Intl. Flights Included Tours & Trips in Africa

What our customers ask about Intl. Flights Included Tours & Trips in Africa

• When is the best time to take an International Flights Included tour to Africa for wildlife viewing?

  Peak wildlife viewing in Africa runs from June to October during the dry winter months. In key locations like Tanzania's Serengeti National Park and Kenya's Masai Mara animals cluster around water sources making them easier to spot. The Ngorongoro Game Camp and Tipilikwani Mara Camp get particularly busy during these months as travelers come to watch the great wildebeest migration. A TourRadar traveler reported in September: "We saw incredible wildlife including the great wildebeest migration in the Serengeti and countless elephants in Tarangire National Park."

• What's included in the international flights portion of Africa tours?

  These packages cover flights from major European cities like Frankfurt or Munich to African destinations with taxes and surcharges built in. Carriers like Lufthansa fly to Windhoek for Namibia tours while Royal Air Maroc services Casablanca routes. Many tours also include regional flights such as Johannesburg to Cape Town connections. According to a recent traveler: "Having flights included made planning so much easier - everything from international flights to small regional connections was smoothly arranged."

• How much should I budget for an Africa International Flights Included tour?

  Expect to pay between USD 2500-6000 for tours lasting 10-21 days with flights. The 10-day Classic Egypt tour departing from New York costs USD 4750 while 15-day South Africa tours from Frankfurt average USD 4424. These rates typically cover stays at properties like the Steigenberger El Tahrir Hotel in Cairo or premium Kruger National Park lodges plus most meals guides and transportation.

• What kind of meals are included on International Flights Included Africa tours?

  Daily breakfast and select dinners come standard with most tours showcasing regional specialties. Namibia itineraries usually include 12-13 breakfasts and 8-10 dinners. Morocco tours feature experiences like traditional Berber meals under desert stars. South African programs often incorporate wine tastings in Stellenbosch and classic braais. One traveler noted: "The food exceeded expectations - from Cape Malay cuisine in Bo-Kaap to fresh seafood in Swakopmund."

• What are the main safari destinations covered in Africa International Flights Included tours?

  Key safari spots include Namibia's Etosha National Park Botswana's Chobe National Park and Tanzania's Serengeti. At Etosha visitors stay at places like the Toshari Lodge while taking multiple game drives. The Okavango Delta offers water safaris from luxury camps such as the Gomoti River Lodge where guests report "incredible wildlife viewing opportunities right from their private deck overlooking the river's floodplain."

• What's the best way to handle currency on an International Flights Included African tour?

  While tours cover major costs in USD you'll need local currency for extras. South Africa uses Rand (ZAR) Namibia uses Dollar (NAD) and Morocco uses Dirham (MAD). Urban areas widely accept credit cards but rural spots and markets require cash. A recent guest suggests: "I brought USD to exchange at banks in Cape Town and Windhoek plus used cards at lodges - worked perfectly for our tour through Southern Africa."