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Destinations · Africa
Nature on its grandest scale.
Safaris, cultures, deserts and islands connected in journeys that transform perspective.
Colorado curation
Africa is not a single journey. Every region has its own wildlife cycles, landscapes, cultures and styles of accommodation. Our curation balances destination, season, lodges, guiding and transfers to create an experience that is profound, comfortable and coherent.
Where to stay
We select lodges, private reserves, urban hotels and beach retreats for location, service, conservation and atmosphere.
How to connect
Regional flights, light aircraft and road transfers are arranged to preserve energy and make the most of every stage.
Where to go
One continent.
Many Africas.
Wildlife, cities, deserts, ancient civilisations and islands ask for very different seasons and ways of travelling. The right choice begins with the experience you want to have.
01City · wine · safari
South Africa
Many worlds in one journey.
Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, the Garden Route and private reserves create a versatile introduction to the continent, with excellent hotels and cuisine.
- Cape Town
- Winelands
- Garden Route
- Private reserves
- Best time
- Mar–May · Sep–Nov
- Ideal for
- First Africa journey, couples and families
- Suggested stay
- 9 to 14 nights
02Great plains · migration · crater
Tanzania
Safari on an epic scale.
The Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire bring together open landscapes, abundant wildlife and distinctive lodges. Zanzibar makes a beautiful seaside finale.
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro
- Tarangire
- Zanzibar
- Best time
- Jun–Oct · Jan–Mar
- Ideal for
- Classic safari, honeymoons and photography
- Suggested stay
- 8 to 13 nights
03Savannah · culture · conservation
Kenya
The African imagination comes alive.
The Masai Mara, Laikipia and Amboseli combine extraordinary wildlife encounters, conservation properties and thoughtfully guided cultural experiences.
- Masai Mara
- Laikipia
- Amboseli
- Kenyan coast
- Best time
- Jun–Oct · Jan–Feb
- Ideal for
- Families, first safaris and migration
- Suggested stay
- 7 to 11 nights
04Delta · exclusivity · wildlife
Botswana
Few guests. Vast nature.
The Okavango Delta, Moremi and Chobe favour remote concessions, intimate lodges and safaris by land and water in one of the continent’s most exclusive experiences.
- Okavango Delta
- Moremi
- Chobe
- Mokoro & boating
- Best time
- May–Oct
- Ideal for
- Sophisticated safaris and return journeys
- Suggested stay
- 7 to 11 nights
05Desert · coast · horizons
Namibia
Silence across monumental landscapes.
Sossusvlei, Damaraland, the Skeleton Coast and Etosha create a remote, visual journey — especially rewarding by road or light aircraft.
- Sossusvlei
- Damaraland
- Skeleton Coast
- Etosha
- Best time
- May–Oct
- Ideal for
- Landscapes, photography and soft adventure
- Suggested stay
- 9 to 14 nights
06Gorillas · forest · conservation
Rwanda
An encounter that stays with you.
Gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park is a rare, deeply moving experience that combines naturally with a safari or a few restorative days.
- Volcanoes National Park
- Mountain gorillas
- Kigali
- Nyungwe
- Best time
- Jun–Sep · Dec–Feb
- Ideal for
- Nature, conservation and meaningful travel
- Suggested stay
- 4 to 7 nights
07Medinas · Atlas · desert
Morocco
Colour, fragrance and hospitality.
Marrakech, Fez, the Atlas and the Sahara form an intense cultural journey elevated by riads, cuisine, private guides and carefully selected desert camps.
- Marrakech
- Fez
- Atlas Mountains
- Sahara Desert
- Best time
- Mar–May · Sep–Nov
- Ideal for
- Culture, design, cuisine and couples
- Suggested stay
- 7 to 12 nights
08Archaeology · Nile · civilisation
Egypt
Travelling through millennia.
Cairo, Luxor and Aswan become a seamless narrative when connected by excellent guides and a Nile cruise, bringing the monuments vividly to life.
- Cairo & Giza
- Luxor
- Aswan
- Nile cruise
- Best time
- Oct–Apr
- Ideal for
- History, families and great icons
- Suggested stay
- 8 to 12 nights
09Sea · privacy · safari extension
Indian Ocean Islands
Rest after the adventure.
Seychelles, Mauritius and Zanzibar offer distinct beaches, hotels and landscapes. The right island depends on season, access and travel style.
- Seychelles
- Mauritius
- Zanzibar
- Resorts & private islands
- Best time
- Varies by island
- Ideal for
- Honeymoons, celebrations and post-safari
- Suggested stay
- 5 to 9 nights
Your Africa
The experience
defines the map.
Rather than beginning with a country, we begin with the encounters, landscapes and level of immersion you want.
First safari
We choose the ecosystem, lodge and pace to balance wildlife encounters, comfort and seamless logistics.
Exclusive safari
Private concessions, fewer vehicles, expert guides and intimate properties for a deeper experience of the wild.
Africa for families
Age-appropriate regions, family-ready lodges and programming that turns discovery into learning.
Culture & landscapes
Cities, archaeology, deserts, cuisine and local encounters that go far beyond the traditional safari.
Itinerary ideas
Journeys with
logic and rhythm.
Each route is a starting point. Wildlife cycles, flight schedules, travel time and lodge availability shape the final journey.
Essential South Africa
Cape Town · Winelands · Safari
Tanzania and the Indian Ocean
Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Serengeti · Zanzibar
Classic Kenya
Nairobi · Laikipia · Masai Mara
Botswana in depth
Chobe · Moremi · Okavango Delta
Contrasts of Namibia
Sossusvlei · Damaraland · Etosha
Egypt along the Nile
Cairo · Luxor · Nile cruise · Aswan
The Colorado perspective
Wild nature.
Precise planning.
In Africa, the quality of a journey depends on details that are not always visible in a photograph: the location of each lodge, concession rules, guiding, transfers, wildlife season and the balance between activity and rest. We connect every stage so that the experience feels extraordinary — never exhausting.
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