Sometimes the best way to travel is in the company of other like-minded individuals. People who share a similar passion for adventure and new experiences as you can turn an ordinary trip into something magical. And who knows, you may end up making new friends and forming lasting connections simply from these chance encounters.
What’s more, you may even join a group tour while traveling solo! Yes, some of our solo travelers at Kendirita, often opt for a group tour not only for camaraderie but also as a cost-cutting measure.
City tours, for instance, are a great way to explore and enjoy as a group. You could unlock group discounts on entry fees to parks, museums, and guided tours without breaking the bank. All this while maintaining the rest of your itinerary as initially planned.
Traveling in a group also enhances safety and security, especially in unfamiliar or potentially risky destinations. Group members look out for each other, and there is a collective responsibility for the well-being of everyone in the group.
If you have been thinking of exploring Africa with your friends, colleagues, or even on your own, this is your reminder to give us a call. In this article, we will share some of the must-see destinations for group travelers in Africa.
The River Nile and Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
The history of the River Nile is interwoven with the rise and fall of many great civilizations. Step back in time as a group and explore the wonders of ancient Egypt. Cairo’s bustling streets, the iconic Pyramids of Giza, and a cruise along the river Nile are some of the highlights of what a trip to Egypt promises for your group tour.
There is so much history to be learned as you move along a river so iconic, it’s a lifeline for all the 11 countries it flows through. Today, as before, the Nile continues to support agriculture, trade, fishing, and hydropower, all of which enable and sustain a flourishing Africa.
The Mara-Serengeti Ecosystem, Kenya-Tanzania
In the heart of Africa lies the best Safari destination. For group travelers seeking a front-row seat to Africa’s majestic wildlife, Kenya and Tanzania deliver an exhilarating safari experience. From lions and elusive leopards to the formidable African elephant and sprinting gazelles, a Mara-Serengeti tour promises an encounter with the Big Five in their natural habitat.
As neighbors, Kenya and Tanzania have curated an interdependent relationship. If your group visits in the summer, you will witness the Mara transform into a living theater of survival, as predators and prey engage in a dance of life. Every year, millions of wildebeests, giraffes, and gazelles travel the plains of East Africa. They start migrating from Tanzania’s Serengeti heading towards Kenya in search of greener pastures and water. As they reach the Mara River, they all must risk crocodile attacks or even death before finally reaching Masai Mara where they will enjoy pasture for months. It’s a marvel to behold.
Victoria Falls (the smoke that thunders), Zambia-Zimbabwe
For a dose of adrenaline and natural beauty, there is no better destination than Victoria Falls. Straddling the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is hailed as the largest water curtain falling on the planet; a natural wonder of the world!
As the Zambezi River meanders gently through the African landscape, it is spectacularly interrupted as it plummets over a knife-edge cliff into a narrow chasm below. The resounding roar of the plunging water, coupled with the mist that envelops the cliff, earns it a fitting nickname – the smoke that thunders.
Take a group stroll along the famous Victoria Falls Bridge for the best views of the Falls, an experience some of our guests at Kendirita Tours have reported to be near-spiritual. We wish this for all of you.
Writer: Winnie Wekesa