57 Cultural Africa holidays found
Ethiopia holidays, tailor made
Discover the natural beauty and culture of Ethiopia
From £1,795 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
Ethiopia holiday, tailormade
Discover the people, places and wildlife of Ethiopia
From £2,483 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
Ethiopia tour with Timkat festival departure
Take Ethiopia's greatest religious celebration, the Timkat Festival
From £3,069 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 10 Jan, 15 Jan
Ghana cultural tours
Experience the culture of ethnic groups in Ghana
From £3,583.13 19 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Omo Valley cultural holiday in Ethiopia
Travel to the Omo Valley, Africa's cultural heartland
From £2,565 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Apr, 27 Oct
2020: 21 Jan, 25 Apr, 24 Oct
2020: 21 Jan, 25 Apr, 24 Oct
Cape Town & winelands holiday, South Africa tailormade
Explore this city, meet its people, and taste fabulous wine and food
From £1,225 to £1,580 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
You can either join one of our set departures (twice monthly), or this trip can be arranged at any time to suit you and adapted to suit your requirements
Wildlife and cultural tour to Ethiopia
See wildlife in the Omo valley
From £1,997 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
Cultural holiday in Ghana, Togo and Benin
Join an amazing group trip through Ghana, Togo and Benin.
From £2,249 to £2,345 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Jul, 16 Aug, 27 Sep, 17 Oct, 8 Nov, 27 Dec
KwaZulu Natal discovery tour, South Africa
A tailor-made trip to South Africa's KwaZulu Natal region
From £2,385 12 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ethiopia cultural holidays
Discover the historic wonders of Ethiopia
From £3,225 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Oct
2020: 7 Jan, 12 Apr, 11 Oct
2020: 7 Jan, 12 Apr, 11 Oct
Trekking in Morocco with a Berber family
Trek in Morocco with a Berber Family and their livestock
From £995 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Sep
2020: 20 May, 19 Sep
2020: 20 May, 19 Sep
Places available on our 18th May, 2019 departure
Ghana, Togo and Benin holiday
Tribal culture, colourful customs and Ouidah Voodoo Festival
From £2,349 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 8 Jan
Cultural history holiday in Ghana
History, culture, traditions and wildlife
From £750 to £1,299 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
These tours depart all year round and can be tailor made for groups of 3 or more travellers
Ethiopia overland tour, 35 days
A wonderful overland tour of Ethiopia
From £2,236 to £2,705 35 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Nov
2020: 13 Jan, 19 Feb, 18 Apr, 13 Nov, 15 Dec
2021: 4 Jan, 12 Feb, 17 Feb, 17 Apr, 19 Nov, 14 Dec
2022: 11 Feb, 16 Feb
2020: 13 Jan, 19 Feb, 18 Apr, 13 Nov, 15 Dec
2021: 4 Jan, 12 Feb, 17 Feb, 17 Apr, 19 Nov, 14 Dec
2022: 11 Feb, 16 Feb
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Ethiopia walking tour
A superb walking tour showcasing the best of Ethiopia
From £4,195 13 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ethiopia holiday, Tribes of the Omo Valley
A spectacular chance to meet the Tribes of southern Ethiopia
From £2,995 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ethiopia Fasika tour, Ethiopian Easter
Tour of Ethiopia during the Easter celebrations
From US $2,195 to US $2,210 13 days ex flights
Small group travel
Liberia tours
Lively markets, chimpanzees and the ghostly Bassa people
From £2,599 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Nov
2020: 25 Nov
2020: 25 Nov
Dijbouti and Somaliland tour, the Horn of Africa
Nomads, impressive rock art and geological phenomena
From £2,999 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Jan
Kenya expedition to Lake Turkana
Proud warriors, nomadic communities and Samburu Game Reserve
From £4,299 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Feb
Guinea and Sierra Leone tour
Breathtaking mountains, idyllic islands and wild chimpanzees
From £2,649 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Nov
2020: 7 Nov
2020: 7 Nov
Cape Town walking holiday
Leisurely walks and excursions in Cape Town
From R17,400 to R24,250 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ethiopia tour
Vibrant tribal cultures and fascinating historic sites
From £3,599 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Nov
2020: 3 Mar, 24 Nov
2020: 3 Mar, 24 Nov
Morocco Caravan Adventure tour
Retracing the steps of the ancient trans-Saharan routes.
From £479 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 Oct, 28 Dec
Sudan tour, Nubian Desert and the Red Sea
Discover the Nubian Desert and the Red Sea
From £3,499 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 28 Feb
Northern Ethiopia, tailor made holiday
A wealth of treasures and culture in Northern Ethiopia
From £4,265 10 days ex flights
Tailor made
Southern Ethiopia, tailor made holiday
The privilege to spend time with Ethiopia timeless tribes.
From £3,750 10 days ex flights
Tailor made
Olpopongi Maasai cultural village tour, Tanzania
An opportunity to experience the unique culture of Masaai.
From US $150 to US $450 2 days ex flights
Tailor made
Senegal and Guinea Bissau cultural holiday
Discover Senegal and Guinea Bissau on this 14 day group tour
From £3,165 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Nov, 21 Dec
Chad holidays, untamed Tibesti
An incredible journey to the holy grail of Saharan travel.
From £4,599 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Nov
2020: 8 Nov
2020: 8 Nov
From
£3,225
excluding flights
Great if you are interested in culture, history and religion (more)Hannah Murray
Although the Churches, Museums and Palaces were stunning and memorable the aspect that made the most impact was meeting people in different parts of Ethiopia and gaining some understanding of how they live. (more)Lauren Kaswell
Go with an open mind and you will have many wonderful surprises (more)Margarita Lytle
From
£1,225
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
So many memorable moments. Capetown, the township tour, the teabag factory, the whales, the safari, the garden route and the caves.
Tips?
Stay in a hotel half way between the city centre of greenmarket square and the near the waterfront
Local benefits?
Yes we were made aware of a water shortage in western cape and in capetown.
Overall rating?
Brilliant (more)Anthony Van Gils
From
£1,795
excluding flights
It was good to see and experience contrasting aspects of Northern Ethiopia, both cultural and natural, and having guides who knew their town or region made a huge difference to our trip. (more)Nick Waterfield
Everything was memorable. Perhaps the "treks" in Janamora and West Mesket stand out, or the smiley friendliness of everyone... Fabulous, loved every minute. (more)Tony Riley
The most memorable part of the holiday was visiting the livestock market... A wonderful first (and not last) experience of Ethiopia. (more)Susan Cunningham
From
£750
excluding flights
Visiting compounds and seeing the real Ghana. Great to meet the locals and see how they lived. Also: river safari with the hippos; tree top rainforest walk; learning about the slave trade .... and much more.
(more)Nicholas Wilson
The best part of the holiday was visiting Wechiau, a rural village in northern part of Ghana; our driver cooked a meal for us on open fire, the whole Lobi tribal community got together and danced for us. (more)Amy Sakai
What part of my holiday wasn't memorable or exciting?? If I had to pick something, I would have to say hanging out with the Lobi villagers around Wechiau. They were all so kind and generous and had great senses of humour. I also loved the Kakum canopy walk, despite a mild fear of heights. (more)Amy Lippincott
From
£2,483
excluding flights
What was best - all of it!! It is difficult to pick out just one memorable or exciting part as our various experiences in Ethiopia were all very special in their own way. We did see a procession for the Feast of St Michael in a small town and that remains a very special memory too. (more)Ruth Adams
Visiting the rock churches in AETHIOPIA and coming across a group of local pilgrims was my highlight. (more)Barbara Schmidle
The entire trip was very memorable. The churches were beautiful, the historical sites were interesting, the people were warm and friendly. I loved being in the midst of the gelada baboons. (more)Sheryl Padjen
From
£1,997
excluding flights
The highlight was visiting the tribal markets at Turmi and Alduba, including walking to the Turmi market from Buska Lodge; and sitting in a Hamer mud hut drinking coffee. (more)Ann Wintersgill
A great holiday ... incredible sights and the chance to see several of the tribal groups in the Omo Valley. (more)Lloyd Martin
This vacation was everything we hoped it would be, and much more. We saw everything we wanted to see, but what really made the difference was the wonderful guide and driver. (more)Carolyn Scharf
From
£2,349
excluding flights
The highlight was learning about aspects relating to the slave trade. (more)Nigel Hunt
The highlight was following the slave trails. We met people and shook hands smiled and sharing their festivities. (more)Dawn Taylor
The most memorable was the visit to slave town/fort, attending a traditional funeral and voodoo festival. (more)Kate Rogers
From
£2,565
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Bull jumping ceremony in Hammar village
Tips?
Beware of poor accommodation in Yabello and Wando Genet
Local benefits?
No
Overall rating?
I enjoyed learning about the customs and village life (more)Joan Thomas
From
€1,940
excluding flights
Better than I could have possibly imagined! I’ve never travelled with a guide before and what a huge difference it made.
We were welcomed by everyone we met; even strangers thanked us for coming to Mali. I’m already saving up to go again! (more)Susan Aschim
I have been in a few places in Africa, and normally we go local, this time with Aly organising everything for you, I had the most luxurious trip with fabulous hotels and great food all the way... I would highly recommend booking with Aly. (more)Christina Schrotzhammer
Meeting the locals. They were friendly and welcoming...One of the best holidays I've taken. The itinerary was well thought out and the guests were well taken care of.
(more)Minerva Valdenor
From
£4,265
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Visiting rock churches and Lalibela and being able to enjoy their Timkat/Epiphany celebrations.
Tips?
Watch the amount of time you are spending on the road. If necessary reduce what you see to enjoy it more.
Local benefits?
One hopes so the parks and lodges are employing local people.
Overall rating?
Excellent, our tour operator did a great job of organising and delivering for us. (more)Hugh Tottle
From
£3,069
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Walking in procession amidst the welcoming crowds celebrating Timkat, the Ethiopian Coptic Church Epiphany, in Mekele.
Tips?
Go with an open mind to discover Ethiopa's history and amazing wildlife. Take binoculars.
Local benefits?
Certainly benefited local people through employment of local guides and work at hotels through tourism. Ethiopia needs more tourism to help its economy.
Overall rating?
Brilliant. We had a fabulous Ethiopian guide who could... (more)Jane Harris-Matthews
From
£3,650
excluding flights
I reckon I am a culture vulture and the churches were amazing. I didn't expect to be bowled over by the scenery of the Simien Mountains and the trek at the end of the holiday which was a real privilege. (more)Jennifer Blain
It was all memorable but - not toooo exciting! (more)June Addison
The most memorable parts were the fantastic views from the escarpments and a chance visit at a local school during the TESFA walk, the view over the twin of Ayers Rock from the Ghiralta lodge (more)Monica Filkova
From
£3,715
excluding flights
The most memorable part was when we were driving up a rocky dry river to see white rhinos and when they smelled/heard us and started coming towards us, realized they could be a lot faster than us on this terrain. (more)Sven Jeanrenaud
The most exciting was the gorge swing & white river rafting in Victoria Falls as well as the night game drives following lions stalking prey in the Okavango. (more)Jean Pierre Kruger
From
£3,583.13
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The most memorable part was probably walking around the busy streets of areas like Accra Old Town, Osu and the centres of Cape Coast and Elmina. There is always something to look at amongst the crowds and you feel safe and are not unduly bothered. Particularly enjoyable was a visit to a local high-life band’s concert in Cape Coast. And we were very interested in a couple of meetings we had with academics about Ghanaian culture and history.
Tips?
We only went for... (more)Chris Pountain
From
£2,299
excluding flights
From
£1,505
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing off the beaten track places, learning about traditions first hand. Seeing great scenery and good wildlife in Kenya.
Tips?
Ethiopia is quite 'rugged' but beautiful and varied. Don't expect luxury but it is rewarding in terms of scenery, customs and friendly people. Kenya is more comfortable with good campsites, great wildlife and good food.
Local benefits?
Visiting National Parks obviously support's conservation. Otherwise not that much.
Overall... (more)Liz Buckle
From
£2,249
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We experienced many memorable events but the Voodoo Festival in Ouidah, Benin was the most exciting. It was very colorful and spontaneous. Numerous people went into trances and engaged in wild dances.
Tips?
Don't hesitate to go. It will surpass your expectations. Don't worry about security. It felt very safe. But be ready for heat and humidity.
Local benefits?
Local people obviously benefited a little from the money we spent and it's possible that... (more)Frank Keen
From
£2,249
excluding flights
The colorful festival itself with all the singing and dancing was of course the highlight of the tour. All the big smiles and greetings that we received from the tribe members during our stay with them, should be mentioned as well. (more)Fredrik Stenström
Interacting with the Mbororo people was a very rewarding experience...the work which had been done before the trip started in order for the group to be accepted was obviously of the highest standard.
(more)Tony Camacho
From
£2,325
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The highlight of the trip was the trek in the Vokre mountains to stay with the Dupa people, also our stay in Bukaru camp visiting other tribes in the area.
Tips?
Local benefits?
By using local hotels and services, Bukaru camp staff and porters on the trek I feel that we put much needed money into the local economy.
Overall rating?
I would have liked extra time in the North perhaps also staying with another tribe. I feel that the trip needs extra... (more)Eric Osborn-Hodge
From
£750
excluding flights
From
£2,560
excluding flights
11 out of 10. The holiday provider went above and beyond and made our holiday perfect. Our guide was fantastic, all of the lodges were unbelievable, and the itinerary was perfect. (more)Kirsten Glaser
It's actually pretty hard to describe this trip in a few words - it was truly magical and inspirational! (more)Nina Szewczak
Way better than I ever could have imagined.
I will be going again! (more)Carole Artis
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