Amazing Africa in 2026
Once the pandemic was over in 2022, we noticed that sub-Saharan Africa was THE ‘bucket list’ destination that our clients were mostly asking for.
It’s a place you’d been dreaming of visiting, and the reality then usually far surpassed even those high expectations.
The Discover Travel team have all enjoyed their own safaris and adventures within this most extraordinary of continents, from Cape Town to Nairobi and most of what’s in between!
If seeing wildlife is your priority, it’s hard to beat either Botswana or Kenya & Tanzania, although perhaps the greatest wildlife experience of all is visiting the mountain gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.
South Africa offers probably the greatest diversity of lifestyle and wildlife experiences and is exceptional value for money.
Namibia’s desert scenery is spectacular and of course the mighty Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe/Zambia border is a ‘must’ see.
Prefer something more ‘off the beaten track’ or cultural? How about Madagascar, Ethiopia or even a West African expedition? Been there, done that? Try the Comoros Islands!
Getting there from New Zealand is straight forward, with good flight connections from Christchurch via either Sydney, Perth or Singapore to South Africa, or via Dubai to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda or Ethiopia.
Need some ideas? We’ve put together a small selection of our favourite African itineraries here to provide you with some inspiration.
We love planning African itineraries for our clients, it’s a destination that’s deeply embedded in Discover Travel’s DNA, so whether it’s an independent itinerary, joining a small group or overland adventure or even a hosted journey from New Zealand, please contact us with your wish list, timeframe and budget and we’ll design an African experience that’s perfect just for you!
Happy travels!
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