Meet Tales from Africa Travel
Why do we want you to read about us? Many travel organisations promise unforgettable, bespoke, exclusive, and sustainable holidays. We do too! So why choose us?
We are proud of our home, Africa. Our mission goes beyond showcasing this beautiful continent; we aim to create the best holiday experience of your life. There’s a significant difference between selling tours and crafting exceptional experiences—that’s our passion. Don’t just take our word for it; explore our social media and testimonials to see how we deliver. Are you ready to experience Africa with real people and real experiences in a truly sustainable way?
“It always seems impossible until it is done.” – Nelson Mandela
This quote inspires our commitment to building a sustainable and responsible tour operator. We believe tourism should help nature and uplift communities, allowing visitors to experience the real Africa—not just the commercialised version.
Why Choose Us?
- Experience: Over 60 years combined in sustainable tourism.
- Awards: Winner of the 2024 Skål Sustainable Tourism Award and the Skål Biosphere Sustainable Special Award, recognising our commitment to responsible travel.
- Accreditation: We are a Travelife Partner and Fair Trade Tourism approved, and a proud member of Cape Town Tourism.
- Commitment: All staff are trained in Travelife standards and TheCode, and we adhere to a strict ‘hands-off’ policy for animal interactions through our signature of the Blood Lions pledge and SATSA animal interaction charter.
- Community Impact: Proven participation in developing community experiences in Makushu, Mashishimale, and Goedverwacht.
- Sustainability: We minimise carbon emissions through remote work policies and fully offset our footprint.
- Fair Trade Practices: We offer sustainable value for money, ensuring a fair business model for all.
- Coverage: We operate across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, eSwatini, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles.
- Inclusivity: We cater to solo travellers, couples, families, and small groups of all ages, welcoming all genders and LGBTQI+ travellers in many destinations (where local laws allow, except South Africa).
What will you get?
- Unique bespoke itineraries that combine highlights with off-the-beaten track experiences, combining:
- Ecotourism
- community tourism
- walking tours
- cycling tours
- train tours
- wellness tours
- 4×4 rooftop-tent camper tours
- motorbike tours
- other adventure activities
- Mostly 4- and 5-star, small guesthouses, lodges, tented camps and hotels, where possible Fair Trade Tourism or similar certified. For smaller budgets mid-range accommodations, but most of these are not certified. All locally owned so the money stays inside the country where you travel.
- Real community experiences by real local people – no so-called cultural villages.
- Choice in any style of travel: self-drive, chauffeur-driven, fully guided, fly-in safari’s and/or fully catered fly-camps.
- Speed: first answer and, if possible, first quote within one working day.
- Tailor-made quotes with extensive description of itinerary, accommodations and activities.
- Full COVID-19 Industry Protocols compliance as per WTTC Safe Travel guidelines.
- Personal contact and service: one dedicated person for all your requests and handling of the tour from beginning to end.
- Travel on a zero-carbon base: all activities, overnights, transport etc. will be fully carbon off-set through one of the reforestation projects in South Africa from Trees for Travel.
- 24/7 emergency service.
So, let us share the magic, the wonder that is Africa, let us share our Tales from Africa with you. Through sustainable, exciting and well-organized experiences that are guaranteed to give you memories of a lifetime. As Madiba, Nelson Mandela, said:
“A good heart and a good head are a formidable combination”
You dream of exotic Tales from Africa
Return home with your own wild and exotic Tales from Africa. REAL Experiences. REAL People. REAL Sustainable. This is what you want.
Be More than a Traveler, be a Local
Travel is a life-affirming experience for you. You want to have fun, immerse yourself, be fair and to make a difference. You want to
Real Experiences
What you see, hear, touch and smell are what makes your holiday a dream come true. We offer an experience, not a hotel.
You believe in Ecotourism
Do you want your children to live their African Dream too? Responsible providers, Zero Carbon Travel and respect for wildlife are standard!
Real Sustainable
You want to travel truly responsibly. No greenwashing. Certified hotels and real community experiences by real local people.
You want to Deal with Real People
You are tired of dealing with chatbots. Being just another number. Slotting into just another tour. You want personal service and to