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Escape the mainstream commercialised resorts in the Red Sea, offering bog-standard 5-day dive packages, with this wonderful camel dive safari. You will explore a stretch of coastline virtually untouched, rarely dived and reached by camel, but also dive the more well-known sites close to Dahab. You will also have plenty of time to absorb the blissful experience of the Sinai desert, with two nights camping under the stars.

In order to escape the mainstream commercialised resorts in the Red Sea, we offer a variety of scuba-diving packages based in the relaxed village-style resort of Dahab. Dahab is situated roughly 100km north of Sharm el-Sheikh on the Gulf of Aqaba coast, Sinai. Dahab offers a wide range of shore dives in the Gulf of Aqaba, from shallow gentle dives to deep technical dives in the Blue Hole. In the programme are dive sites such as the Canyon, Bells to the Blue Hole, the Islands, Coral Garden, Eel Gardens, the Lighthouse, Gabr el-Bint, and potentially a boat dive to Napoleon Reef, dependent on weather conditions.

You will be based on the southern side of Dahab's seafront , and stay at the family friendly Inmo Diver's Home situated directly on the house reef with views across the Gulf of Aqaba. The hotel offers a range of family rooms, a good restaurant, swimming pool and children's playground with cave & paddling pool and several sun-lounging areas turning your stay into a relaxing and delightful experience. Child minding facilities are available whilst you dive. The dive centre offers optional courses for kids including the Bubblemaker course for young children and the Junior Open Water Course for children 10 years and older. Various adult PADI Dive courses are also available on request.

If you are looking to learn scuba-diving, where better than among the coral reefs in the warm & clear waters of the Gulf of Aqaba. We offer various PADI courses and the dive centre has a large classroom combined with tables outside for the occasional outdoor sessions. The classrooms have all necessary video & audio facilities, instructional materials and manuals.

Virtually anybody in a general good health and fitness can learn to dive. You will be based either in the PADI, BASC, TDI dive centre conveniently run from the Coral Coast Hotel and located on the famous Eel Garden reef, or at the PADI, CMAS & SSI dive centre based at Daniela Village. The highly experienced & qualified dive teams are friendly and on hand at all times. Fantasea promote responsible diving practices with no more than 6 divers per group and have a comprehensive eco-policy.

Both dive centres are equipped with the latest in diving equipment, regularly maintained and renewed to ensure your comfort, safety and style. There are spacious kitting up areas, rinsing pool, locker space, large bathrooms and hot water showers.

There are only a few places in the world where a first-time visitor is confronted with a mountainous desert landscape as spectacular as that of the Sinai. On this camel safari you will trek into the heart of the desert and spend time with a Bedouin tribe learning amongst others about their techniques of survival. Visit the ancient biblical sites, such as St. Catherine's Monastery, and explore the Mount Sinai area. Sleeping under the stars in the desert is a most breathtaking and soul recharging experience.

For further reading check our Sinai Desert blog article.

In Jordan, we offer a range of inspiring, one-week cultural tours combining the renowned archaeological sites of Petra and Jerash with the Dead Sea and the Jordanian desert. All these itineraries start & finish in the capital city of Jordan - Amman. All tours exclude international flights, so you have flexibility to extend your trip with a second week relaxing in the Dead Sea coast or travelling to nearby countries such as Egypt. The below itinerary can be organised all year round with a set departure guaranteed every Saturday throughout the year (min 2 persons).

Do you find your wildlife safari experience more important than how many golden taps your accommodation has? Then this is your Kenya wildlife safari. This trip offers an exceptional and exclusive wildlife experience with high quality guiding. All game drives are conducted in customised 4x4 safari vehicles taking a maximum of only 6 passengers. All driver/guides are wildlife experts and certified by the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association. The exclusive bush camps are located in private wildlife conservancies away from the tourist minibuses in both Amboseli and Masai Mara, but at a fraction of the safari lodge prices!

The advantage of being located in a private conservancy is not having to share the wealth of wildlife with 100's of other tourists. In addition, walking safaris with Maasai guides and night drives are allowed in these areas. At the same time, the conservancies are conveniently located with easy access to the Amboseli National Park and Maasai Mara Reserve.

You will need a sense of adventure! You stay in real bush camps on small camp sites with just 6 dome tents with solar lighting. You will need to be prepared to sleep on comfortable mattresses with sleeping bags on the floor. Each tent has a private bathroom, located straight behind, but not part of the tent with flush toilet, basin, and safari shower. The bush camps are surrounded by thorn tree bushes, chain-link and/or post fences for added security.

A truly exceptional wildlife, mountain and Lake Malawi experience with your own private driver. This trip offers a great insight into the main attractions of South and central Malawi, where you will stay in comfort in local lodges. From Liwonde National Park to the forested hills of Zomba and Ntchisi rainforest and the shores of Lake Malawi, each destination offers mind blowing scenery and unique accommodation.

A truly exceptional Lake Malawi experience with luxury accommodation and all activity included in price. This trip is designed for activity loving water sports enthusiasts who also share a passion for nature. It is based in Cape Maclear and Mumbo Island within Lake Malawi National Park with a veritable aquarium of tropical fish.

This self drive tour takes you to some of the quietest places in Africa. Luxurious lodges offering stunning sundowner views and safe bushwalks amongst the sand dunes and bizarre eroded rock landscapes of Damarland. Experience the cultural sights of Africa's unique San rock art at Twyfelfontein as well as the awe inspiring Sossusvlei dunes. It also takes you on to Damaraland where you will be guided through the dry river beds to encounter the uniquely adapted desert elephants. Smaller than their cousins in the north they also have large feet to spread their weight across the shifting sands. Although not classed as a desert, you will also visit the Atlantic coast of Namibia where the cold ocean currents cool the desert landscape. Here you will find a relic of colonial influence in the town of Swakopmund with its Germanic architecture and German speaking people. From here you can view the largest colony of Cape Fur Seal in Africa where literally tens of thousands of animals thrive in the cold waters. Either drive to see them at Cape Cross or take one of the many boat tours that depart daily. Complimentary wine and oysters are served once you return to port.

Amongst the unique rugged landscape of Namibia lives a diverse and special fauna and flora. This tour takes you not only to world renowned areas such as Etosha and Damaraland, but also gives you the opportunity to experience the Himba people and San Bushman living traditional lifestyles in an ever changing world.

You will start at Okonjima - home to the AfriCat Foundation - where amongst others you will be able to track radio collared leopards and see the feeding of the resident cheetahs. In Damaraland you will be guided through the dry river beds to encounter the uniquely adapted desert elephants. Experience the cultural sights of Africa's unique San rock art at Twyfelfontein as well as the opportunity to participate in cultural tours to the local communities of Himba people in the north.
Following a visit of Etosha National Park and its awesome salt pan. Following you will visit the Nhoma area and spend 2 nights next to the traditional San Bushman village of //Nhoq'ma, offering a genuine bushman experience. In the Windhoek area, in a private reserve you can track rhino on foot and be pampered in their Spa.

Experience Cape Town's vibrant urban culture during this 5-day City tour that includes guided walks through the city centre and historical Bo-Kaap, a lesson in Cape Malay cooking and a visit one of Cape Town's urban townships. Choose from a variety of additional day tours, such as the beautiful Cape Point Nature Reserve, learn to make African beaded jewellery or participate in a music tour.

During your stay, you will be based at one of Cape Town's most exciting urban boutique hotels, within close proximity of the city's best restaurants, art galleries and theatres. The itinerary is flexible, and provides you with enough time to explore the sights and sounds of the Mother City. On arrival you will be provided with a calendar and information about cultural events and shows available during your stay, as well as a list of the best nearby restaurants.

This itinerary is ideal for those people interested in a vibrant inner city experience with a passion for culture, history, architecture and art. The ideal traveller will be independent and likes to explore art galleries and restaurants at their own pace, but enjoys the occasional guided excursions led by local guides to get a feel for the life and culture of the destination. This itinerary is not suitable for families with young children.

This Classic Cape & Garden Route itinerary is ideal for the first time visitors to the Western Cape & South Africa, and includes all the major Cape Town and Garden Route highlights. It offer time for shopping and good food in Cape Town, wine tasting in some of South Africa's most famous vineyards and visiting Table Mountain. But also plenty of opportunity for sightseeing, enjoying the natural environment and South Africa's Rainbow Nation's culture, good food, beach, and lots of different activities like whale watching (land and water based - seasonal), penguins and Big 5 wildlife safari in the malaria free Eastern Cape Game Reserve of Amakhala.

The trip and accommodation will suit couples, but can easily be tailored to accommodate families with children of varying ages. Although this trip is on a self-drive basis providing maximum flexibility, guided options are also available on request. To suit a range of budgets, we can tailor this trip with more standard accommodation or a nice mixture of both.

This trip is designed to showcase the success of biodiversity initiatives in the Western Cape and is an excellent example of an eco-tourism experience in South Africa. All participants in our Biodiversity & Wine Route are committed to conservation, sustainability and social upliftment. Discover the beautiful city of Cape Town and surrounds with visits to Kirstenbosch Gardens and Cape Point National Park. Explore an off-the-beaten track eco-wine route and visit boutique wine estates, who are all members of the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative. A guided tour of the natural vegetation communicates the wine producers' stories and the role of biodiversity conservation in sustainable wine production. The Cape Floral Kingdom is the smallest yet richest plant kingdom on earth, and has earned international recognition as a global biodiversity hotspot. Visit a luxurious nature retreat located on the Fynbos Route in the unspoilt Overberg region.

This itinerary is ideal for second time visitors to South Africa and those who want to avoid main tourist centres. The tour is designed for nature lovers with an interest in learning more about the diverse Cape Floral Kingdom and other biomes in the Western Cape. Wine lovers with an interest in sustainable wine production will have the opportunity to get to know a community of wine growers and grape producers with a common interest in conservation, sustainability and social upliftment.

This trip takes you from the Kalahari right down to Cape Town, covering some of the most amazing scenery in Southern Africa. This part of South Africa is still relatively unknown to international tourists yet offers some stunning arid landscapes and less well known wildlife such as the Oryx and Jackal. The cultural heritage of the Eastern Cape is also rich as these open landscapes are the traditional hunting grounds of the San people. This tour contrasts both the modern international city life of Cape Town with the traditional lifestyles of the San whose culture is thousands of years old.

What better way to treat yourself to an action-packed reef & shark scuba-diving and Big 5 wildlife safari extravaganza in the glorious and diverse KwaZulu Natal? Starting with diving on Aliwal Shoal & Protea Banks, described by Jacques Cousteau as the best shark diving site in the world. Followed by diving in Sodwana Bay, South Africa's diving Mecca and marine reserve within the World Heritage Site St Lucia Wetland Park, and the icing on the cake a wildlife safari in Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park.

The Mehloding guided hiking trail is a Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) accredited and community owned. The trail is located in the relatively unexplored southern Drakensberg, at the junction of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, and southern Lesotho.

The trail covers 7 days with 6 overnight stops at simple, but comfortable lodges constructed by local people with traditional designs and materials. A local guide accompanies all hikes and provides information on the sights, attractions, local customs, and language.

The hiking trail takes you on a path of rich and diverse natural and cultural heritage of Xhosa and Sotho communities. The route traverses spectacular mountainous foothills and rural villages, taking in visits to ancient rock-art, sparkling streams, indigenous trees, medicinal plants, craft projects, and top of the world views.

Please be aware that the Mehloding hiking trail is of moderate nature and the accommodation is simple, but clean and comfortable.

Mount Kilimanjaro is famous as the highest peak in Africa, and perhaps what makes its snow-capped summit all the more impressive is that it stands alone towering almost 5,000m above the surrounding plains. A trek up Kili is an exhilarating, beautiful and challenging experience and your reward, of watching the sunrise from the top of Africa's highest mountain, is breathtaking.

BAOBAB offers you the chance to climb to the peak of Kili following the lesser-used Machame route. This route takes 6-7 days and offers a gradual ascent, a wide range of scenic areas and gives plenty of time to acclimatise.

This Kilimanjaro trek is available on a tailor-made basis for private treks, couples or small groups. Other routes such as the Rongai are also available.

Our Tanzania Special is an exquisite trip that runs on a tailor-made basis and combines famous safari destinations, such as the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, nature walks in the Usambara Mountains and relaxation and culture on Zanzibar Island. This 15-day, action packed, comprehensive and exciting itinerary is run at a leisurely pace - can you think of a better way to spend a fortnight in East Africa?

Discover the wildlife and landscapes of Zambia's famous South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi National Parks. There is both comfort and wilderness in river locations with magnificent views and an abundance of wildlife. This trip offers you the opportunity to experience some of the best safari destinations in Africa at an affordable price.

This itinerary will take you to some of Africa's wildest landscapes, off-the-beaten track, to enjoy some fabulous natural scenery and wildlife. The safari activities included in this trip have been designed in conjunction with the local people and the community benefits economically from your visit.

Although it may rain periodically, the bush it at its most vibrant in the Emerald season. One of the highlights for this time of the year are the big cats - just like their domestic cousins they dislike getting wet so can often be seen coming out onto the roads. Although this time of the year is not ideal for game walks due to lush vegetation, plenty of wildlife can be spotted during morning and afternoon game drives in the park. Option to extend this safari with a trip to Livingstone with the main reason for visiting undoubtedly the spectacular Victoria Falls - one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

This small group adventure safari starts in Maun and ends in Livingstone, Zambia. It explores the fascinating Okavango Delta water system and passes through some of the best wilderness areas of Botswana, ending at the world renowned Victoria Falls. Max group size of 12 people per safari.

This small group adventure safari forms a circular route around the Okavango Delta, starting in Kasane and ending in Livingstone, Zambia. The Five Rivers Safari offers a great value camping adventure through three countries - Botswana, Namibia and Zambia. Max group size of 12 people per safari.

This 11 day safari starts and ends in Maun and takes you into the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve on an authentic mobile tented safari adventure. Explore the Xakanaxa area of Moremi and the beautifull Khwai Community Area that surrounds the game reserve. Here you will be able to go on a walking safari and night game drives.

This best value lodge safari will take you to the best game parks in Botswana, including the magical waterways of Okavango Delta and the famous Victoria Falls in Zambia. We have carefully selected camps and lodges that offer the best value for money, whilst not compromising on the level of service. It is ideal for wildlife and birding enthusiasts and discerning travellers, who prefer a bit more comfort and luxury whilst on safari than offered on mobile safaris.

Leave behind all reflections of modern life and journey back to the true essence of Africa. A mobile safari allows you to get up close and personal to the miracle of nature. Fall asleep to the calls of the wild and wake up to the warmth & light of the African sun. It is a misconception however that camping safaris into the African bush mean bad food, dirty clothes and daily discomfort. This luxury mobile safari offers access into some of the most remote wilderness areas and at the same time offer comfortable accommodation, good food and personal service.

The Northern Hightlights Mobile Safari visits the Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta and in Chobe National Park both Savuti and Chobe River Front. Maximum group size of 12 people per safari. Extensions in Chobe and/or Livingstone can be arranged.