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Begin your tour of the Valley of Kings at the hidden entrance, leading to the tombs of the Pharaohs from the New Kingdom (1500 to 1000 BC). Luxor, Egypt.

A short guide about Backpacking travel to Africa

Civilization may have developed along the banks of the River Nile, but Africa’s diversity can sustain any traveller. Experience the magic of the animal kingdom, be captivated by the culture of the Masai Mara, or visit Namibia to drink German beer in the African sun, while the islands of Zanzibar and Madagascar offer rejuvenating tours after a safari. So while you’re here - take a little look at Tourabout’s catalogue of Africa’s natural beauty for every season and budget.

Interested in touring the north of Africa? Visit fascinating Morocco; overflowing with snake charmers and storytellers. Cross the enormous Sahara Desert, bordered by The Mediterranean Sea into glorious Egypt, an archaeological legacy to the Greeks, Romans and the Early Christians. Then there is the natural beauty of Ethiopia, with its ancient Christian civilization and spectacular mountain scenery.

Tour the east coast of Africa, as you trek the thick jungles and visit game parks while out on safari. Lake Victoria and Lake Naivasha belong to Kenya and sustain the National Parks and Reserves packed full of the exclusive Big Five. Tanzania, home of the leopard offers exotic jungles and lakes and the Serengeti’s endless plains are home to the lion and the wildebeest migration.

Central Africa offers Rwanda ‘the land of a thousand of hills’ and Uganda the ‘Pearl of Africa’, these countries are popular again with gorilla treks and Zambia and Zimbabwe support one of Africa's largest elephant populations.

Johannesburg city is known as the ‘place of Gold’ and the gateway to South Africa. So visiting Botswana and the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park could not be any easier, and a tour to the Okavango Delta’s huge wetland is one of the most prolific wildlife areas in Africa.

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Kenya Teaching & Building - 14 Days

If youve ever wanted to teach adorable kids and contribute to community projects in a rural Kenyan village, this 14-day project offers a unique and unmissable experience. Primary schools in Kenya are overcrowded and lack government funding to add new classrooms and facilities... thats where you come in. Stay in a local home, experiencing daily village life, and split your time between a community building project and teaching at a local school.... more info



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Tour from & return to Nairobi
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

14 Days |From AUD $1530

Kruger, Mozambique & Durban

Sample the very best of three stunning Southern African countries. Travel from busy Johannesburg along the spectacular Panorama Route and into the mountaintop kingdom of Swaziland, boasting Africas oldest monarchy. Spend a night in the scenic Mlilwane National Park amid grunting nocturnal animals before continuing on to the Mozambican capital of Maputo. In this attractive city, theres still a lingering sense of the Portuguese colonial era in its... more info



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Tour from Johannesburg to Durban
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

7 Days |From AUD $1165 | map

Delta And Chobe Waterways

Get wet and wild on a tour that explores the watery channels of the Okavango Delta, the serene and beautiful Chobe River and the dramatic Victoria Falls. This is a chance to spot the Big Five, get to know the friendly locals and traverse some of the most remote places on Earth so dont miss it!



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Tour from Johannesburg to Zambezi
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

10 Days |From AUD $1735 | map

Uganda Teaching & Building - 28 Days

Join a group of like-minded volunteers to experience and contribute to daily life in a rural Ugandan village. This 28 day project focuses on primary education. Schools are, over-crowded and lack proper facilities as there is no government funding to add new classrooms putting the burden on the community and parents. Split your time between a building project and teaching at a local school. Working alongside local builders, staying in the... more info



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Tour from & return to Entebbe
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

28 Days |From AUD $2190

Okavango Wilderness Trail

From the extravagant natural wonder of Victoria Falls and the incredible sprawl of the Okavango Delta to the richness of Chobe National Park and tranquillity of Khama Rhino Sanctuary this is an African adventure of epic proportions. So pack your binoculars and a good set of hiking boots because this is a truly exciting wilderness trail to follow!



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Tour from Livingstone to Johannesburg
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

7 Days |From AUD $1120 | map

South Africa Teaching & Building - 14 Days

Join a group of like-minded volunteers to experience and contribute to daily life. Split your time between a building project and teaching at a local school on this 14 day project. Working alongside local builders, staying in the community and spending time with the kids, youll become an essential part of a South African community.



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Tour from & return to Cape Town
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

14 Days |From AUD $1530

Kenya Teaching & Building - 14 Days

Join a group of like-minded volunteers to experience and contribute to daily life in a rural village. This 14 day project focuses on primary education. Schools are, over-crowded and lack proper facilities as there is no government funding to add new classrooms putting the burden on the community and parents. Split your time between a building project and teaching at a local school. Working alongside local builders, staying in the community and... more info



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Tour from & return to Nairobi
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

14 Days |From AUD $1530

Kenya Teaching & Building - 28 Days

Join a group of like-minded volunteers to experience and contribute to daily life in a rural village. This 28 day project focuses on primary education. Schools are, over-crowded and lack proper facilities as there is no government funding to add new classrooms putting the burden on the community and parents. Split your time between a building project and teaching at a local school. Working alongside local builders, staying in the community and... more info



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Tour from & return to Nairobi
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

28 Days |From AUD $2190

Tanzania Teaching & Building - 28 Days

Join a group of like-minded volunteers to experience and contribute to daily life in a rural village. Live amongst the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest free standing mountain in the world. Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa and one of the most diverse; from the spectacular grasslands of the Serengeti, the glacier-capped peak of Kilimanjaro to the palm fringed beaches of the mystical spice-island of Zanzibar. Split your time... more info



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Tour from & return to Moshi
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

28 Days |From AUD $2190

Uganda Teaching & Building - 14 Days

Join a group of like-minded volunteers to experience and contribute to daily life in a rural village. Working in partnership with grassroots NGOs in the area, this 28 day project focuses on primary education. Schools are over-crowded and lack proper facilities as there is no government funding to add new classrooms putting the burden on the community and parents. Split your time between a building project and teaching at a local school. Working... more info



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Tour from & return to Entebbe
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

14 Days |From AUD $1530

Tanzania Teaching & Building - 14 Days

Join a group of like-minded volunteers to experience and contribute to daily life in a rural village amongst the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest free standing mountain in the world. Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa and one of the most diverse; from the spectacular grasslands of the Serengeti, the glacier-capped peak of Kilimanjaro to the palm fringed beaches of the mystical spice-island of Zanzibar. Split your time between... more info



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Tour from & return to Moshi
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

14 Days |From AUD $1530

Kenya Teaching & Building - 42 Days

Join a group of like-minded volunteers to experience and contribute to daily life in a rural village. This 42 day project focuses on primary education. Schools are, over-crowded and lack proper facilities as there is no government funding to add new classrooms putting the burden on the community and parents. Split your time between a building project and teaching at a local school. Working alongside local builders, staying in the community and... more info



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Tour from & return to Nairobi
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

42 Days |From AUD $2850

Ghana Teaching & Building - 28 Days

Join a group of like-minded volunteers to experience and contribute to daily life in a rural village. Split your time between a building project and teaching at a local school. Working alongside local builders, staying in the community and spending time with the kids, youll become an essential part of the community. This 28 day project will tackle needs that have been identified by your host community to ensure that your financial and physical... more info



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Tour from & return to Accra
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

28 Days |From AUD $2190

Egypt Explored

Starting in chaotic Cairo, the largest city in Africa, this journey encompasses all of the traditional and famous sights thatcome to mindwhen you think of Egypt. Youll visit amazing temples and pyramids, sail on a Felucca on the River Nile and glimpse dramatic evening sunsets beneath the pyramids. Cairo is a city that can appear daunting at first, but when you get below the surface youll see it has many exciting and historical pockets to... more info



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Tour from & return to Cairo
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic, Youth (18-35)

11 Days |From AUD $410 | Travel by Coach, Train | map

Ghana Teaching & Building - 42 Days

Join a group of like-minded volunteers to experience and contribute to daily life in a rural Ghanian village. Split your time between a building project and teaching at a local school. Working alongside local builders, staying in the community and spending time with the kids, youll become an essential part of the community. This 42 day project will tackle needs that have been identified by your host community to ensure that your financial and... more info



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Tour from & return to Accra
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

42 Days |From AUD $2850

Uganda Teaching & Building - 14 Days

Enjoy more than just a holiday: seize the chance to make a difference to a rural Ugandan community on a grassroots level. Along with like-minded volunteers, teach enthusiastic youngsters at the local primary school and consult with parents and community leaders to share more of your skills on building projects. Working alongside locals, staying with a welcoming host family and spending time with the kids, youll become an essential part of the... more info



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Tour from & return to Entebbe
Holiday Type: Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Scenic

14 Days |From AUD $1530
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