The Swahili word for travel is "safari", and this word has become synonymous with the name of the ancient continent itself, Africa. Its vastness awaits you and its remarkable diversity can only be matched by the variety of the itinerary you prefer.

You may choose from the quiet ease of a luxury lodge with open-air car safaris, trekking the extraordinary national parks and sleeping under the stars -- or both! The lure of Kenya may be your style, with wildlife walks or drives among the elephants and big cats -- all in shadow of massive Mt. Kilimanjaro. Here you can also track the predators on their night hunts. Tanzania is home to the spectacular Great Rift Valley and the endless vistas of the Serengeti Plains.

You can roam among a seemingly endless variety of protected wildlife in Tarangire National Park. Mozambique is located in southernmost Africa. Its long coastline is washed by the warm Indian Ocean. The coral reefs are spectacular and the most pristine to be found anywhere in the world, especially the outer reefs. The abundance of marine life is nothing short of fabulous. Uganda/Rwanda Situated at the very heart of Africa, the location of Uganda and Rwanda between the mighty rain forests of the Congo and the vast savannah of eastern Africa gives them a diversity and profusion of nature that is unparalleled on the continent.

These are countries of significance out of all proportion to their size: They are the Sources of the Nile, are bordered by the fabled snow-capped Mountains of the Moon, host one of the highest bird species densities in the world. They are the last refuges on Earth of the highly endangered Mountain Gorilla, Chimpanzee and numerous other primates, and are lands of ancient kingdoms, rich history and warm, welcoming people. Ecotourism, wilderness trekking and spectacular white water rafting all beckon the adventurous traveler.

Try Africa the real way -- in the bush, under canvas as you travel on a mobile camping trip. All the conveniences are provided by an experienced staff as you relax by the camp fire with your gin and tonic, your rum and coke, or whatever else, watching the sun go down.