Africa Tours

Join the fun loving people of Ghana on this night tour that takes in the pubs, clubs and bars of colourful Kumasi. Colloquially known as the heartbeat of Ghana, Kumasi is an interesting city full of culture, life and beauty.

Start the party by meeting your friendly Urban Adventures guide who as a Kumasi local is the perfect person to introduce you to this bustling city. Hop aboard a share taxi and be transported to the infectious rhythms and cultural flair of Kumasi's nightlife.

Watch a live cultural band perform then enjoy the contemporary rap beats known as 'hiplife' music. Ghanaian 'hiplife' is a heady fusion of hip hop, rap, dancehall and reggae styles and has taken West Africa (and the world) by storm. Continue the journey by visiting more local pubs, where there is enough time to immerse in the local culture.

Chat to the Kumasi locals, learn about their lives and share a little about yourself too Next, head to a sports club where a live band provides musical entertainment. West Africans are known for their love of dance, and Ghanaians are no exception - so why not hit the dance floor for a final spin before the tour ends?

Having a dance may just may be the best way to break down barriers, have a laugh and mix with people. Finish the tour by being dropped back at the pick up point after a night of dancing and drinking.

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Uncover another side of Accra on this tour full of history, hope and heartbreak. Join a local Urban Adventures guide and explore the former slave forts of Accra - important landmarks that played a crucial role in the slave trade which thrived worldwide centuries ago.

Scattered all along the sundrenched coast of Ghana, it's hard to conceive that these constructions brought oppression and enslavement to many people in a place so beautiful. Take time to explore the dungeons and artifacts of Ussher and James Forts while hearing the incredible stories and legends born from this time in history.

There are many heroes and villains that played roles in the trade of human cargo, so take the time to soak up as much knowledge as possible while at the site of where it all took place. These forts are like a living history book. Conclude the tour at the recently restored Brazil House Museum of Slavery, which is reported to be the first architectural building built by Afro-Brazilian slaves in Ghana.

At the conclusion of the tour, you'll be closer to understanding the impacts of slavery on the people and culture of Ghana.

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Join Urban Adventures for an enlightening walking tour through Old Fadama - a unique community that manages to survive in challenging conditions. As masses of people migrate from rural to urban areas, African cities like Accra reach bursting point and people are forced to live in slum-like areas.

In the morning, meet up with a friendly local guide and head off to the Old Fadama area of Accra. Here, you'll be able to witness another way of life, with the people who have migrated from the north of the country, in search of a better life.

Take the time to learn how the local people go about their trade, using disused machinery, appliances and equipment to their benefit. From old refrigerators to computers, printers, microwaves and industrial machinery, the local community dismantle the appliances, locate the valuable parts and one way or another, find use for them.

Whether selling valuable elements or using parts for other appliances, the people here are very industrious at making a living.   Although this practice sometimes poses an environmental hazard, the community has little choice but to do this work, since there is little other work or sources of income available.

While on the tour, take the time to ask questions and interact with this special community, who despite extreme hardship, still manage to survive with a sense of pride and humility.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Stone Town - Paje Beach

Arab sultans, trade links with China, Portugal and India and a Muslim call to prayer that bellows across Stone Town five times a day - we guess you could say Zanzibar is pretty diverse.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Cairo - Luxor - Valley of the Kings - Aswan

Imagine a sea of cars, buses, tractors, motorbikes, horses, pushbikes and people all heading in different directions on roads with no discernible lanes and no traffic lights. Welcome to Cairo.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Casablanca - Meknes - Fes - Marrakech

No amount of giggling or wriggling will deter the women of a Moroccan hammam. Like a cross between your grandma and a WWF wrestler, they'll clamp you down and scrub til your skin is smoother than GEORGE CLOONEY drinking a single malt scotch.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Casablanca - Rabat - Fes - Volubilis - Meknes - Marrakech

Discover Morocco and explore its Imperial Cities €“ Fez, Rabat, Marrakech, Meknes, and the ancient Roman Empire city of Volubilis. Evoke vivid images of spiralling minarets, winding passages in the medinas and extraordinary sights and sounds in the public squares.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Cairo - Pyramids of Giza - Valley of the Kings

You'll be stunned by the majesty and sheer longevity of the Pyramids, get swept up in the bustle of Cairo and feel urban living drop away as you sail down the Nile. There are no half measures here: trinkets sit proudly next to ancient tombs and you'll travel from dusty deserts to rich coastal resorts. Take in the history of Egypt with our expert Egyptologist guides but don't miss out on the contemporary scene.

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HIGHLIGHTS: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou

Enjoy a city break with a difference in captivating Marrakech. Just a short hop from Europe, step into an outlandish world of snake charmers and soothsayers, vibrant souks and ancient kasbahs

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HIGHLIGHTS: Marrakech - Gorge du Dades - Todra Gorge - Sahara Desert Camel Trek - Ouarzazate

Blow your mind in enigmatic Morocco with a short trip to North Africa. Our overland trips take you across deserts, mountains and plains to traditional Berber camps, minaret-filled skylines and into the most amazing cities and settlements. Visit the Gorge du Dades, Todra Gorge, go camel trekking, finish with a visit to Ait Benhaddou's famous Kasbah and a tour of Marrakech. You can also add-on a 4 day surfing, beach chill-out or mountain trek experience to get the most out of your trip.

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