festival
This 2 night extension from Addis Ababa views the unique rock churches of Lalibela. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela are...
Cultural Tour
Visit: Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, Game Lodge, Hermanus, Franschoek Year Round – small group or tailor made Accommodation: boutique guesthouse and...
Visit: Dzanga-Sanga Conservation Area, Congo Basin Anytime 8 Day/7 night Accommodation: Riverside Sangha Lodge
Anytime (although note that it can be very hot in the northern hemisphere high summer) 12 Day/11Night Starting from £4,104...
Anytime (although note that it can be very hot in the northern hemisphere high summer) 10 Day / 9 Night...
Visit: Marrakech – High Atlas – Skoura – Dades – Tinghir – Merzouga – Tazarine – Zagora – Ouarzazate –...
Desert Safari
Ennedi – Unique Flora and Fauna in Ecological Oasis Straddling the Sahelian and the Saharan areas of North-eastern Chad, Ennedi...
Visit: Southern and Northern Namibia this Self Drive Safari Year Round (May to October – Dry Season) 17 Days /...
Visit: Northern Namibia – Sossusvlei – Swakopmund – Damaraland – Ongava Year Round (May to October – Dry Season) 9...
Hot Air Ballon
A hot air balloon is a lighter-than-air aircraft consisting of a bag, called an envelope, which contains heated air. Suspended beneath is a gondola or wicker basket (in some long-distance or high-altitude balloons, a capsule), which carries passengers and a source of heat, in most cases an open flame caused by burning liquid propane. The heated air inside the envelope makes it buoyant since it has a lower density than the colder air outside the envelope. As with all aircraft, hot air balloons cannot fly beyond the atmosphere. Unlike gas balloons, the envelope does not have to be sealed at the bottom, since the air near the bottom of the envelope is at the same pressure as the surrounding air.
In modern sport balloons the envelope is generally made from nylon fabric and the inlet of the balloon (closest to the burner flame) is made from a fire resistant material such as Nomex. Modern balloons have been made in all kinds of shapes, such as rocket ships and the shapes of various commercial products, though the traditional shape is used for most non-commercial, and many commercial, applications.
Anytime (although note that it can be very hot in the northern hemisphere high summer) 10 Day / 9 Night...
Visit: Northern Namibia this Self Drive Safari Year Round (May to October – Dry Season) 13 Days / 12 Nights...
Jungle Safari
Visit: Dzanga-Sanga Conservation Area, Congo Basin Anytime 8 Day/7 night Accommodation: Riverside Sangha Lodge
Antananarivo – Andasibe – Morondava – Kirindy – Antsirabe – Ranomafana – Anja – Isalo – Zombitse – Ifaty Anytime...
Visit: Bisate Lodge, Volcanoes National Park Year Round (Rains – March to May and Nov) 3 Days/2 Nights Accommodation: Luxury...
Visit: Kigali – Akagera – Volcanoes National Park Year Round (March – May long rains & Sept – Nov short...
Photography
Adventurous Tour to Ethiopia - especially for those interested in the fascinating tribes of the Omo Valley - you’ll need...
Visit: Kalahari – Okavango Delta – Linyanti (Kwando Concession) Tailor Made Safari Year Round 7 days/6 nights from £4,985pp (based...
Year round 10 days/9 nights from £4,795 pp (based on 2 sharing)* Accommodation: Traditional Luxury Tented Camps and Riverside Lodge
Visit: Offer extended until 30 April 2023 (for special offer) 4 nights/5 Days from £1950 (based on 2 sharing) Longer...
Visit: Dzanga-Sanga Conservation Area, Congo Basin Anytime 8 Day/7 night Accommodation: Riverside Sangha Lodge
Anytime (although note that it can be very hot in the northern hemisphere high summer) 12 Day/11Night Starting from £4,104...
Visit: Cape Town, Winelands and Greater Kruger Year Round 10 Days / 9 Nights Accommodation: Boutique, luxury accommodation for romantics
Relaxation
Visit: Segera Retreat When – year round (long rains April and May) Tailor Made Luxury Lodge on Laikipia’s Savannah Grasslands...
Anytime (although note that it can be very hot in the northern hemisphere high summer) 10 Day / 9 Night...
Visit: Maasai Mara Private Conservancy Year Round From £395 per person/night – all inclusive (based on 8 guests) Accommodation: Luxury...
A 9 day safari and beach retreat in one of Africa’s best kept secrets – Malawi! Thanks to incredible conservation...
Antananarivo – Andasibe – Masoala National Park – Tampolo River Anytime – although recommend May – December 9 Days /...
Visit: Babylonstoren Estate – Cape Winelands Year Round Accommodation: Boutique Wine Estate in the original Cape Farmhouse, Cottages, or Family...
Safari
A malaria free safari which goes beyond the usual 4 x 4 game viewing which will appeal to young and...
Visit: Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, Game Lodge, Hermanus, Franschoek Year Round – small group or tailor made Accommodation: boutique guesthouse and...
Visit: Kalahari – Okavango Delta – Linyanti (Kwando Concession) Tailor Made Safari Year Round 7 days/6 nights from £4,985pp (based...
Year round 10 days/9 nights from £4,795 pp (based on 2 sharing)* Accommodation: Traditional Luxury Tented Camps and Riverside Lodge
Visit: Offer extended until 30 April 2023 (for special offer) 4 nights/5 Days from £1950 (based on 2 sharing) Longer...
Visit: Dzanga-Sanga Conservation Area, Congo Basin Anytime 8 Day/7 night Accommodation: Riverside Sangha Lodge
Visit: Dzanga-Sangha Conservation Area, Congo Basin Anytime 11 Day/10 night Accommodation: Riverside Sangha Lodge
Zakouma safari – facts Our scheduled small group Zakouma safari will be in April when maximum temperatures range from 40 C...
Ennedi – Unique Flora and Fauna in Ecological Oasis Straddling the Sahelian and the Saharan areas of North-eastern Chad, Ennedi...
Scenic Tour
Visit: Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, Game Lodge, Hermanus, Franschoek Year Round – small group or tailor made Accommodation: boutique guesthouse and...
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is a mode of underwater diving where the diver uses a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) which is completely independent of surface supply, to breathe underwater.Scuba divers carry their own source of breathing gas, usually compressed air, allowing them greater independence and freedom of movement than surface-supplied divers, and longer underwater endurance than breath-hold divers. Open circuit scuba systems discharge the breathing gas into the environment as it is exhaled, and consist of one or more diving cylinders containing breathing gas at high pressure which is supplied to the diver through a regulator.
They may include additional cylinders for range extension, decompression gas or emergency breathing gas. Closed-circuit or semi-closed circuit rebreather scuba systems allow recycling of exhaled gases. The volume of gas used is reduced compared to that of open circuit, so a smaller cylinder or cylinders may be used for an equivalent dive duration. Rebreathers extend the time spent underwater compared to open circuit for the same gas consumption; they produce fewer bubbles and less noise than open circuit scuba which makes them attractive to covert military divers to avoid detection, scientific divers to avoid disturbing marine animals, and media divers to avoid bubble interference.
Ultimate Kenyan Safari Year Round but try to avoid April & May long rains 11 Days/10 Nights Accommodation: luxury private...
Tour of South and East Madagascar Antananarivo – Fort Dauphin – Berenty Reserve – Sainte Marie Island July to September...
Sightseeing
Tourism is travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours. Tourism may be international, or within the traveller’s country. The World Tourism Organization defines tourism more generally, in terms which go “beyond the common perception of tourism as being limited to holiday activity only”, as people “traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes”.
Anytime (although note that it can be very hot in the northern hemisphere high summer) 12 Day/11Night Starting from £4,104...
Cairo – Luxor – Aswan Visit: Anytime although note that it can be very hot in the northern hemisphere high...
Anytime (although note that it can be very hot in the northern hemisphere high summer) 10 Day / 9 Night...
Visit: Marrakech – High Atlas – Skoura – Dades – Tinghir – Merzouga – Tazarine – Zagora – Ouarzazate –...
A varied tour to explore Morocco’s rich culture, heritage, landscapes and cuisine… plus its movie connections! Visit: Casablanca – Rabat...
Visit: Fugitives’ Drift Game Reserve Anglo-Zulu Battlefields History and Wildlife Experience Year Round Accommodation: Family Run Lodge Fugitives’ Drift Anglo-Zulu...
Trekking
Visit: Kigali – Akagera – Volcanoes National Park Year Round (March – May long rains & Sept – Nov short...
Wildlife and Nature
A tour to explore the Nature, History, Religion, Culture Unique to Ethiopia
Visit: Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, Game Lodge, Hermanus, Franschoek Year Round – small group or tailor made Accommodation: boutique guesthouse and...
Visit: Kalahari – Okavango Delta – Linyanti (Kwando Concession) Tailor Made Safari Year Round 7 days/6 nights from £4,985pp (based...
Year round 10 days/9 nights from £4,795 pp (based on 2 sharing)* Accommodation: Traditional Luxury Tented Camps and Riverside Lodge
Visit: Offer extended until 30 April 2023 (for special offer) 4 nights/5 Days from £1950 (based on 2 sharing) Longer...
Visit: Dzanga-Sangha Conservation Area, Congo Basin Anytime 11 Day/10 night Accommodation: Riverside Sangha Lodge
Zakouma safari – facts Our scheduled small group Zakouma safari will be in April when maximum temperatures range from 40 C...
Ennedi – Unique Flora and Fauna in Ecological Oasis Straddling the Sahelian and the Saharan areas of North-eastern Chad, Ennedi...
Brazzaville 1 night – Ngaga 3 nights – Lango 2 nights – Mboko 2 nights – Brazzaville Dept Year round...