Experience the Beauty of Africa
Explore the breathtaking sights and vibrant culture of Africa with Falcon Africa. With over 35 years experience as specialists in Africa travel, let Falcon Africa design your next itinerary showcasing the best the continent has to offer.
Our Services
Tailor-made Itineraries into Africa
Here at Falcon Africa, we realise that people are unique. This is why we create itineraries that are specifically designed to match individual wants and needs.
Tailor-made itineraries that we design for our clients:
- Adventure itineraries
- Bucket-list trips
- Corporate getaways
- Cultural trips
- Exotic weddings and anniversaries
- Family holidays
- Honeymoons
- Incentives
- Wildlife itineraries to Africa's finest wildlife destinations
- Conservation Involvement
- Kosher Travel
- Retreats
- Running: Trail and Marathon itineraries
Consultancy Services - Trade
We offer consultancy services to companies and individual travel advisors on how best to combine tourism products in Africa.
Online search engines pick up information that is put out by advertisers, bloggers and property owners with bucket list experiences heavily weighted to favour staying at a particular property. For example:
- A Serengeti lodge advertised as being in a prime location for the Great Wildebeest Migration may only witness the Migration within driving distance for 2 - 3 weeks of the year. This lodge is shown on search engines as a top choice for this bucket-list experience year round.
Instead of spending hours trawling through the internet trying to get accurate information, book a consultation with one of the owners of Falcon Africa who regularly visit the areas and properties we sell.
Private Air Charter
With a wealth of experience and knowledge of the aviation industry in this region, we are excited to share with you the unique advantages that come with choosing to fly privately.
Book your next private charter (from 2 - 200 people within Africa) through Falcon Africa's owner, Allan Eccles:
- A former Air Force pilot and flight instructor
- A pilot / guide that escorted VIPs, families and friends on bucket-list experiences
- A former charter pilot and chief pilot for an air charter company
- 45 years experience in the aviation industry
- 33 years experience in air charter
About us
Founded in 1990 by Allan Eccles, Falcon Africa specialises in Southern and East Africa travel including Namibia and select island destinations in the Indian Ocean. As a successfully owner-run and managed business for over 33 years, and staff with a collective industry experience of over 65 years, we pride ourselves on our extensive first-hand knowledge base and expert tailor-made itineraries.
At Falcon Africa, we are passionate about showcasing the beauty and wonders of Africa - the unique wildlife, landscapes, and cultures that make up the melting pot that is Africa.
As a leading Tour Operator, we strive to provide unforgettable experiences and create lasting memories for our valued guests. With our extensive knowledge of the area and commitment to excellence, we offer a wide range of personalized itineraries that cater to every traveler's needs and preferences. Whether you are seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural immersion, Falcon Africa is your trusted partner in discovering the hidden gems and iconic landmarks that make Africa a truly remarkable destination to explore.
Our Destinations
Botswana
The most popular places to visit:
The Okavango Delta covers an area over 15,000km² with a lush water-wilderness of papyrus swamps, shallow reed-beds and floodplains, dotted with small islands and laced with a network of channels. The Okavango River rises in the highlands of Angola yet never reaches the sea; instead its immense waters empty over the sands of the Kalahari, where the great thirst of the desert is quenched in a wilderness of freshwater lagoons, channels and islands.
Chobe National Park is a true wildlife paradise and one of the best national parks in Southern Africa. Just one peek at the variety of wildlife and lush vegetation and you will be mesmerized forever! Chobe National Park is extremely lush for an African reserve, because of the many waterways. The Chobe River flows through the park and quenches the thirst of many animals and birds during the dry season.
Lesser known gems to explore include:
- The Makgadigadi Salt Pans
- Linyanti
- Savute
- Central Kalahari
Kenya
The most popular places to visit:
The Masai Mara is known for exceptional sightings of big cats, the reserve has extraordinary numbers of wildlife and birdlife. While there are huge numbers of resident animals and birds at all times of the year, these numbers swell during the Great Migration.
Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, the Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya's most popular parks. "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust", and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close and see the snow-capped Kilimanjaro Mountain.
Lesser known Kenyan gems to explore include:
- Laikipia
- Rift Valley
- Lewa
- Diani
- Lamu
- Jade Desert
- Crater Islands
- Chalbi Desert
- Samburu
Island escapes
The most popular places to visit:
Zanzibar is part of an archipelago off the coast of Tanzania. It's official name is Unguja. Stone Town is a historic trade centre with Swahili and Islamic influences.Zanzibar is also known as the ‘Spice Island’ due to the delicious variety of spices grown on the island’s many plantations.
One of the most famous Mozambique holiday destinations, Bazaruto National Park is for swimming and snorkeling. Why not go out into the sea world, see various species of fishes and even dugong.
Nosy Be means "big island" in the Malagasy language and is a haven for beach lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and adventure seekers.
Lesser known gems in the Indian Ocean to explore include:
- Mafia Island
- Pemba Island
- Nosy Ankao
- Benguerra Island
- Manda Island
- Chale Island
- Tsarabanjina
- Nosy Komba
- Mnemba Island
Rwanda and Uganda
The most popular places to explore:
Parc National des Volcans includes five extinct volcanoes. It was home to Dian Fossey for almost nineteen years as she and her team studied the mountain gorillas. This park is visited by tourists wishing to do gorilla trekking.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO world-heritage site that is home to almost half of world's mountain gorillas and one of Africa's oldest ecosystems.
Lesser known gems in Rwanda and Uganda to explore include:
- Nyungwe Forest
- Lake Kivu
- Bisoke
- Akagera National Park
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Ngamba Island
Tanzania
The most popular places to visit:
The
Serengeti is one of the most famous wildlife areas in the world and
home to the annual wildebeest migration. The Serengeti National Park
itself covers 14,750km2 of grassland plains, open savannah, riverine
forests and woodlands.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is another famous wildlife areas in the world. The Crater itself is the world's largest inactive and intact volcanic caldera, formed some millions of years ago. Over 250 000 animals live on the Crater floor.
Lesser known gems in Tanzania to explore include:
- Mahale Mountains National Park
- Tarangire National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Nyere National Park (formerly known as the Selous)
- Mount Kilimanjaro for all
- Fanjove
Seychelles
The most popular places to visit:
Mahé is the international gateway to this sun-soaked archipelago and home to the country’s capital, Victoria. It is a destination that offers its visitors a taste of local Creole culture as part of a sun-soaked tropical beach holiday. Mahe Island's most famous features are its beautiful beaches.
Praslin is the second-largest island in the Seychelles and similar in size to a small town in Europe.No trip to Praslin is complete without a visit to the World Heritage Site of Vallée de Mai. Here you will find the world's largest forest of coco de mer.
Lesser known gems in the Seychelles to explore include:
- Outer islands
- La Digue
- Sailing through the archipelago
South Africa
The most popular places to visit:
Cape Town is centred around Table Mountain, one of the New 7 Wonders of the world. The 'Mother City' is known for its stunning biodiversity, award-winning food and wine, beautiful beaches, and a large variety of experiences on offer.
The Kruger National Park is a South African National Park and one of the largest game reserves in Africa. The private reserves of Greater Kruger are unfenced and open to the Kruger Park. Game roams freely between the two protected wilderness areas.
Lesser known gems in South Africa to explore include:
- Paternoster and the West Coast
- Garden Route
- St Francis and Cape St Francis
- The Midlands Meander
- Eastern Cape game reserves
- The Karoo
- Drakensberg
- Northern KZN
Zimbabwe
The most popular places to visit:
Victoria
Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty on the Zambezi River, forming a natural border between two countries: Zimbabwe and Zamiba. It is known as
‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ – ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ for the immense spray and
incredible noise caused by the rushing water. Columns of spray can be seen from
miles away.
Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe's largest national park. Its grasslands and mopane woods are home to large elephant herds, lions and African wild dogs.Hwange National Park is a haven for over 100 mammal and 400 bird species. It is well worth visiting as the park protects a number of endangered species populations.
Lesser known gems in Zimbabwe to explore include:
- Mana Pools
- Kariba
- Gonarezhou National Park
- The Matopos
Namibia
The most popular places to visit:
Sandwiched between the ocean and the Namib Desert, Swakopmund is a coastal town in central Namibia.The laidback town has bucketloads of charm - colonial architecture, promenades, historical sights, cosy guesthouses, and excellent restaurants and beer houses where you can sample traditional German food and beer.
Sossusvlei is possibly Namibia’s most spectacular attraction. Characterised by the large red dunes that surround it, Sossusvlei is a large, white, salt and clay pan. The dunes are some of the highest in the world and provide photographic enthusiasts with wonderful images in the beautiful morning and evening light.
Lesser known gems in Namibia to explore include:
- Etosha National Park
- Skeleton Coast
- Damaraland
- Kaokaveld
- Caprivi
- Fish River Canyon
Zambia
The most popular places to visit:
Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty on the Zambezi River, forming a natural border between two countries: Zimbabwe and Zamiba. It is known as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ – ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ for the immense spray and incredible noise caused by the rushing water.
The Luangwa Valley is one of Africa’s prime wildlife sanctuaries, with concentrations and varieties of game and birdlife that have made it world famous. This is the ‘Real Africa’ - herds of buck sheltering grazing on the plains and predators skulking in the shadows waiting to pounce.
Contact Us
Tel: +27(0)21 035 1416
Whatsapp: +27(0)83 631 0209
Email: [email protected]
Address: Constantia Emporium, Constantia, Cape Town 7801