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Icon Expeditions specialises in luxury, tailor-made travel to Southern and Eastern Africa. With a passionate team of Travel Experts at the helm, carrying a wealth of first-hand destination and product knowledge, your African holiday of a lifetime starts here. 

Regardless of your requirements, time constraints, travel style or budget, Icon Expeditions will provide a comprehensive travel service that covers every detail from start to finish - including commercial and charter flights, car hire, accommodation, tours, transfers and day trips. 

Based in Cape Town, we have unrivalled local knowledge and will be with you every step of the way, giving you complete peace of mind throughout your African travels.

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UNIQUE AFRICAN EXPERIENCES

Mokoro ride on the Delta

Mokoro ride on the Delta

The Okavango Delta is one of the most fantastic wilderness destinations in the world, where you will enjoy a safari experience second to none.

Explore Cape Town

Explore Cape Town

Cape Town is one of the most interesting, diverse and vibrant cities in the world, you can explore the cosmopolitan city centre, Robben Island or take a cable car up Table Mountain.

Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla or Chimpanzee Tracking in Rwanda and Uganda (as well as the Mahale Mountains in Tanzania for chimps) is a life-changing event, and certainly not an experience to be missed.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

A luxury safari holiday to East Africa to see the Great Migration up close and personal must surely be on every traveller's bucket list.

Luxury train journeys

Luxury train journeys

Take a journey on The Rovos Rail or The Blue Train where you will experience the finest of service and most luxurious accommodation imaginable - a quintessential African rail journey!

See the big 5 on a luxury safari

See the big 5 on a luxury safari

Africa doesn't get more definitively life-changing than this. Experience the wild up close in a safe and luxurious setting, with the help and guidance of experienced safari guides.

Marvel at Victoria Falls

Marvel at Victoria Falls

Witness one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. As the mighty Zambezi cascades over the precipice, the roar of the falling water and the mist rising high create an unforgettable spectacle. Experience the Victoria Falls by foot, boat, or helicopter!

Hot Air Balloon Safaris

Hot Air Balloon Safaris

Soar above the African landscape in a hot air balloon as the world unfolds beneath you. As you glide gently over savannahs and riverbanks, you will spot wildlife roaming freely in their natural habitat. Elevate your luxury safari experience and see Africa from an entirely new perspective.

Discover Africa on Horseback

Discover Africa on Horseback

Experience the thrill of exploring Africa on horseback. Traverse diverse landscapes and encounter wildlife up close. This adventure is a remarkable blend of excitement and tranquility.

Photography Safaris

Photography Safaris

Capture the essence of Africa on a photography safari, designed for aspiring and professional photographers. You’ll explore iconic landscapes and get up close with the continent's most magnificent creatures.

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Top Destinations in Africa

Southern and Eastern Africa

From the Serengeti’s vast plains to the Okavango Delta's wetlands, these regions provide exclusive safari experiences with world-class lodges, private game drives, and personalized service. Whether marveling at Victoria Falls or relaxing on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches, these destinations blend adventure with indulgence, making them ideal for a luxury African escape.

Top Destinations in Africa

Southern and Eastern Africa

From the Serengeti’s vast plains to the Okavango Delta's wetlands, these regions provide exclusive safari experiences with world-class lodges, private game drives, and personalized service. Whether marveling at Victoria Falls or relaxing on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches, these destinations blend adventure with indulgence, making them ideal for a luxury African escape.

Botswana

Botswana

Botswana has it all – unrivaled wildlife, friendly people and breathtaking, unspoiled landscapes! The magnificent ebb and flow of water in the Okavango Delta is spellbinding, while the safari experience in the Chobe National Park is second to none.

Cape Town

Cape Town

A little piece of Europe at the tip of Africa, it’s no surprise that Cape Town was chosen by Jan Van Riebeck as the ideal replenishing station for trading ships. It’s also the home of Icon Expeditions!

Garden Route

Garden Route

The Garden Route is known for the spectacular stretch of coast between Mossel Bay and Port Elizabeth including pristine beaches, glistening seas teeming with whales and dolphins, riverine forests and several malaria-free safari destinations.

Indian Ocean Islands

Indian Ocean Islands

The Indian Ocean is the third largest body of water in the world and nestled in its warm waters are a number of spectacular tropical islands. Superb beaches and a fantastic variety of adventure activities and watersports.

Kenya

Kenya

Kenya offers Africa’s most traditional safari experience with open plains and an amazing array of wildlife. Whether you want to witness the Great Migration, climb Mount Kenya or relax on tropical beaches, this country has a lot to offer.

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park

The Kruger National Park is the wild heart of Africa’s Big Game Country. Rugged, exhilarating and breathtaking – there is no better safari destination. It’s home to some of the world’s finest lodges. Oh, and it’s bigger than Israel by the by, so you might want to take your time…

Madagascar

Madagascar

An utterly unique island, Madagascar is like nowhere else on earth! Circled by breathtaking beaches, Madagascar lies some 400km off the coast of Africa. It is famous for its lemurs, chameleons, elephant birds and enchanting mix of Afro-Polynesian culture.

Mozambique

Mozambique

A simply stunning destination, Mozambique is one of southern Africa’s best-kept secrets. White sand beaches and azure Indian Ocean combine to offer one of the world’s most unspoilt seaside holidays!

Namibia

Namibia

Namibia is quite simply unique. Many other countries in Africa boast teeming wildlife and gorgeous scenery, but few can claim such limitless horizons and huge untamed wilderness areas. It’s your chance to roam the wide open spaces!

Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta has something to offer all travellers. Cruise down the web of rivers in a dugout canoe, experience a wildlife safari in the bush and relax at the end of the day in a luxury lodge.

South Africa

South Africa

South Africa is a country of breathtaking diversity – from the people who speak eleven different national languages, to the magnificent landscapes.

Tanzania

Tanzania

The gem of East Africa, Tanzania offers world-class game viewing in the Serengeti and other national parks, the chance to scale Africa’s highest mountain, not to mention palm-fringed beaches and Zanzibar Island.

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is a spectacular waterfall and one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World. The mile-wide Falls plunge into a 300ft gorge creating a spray that has given them the nickname ‘The Smoke that Thunders’.

Zambia

Zambia

A country of contrasts and charm, Zambia offers a unique African experience. Get drenched by the mighty Victoria Falls, enjoy a sunset cruise down the Zambezi River, spot wildlife in Kafue National Park and do a walking safari in South Luangwa.

Zanzibar

Zanzibar

Zanzibar Island – Unguja to the locals – is a dream destination. With a troubled history, it is a fascinating part of the world which now enjoys peace and relative prosperity. Zanzibar is renowned for its beauty and beaches.

What our guests are saying

Justine was a fount of information, was very engaged, and gave us several options to choose from. Our trip to Vic Falls, Cape Town, and Kruger went flawlessly!

Satisha R

Accommodations, lodges, and experiences were spot on! Logistics went off without a hitch. Everything was seamless and made for an exceptional experience.

Barbara N

We had an incredible trip to South Africa. From the hotels to the seamless transfers, everything was top-notch. They were always quick to answer questions.

Matthew G

We just returned from our first time to South Africa. We highly recommend Icon Expeditions for anyone looking for an incredible adventure without the stress.

Joan K

We had a fantastic trip to South Africa and Zambia. The lodges were wonderful. Our transfers were flawless and the Charters were impeccable.

Gerardeo

Our partners

Africa is about who you know

We have partnered with the best in Africa to ensure your dream trip is in safe hands.

  • Londolozi|
  • Ellerman House|
  • Wilderness|
  • &Beyond|
  • Tswalu|
  • Singita|
  • Chitwa Chitwa|
  • Lions Sands|
  • Camissa House|
  • Silvan Safari|

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