Destination: Africa

Africa small group tours for mature and senior travellers

Odyssey Travel are small group escorted tour travel specialists. Our small group tours Africa are tailor-made for mature travellers, be they over 50, over 60, or over 70, travelling as a couple or as a solo traveller . We have been offering specialised adventure and educational programs with a knowledgable tour guide since 1983 that have included an Africa tour. Our small group tours of Africa from Australia are just part of almost 200 escorted tours we offer each year. This organisation grew from a collection of member universities across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, too today be one of the leading small group tour operators for the mature and senior traveler. Odyssey is now the leading small group tour organisation for the mature traveller, with countless trips to unique and intriguing parts of the world.

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Odyssey offers a wide range of stimulating educational Africa tours with a learning bias in the daily itinerary. What differentiates us as a tour operator is that our tours and the journey created including those to Africa have an itinerary and a tour guide and are designed for active, inquisitive travellers in a small group environment that is typically comprised of between 6 to 12 like-minded travellers. In Africa our small group tours will take you to Luxor , Casablanca and the bustling souks that define Moroccan culture, the red sea or the roman ruins in Tunisia or Algeria . All of our educational Africa tours to Southern Africa , North Africa , or East Africa through to Egypt and the middle east as well as Morocco reflect our philosophy to offer a wide range of educational, cultural, and heritage journeys that expand horizons and broaden the mind going beyond spectacular scenery a game lodge and a African safari.

For trip and safari experience we offer on the African continent it is about an experience the journey not just the place. Of course visits to a private game reserve or national park on a South African tour to see the elephant or Wildebeest or watch the African sky at night create trip memories but this is all part of the collective African adventure experience that builds you overall awareness of the place from the culture, landscape and history. As a tour operator it is our quest on a trip to go deeper to explore providing the traveller with knowledge of the Nile and ancient Egypt and the links to Sicily or the atlas mountain and the dead sea , the history and relationships in Africa run on and on.

Odyssey Travel ‘s fully escorted travel programs offer a unique opportunity for the discerning adult to make the leap from tourist to traveller. We are constantly refining our programs and tour offerings to satisfy our travellers’ needs. Recently we added small group historical tours North Africa to the portfolio of places offered each year. The small group programs we offer are designed to broaden travellers’ knowledge in an informal atmosphere. Our small group travel tours with a tour leader typically takes between 14 to 21 days to complete. Odyssey caters towards both senior or mature couples and single travellers. We offer numerous membership benefits and discounts for return travellers.

We include many extra services at no additional cost, and our tours have no hidden extras. Simply refer to the “Inclusions” section of the detailed itinerary for the tour you are interested in, to see exactly what the tour fee covers.

Odyssey Travel are small group tour travel specialists. Our small group tours are tailor-made for mature travellers, be they over 50, over 60, or over 70, travelling as a couple or as a solo traveller . We have been offering specialised adventure and educational programs since 1983 our small group tours of Africa from Australia are just part of almost 200 escorted tours we offer each year. This organisation grew from a collection of member universities across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, too today be one of the leading small group tour operators for the mature and senior traveler. Odyssey is now the leading small group tour organisation for the mature traveller, with countless trips to unique and intriguing parts of the world.

Odyssey Travel ‘s fully escorted travel programs offer a unique opportunity for the discerning adult to make the leap from tourist to traveller. We are constantly refining our programs and tour offerings to satisfy our travellers’ needs. Recently we added small group historical tours North Africa to the portfolio of places offered each year. The small group programs we offer are designed to broaden travellers’ knowledge in an informal atmosphere. Our tours typically takes between 14 to 21 days to complete. Odyssey caters towards both senior or mature couples and single travellers. We offer numerous membership benefits and discounts for return travellers.

Whether travelling by yourself or with others, Odyssey Travel is the top choice for over 50, over 60, and over 70 travellers, which means that travelling companions are sure to share your interests. We publish regular articles on a range of matters that are important to travelers including South Africa history that provides an insight in to Cape Town, Soweto township or a South Africa safari and game lodge and Johannesburg its history and contemporary role today to assist your understanding of society on South Africa tour.

Revised Dec 2020

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Garden Route - South Africa

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Escorted small group tour of South Africa provides a platform for the senior traveller interested in continuing to learn, whether as a couple or solo traveller about this fascinating country full of history and incredible people and amazing wildlife and stunning scenery. This article provides the background information for senior and mature travellers to begin their small group tour to South Africa.

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cave of hercules morocco

Caves of Hercules, Morocco

Visit the cave of Hercules whilst on a Small group package tour of Morocco for mature and senior travellers. Morocco is an ancient country with a fascinating history too be explored by couples and single travellers.

29 Jan 20 · 3 mins read
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Chefchaouen, Morocco

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29 Jan 20 · 3 mins read
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Morocco

Continental Crossroads: Discover Morocco

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River Nile at Luxor in Egypt

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Philae Temple

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Mature Female traveller

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Rome at Sunset with San Pietro basilica, Sant'Angelo bridge and Tevere river in Roma, Italy

How to choose your next small group tour

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Mature Travellers Footwear and Clothing

Mature Travellers Footwear and Clothing Tips

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6 Jun 17 · 5 mins read
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Packing advice for Odyssey Traveller's small group escorted learning tours

Packing advice for mature and senior travellers taking a long haul flight to commence their vacation and a small group tour. Some travel tips on how to look at packing and organisation to minimise disruption to your vacation. Advice for couples and solo traveler joining a walking tour or discovery tours

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