African Tours

Hear that? That’s the drum roll for the ride of your life.

Game for a safari in Africa but thought it was too out of reach? Reach again. Cosmos stretches your budget farther, bringing you face-to-face with Africa’s extraordinary wildlife, rich cultures, and unforgettable landscapes.

From Serengeti game drives in search of the Big Five and Maasai cultural experiences in Kenya to wine tastings in South Africa, Africa’s most iconic experiences are closer than you think. Travel through legendary safari destinations in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and beyond, spotting lions, elephants, zebras, rhinos, leopards, and cheetahs long the way. Whether your adventure leads to Africa’s vibrant cities, vast savannas, or spectacular coastlines, Cosmos puts a world of discovery within reach – from Casablanca and Cape Town to Kenya’s wildlife-rich plains.

Featured Tour

Wildlife to City Lights

The marvels of East and Southern Africa are sure to capture your heart. Between diverse cultures, spectacular landscapes, and extraordinary wildlife, you may even add a few goosebumps and butterflies to your animal checklist!

Love roams free in these remarkable destinations, just as lions, rhinos, and leopards do across the savannah. From feeling the mist from Victoria Falls and exploring Serengeti National Park to ascending Cape Town’s Table Mountain and walking in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, these are the bucket-list moments that define an African safari.

Along the way, discover the artistry of local glassblowers, the rich biodiversity of the Garden Route, vital elephant conservation efforts, and the traditions of the Zulu people. This is Africa at its most unforgettable – where nature, culture, and adventure come vividly to life.

The African Experience 

Africa is renowned for incredible natural wonders, heritage-rich cultures, and warm people ready to share fascinating traditions, stories, and smiles. Whether you’re dreaming of East Africa, where safari reigns supreme, or Southern Africa, where thrilling wildlife encounters blend with vibrant cities and cultural discoveries, Cosmos brings you closer to the continent’s must-see highlights.

Safari Lodges

Thoughts of safari conjure visions of wildlife and beautiful landscapes, but safari accommodations are an essential part of the experience. Where you eat, sleep, and relax matters after a rewarding day in the bush. Cosmos selects hand-picked safari lodges chosen for comfort, attentive service, and thoughtful amenities. And location? You’ll stay in the heart of some of Africa’s most celebrated national parks, game reserves, and conservancies.

What to Expect

Nothing compares to the wonder of a wildlife safari in Africa. While nature is always unpredictable, one thing is certain: Cosmos delivers expert planning and added care to ensure every day and night is an extraordinary experience.

Expert Guides

Few things compare to seeing wildlife in its natural habitat, especially with the help of expert guides who bring every moment to life. Alongside your Cosmos Tour Director, trained safari guides use years of experience to track and spot game across the bush. This skill blends science, instinct, and deep local knowledge – some guides are formally trained, while others have grown up in the wild and rely on lifelong intuition. Their expertise and respect for Africa’s wildlife help make safari both meaningful and unforgettable.

Custom-Built Safari Vehicles 

Our rugged yet comfortable safari vehicles are designed to deliver the best possible wildlife viewing experience across Africa’s spectacular landscapes. In Kenya and Tanzania, custom-designed four-wheel-drive safari vehicles feature pop-up roofs for easy game viewing and photography. With a maximum of six passengers per vehicle, you’re always guaranteed a window seat.

In Southern Africa, you’ll travel in open-sided four-wheel-drive safari vehicles with a maximum of nine guests, offering an immersive, open-air safari experience close to nature.

The Great Migration

Thunder on the plains

Each year, Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park host one of nature’s greatest spectacles: The Great Migration. While often thought of as an annual event, it is, in fact, a continuous movement of more than 2 million animals in search of grazing land and water.

Across the vast plains, approximately 200,000 zebra, 500,000 antelope, and more than 1.5 million wildebeest move, all shadowed by predators and natural challenges – from big cats on the hunt to crocodiles waiting at river crossings. It is one of the most dramatic displays of survival in the natural world.

Mother Nature Calls the Shots

The Great Migration is driven by rainfall patterns and varies from year to year, making exact timing unpredictable. For the best chance to experience it, we recommend including both Kenya and Tanzania on your journey. Cosmos includes stays in both the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti, increasing opportunities to witness the herds throughout the year.

River crossings are typically the most active in July and August, through timing depends on weather conditions. Our experts adjust game viewing whenever possible to help you experience this remarkable event.

Great Migration Guide

• January & February—Calving season in the southern Serengeti with nearly 500,000 newborn calves

• March—Herds move north to the central Serengeti in search of fresh grazing

• April & May—Migration spreads across the central and western Serengeti

• June—Herds move into the northern Serengeti

• July—Herds gather in the north and begin crossing into the Maasai Mara

• August to Late October/Early November—Large concentrations remain in the Maasai Mara

• December—Herds begin returning south with the rains