There is nowhere on earth quite like Africa. The raw, unhurried power of a lion pride at dawn. The thundering chaos of 1.5 million wildebeest plunging into a crocodile-filled river. An elephant herd moving silently through the reeds of the Okavango Delta at last light. Africa changes you — and Cooee Tours has been taking Australians there for over 35 years.
From the great safari plains of Kenya and Tanzania to the winelands and whale watching of South Africa, the pristine wilderness of Botswana, and the golden medinas of Morocco — Africa offers a lifetime of adventures. Our Brisbane-based Africa specialists design every tour around the experiences that will stay with you forever.
From East Africa's iconic plains to Southern Africa's wilderness and North Africa's ancient medinas.
Masai Mara, Great Migration & Amboseli
Home to the world's greatest wildlife spectacle — the Great Migration — and the iconic Masai Mara ecosystem. Watch lions hunt at dawn, track elephants beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, and meet Maasai warriors at their boma villages.
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Zanzibar
The Serengeti's endless plains, the Ngorongoro Crater's incredible concentration of wildlife, and Mount Kilimanjaro's summit challenge — then finish on Zanzibar's spice-scented coastline with turquoise Indian Ocean waters.
Cape Town, Garden Route, Kruger & Winelands
Iconic Cape Town beneath Table Mountain, the stunning coastal Garden Route, self-drive or guided Kruger National Park safari, the celebrated Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine estates, and whale watching at Hermanus.
Okavango Delta, Chobe & the Kalahari
The Okavango Delta — one of earth's last great wilderness areas — is best explored by mokoro (dugout canoe) or light aircraft. Chobe National Park has the world's highest elephant concentration. Botswana offers Africa's most exclusive, low-volume, high-quality safaris.
Marrakech, Sahara dunes, Fes medina & Atlas Mountains
Lose yourself in the labyrinthine souks of Marrakech's medina, sleep in a luxury desert camp under the Sahara's stars, ride a camel at sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes, explore Fes's extraordinary UNESCO-listed medieval city, and trek the High Atlas villages.
Victoria Falls, Hwange & Lower Zambezi
Stand at the edge of Victoria Falls — the largest waterfall on earth — as the Zambezi River plunges 108 metres into the gorge. Combine with a canoe safari on the Lower Zambezi, walking safari in Hwange National Park, and a sunset cruise on the river.
Named by big-game hunters as the five most difficult animals to track on foot — today they represent Africa's greatest wildlife prize for photographers and nature lovers. Our safaris offer exceptional Big Five sighting rates.
Fully guided itineraries with all logistics — game drives, camps, guides and transfers — handled.
These are the moments our Africa guests talk about for the rest of their lives.
In an open 4WD before the sun rises, you'll watch Africa's predators finishing a night hunt, elephant herds moving to water, and the Mara or Serengeti plains wake up in extraordinary golden light. Nothing in travel compares.
Float silently over the Serengeti at dawn in a hot air balloon as wildebeest herds ripple across the plains below. Champagne breakfast in the bush follows the landing. A once-in-a-lifetime experience that photography can barely do justice.
Add to Your Safari →The Okavango Delta's papyrus channels are best explored by mokoro — a traditional dugout canoe poled silently through water lilies and reed beds. Walking safaris with armed ranger guides offer the most intimate wildlife encounters imaginable.
Plan a Botswana Safari →The greatest wildlife spectacle on earth — 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra and 500,000 gazelle in continuous motion across the Serengeti ecosystem. The Mara River crossings (July–October) are the defining image of African safari.
See Migration Calendar →Stellenbosch and Franschhoek produce world-class Pinotage, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cape Town's restaurant scene has exploded — Pot Luck Club, The Test Kitchen, La Colombe — this is a genuine global food destination.
Sleep in a luxury Berber tent deep in the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. No light pollution, no noise — just the Milky Way stretching overhead in a way you've never seen it. At dawn, climb the highest dune for the most extraordinary sunrise of your life.
Book Morocco Desert Camp →Over 1.5 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra and 500,000 Thomson's gazelle move in a continuous clockwise circuit through the Serengeti and Masai Mara ecosystems — following the rain and the fresh grass it brings. It never stops. Every month offers something extraordinary.
The migration's most dramatic chapter — the Mara River crossings — occurs July to October, when enormous herds plunge into crocodile-filled waters in a chaos of noise, spray, and survival. This is one of the most sought-after wildlife experiences on earth.
These are examples — every tour is fully customisable to your dates, pace, and interests.
Kenya only · Nairobi to Mara · Max 10 guests
Tanzania · Arusha to Zanzibar · Max 10 guests
South Africa · Cape Town to Kruger · Max 12 guests
Africa is a year-round destination — but each region has a clear sweet spot for wildlife and weather.
Australia has strong diplomatic relationships with most African nations. Here's what you need.
East Africa Tourist Visa — covers Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. Apply online via eTa.immigration.go.ke. USD $100, single or multi-country. Cooee Tours assists all guests with applications.
e-Visa required. Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz. USD $50, 90 days. Processed within 10 business days. Zanzibar uses the same Tanzanian visa. Apply at least 3 weeks before departure.
Visa-free for Australian passport holders — 90 days. No advance application required. Ensure your passport has at least 30 days validity beyond your return date and two blank pages.
Visa-free for Australian passport holders for up to 90 days. No advance visa required. Most Botswana safari guests arrive via Johannesburg or Nairobi connecting flights.
Visa-free for Australian passport holders for up to 90 days. Most guests fly via Dubai or Doha. Morocco is a very straightforward destination for Australians — no advance visa paperwork required.
Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for Kenya, Tanzania and Botswana. Yellow fever certificate required if arriving via certain African countries. Hepatitis A and Typhoid recommended. Consult your GP or travel doctor 6 weeks before departure.
Cooee Tours manages all visa requirements as part of your booking preparation. Always verify current requirements with Smartraveller.gov.au and your GP before departure.
Speak to an Africa SpecialistWe have been sending Australians to Africa since 1974. We know the camps, the guides, the operators, and the seasons intimately. Our Africa team has collectively spent years on the continent.
Every lodge, tented camp and riad we use has been personally inspected and approved by our team. We only partner with operators who share our commitment to sustainability and wildlife conservation.
Maximum 10–12 guests per safari vehicle — not the overcrowded vehicles that can have 20+ people. Smaller groups access more remote areas, get better photographic positions, and experience more intimate wildlife moments.
Every Cooee Tours Africa booking contributes to conservation through our partner operators' community programs. We support anti-poaching initiatives, Maasai women's cooperatives, and local school building programs.
From a honeymoon private camp in the Okavango Delta to a photography-focused Serengeti safari with a professional wildlife photographer guide — every custom Africa tour is designed from scratch for you.
Our support team is on call around the clock while you are in Africa. Flight changes, weather disruptions, medical concerns — we manage everything. Our in-country contacts are among the most experienced in the business.
★★★★★"We saw a leopard with a kill in a tree, two lion brothers taking down a buffalo, and a cheetah with cubs — all in one morning in the Masai Mara. I have been on three previous safaris and never seen anything close to this. Cooee Tours positioned us perfectly. The guide was extraordinary."
★★★★★"The hot air balloon over the Serengeti at dawn — I genuinely cannot find the words. Below us, wildebeest stretched as far as we could see in every direction. Champagne in the bush afterwards. Then a lion pride 30 metres from the vehicle. Africa is not like any other travel."
★★★★★"The Sahara night was the most extraordinary experience of my 65 years of travel. Absolute silence, the dunes glowing silver under a full moon, and the Milky Way so bright it cast shadows. Our guide made coffee at 3am and we sat outside the tent in silence for an hour. Morocco is magic."
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