Carefully curated by local experts, the itineraries promise cultural encounters and experiences that go far beyond the typical tourist trail.
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From safari tours tracking the Big Five to wine tasting in Namibia’s Erongo Mountains, the six exclusive tours in the Africa brochure cater to a diverse range of interests, travel styles and geographies and are perfect for the first-timer to the repeat traveller.
Headlined by a helpful introductory tips section to guide travellers on wildlife viewing, best timing to visit and must-see destinations, the brochure provides detailed insights into the tours available across this diverse continent.
Billed as “The Ultimate African Expedition,” a 23-day Cape Town to Cairo tour of a lifetime, including cosmopolitan cityscapes, game drives in the Kruger National Park, a visit to spectacular Victoria Falls and a giraffe sanctuary in Kenya before crossing into Egypt for a cruise down the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, is also headlined in the brochure.
Spanning a diverse range of geographies with seven tours taking in Japan and South Korea, South East Asia and India, the Asia collection features experiences with no two days the same on any Collette tour.
From enjoying home-hosted meals in Jaipur, visiting the landmine-sniffing “hero rats” in Siem Reap and spending an afternoon in Ise-Shima with the Ama pearl divers – the immersive itineraries are all thoughtfully curated by Collette’s local destination experts who live in the regions enjoyed on these tours.
Every journey is led by knowledgeable guides who share deep insights into Africa and Asia’s vibrant history, cultures and traditions – bringing each destination to life with unique cultural immersions.
Travellers can also enjoy unique and customised Collette experiences on both continents.
In Africa, its private sunrise safaris, stays in luxury tented camps surrounded by wildlife and authentic hospitality experienced through home-hosted meals with local families.
In Asia, try riding a rickshaw through Delhi’s streets, learning how to make okonomiyaki in Hiroshima or joining Buddhist monks in their daily chanting in Sukothai.