School Trips to Africa for Student Groups

Days

9

From

$3,195

USD per student · international airfare extra

The group crosses the High Atlas from Marrakech and works south through Ait Benhaddou, the Dades Gorges and the oasis at Skoura, sleeps a night in the dunes past Merzouga, and comes back over the mountains to the souks.

Outbound flight 1 · Hotel, Marrakech medina 1 · Mudbrick kasbah room, Ait Benhaddou 1 · Dades valley 1 · Desert camp in the dunes 1 · Todgha 1 · Ouarzazate 1 · Hotel, Marrakech 18 nights

Days

10

From

$3,995

USD per student · international airfare extra

Conservation shapes this ten-day itinerary from the Cradle of Humankind to Karongwe Game Reserve. Students visit fossil dig sites before spending four days at Karongwe learning about wildlife and conservation through game drives, bush walks, and ranger-led activities.

Cradle of Humankind 2 · Karongwe Game Reserve 57 nights

Days

8

From

$3,895

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students explore Chobe National Park by vehicle and by boat, examine the salt-pan landscape near Nata, and spend two nights in a community-run Okavango Delta camp reached from Maun, before flying home from Maun.

Lodge, Kasane 2 · Lodge, Nata 1 · Hotel or lodge, Maun 1 · Tented camp, Okavango Delta 2 · Accommodation, Maun 17 nights

Days

9

From

$6,495

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students begin at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, cross into Botswana for three nights beside Chobe, then fly into an Okavango Delta camp for three nights of guided wildlife and habitat study, before connecting home through Maun.

Hotel, Victoria Falls 2 · Lodge, Kasane 3 · Tented camp, Okavango Delta 38 nights

Days

7

From

$2,495

USD per student · international airfare extra

Explore Cairo, Giza, Luxor, and Deir el-Medina while studying Egypt's ancient history, archaeology, engineering, and cultural geography. This 7-day program combines major historical sites with manageable travel logistics for a comprehensive introduction to Egypt.

Hotel in Cairo 3 · Hotel in Luxor 2 · Hotel in Cairo 16 nights

Days

8

From

$3,195

USD per student · international airfare extra

Explore Cairo and Giza before traveling from Aswan to Luxor on a three-night Nile cruise, with stops at Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu. This 8-day program connects Egypt's ancient history with the Nile's role in geography, water management, and heritage conservation.

Hotel in Cairo 2 · Aboard the cruise, Aswan 1 · Aboard the cruise, toward Edfu 1 · Aboard the cruise, Luxor 1 · Hotel in Luxor 1 · Hotel in Cairo 17 nights

Days

8

From

$2,795

USD per student · international airfare extra

Explore Cairo, Giza, and Luxor before crossing the Eastern Desert to Hurghada on the Red Sea. This 8-day program combines ancient Egyptian history and geography with biology, coastal ecology, and sustainable tourism.

Hotel in Cairo 3 · Hotel in Luxor 2 · Hotel in Hurghada 27 nights

Days

8

From

$2,165

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students explore cultural sites in the Ezulwini Valley and examine how they present Eswatini's heritage and contemporary life. They then spend two nights in the Malolotja highlands studying habitats on foot before finishing with two nights of ranger-led game drives at Hlane in the eastern lowveld.

Lodge, Ezulwini 3 · Lodge, Malolotja area 2 · Camp, Hlane 27 nights

Days

7

From

$1,995

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students begin with two nights in the Malolotja highlands, where they hike, navigate trails, and examine the surrounding habitats. They then spend four nights in the Ezulwini and Mlilwane area visiting the Ngwenya glassworks, exploring Mantenga, meeting community hosts, and taking part in a craft workshop in Malkerns.

Lodge, Malolotja area 2 · Lodge, Ezulwini 46 nights

Days

8

From

$2,515

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students learn a consistent method for recording wildlife observations during three nights at Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary. They use the same method during ranger-led activities at Mkhaya and Hlane, compare how the three reserves manage wildlife and visitors, and finish by developing a conservation budget proposal.

Camp, Mlilwane 3 · Camp, Mkhaya 2 · Camp, Hlane 27 nights

Days

10

From

$3,165

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students work through Ghana in historical order: the Ashanti kingdom in Kumasi, the transatlantic slave trade at Assin Manso and the coastal castles, then independence in Accra.

Accra 1 · Kumasi 2 · Cape Coast 3 · Accra 17 nights

Days

9

From

$3,795

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students learn Ghanaian instruments, songs, and dance over several days with the Bizung Band in Tamale, close the block with a concert, and then move to a safari camp for walking, canoe, and driving safaris.

Accra 1 · Tamale 3 · Mole Safari Resort 2 · Accra 17 nights

Days

9

From

$2,895

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students spend three nights in one Volta Region village on community service and ecotourism study, then hike Ghana's highest peak and stop for a safari on the way back to Accra.

Accra 1 · Tafi Atome 3 · Wli 2 · Accra 17 nights

Days

8

From

$4,755

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students spend two nights at Naivasha studying freshwater ecology before traveling to the Maasai Mara for two full days of guided wildlife observations. The itinerary concludes in Nairobi with group presentations based on evidence collected throughout the trip.

Hotel, Nairobi 1 · Lodge, Naivasha 2 · Lodge, Maasai Mara area 3 · Hotel, Nairobi 17 nights

Days

7

From

$3,680

USD per student · international airfare extra

The itinerary begins in Nairobi with visits to the Giraffe Centre and National Museum, followed by three nights near Amboseli National Park. Students spend two full park days observing elephants, wetlands, and wildlife habitats and return to Nairobi to present their findings.

Hotel, Nairobi 2 · Lodge, Amboseli area 3 · Hotel, Nairobi 16 nights

Days

8

From

$4,165

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students spend three nights near Nanyuki and two full days studying conservation management at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. They then travel to Naivasha to compare conservancy practices with freshwater ecosystem management before returning to Nairobi for final presentations.

Hotel, Nairobi 1 · Lodge, Nanyuki area 3 · Lodge, Naivasha 2 · Hotel, Nairobi 17 nights

Days

8

From

$2,945

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students shoot Rabat, Chefchaouen, Fez and Casablanca with a lesson or a critique attached to every day, and go home with an edited selection rather than a full memory card.

Rabat 1 · Chefchaouen 2 · Fez 3 · Casablanca 17 nights

Days

9

From

$2,835

USD per student · international airfare extra

Three nights with host families in an Amazigh village in the High Atlas and four days on one community-identified project, then down to Marrakech for the medina, the Mellah and the souks.

Outbound flight 1 · Hotel, Marrakech 1 · Host family, Amazigh village 3 · Hotel, Marrakech 38 nights

Days

8

From

$3,560

USD per student · international airfare extra

Explore Mozambique's marine ecosystems through field-based learning in Tofo Bay and Barra, with two scheduled ocean safari opportunities. The eight-day itinerary includes five nights in Tofo Bay and built-in flexibility for weather conditions that can affect marine activities.

Maputo 1 · Tofo Bay 5 · Maputo 17 nights

Days

8

From

$3,140

USD per student · international airfare extra

Travel overland from Maputo to the wild coast while exploring Mozambique's history, culture, protected landscapes, and marine environment. Over eight days, students visit Mafalala, Maputo National Park, and Ponta do Ouro, combining cultural learning and wildlife experiences with a scheduled ocean or boat session.

Maputo 2 · Maputo National Park 2 · Ponta do Ouro 2 · Maputo 17 nights

Days

7

From

$5,140

USD per student · international airfare extra

Gorongosa National Park provides the setting for an in-depth look at ecology, conservation biology, and ecosystem recovery. Students spend four nights at Chitengo during this seven-day itinerary, with two full floodplain safari days and a scheduled night drive focused on the park's wildlife and changing ecosystem.

Beira 1 · Chitengo, Gorongosa National Park 4 · Beira 16 nights

Days

8

From

$3,730

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students move from Windhoek into the Namib Desert for two nights at Sesriem, then to the Atlantic coast at Swakopmund for three nights of dune ecology and coastal history.

Windhoek 1 · Sesriem 2 · Swakopmund 3 · Windhoek 17 nights

Days

8

From

$4,005

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students travel north from Windhoek to Otjiwarongo for a Cheetah Conservation Fund education visit, then base at Etosha for three nights of guided game drives at fixed waterholes.

Windhoek 1 · Otjiwarongo 2 · Etosha south, 3 · Windhoek 17 nights

Days

8

From

$3,720

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students travel from Windhoek into the Namib for two nights at Sesriem, then south to Aus for three nights of desert interpretation, Kolmanskop's abandoned mining buildings, and colonial Luderitz.

Windhoek 1 · Sesriem 2 · Aus 3 · Windhoek 17 nights

Days

8

From

$3,875

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students explore Rwanda's history, community livelihoods, and conservation through the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Nyamirambo, and an Azizi Life artisan workshop in Byimana. Three nights in Akagera National Park introduce students to wetland restoration, savannah wildlife, game drives, and Lake Ihema during the eight-day itinerary.

Kigali 3 · Akagera 3 · Kigali 17 nights

Days

8

From

$3,115

USD per student · international airfare extra

Rwanda's cultural and natural heritage shapes this eight-day journey from Kigali through Byimana and Huye to Nyungwe National Park. Students examine national history, artisan livelihoods, and forest ecology through the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an Azizi Life workshop, Huye's ethnographic museum, and field activities in Nyungwe.

Kigali 2 · Huye 1 · Nyungwe gateway 3 · Kigali 17 nights

Days

7

From

$5,810

USD per student · international airfare extra

Mountain gorilla conservation anchors this seven-day itinerary through Kigali, Musanze, and Volcanoes National Park. Students connect Rwanda's history with wildlife biology and conservation ethics through the Kigali Genocide Memorial, gorilla-focused learning in Musanze, and a permit-dependent ranger-guided gorilla trek.

Kigali 2 · Musanze 3 · Kigali 16 nights

Days

8

From

$2,880

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students explore Senegal's history, geography, and ecology across Dakar, Gorée Island, Saint-Louis, and Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary. The itinerary connects historic sites and urban culture with three nights in Saint-Louis and an exploration of the northern wetlands.

Dakar 2 · Saint-Louis 3 · Dakar 27 nights

Days

8

From

$2,960

USD per student · international airfare extra

Coastal communities introduce students to Senegal's history, ecology, and food systems from Gorée Island to the Saloum Delta. The journey combines mangrove waterways, local food traditions, and coastal environments across Joal-Fadiouth, Ndangane, Bandia, and Somone.

Dakar 2 · Ndangane lodging 3 · Somone 27 nights

Days

7

From

$2,645

USD per student · international airfare extra

French-language learning anchors a Dakar-based itinerary focused on Senegalese history, art, and daily life. Students combine structured French instruction with museums, cultural experiences, Gorée Island, and an excursion to Bandia.

Days

9

From

$3,995

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students explore Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula through city walks, a township service project, a beach day, and a guided Table Mountain hike. The nine-day itinerary uses Cape Town as its base and ends with a zipline experience in the Elgin Valley.

Cape Town 66 nights

Days

11

From

$5,905

USD per student · international airfare extra

The eleven-day itinerary connects South Africa's apartheid history with its wildlife and landscapes. Students visit historical sites in Johannesburg and Soweto, explore Kruger National Park on safari, and fly to Cape Town for Table Mountain, District Six, Langa, and the Cape Peninsula.

Johannesburg 2 · Kruger National Park 2 · Cape Town 48 nights

Days

11

From

$6,395

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students trek the Machame Route to Uhuru Peak over seven days, then recover in Moshi and spend a day on safari.

Arusha 1 · Machame 1 · Shira 2 1 · Barranco 1 · Karanga 1 · Barafu 1 · Mweka 1 · Moshi 2 · Arusha 110 nights

Days

9

From

$2,695

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students work on habitat restoration with local conservation partners, then study wildlife in Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Arusha 2 · Service-site lodging 2 · Arusha 2 · Rift Valley 1 · Arusha 18 nights

Days

8

From

$4,400

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students spend three working days on a village education building project, then travel to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Usa River 4 · Tented 1 · Arusha 16 nights

Days

8

From

$4,965

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe, stay five nights at one lodge, and pair daily South Luangwa game drives with a Tribal Textiles batik workshop.

Lusaka 1 · Mfuwe 5 · Lusaka 17 nights

Days

8

From

$4,005

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students visit a public wildlife rehabilitation center in Lusaka, then travel by road into central Kafue National Park for four nights of game drives and a river safari.

Lusaka 2 · Central Kafue 4 · Lusaka 17 nights

Days

7

From

$3,755

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students start and end in Victoria Falls, with three nights at a Hwange lodge in between for game drives and a Painted Dog Conservation visit.

Victoria Falls 2 · Hwange Main Camp area 3 · Victoria Falls 16 nights

Days

8

From

$3,250

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students spend a full day at the Great Zimbabwe World Heritage Site, then use one Bulawayo base for day trips to the Matobo Hills and Khami World Heritage Sites.

Harare 2 · Masvingo 2 · Bulawayo 37 nights

Days

8

From

$3,560

USD per student · international airfare extra

Students open with the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare, then spend four nights in the Honde Valley for forest birding, an Aberfoyle tea-estate tour and a waterfall walk.

Harare 2 · Honde Valley 4 · Harare 17 nights