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Africa (southern) Private Tours at ToursByLocals

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Antananarivo Tours		Antananarivo (try saying that five times fast!) is the capital of Madagascar. Give your tongue a break and call it "Tana" as the locals do. A local guide is waiting to help you discover the charms of,... (more)
Arusha Tours		The city of Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania's northern parks, the closest being the beautiful Arusha National Park, home to some of the nation's most spectacular wildlife. Take a private Arusha tou,... (more)
Cape Town Tours		Experience South Africa with a tour of Cape Town, with a friendly personal guide from ToursByLocals. Your private tour guide knows Cape Town as only locals do, and is eager to show you their beloved ,... (more)
Dar es Salaam Tours		While Dar es Salaam isn't Tanzania's official capital city, it is the country's largest, with a busy and picturesque seaport, many cultural offerings and fine shopping and dining. Let a local guide t,... (more)
Durban Tours		Welcome to Durban, South Africa's third-largest city, and the heart of KwaZulu-Natal. With its golden stretches of beach, grandiose colonial architecture, and hearty dose of Indian culture, this is a,... (more)
Gabon Tours		Gabon could just be Africa's next great eco-tourism destination. Thanks to the President's recent designation of 10% of Gabon's land as national parks, the country will remain an excellent place to s,... (more)
Harare Tours		Known throughout Zimbabwe as the "Sunshine City," Harare offers visitors a pleasant climate and warm welcome. Before you travel to Victoria Falls and other highlights of this sub-Saharan nation, take,... (more)
Johannesburg Tours		Tour the fascinating cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria with a local guide passionate about the social, political and cultural forces that shaped modern-day South Africa. Visit the evocative ,... (more)
Kampala Tours		Kampala is compelling. Uganda's largest city is also its political, cultural and intellectual capital, and one of the safest, most inviting African cities you'll visit. Take a private Kampala tour an,... (more)
Kenya Tours		There aren't enough superlatives to describe the awe Kenya inspires in travelers. With some of the planet's most compelling wildlife living in its national parks, magnificent Mt Kilimanjaro, colourfu,... (more)
Knysna Tours		Welcome to South Africa's Western Cape and the stunning coastal region of Knysna. Recently named one of the Top 100 Destinations in the World, the area's indigenous forests, rivers, mountains and exo,... (more)
Libreville Tours		The glitzy coastal city of Libreville is a world apart from the rest of Gabon, in Western Africa. High rises, fast cars, luxe shops and a thriving nightlife all give the city an air of prosperity and,... (more)
Madagascar Tours		Madagascar is one of the world's largest and most bio-diverse islands. Having separated from mainland Africa over 130 million years ago, its plant and animal life was left to evolve in complete and s,... (more)
Masai Mara Tours		Kenya's Masai Mara is considered the country's finest wildlife reserve. Everything about this enormous park is outstanding, from its abundance of African wildlife to the rolling grassland and gentle ,... (more)
Mauritius Tours		The African island of Mauritius is, for those who are lucky enough to visit it, paradise on earth. Not only does it have picture-perfect white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and sunny blue skies,,... (more)
Meru National Park Tours		In the heart of Kenya lie two very special national parks: Meru and Samburu. Wildly different from each other geographically, both parks share an abundance of African wildlife, perfect for travelers ,... (more)
Mombasa Tours		Welcome to Mombasa, East Africa's largest coastal port and home to centuries of trading activity. Whether you have arrived in Mombasa to begin a Kenyan Safari, or simply as a layover to somewhere els,... (more)
Mombasa Shore Excursions		Welcome to Mombasa, East Africa's largest coastal port and home to centuries of trading activity. Whether you are about to begin a Kenyan Safari, or simply on a layover to somewhere else, taking a pr,... (more)
Nairobi Tours		Energetic, modern Nairobi is the jumping off point for many travelers setting off on Kenyan Safaris. Before you go, take a Nairobi tour and let a local guide show you the sights and sounds of this bu,... (more)
Namibia Tours		Welcome to one of the newest and oldest places in the world: Namibia. Politically this is one of the world's younger countries, but geologically the Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world. It,... (more)
Port Elizabeth Tours		Welcome to South Africa's Eastern Cape, home to the country's fifth largest city, Port Elizabeth. Nicknamed "The Friendly City" and the "Watersports Capital", this is a great spot to base yourself fo,... (more)
Port Louis Shore Excursions		The African island of Mauritius is, for those who are lucky enough to visit it, paradise on earth. Not only does it have picture-perfect white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and sunny skies, but ,... (more)
Port Louis Tours		The African island of Mauritius is, for those who are lucky enough to visit it, paradise on earth. Not only does it have picture-perfect white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and sunny blue skies,,... (more)
Rwanda Tours		Le Pays des Milles Collines - the Land of a Thousand Hills - welcomes you with open arms. Rwanda's devastating history is etched into our global consciousness, yet its present-day reality is o,... (more)
Seychelles Tours		How lucky you are if the Seychelles are your destination! These floating pieces of paradise offer some of the most glorious white sand beaches in the world, lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Oc,... (more)
South Africa Tours		One of the world's most fascinating and beautiful countries, South Africa will shock and delight you at every turn. With its diverse landscapes - waving grasslands, arid deserts, soaring mountains an,... (more)
Tanzania Tours		Tanzania beckons travelers in a way few African nations can compete with. Absolutely packed with attractions - from the powdery white shores of Zanzibar to the North's superb wildlife parks and the c,... (more)
Uganda Tours		In 1907, Winston Churchill called Uganda the "Pearl of Africa." Travel there today to experience the nation's stunning attractions; from mist-shrouded mountains to the roaring source of the Nile, Uga,... (more)
Victoria Falls Tours		While most of the world knows Victoria Falls by the name Livingstone gave it in 1855, the magnificent waterfalls are known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders) in the Kololo lang,... (more)
Volcanoes National Park Tours		Are you hoping to follow in Dian Fossey's footsteps and see mountain gorillas in the wild? Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park is the place to do it. Nowhere is more evocative of the misty habitat of th,... (more)
Walvis Bay Tours		Welcome to one of the newest and oldest places in the world: Namibia. Politically, this is one of the world's younger countries, but geologically, the Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world. ,... (more)
Western Uganda Tours		Welcome to Western Uganda, home to some of Africa's most dramatic scenery and unique wildlife. A local guide is ready to take you on misty jungle and mountain treks in search of scenic vistas and the,... (more)
Windhoek Tours		Windhoek sits in the heart of Namibia, in the midst of the country's Central Highlands. Aside from its European population, the city is a rich mix of Namibian ethnicities: Owambo, Kavango, Damara, Ca,... (more)
Zanzibar Tours		Zanzibar. Say the name and you can almost smell the scent of spices blowing on the gentle trade winds. This exotic port off the coast of Tanzania offers travelers the hedonistic pleasures of w,... (more)
Zimbabwe Tours		Zimbabwe's long and tumultuous history makes this fascinating nation a work in progress, a place renowned as much for its political upheaval as for its stunning natural wonders. Take a private Zimbab,... (more)

TESTIMONIALS

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Tour in Cape Town, South Africa:
"Excellent day. Sensitive and knowledgeable guide who made every minute fun, even down to planning and bringing a picnic,..." [more]
Tricia Fox - Mar, 2013 [view tour]

Tour in Port Louis, Mauritius:
"Bilaal is an exceptionally fine guide. He is friendly, flexible, judges what we want to do and what is our energy level,..." [more]
Hayden Wetzel - Feb, 2013 [view tour]

Tour in Arusha, Tanzania:
"Thank you for the excellent service provided by your excellent driver. He was waiting for us at the airport at 11:30 pm,..." [more]
Philip Huint - Mar, 2013 [view guide page]

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