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Africa Active & Adventure Tours made for you

Enjoy exhilarating African adventures tailored to your interests

Embark on an unforgettable Africa adventure tour

While Africa is well-known for its emblematic wildlife and vast cultural diversity, it’s also packed with incredible destinations for outdoor activities. The continent boasts massive mountains, rushing rivers, sweeping coastlines, remote islands and endless other environments that are ripe for adventure.

Our team of travel designers have extensive expertise and local connections that allow us to craft completely personalised experiences. We can design South Africa adventure tours which complement safaris with hiking, surfing, horse riding and more. Enjoy the thrill of Morocco adventure trips that include expeditions through the Sahara, quadbiking across endless dunes and treks through the High Atlas Mountains.

African wildlife experiences pair perfectly with active adventures. You can easily combine time in sensational safari areas with outdoor activities like hot air balloon rides, white water rafting, kayaking and boat trips, whether you’re gliding through the Okavango Delta or cruising the Zambezi.

Speak with us to start designing an itinerary with just the right mix of exhilarating experiences, cultural immersion and luxurious accommodation in some of Africa’s most astonishing places.

  • A gorilla in the forest chewing a piece of wood
  • Sunrise over the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • A group of people riding ATVs through sand dunes in the Moroccan Sahara
  • Sign on the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
  • A hot air balloons floating in front of the Sossusvlei dunes in Namibia
  • People on a gorilla trek in Rwanda
  • Aerial view of white water rafting on the Zambezi river

From our experts

Experiences picked by our specialists

Quad bike across the Sossusvlei

Speed through Sossusvlei on a quad bike to discover the surreal salt pans and undulating red dunes of this ancient desert

Cycle elephant paths in the Makgadikgadi Pans

Cycle through the Makgadikgadi Pans, following migration routes and elephant paths as you learn about local conservation efforts from expert guides

Fly over the Zambezi

Soar over the Batoka Gorge on the Flying Fox cable slide for bird’s-eye views of the Zambezi River and a thrilling adrenaline rush

Hike the top of Murchison Falls

Hike along the top of the mighty Murchison Falls in Uganda to witness this natural wonder from a unique perspective

Combine water sports with island seclusion

Head to a secluded island in the Seychelles, Zanzibar or the Bazaruto Archipelago to combine coastal adventures and water sports with unparalleled privacy

A word from one of our experts

There's no shortage of adventurous activities to enjoy in Africa, many of which are also intertwined with unbelievable wildlife experiences. You can go on walking safaris, cycling tours and mokoro trips in popular safari areas, or get off the beaten track in arid deserts and remote archipelagos.

Charlie Cottar Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation for African adventures

Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Trip inspiration

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Active Morocco

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Whatever you want from your Africa adventure tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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When to visit Africa for active adventures

The best time of year for active adventures varies greatly across Africa and depends largely on which experiences you’re hoping to have. Safari season in many countries coincides with the drier months around May to October, which often bring ideal weather for other outdoor activities, too. Specific experiences can only be enjoyed at certain times of year. For instance, if you want to swim in the Devil’s Pool at Victoria Falls or go rafting on the Zambezi River, plan for the low-water season from August to January. The best time for gorilla trekking in Rwanda is during one of the two dry seasons: June–September or December–February. Considering the significant seasonal differences across the continent – and the impact of weather on many outdoor adventures – we suggest speaking with our team to figure out the ideal timing for your trip.

Climb Kilimanjaro

December–March or June–October

Explore the Sahara Desert

October–May

Hit the waves in Zanzibar

June–October

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Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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