Africa Encounters

Encounter Africa with us!

Encounter Africa with us as you visit some of the jewels and treasures of this great continent and travel with friends you haven’t met yet.

Our exclusive hosted tours ensures safe, relaxed travel with everything taken care of.

The natural wonders, amazing wildlife and stunning scenery will take your breath away. We have been hosting tours to Africa for many years and our guides’ experience and knowledge of the area will amaze you. Join us on one of our tours and experience Africa for yourselves.

 

Africa Encounters

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Garden Route and Safari

On this 8 day tour, depart the vibrant city of Cape Town, experience the pretty Cape Winelands before heading to the picturesque town of Swellendam and then on to a superb country estate in Plettenberg Bay. Finish with two amazing days on safari at the Kwandwe Game Reserve.

Departing throughout 2023

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Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park

On this 5 day tour, witness the mighty Victoria Falls on a guided tour with time for optional adventure activities, then enjoy a game drive in the Chobe National Park, one of the greatest wildlife destinations in Africa, famed for its Elephants.

Departing throughout 2023

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Southern Africa Highlights

Visit three of the major highlights South Africa has to offer on this 10-day tour. Explore Cape Town, ‘the Mother City’ and the world renowned Kruger National Park, home to Africa’s iconic safari species and visit one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the magnificient Victoria Falls.

Departs throughout 2023

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We’re your friendly, local travel experts

Travel is in our blood, so we would love to help you with any travel requirement, whether it be a family holiday, special celebration, a group of friends travelling together or short business trip. As we are an Auckland based, approved Travel Broker with the Travel Managers Group, we have access to the same travel deals travel agencies offer, except we’re able to offer you more personalised service and we are very competitively priced!

Also for your security and protection, we are fully accredited and bonded with IATA, the International Association of Travel Agents.

What Our Clients Say

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Excellent value for money, professional in every respect, very enjoyable.

— Neil & Janet, Wellington

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The tours we have enjoyed with Peter and Marian over recent years have left us with more indelible memories of the places we have seen and the development and nurturing of new friendships.

— Tyrone & Yvonne, Auckland

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Peter is such a professional tour operator. Flights, accommodation and extras are well organised. And the company of fellow like-minded travellers is the best. All are treated with respect and friendship. And his team of group leaders are superb.

— Jeanette & Bill, Christchurch

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We have done a number of tours with the group over the years, and have found that everything is so well organised, planning is impeccable, and the resorts world class. We’ve enjoyed the companionship and camaraderie that’s apparent in these tours, and the lifetime memories we have had with the tour group. Incredible tours to African countries, and Canada are amongst the highlights. We will continue with these tours for many years yet.

— Sandra and Colin, Tauranga

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Peter and Marian’s mission and passion to gratify the clients’ touring experience, has led to a variety of new adventures and encounters, while forging a new identity. Their newsletter is detailed and informative and wets the appetite to do a tour. We look forward to a new encounter in the near future.

— Tyrone & Yvonne, Auckland

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We have been on 5 Travel Encounters tours to date, all of which have been hassle free holidays with visits to local sites and attractions included. We just arrive at the airport and are looked after for the duration of the holiday! Just a bonus that the Travel Encounters operators are nice people!

— Bob & Pat Clevedon

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