Are you ready for an adventure on the "wild" side? Then join us in Africa. Since 1970, we've had the joy of bringing wildlife lovers to Africa's most secluded corners to experience the greatest wildlife shows on earth. But the spell of Africa goes far beyond its exceptional wildlife. The allure of life in the bush is enticing - from exploring wildlife on foot or from the seat of an open-hatch jeep, to star-filled nights with the sounds of Africa as your lullaby. If you have ever dreamed of visiting Africa, do it now. And if you have visited once or twice before, then you already know the magic of Africa and will surely want to return. We know you will come home with cherished memories that'll last a lifetime.
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Slideshow: African Wildlife
Africa has a lot more wildlife to offer than the "Big Five" - including some rather peculiar species...
Slideshow: Safari with MTS
There are many ways to explore Africa. Our style is to bring you as close to nature as possible while pampering you in our luxury tented camps where you'll dine like royalty.
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Africa's Best Wildlife Parks
Africa has a remarkable number of national parks where an abundance of wildlife roams. Let us introduce you to some of the continent's best parks and what you can expect on your adventure there.
Legendary Safari Guides
Meet Allen, Iain, and Onesmo - three of our senior safari guides who come from totally different walks of life. We asked them to share the most incredible wildlife experience they've ever had.
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The Adventure Chef
We know you are adventurous when traveling. How adventurous are you in your own kitchen? Put on your apron and try these typical African dishes. This is not your average meatloaf....
Conservation Through Travel
A portion of our trip profits, together with support from our in-country partners, directly support a variety of projects, including school construction, environmental education, and rhino reintroduction and research.
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OUR AFRICAN WILDLIFE SAFARIS
Eastern Africa:
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KENYA: A World Apart
A unique safari that will allow you to discover Kenya's big game as well as the country's natural beauty and its fascinating peoples Join Maasai warriors for a trek across their spiritual homeland, from the Great Rift Valley to the Loita Hills, including three days of Kenya's best wildlife viewing in the famed Maasai Mara. Moderate-Strenuous. 14 days. |
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KENYA & TANZANIA: The Great Parks of East Africa
See all the major game parks of East Africa on one great safari adventure, including Tanzania's Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Oldupai Gorge as well as Kenya's Masai Mara and Amboseli (with dramatic views of Kilimanjaro). Easy. 14 days. |
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Ultimate Tanzania Safari
Live the dream! On this popular family adventure we explore Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife paradises: the legendary Serengeti (including a 3-day walking safari!), Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire. Moderate. 12 days. |
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Hidden Tanzania Safari
Abandon the beaten path and explore the vast Tanzanian national parks that most visitors miss! See all the big game (and several unique species!) in these remote, rarely visited southern parks, but without the crowds. Easy-Moderate. 14 days. |
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TANZANIA: Rufiji River Safari
The sixth annual entry in our popular Sobek Signature Series is an incredible float through Tanzania’s legendary Selous Game Reserve, Africa’s largest wildlife haven. Enjoy a silent passage to places safari vehicles never reach and one of the best opportunities to get face-to-face with African wildlife! Moderate. 14 days. |
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Rwanda & Uganda: Mountain Gorilla Expedition
You haven't lived until you've heard a chest-beating session! Track the endangered mountain gorilla in the emerald-green Virunga Volcanoes, and watch chimpanzees frolic in Kibale National Park. Strenuous. 16 days. |
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Uganda Safari Circuit
From the chimps of Kibale and large mammals of Kidepo Valley, to the hippos, birds and waterways of Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls, Uganda is the forgotten jewel of safari travel. And on this exciting safari we'll visit all of its hidden highlights! Easy-Moderate. 16 days. |
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West Central Africa:
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Gabon Wildlife Expedition
Featured as one of "6 Global Adventures [that] span the extraordinary!" in USA Today! On this 2008 Follow the Leader adventure with Allen Bechky we'll journey into the untouched rainforests of Gabon to track chimps and gorillas in an untrammeled wilderness rarely visited by Westerners. Moderate. 14 days. |
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Southern Africa:
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Botswana ~ Botswana Flying Safari
Africa the way you’ve always imagined it! Botswana's natural attractions, from the sands of the Kalahari to the pristine Okavango Delta, make it one of Africa's hottest safari destinations, and our deluxe safari will allow you to see the best of it—on the water, on land and from the air! Easy. 10 days. |
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Adventures in Mozambique
From the pristine beaches and azure waters of the Indian Ocean, to the remote wildlife parks and breathtaking natural scenery inland, our expedition through Mozambique is anything but ordinary! Still raw and largely untouristed, this unique ecotourism destination allows us to explore both the natural richness and the extraordinary challenges facing Africa today. Moderate-Strenuous. 10 days. |
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South African Trails
Join us for a journey through South African history! After tracking the legendary "Big 5" on a walking safari in Umfolozi, Africa’s oldest game reserve, we'll travel to the depths of the Indian Ocean’s tropical reefs and the heights of the high peaks of the Drakensberg, gaining fascinating insights into modern-day Zulu life, and South African political history, and conservation efforts along the way. Moderate-Strenuous. 10 days. |
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Walking in Zambia
Africa's best-kept secret! Come join us in the land where African walking safaris were born. Our new exclusive walking safari (including a visit to Victoria Falls and overnights in select, intimate bush camps) zeroes in on the newly opened and little visited area of Zambia's South Luangwa National Park (home of the lowest people-to-animal ratio in Africa). Easy-Moderate. 10 days. |
EXTEND YOUR STAY ~ African Safari Extensions |
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If you just can't get enough of Africa (and don't worry, we understand) then extend your safari with a few more days in the Isle of Zanzibar, the Masai Mara, Kruger National Park, the Kalahari Desert, and other "hot spots" of Eastern and Southern Africa.
East Africa Safari Extensions
South Africa Safari Extensions
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PRIVATE ADVENTURES ~ MTS in Africa |
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Prefer a private safari adventure? Consider one of our world-class private adventures, a series of private itineraries to some of the most fascinating and exclusive destinations in Africa, and all designed especially for small groups (families, couples, friends, or even in some cases, just one traveler).
Options include adventures in Southern Africa (including South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi, and Botswana), Tanzania, and Rwanda.
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Your Private Safari
What if our departure dates don't match yours - or you have your own idea of the world's best safari? Then create your own private trip. Family quality-time in Kenya, honeymoon in South Africa, or birding in Botswana - we can plan a special trip for as few as two people.Contact us or call 1-888-831-7526 today!
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For more information and reservations, please contact:
Mountain Travel Sobek
1266 66th Street, Suite 4
Emeryville, CA 94608 USA
Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526
Phone: +1-510-594-6000
Fax: + 1-510-594-6001
Email: info@mtsobek.com
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