Adventure Tour activities in Africa
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Masumin Tours & Safaris
Masumin Tours & Safaris
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4WD Trails
The longest and most established of Kruger's 4WD trails is the Lebombo Motorised Eco Trail, a rough, rugged 500km 4WD route along the eastern boundary of the park, departing from Crocodile Bridge and ending at Pafuri. The trail lasts five days and costs around R4900 per vehicle (maximum of four people per vehicle). You'll need to provide your own vehicle, food and drink (it's completely self-catering).
Only five vehicles are permitted at a time on the trail (plus the vehicle of the ranger who accompanies you). Book well in advance through central reservations. There are also four shorter trails, all averaging about four hours, and costing around R460 per vehicle plus an…
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Wilderness Trails
Kruger's wilderness walking trails are one of the park's highlights, and a major attraction of the Southern African safari experience. They are done in small groups (maximum eight people), guided by highly knowledgeable armed guides and offer a superb opportunity to get a much more intimate sense of the bush than would ever be possible in a vehicle. The walks are not particularly strenuous, covering about 20km per day at a modest pace, and are appropriate for anyone who is reasonably fit.
The itinerary of each walk is determined by the interests of the group, the time of year and the disposition of the wildlife. Most wilderness trail walks last two days and three nights,…
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Pegase
Pegase is a one-stop shop that seems to have a monopoly on most of the tourist business around the great dune. Of course you could probably arrange things on your own with any of the tour companies, your hotel or one of the freelance guides who will likely introduce themselves to you around town or near the great dune. Most people arrive as part of a large group and everything is prearranged.
Part of the fun of a camel trip into the dunes (if alone you should be able to negotiate a ride for around TD10 per hour) is being outfitted in a long Berber style tunic. A lap around a desert track on a go-cart is around TD10 but for a much more exciting ride in the dunes it's a…
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Maurisun Adventure & Tours
Grand Baie's numerous tour agents can provide information on things to do in the area with the aim, naturally, of signing you up for this cruise package or that coach trip. While prices tend to be similar, the details may vary, so make sure you know exactly what is included. All agents sell tickets for glass-bottomed boat trips, undersea walks, Le Nessee and the Blue Safari Submarine. Many also offer car-hire services and airport transfers and can organise accommodation.
Maurisun Adventure & Tours has a reliable reputation and is seen as a cut above the competition, thanks to its range of adventure tours, including sea kayaking.
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Lebombo Motorised Eco Trail
Kruger has several 4WD trails, the longest of which is the Lebombo Motorised Eco Trail, a rugged 500km, five-day route along the Kruger National Park’s eastern boundary, departing from Crocodile Bridge and ending at Pafuri. You’ll need to provide your own vehicle, food and drink (ie it’s completely self-catering). Only five vehicles are permitted at a time on the trail (plus the accompanying ranger’s vehicle). Book a place well in advance through central reservations.
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Azafady Volunteers
Azafady isn't a tour operator but a volunteer organisation working on community tourism projects around Fort Dauphin. It runs several well-equipped camping grounds in village, beach and forest sites in the region and can provide transport, camping equipment and guides to independent travellers who want to experience local life and nature while helping village communities. If you're interested in staying longer in Madagascar, ask the staff about volunteering opportunities.
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Northern Plains Adventure Trail
A 4WD trail through Kruger National Park, averaging about four hours, and costing around R460 per vehicle plus an around R100 refundable deposit. It's closed after rains, and can only be booked on the morning of the day that you want to drive, with a maximum of six vehicles per trail per day. There are no facilities (including ablutions) along any of the trails, so bring whatever you'll need, plus ideally a global positioning system (GPS) handset.
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Mananga Adventure Trail
A 4WD trail through Kruger National Park, averaging about four hours, and costing around R460 per vehicle plus an around R100 refundable deposit. It's closed after rains, and can only be booked on the morning of the day that you want to drive, with a maximum of six vehicles per trail per day. There are no facilities (including ablutions) along any of the trails, so bring whatever you'll need, plus ideally a global positioning system (GPS) handset.
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Madlabantu Adventure Trail
A 4WD trail through Kruger National Park, averaging about four hours, and costing around R460 per vehicle plus an around R100 refundable deposit. It's closed after rains, and can only be booked on the morning of the day that you want to drive, with a maximum of six vehicles per trail per day. There are no facilities (including ablutions) along any of the trails, so bring whatever you'll need, plus ideally a global positioning system (GPS) handset.
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Nonokani Adventure Trail
A 4WD trail through Kruger National Park, averaging about four hours, and costing around R460 per vehicle plus an around R100 refundable deposit. It's closed after rains, and can only be booked on the morning of the day that you want to drive, with a maximum of six vehicles per trail per day. There are no facilities (including ablutions) along any of the trails, so bring whatever you'll need, plus ideally a global positioning system (GPS) handset.
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Bush Walks
Guided morning and afternoon Bush Walksare possible at all the larger camps, including Satara, Skukuza, Lower Sabie and Pretoriuskop, and many smaller ones as well. These are highly popular and a fine way to experience Kruger at close range. All walks are accompanied by armed rangers. The morning walk – when you’ll have a better chance of seeing wildlife on the move – is particularly recommended.
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Felix ULM
If you really want to feel the wind in your hair, several outfits offer tandem microlight flights with a qualified instructor. They run about 10 different tours around the island, from gentle tours above the lagoon to tours of the three Cirques. If the volcano is active, they usually run a Spécial Volcan tour, taking in the volcano in eruption. This tour operator is based in Cambaie, near St-Paul.
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Zeriba Voyage
Based at the hotel of the same name, Zeriba Voyage can organise a variety of excursions, the most popular being trips to Tassili N’Ajjer and longer trips from Djanet to Tamanrasset. This organisation is a good bet if you arrive in Djanet without a pre-arranged tour. Tours cost from around €60 per person per day for a trek into the Tassili N’Ajjer with pack animals.
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MS Mauritius Trochetia
The luxury cruise liner MS Mauritius Trochetia leaves Toamasina for Réunion and Mauritius approximately every two weeks. One-way fares to Réunion start at around €180 for a 2nd-class cabin (based on two people sharing), and €230 to Mauritius. More expensive deluxe cabins are also available. For tickets, go to Tropical Service, near the Hotel Joffre.
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Mezrirene Aventure
Mezrirene Aventure can organise a variety of short excursions to sites around Illizi as well as longer expeditions from Illizi to Djanet. Tours cost from around €50 per person per day on foot and from €70 for tours in 4WDs. It also runs an auberge and camp site for people on their tours.
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Wolhuter Trail
Based in southern Kruger near the Bushman Trail, in an area inhabited by lions and white rhinos, the name commemorates legendary father and son rangers, Harry and Henry Wolhuter. You can find out more about Harry's exploits, including the time when he wrestled a lion, at the Stevenson-Hamilton Museum in Skukuza rest camp.
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Napi Trail
Running through mixed bushveld, midway between Skukuza and Pretoriuskop Rest Camps, this area is home to white and black rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, buffaloes and elephants. The trail is known for its Big Five sightings and its excellent birding.
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Nyalaland Trail
In the far north of the park near the Luvuvhu River, in a region of strikingly diverse ecosystems, this trail is most memorable for its beauty, its wilderness ambience and its birding.
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AECVETA
Take a tour to Lake Assal, the lowest point on the African continent (153m below sea level); windsurf on wheels across Grand Barra, a great salty plain; or immerse yourself in the Martian landscape of Lake Abbé, where Planet of the Apes was filmed. Contact AECVETA .
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Shali Camel Safaris Ranch
Abdul at Shali Camel Safaris Ranch also organises camel tours, with all meals included, at a slightly lower cost. These are virtually impossible to arrange in summer, since daytime temperatures are too hot and guides won’t travel by starlight.
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Tusker Safaris
Numerous safari companies operate from Malindi to Tsavo East National Park, entering the park via the Sala Gate. Trips to the Malindi Marine National Park are also a standard option. Tusker Safaris can also organise transport to the Marafa Depression.
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Immidir Voyages
Excellent and established agency providing 4WD treks and tours around the Tam region, with particularly interesting tours into the Immidir region. The owner is particularly enthusiastic and interested in this area of the country.
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Sindbad Submarine
A ride in the yellow Sindbad Submarine, which takes up to 46 people to a depth of 22m, is one way to plumb the depths of the Red Sea while staying dry. Bookings can be made at any hotel or travel agency.
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Timtar Expeditions
Has camel, trekking and 4WD expeditions as well as interesting alternatives to the usual treks such as family circuits. Between October and May it also offers week-long and group lessons on how to drive in the desert.
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