The Africa Adventure Company

The Africa Adventure Company (AAC) plans excellent value and well-orchestrated safaris. Our travel planning reputation is based on matching your style of travel to a quality wildlife itinerary with outstanding guiding. Begin by discussing several destination and trip ideas with one of our safari consultants and then decide if you prefer booking a pre-designed program "as is". Or alternatively, customize a trip, taking advantage of our expertise, perhaps by modifying a selected itinerary or designing your own specific safari program.

The value we add lies in our insider know-how of the places we specialize in, based on our frequent and recent trips there. As professional travel consultants we listen and hear what is important to you and can make educated suggestions. Our value is in how we have personally tested all the hotels and transportation and activities, so that we know what is worth paying more for, and what is  not. Our value is in the personal relationships we have with key people in the industry;connections that we use on behalf of our travellers to match you up to outstanding guides. Our value is in the special access we can provide to places and people and events that are unavailable to travellers who book online as our clients are identified as traveling under our branded umbrella. And our utmost value is in how we come to the rescue 24/7, should anything go wrong. In short, we give discerning travellers what they cannot get from the Web-based companies, and at no extra cost.

10 Great Reasons to Travel with Africa Adventure Company

1. We wrote the definitive guide book on safaris to Africa: The President of our company, Mark Nolting, has written the quintessential book on traveling to Africa, "Africa's Top Wildlife Countries" - a testament to our level of expertise and dedication to giving you up-to-date information.

2. We specialize ONLY in Africa: While many companies offer trips all over the world our work is focused only on Africa. This has enabled us to become experts in designing African safaris, foster close relationships within the industry and benefit from special pricing on the trips we feature. Our insider knowledge of Africa is unsurpassed. We'll provide you with special access to places, guides and events that are unavailable to travellers who book online.

3. Award winning CUSTOMIZED travel planning: We pioneered customized safari travel in Africa. After 25 years it was thrilling to have TRAVEL + LEISURE select a smaller, bespoke company in their 2012 World's Best Awards. We were recognized again in 2014! The prestigious recognition landed us in the "world's best safari outfitter" category and is testament to our excellent customer service and expert knowledge.

4. One of the world's top Travel Specialists: We offer first hand, unbiased advice. All of  our consultants go back to Africa every year to stay on top of product knowledge, so there is always someone who has been where you are going! CONDE NAST TRAVELER has recognized us as one of the World's Top Travel Specialists and Tour Outfitters - an honour for 11 years in a row!

5. Affordable independent and private safaris: Many people expect private and independent safaris to be very expensive, but our clients are delighted to discover that they do not have to join a group of strangers in order to afford a great customized safari. Independent travel has never been easier.

6. Value-added adventure!  Offering safari trips to over 15 African countries, there are hundreds of parks and game reserves, safari activities and a wide range of accommodations to choose from. We do not have to tie you into one line of properties and destination. Rather we match the ones to best fit your travel style with exclusive access to some of the best guides.

7. Sustainable tourism and eco conservation: In recognition of our commitment for over 28 years, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC selected us as one of the Best Travel Adventure Travel Companies on Earth. We have whole-heartedly promoted local ground operators and guides, eco accommodations and community projects that are supporting the merits of low-impact travel and the survival of habitats.

8. Safari trips with a purpose: Our award winning travel planning is based on more than game viewing; there is purpose to making a difference! We are very involved in many African communities, giving back to conservation projects, and supporting guides at grass roots level. At the community level we assist student education through funding of scholarships. For conservation, a percentage of bookings revenue in a variety of camps goes to supporting local projects. And we run and support guide initiatives recognizing wildlife naturalists who excel at the highest level. Because of our involvement, we were awarded the Tanzania Tour Operator Humanitarian Award by the Tanzania Tourist Board.

9. Our In-House air department: Our IATA/ARC in-house air department completes the planning process with flight arrangements. By booking your air with us, we can assist if flights are changed or cancelled. And should there be a travel emergency, we can be reached 24/7.

10. Our clients come back for more! Over 70% of our business is repeat clients and referrals! What a testament to the quality of our services, and of course, the incredible beauty and wildlife of Africa!