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Africa & Middle East Tailor-made Travel Ideas

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  • Johannesburg, South Africa

If you like to travel on your own and not with an overall touring group, you have come to the right place. We are experts in designing and personalizing itineraries according to your interests, time available, and budget. Below are sample independent travel ideas that can be modified, shortened, or extended.

Tailor-made Travel Ideas

  • Dubai Overnight Safari

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Experience the desert like the Bedouins do on this overnight glamping experience near Dubai. Ride camels, watch falconers put on dazzling displays, and sleep on a sand dune beneath the stars at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
    Duration:
    2 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 734
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Safaris Worldwide, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    United Arab Emirates See Trip Details

  • 54 On Bath, Johannesburg: Stays of Distinction

    DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: Head on a South Africa vacation to the nation’s largest city, Johannesburg, and stay at the 5-star luxury hotel, 54 on Bath. Explore Johannesburg’s robust history in SOWETO before retiring to the hotel to enjoy exemplary service and swank accommodations.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 761
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences, Stays of Distinction, Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    South Africa See Trip Details

  • Abu Dhabi Signature

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Known as the “Garden City of the Gulf”, Abu Dhabi, the thriving metropolitan capital of the UAE beckons visitors into its melting pot of international cultures, styles and traditions.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 620
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    United Arab Emirates See Trip Details

  • Beautiful Knysna

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Knysna is situated on South Africa's only National Lake and is the country's largest permanent estuary. Spend time visiting Featherbed Nature Reserve and get to know this enchanting town.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 365
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    South Africa See Trip Details

  • Bisate Lodge, Rwanda: Stays of Distinction

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Venture into the jungles of Volcanoes National Park to see Mountain Gorilla families up close and personal on this Rwanda vacation. When you're not trekking through the jungle, you'll stay at the exclusive and luxurious Bisate Lodge, which sits on the edge of an eroded volcano and offers incredible views of the mountain range.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 7,830
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Private Experiences, Safaris Worldwide, Stays of Distinction, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Rwanda See Trip Details

  • Burj Al Arab, Dubai: Stays of Distinction

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Possibly the most luxurious hotel anywhere in the world, it is shaped like a billowing sail dominating the skyline. Nothing is missing from this 7 star property. No more to be said!
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,738
    Trip Type:
    Bucket List Travel Ideas, Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences, Stays of Distinction, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    United Arab Emirates See Trip Details

  • Cape Winelands: Franschhoek

    DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: Spend 3 days exploring South Africa's 'food and wine capital.' With stunning scenery, delicious cuisine and some of the world's best wines, you'll wish you could stay longer.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 865
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    South Africa See Trip Details

  • Cape Winelands: Stellenbosch

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Spend 2 nights exploring one of the world's best places for wine. Delicious flavours against stunning scenery make Stellenbosch a special getaway.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 423
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    South Africa See Trip Details

  • Doha Stopover

    DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: Experience the highlights of Doha, the Qatari capital, on this convenient stopover itinerary. Staying in deluxe hotel accommodations, you’ll tour the city from the marketplace of Souq Waqif to the glass towers of The Pearl-Qatar, and have time at leisure to explore on your own.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 425
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Qatar See Trip Details

  • Durban Stopover

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Spend three days exploring the best of Durban on this city stopover. Stay in a first-class accommodation and head on a guided city tour to see the city’s blend of cultural highlights, from the Golden Mile waterfront to the City Hall to the Indian market and Botanical Gardens.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 362
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    South Africa See Trip Details

  • Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi: Stays of Distinction

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: This fairy-tale like landmark and former palace is extraordinary. “Fit for a King” adequately describes this majestic hotel offering the ultimate in luxury with every conceivable facility.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,410
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences, Stays of Distinction, Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    United Arab Emirates See Trip Details

  • Essence of Dubai

    FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Discover this most vibrant of cities, where the best cosmopolitan, avant-garde architecture and the highest standards of service blend harmoniously with the mystique and culture of Arabia.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 508
    Trip Type:
    Family Vacations, Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    United Arab Emirates See Trip Details

  • Essence of Johannesburg

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg is the financial and commercial heart of the country. With boutiques, superb eateries, cafes and entertainment, there’s something for everyone.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 504
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    South Africa See Trip Details

  • Essence of Victoria Falls

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: One of the greatest attractions in Africa and one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, Victoria Falls is located on the Zambezi River, the fourth largest river in Africa, which is the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 746
    Trip Type:
    Family Vacations, Single Friendly, Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Zimbabwe See Trip Details

  • Fairlawns Boutique Hotel, Johannesburg: Stays of Distinction

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Journey to Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city, to stay in a luxury hotel and explore the city’s fascinating history. Based at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, you’ll stay in a world-class suite and enjoy luxury elegance after time spent exploring Soweto and the nation’s history of Apartheid.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 749
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences, Stays of Distinction, Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    South Africa See Trip Details

  • Highlights of Muscat

    FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: With its traditional Arab architecture and wide sandy beaches, Muscat is one of the most attractive cities in the Gulf and makes a great extension to either nearby Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 497
    Trip Type:
    Private Experiences, Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Oman See Trip Details

  • Johannesburg Discovery

    MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Discover the largest city in South Africa, the metropolis of Johannesburg. Take advantage of a hop-on hop-off bus pass to see the sites and learn about the nation’s distant past, history of apartheid, and promising present full of superb boutiques, restaurants, and bars.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 305
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    South Africa See Trip Details

  • Livingstone Discovery

    MODERATE | TAILOR-MADE: Named after the famous Victorian missionary explorer, Dr David Livingstone, who explored the area extensively, Livingstone Town was established in 1905. Today, it is Zambia's gateway to the mighty Victoria Falls, and a crossroads between Zambia and the Zambezi River.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 857
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Zambia See Trip Details

  • Luxury Desert Discovery

    DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: Discover the elegance and romance of the desert on this escape to Qasr Al Sarab in the United Arab Emirates. Tucked away in the Rub Al Khali Desert southwest of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, this 5-star hotel promises gorgeous accommodations and access to the history, culture, and magnificent landscape of the UAE.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,088
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Bucket List Travel Ideas, Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    United Arab Emirates See Trip Details

  • Mountain Gorilla Encounter 3 Day: Kigali & Volcanoes National Park

    MODERATE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Spend 3 days in the area made famous by Dian Fossey, the home of the world’s last surviving mountain gorilla population. Be one of only a few to see these gorillas in their own habitat.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,133
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Private Experiences, Safaris Worldwide, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Rwanda See Trip Details

  • One and Only Royal Mirage Dubai: Stays of Distinction

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: One & Only Royal Mirage lies on a kilometer of private coastline located opposite the prestigious Emirates Golf Club and 20 minutes from the city centre, Gold and Spice Souks and the desert.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,350
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences, Stays of Distinction, Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    United Arab Emirates See Trip Details

  • Palace of the Lost City, Sun City: Stays of Distinction

    DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: Just outside Johannesburg, The Palace of the Lost City offers a luxurious escape combining freedom, fantasy and fun.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 867
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Stays of Distinction, Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    South Africa See Trip Details

  • Port Elizabeth Signature

    DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: Enjoy a short break at one of South Africa’s attractive coastal cities, Port Elizabeth with its excellent beaches and beautiful sweeping bay.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 257
    Trip Type:
    Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    South Africa See Trip Details

  • Rovos Rail: Durban to Pretoria (or v.v)

    DELUXE | RAIL: Join this three day safari on the most luxurious train in the world and experience the splendour of KwaZula-Natal. Take in the 'Big Five' at the private bush retreat of Nambiti Conservancy, and Spionkop battlefields tour with a world class historian.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,780
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Rail Travel Ideas, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    South Africa See Trip Details

  • Royal Livingstone, Zambia: Stays of Distinction

    DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: Situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, the Royal Livingstone introduces an unparalleled level of luxury, service and sophistication, offering a retreat from the ruggedness of Africa.
    Duration:
    3 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,501
    Trip Type:
    Luxury and Beyond, Private Experiences, Stays of Distinction, Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
    Zambia See Trip Details
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