Solo Travel in Africa

Solo Travel in Africa

Choose a solo Africa vacation if you want an adventure tailored to your individual interests and travel preferences in settings of breathtaking scenic beauty under sunny skies. Be active or rest and recharge in Africa's top solo travel destinations. Outside of high season you'll find plenty of accommodation options not subject to single supplements, and we've handpicked a selection of scheduled tours that meet our exacting standards and allow single travellers to access the benefits of group package rates in the company of like-minded adventurers.

Active solo travellers can tick off bucket list experiences like gorilla trekking or summiting Kilimanjaro, witnessing the zebra migration in the Kalahari or diving the world's top sites off Africa's tropical coastline. Cycle, hike, kayak and horse ride – there are so many opportunities to take advantage of the great outdoors in Africa from balmy beach days to action-packed expeditions.

Solo Travel in Africa Guide

Where to go

If you're looking to find your centre and reconnect with yourself, there are few destinations on earth that offer the kind of breathing space Africa does. Choose the wide open plains of the Serengeti and Masai Mara, or the endless blue skies of the Namib Desert and the Makgadikgadi Pans. Let the mighty Victoria Falls take your breath away or fall asleep to the lullaby of reed frogs in the Okavango Delta.

Whatever you choose to see and do on your safari, one thing is certain: Africa will not leave you unchanged. Discover the sound of your own heart in these ancient landscapes among Africa's wild creatures. Take a look at our sample solo tours and safaris to see how different attractions work together and get an idea of what these combinations cost.

Look at these lodges and camps that have low to no single-supplement rates.

We're Africa Safari Experts who've brought more than 250  000 travellers to Africa since 1998. That means you can count on us for practical advice, to save on single supplements wherever we can, and make sure your itinerary runs as smoothly as possible. We'll also back you up every day of your safari, 24/7.

When you're ready to start planning, let us know your travel wish list and we'll make sure you explore Africa your way, on your terms.

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Top Solo Travel Safari Tours

Kenya Big 5 & Rhino Tracking Safari

From $5,100 to $5,915 pps
7 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
Front row seats to witness the Wildebeest Migration. | Saruni Mara Saruni Samburu dining area and view from your villa veranda. The Kalama Community near Saruni Samburu. samburu_saruni_2015-14_villa5 Samburu-Saruni-2012-49.1 Camp fire at sunset at Saruni Rhino. Dine with elephants in view at Saruni Rhino. Your open ‘banda’ (stone cottage) at Saruni Rhino.
Highlights

Wide diversity of wildlife, scenery and cultures. Game drives, birding, guided nature walks and community visits.

Destinations visited
Kenya Masai Mara Samburu
6 days
Game drives at Nairobi Tented Camp. Nairobi Tented Camp. Lounge area at Nairobi Tented Camp. Family room at Nairobi Tented Camp. poriniamboselicamp-activity-culturalexperience Enjoy walking safaris at Porini Amboseli Camp. Porini Amboseli Camp. Twin bedroom at Porini Amboseli Camp.
Highlights

Day and night 4x4 game drives. Guided nature walks and village tour.

Destinations visited
Amboseli National Park Kenya Masai Mara Nairobi

Rwanda Gorilla Encounter

From $10,080 to $13,750 pps
5 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Sustainability initiative
Soul stirring encounters with gorillas. Exterior of Kigali Serena Hotel. Dine by the pool. Bisate Lodge is tucked away along a ridge surrounded by Volcanoes National Park. Knowledgable guides & professional rangers lead every gorilla trek, assuring your safety & enjoyment. Tough jungle walks are well rewarded: unforgettable encounters with gorillas in their natural habitat. See golden monkeys. Explore the depths of Rwanda's untouched wilderness on this epic tour | Wilderness Bisate
Highlights

Trek to the Dian Fossey Research Camp. Search for mountain gorillas & golden monkeys.

Destinations visited
Kigali Rwanda

Family Falls, Zambezi & Chobe

From $4,640 to $7,160 pps
7 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
Victoria falls. tongabezi_lodge_the_nut_house1 tongabezi_lodge_hangout_and_lookout_1 Bedroom suite at Tongabezi Lodge. The Dog House suite at Tongabezi Lodge. Standard room at Chobe Game Lodge. Swimming pool at Chobe Game Lodge. Fantastic game drives around Chobe Game Lodge.
Highlights

Combine the wonders of the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers. Marvel at the power of mighty Victoria Falls.

Destinations visited
Botswana Chobe National Park Victoria Falls Zambia

Kalahari Botswana's San Camp

From $7,230 to $9,030 pps
4 days
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to a Community initiative
This Positive Impact Safari includes a donation to an Ecosystem initiative
Personifying African elegance at its best, San Camp is located in a private concession bordering the Makgadikgadi Pans and offers a complete Kalahari Desert experience. High Tea with a view | San Camp The camp is so remote, you can expect incredible starry night skies. The tents at San Camp. Aerial view of camp. Green season brings on the Zebra Migration. Walk with Bushmen and learn their ancestral knowledge of the Kalahari region. Tent interior.
Highlights

Fly into the remote and wild Kalahari. Explore the Makgadikgadi Pans' archaeological sites.

Destinations visited
Botswana Kalahari

Train Journey to Vic Falls

From $3,340 pps
4 days
Rovos main station. Rovos Rail's Pride of Africa ready for departure. The observation car on the Pride of Africa train. Lounge area to relax and unwind. The Royal Suite. High Tea on the train. Enjoy fine wines and dining aboard Rovos Rail. rovos-rail-royal-suite-bathroom-hres
Highlights

Enjoy timeless elegance on the luxury Rovos Rail. Enjoy a welcome drink before departure.

Destinations visited
Botswana South Africa Zimbabwe