We are a UK based tour operator who design, manage and lead tours to over 25 African countries.
We passionately believe that the African continent has something to offer everyone with Natural wonders, culture, history, art, delicious food, world class sporting events and of course unique and captivating wildlife.
We specialise in unique small group tours, exclusive solo travel, multi-generational family adventures and distinctive trips for friendship groups of all ages. More than anything our favourite thing to do is to work one-on-one with our clients to tailor-make itineraries that are individually designed to create the perfect trip – whether it is a first, second or fiftieth trip to Africa!
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Mixing culture, history and wildlife with meeting locals and experiencing Ghanaian life.
Trekking at altitude in scenic mountains, and searching the unique wildlife of Ethiopia
One of our classic variety tours that grows in popularity every year! Spend 8 Nights…
This Luxury KwaZulu Safari with Beach Stay is perfect for those looking for a short…
This Classic Uganda Gorillas Small Group Tour leaves no stone unturned as it takes you…
Stay in outstanding accommodations designed around the concept of peace, tranquility and rejuvenation on this…
A quick trip for those with limited time, but it certainly packs in a lot….
Fascinating insight into the important history of both Ghana and the Ivory Coast.
Introducing the cultural and adventure traveller to this authentic Limpopo Discovery Group Tour. From a…
A fully guided informative tour which covers more than thirty of the key Nelson Mandela-inspired…
Taking in the astonishing contrasts from west to east, this 16-day Chobe, Victoria Falls and…
Great beach and safari combination tour in magical Kenya
Check out the main highlights of Namibia on this self-drive tour.
Danakil Depression is one of the remotest spots in the world and Erta Ale is…
Unique self-drive exploring Malawi’s top destinations
Unique experiences await on this Western Uganda hiking and horns tour.
Explore Ugandas top highlights on this wonderful group tour.
We’ve assembled the highlights in the 11-day Namibia Highlights Safari – a journey of fascinating…
A perfect combination tour that includes self-drive around some of the most beautiful parks in…
Lemurs, Baobabs and beautiful sights await
Over 34 nights explore some of the best safari destinations across the beautiful countries of…
As well as 3 days on the slopes this tour includes safari game drives in…
Covering three distinct areas of the country this tour truly gives a great oversight into…
What better way to experience West Africa and the diverse cultures, traditions and wildlife found…
This tour to and from Coastal Durban offers truly magnificent mountain scenery in both SA…
Sao Tome offers an idyllic holiday holiday experience. Lush green forest areas and turquoise blue…
Perfect for those looking for a short break to Southern Africa that offers the excitement…
Combine the best destinations for wildlife and birding starting with flamingos in Walvis Bay then…
A fabulous three country tour that offers the freedom of self-drive so you can choose…
This tour to and from Coastal Durban offers truly magnificent mountain scenery in both SA…
Victoria Falls, Hwange, Matopos and Gonarezhou await on this great Zimbabwe tour. Safari’s, rhino trekking,…
More pyramids than Egypt – all waiting to be discovered on this group tour!
After a short stay in the fascinating city of Johannesburg head over to Kruger National…
This tailor-made trip takes you to bucket list destinations in Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa….
This short private Kenya safari tour offers a family or small group the opportunity to…
Short group tour of these undiscovered West African islands
Multi-centre safari in Zambia’s largest national park.
Hiking, waterfalls, a local village stay and of course a wonderful Tanzanian safari
A unique South Africa West Coast Self-Drive tour visits the lesser known towns often bypassed…
Goree Island, a West African safari and local crafts are just part of this trip…
Comfortable budget accommodation offering great safari and cultural experiences.
South Africa’s most famous city, meerkats, safari and the mighty Victoria Falls.
Bathe in a pink lake, visit a shell covered island and learn about the important…
This sensational 7-day Namibia Highlights Fly-in Safari will fly over the great sand sea to…
Take the road less travelled and explore the incredible Limpopo Province on this journey of…
Great introduction to the undiscovered gem of Sierra Leone.
A fabulous two week tour for the discerning solo traveller. You will have your own…
Experience the Okavango Delta and Waterfalls on this private Botswana and Victoria Falls Safari Tour.
Beautiful lemurs and exquisite landscapes await in South Madagascar.
Short Gorilla Trekking tour for the discerning solo traveller
Stay on the plains of Mount Kenya in a traditional meru tent
The infamous Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach combo – perfect for honeymoons.
Experience game drives, safari walks and visit a local village in this infamous park.
Short safari in Botswana in a unique travelling camp
Pygmy hippos and raw natural beauty await in fabulous Sierra Leone.
Nothing captures the true spirit of East Africa like a safari in the Maasai Mara.
This tailor-made luxury Cape Town, Safari and Mozambique tour includes a wide variety of experiences…
An Ultimate Namibia Safari starting and ending in Windhoek. You visit the Kalahari, Fish River…
Beautiful landscapes, history, great food, wineries and of course penguins!
Stay in exceptional lodges specialising in sightings of the highly elusive Shy 5 and Impossible…
A beautiful gushing waterfall, the biggest national park in Zimbabwe and the stunningly remote Mana…
With your own personal guide you will get to visit some of the key sights…
Explore Botswana’s beautiful parks with this fabulous travelling camp.
Off the beaten track tour offering interaction with Ethiopia’s most unique cultural groups
This 21 day fly-in Namibian adventure offers the chic solo traveller a truly memorable trip….
Stay in the wonderfully unique Amalinda lodges and the perfectly situated Victoria Falls Safari Lodge…
Southern Africa’s iconic three destinations all in one trip
A compact Kenya Great Rift Valley Safari tour visiting 4 different parks.
Perfect solo adventure trip in search of the Rwanda and Uganda primates
This comprehensive itinerary provides an idea about what is available for solo travellers looking for…
Visit the key highlights of Namibia. The dunes at Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, the Skeleton Coast; Damaraland,…
Visit lush green regions with a focus on learning all about the Ugandan way of…
History, wildlife & nature of Ghana, alongside culture and voodoo in Togo and Benin
Take in the historic Panorama Route, featuring sensational views of natural wonders, fascinating rock formations,…
Latest News
Lesser Visited Kenya Safari Parks
A short blog looking at some of the lesser visited Kenya parks, that offer exceptional safari experience away from the crowds.
Tour to Diani Tsavo and Amboseli
Kenya has been a long-time favourite safari destination of mine. A quick 8 hour direct flight from the UK makes it an easy destination to visit, even for short breaks. The 3 hour time distance means that limited time is lost to jet-lag, and I am not sure whether it is just sheer luck, but the animal sightings I have in Kenya are always just exceptional! My latest trip in November 2022 was just 8 nights, but we certainly packed it in and it honestly felt like we had been away for much longer. The trip was a mixture of…
The Uganda Gorilla Trekking Experience
Two very different tales of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. A great insight into what you could expect during one of the worlds best wildlife experiences.
Update from our CEO – Sarah
Wow – It has been a busy couple of months for us here at African Star Tours. We have done a couple of educational trips, we have just launched our exciting new website and we now have a great new Social Media manager on board! Most importantly though we have seen a strong increase in enquiries for trips to Africa for 2023 and 2024, from both our primary UK market, and increasingly from clients booking with us from the US – which is fantastic.
Our top booked destination for 2022 was Namibia for a mixture of self-drive and private escorted tours. For many of our clients this was their first ‘big trip’ following COVID, and they primarily chose Namibia as it is well known for its wide open spaces, quieter safaris and most people I spoke with liked the idea of self-drive tours as it was great for maximising social-distancing, whilst still emerging from the pandemic…
But – where are the most popular destinations for bookings at the moment for 2023 I hear you ask…. well….drum roll……
- South Africa – Cape Town, Kruger and Safari Combination tours
- Kenya – Safari and Beach tours between 7-12 days
- Tanzania – 3-4 Day Safaris with 7 Days Zanzibar
- Sao Tome & Principe – Total honesty – it is not one of our most booked.. however it is regularly coming up as one of the most searched trips on our website – and I love this!
I have been out to both South Africa and Kenya in the last 4 months, to reconnect with our suppliers and to explore some of the lesser visited safari parks with a view to creating more unique tours for 2023/24. All destinations had a great selection of both mid-range and high-end lodges, but the common theme was excellent service and excellent wildlife experiences. Most notably though – everyone I spoke to is positive about the future and getting tourism back on track!
I am definitely looking forward to speaking with many of you in the coming months to help you plan your dream African adventure….Plus if you are free why not come on down to meet us at Destinations: Holiday & Travel Show at London Olympia from 2nd til 5th February 2023!
