Most big-game viewing in Africa occurs on game drives in either open or closed 4×4 vehicles.

Full or half day drives are possible or required. Game drives allow you to cover a wide range and get closest to big game.

Walking is widely available throughout Africa and allows you to experience the bush in a totally different way to a game drive. In addition to getting a little exercise, walking safaris also allow you to learn about the smaller aspects of the bush.

In terms of more seriouse mountain trekking, Africa offers limited options. Mount Kilimajaro ( Tanzania) and Mount Kenya offers the two higest peaks in Africa and are both quiet serious treks.

However, there are good 'hiking'opportunities throughout Africa.

Riding Safaris are available in limited places across Africa.
Certain camps or lodges which have stables will offer horse-riding as an individual activity (as an alternative to nature walks or game drives).
A few specific operators offer multi-day riding safaris which are suited to more experienced and dedicated riders.

Riding elephants through the bush in Africa is possible in very limited places in Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya. Typically you have a chance to learn all about the elephants and watch them interact naturally as well as actually ride them in the wild.

Africa is almost as well known for its colourful peoples.
For those who are interested in local culture, traditions and values.
Africa is amazing not only in wildlife as well as in lifestyle and way of living.

Cultural safari mostly take you to the authentic african villages where you can enter a typical home, watch their tradition with dance displays, ritual and ethnic clothing, handicrafts, art, beading and social structures.

Africa is blessed with many wonderful rivers, great lakes and tranquil lagoons which support abundant wildlife. Boats, canoes, and local dug are the usual ways to enjoy fantastic safari.

Boat safaris and houseboats are obviously limited to destinations where there is deep, permanent water – usually major rivers or lakes. 

Canoeing is possible on a number of Africa’s great lakes and rivers. The best canoeing safaris are found on the Zambezi River (Zambia).

Scenic flights are available as specific activities in limited regions, though most safaris will include light aircraft transfers which will give you wonderful views of the local landscapes. Zambia Victoria Falls is specifically known for its scenic ‘Flights of Angels’ over the falls.

Hot-air balloon safaris are available in a number of spots, most famously operating over the rolling plains of Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti, where it is even possible to witness the incredible wildebeest migration from the air.

Africa all offer fantastic diving and snorkelling opportunities.

swimming and snorkelling with dolphins, turtle viewing.

A wide range of fishing is available throughout Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. The Indian Ocean offers fantastic deep-sea/ game fishing and countries like Kenya, Tanzania Zambezi River, Lake Victoria and other.