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Custom East Africa


East Africa’s grassy plains are brimming with wildlife, colorful tribes, unique game parks and luxurious tented camps — the possibilities for adventure are endless! Let International Expeditions draw on our decades of expertise to design a custom African safari or journey extension that suits your interests, pace and budget. Our flexible options can include game drives at private ranches or homesteads, romantic beach retreats or even climbing the towering peaks of Kilimanjaro!

Start planning your custom adventure today! Call 800-234-9620
or e-mail a Custom Travel Planner.

These are just a few of the custom adventure tours
International Expeditions can arrange for you!


Zanzibar

Treat yourself to a beach getaway on the spice island of Zanzibar. This tropical island is surrounded by the tranquil waters of the Indian Ocean, offering you the chance to swim, snorkel, relax and sightsee.


Day 1 Fly to Zanzibar / Leisure afternoon at beach

Day 2 Guided walking tour of Stone Town / Tour Prison Island / Afternoon to swim, snorkel or relax / Optional evening walks or sunset cruise

Day 3
Explore spice plantations & Persian Baths / Afternoon to swim, snorkel or relax


Day 4 Nature walk in Jozani Forest / Tour ruins of Shirazi settlement / Boat excursion in search of dolphins

Day 5 Leisure time / Fly to Dar es Salaam / Return to U.S. or continue with other travel

Rwanda Primate Safari

Only a few hundred mountain gorillas remain on Earth, and Rwanda’s Virunga Volcanoes offer excellent viewing opportunities. These lush tropical forests also play host to a variety of other primates, including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabey, L’Hoest’s
monkeys, Rwenzori colobus and more.


Day 1 Fly from Nairobi to Kigali, Rwanda / Tour city

Day 2 Drive to Ngungwe Forest National Park / Afternoon primate viewing

Days 3 & 4
Primate treks at Ngungwe Forest National Park


Day 5 Drive to Parc National des Volcans / Leisure time

Days 6 & 7
Gorilla treks at Parc National des Volcans

Day 8
Golden monkey trek / Return to Kigali

Day 9
Fly back to Nairobi / Return to U.S. or continue with other travel

Gombe Stream National Park Chimpanzee Trek

Cap off an East African safari with days tracking chimpanzees in the wilds of western Tanzania. Tiny Gombe Stream National Park on the shores of Lake Tanganyika is home to chimpanzees, baboon, blue monkey, buffalo, Defassa waterbuck and leopard.


Day 1 Fly from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma

Day 2 Boat ride to Gombe /
Chimpanzee trek / Nature walk

Day 3
Chimpanzee trek / Nature walk


Day 4 Boat ride to Kigoma / Tour city / Fly
to Dar es Salaam

Day 5 Return to U.S. or continue with other travel

Serengeti & Southern Tanzania Circuit

Southern Tanzania’s parks are teeming with wildlife, and the intimate, uncrowded atmosphere is a delight for safari aficionados. Tailored to explore remote Ruaha, legendary Serengeti and Africa’s largest reserve, Selous, our custom safari to Tanzania’s southern circuit is the perfect way to take in captivating wildlife.


Days 1 & 2 Fly to Arusha, Tanzania

Days 3-5 Fly to Serengeti Plains / Morning & afternoon game drives

Days 6-8
Fly to Selous Game Reserve / Morning game walks / Game drive / Boat excursions


Days 9 & 10 Fly to Ruaha National Park / Morning & afternoon game drives / Game walks

Day 11
Fly to Dar es Salaam / Return to U.S. or continue with other travel

Proud to be on Travel + Leisure's list of "World's Best" tour operators and safari out-fitters for 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010! World's Best Tour Operator and Safari 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Best Adventure Travel Company Awarded Best Adventure Travel Companies 2008 and 2009 by the editors of National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine.