AWARDS
African Travel has received many awards and accolades from industry leaders and world travelers recognizing how we are a trendsetter and standard bearer of travel to Africa.
Here is just a sampling:
2024 Gold Travvy Award for "Best Escorted Tour Operator, Africa"
2024 African Travel, Inc. is a Gold winner of the prestigious Travvy Award for "Best Escorted Tour Operator, Africa." The annual Travvy Awards, known as the Academy Awards of the travel industry, recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry.
2022 Best Tour Operator - Africa by Travel Weekly Readers' Choice
2022 African Travel, Inc. has been voted the Best Tour Operator - Africa by the Travel Weekly Readers' Choice Awards. To be recognized by our peer is the highest honor. You have rated us based on our experiences, service and feedback received from your clients. We are honored to earn such a distinction, and we thank you for it!
Winner for "Best Escorted Tour Operator, Africa" by Travvy Awards
2022 African Travel, Inc. is a winner of the prestigious silver statuette in the Travvy Awards for "Best Escorted Tour Operator, Africa." The annual Travvy Awards, known as the Academy Awards of the travel industry, recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry.
Gold Winner for Best Overall Advisor Education Program by Travel Weekly Magellan Awards
2022 African Travel, Inc. has earned The Magellan Award for an overall education program for travel advisors, including the "Why Safari" guide. The Magellan Award is the premier award for the travel industry, honoring the best in travel and saluting the outstanding travel professionals behind it all. Judged by a group of peers and held to the highest standard of excellence, our entry stood head and shoulders above the rest.
2022 Vote of Excellence in the category "Best Tour Operator, Africa"
2022 TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents' Voice of Excellence) Awards give travel agents in the western U.S. the opportunity to recognize the outstanding qualities and services of their travel-supplier partners. Review methods included product analysis, on-site visits, a survey of a select group of travel advisors and online research.
Vote of Excellence in the category "Best Tour Operator, Africa"
2020 TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents' Voice of Excellence) Awards give travel agents in the western U.S. the opportunity to recognize the outstanding qualities and services of their travel-supplier partners. Review methods included product analysis, on-site visits, a survey of a select group of travel advisors and online research.
“Top 10 Safari Outfitter” in Travel + Leisure’s World's Best Awards
2020 African Travel, Inc. has earned ninth place in the “Top 10 Safari Outfitters” category in Travel + Leisure’s World's Best Awards 2020
“Top 10 Safari Outfitter” in Travel + Leisure’s World's Best Awards
2019 African Travel, Inc. is honored to have earned first place in the “Top 10 Safari Outfitters” category in Travel + Leisure’s World's Best Awards 2019.
AAA Best in Member Service Award
2019 AAA Travel Recognizes Top Travel Suppliers and African Travel has been recognized as the Best in Member Services.
"Best Vacation Packager, Africa" by travAlliancemedia
2019 African Travel, Inc. has earned the prestigious Gold statuette in the Travvy Awards for "Best Vacation Packager, Africa." The annual Travvy Awards, known as the Academy Awards of the travel industry, recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry.
Best Tour Operator - Africa by Travel Weekly Readers Choice
2018 African Travel, Inc. has been voted the Best Tour Operator - Africa. You have rated us based on our experiences, service and feedback received from your clients. We are honored to earn such a distinction, and we have you to thank for it.
Gold Winner for Best Marketing-Promotional Video by Travel Weekly Magellan Awards 2018
2018 African Travel, Inc. has earned The Magellan Award for our promotional video "A Day on Safari. The Magellan Award is the premier award for the travel industry, honoring the best in travel and saluting the outstanding travel professionals behind it all. Judged by a group of peers and held to the highest standard of excellence, our entry stood head and shoulders above the rest.
"Best Vacation Packager, Africa" by travAlliancemedia
2018 African Travel, Inc. has earned the prestigious Gold statuette in the Travvy Awards for "Best Vacation Packager, Africa." The annual Travvy Awards, known as the Academy Awards of the travel industry, recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry.
Recommend Readers' Choice Award for Best Tour Operator in Africa - Bronze
2017 African Travel, Inc. is thrilled to have won the Readers' Choice Bronze Award for "Best Tour Operator in Africa & the Middle East," by Recommend Magazine.
"Best Vacation Packager, Africa" by travAlliancemedia
2017 African Travel, Inc. has earned the prestigious Gold statuette in the Travvy Awards for "Best Vacation Packager, Africa." The annual Travvy Awards, known as the Academy Awards of the travel industry, recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry.
"Best Escorted Tour Operator, Africa" by travAlliancemedia
2017 African Travel, Inc. has earned the prestigious Silver statuette in the Travvy Awards for "Best Escorted Tour Operator, Africa." The annual Travvy Awards, known as the Academy Awards of the travel industry, recognize the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry.Best Tour Operator in Africa
2015 African Travel, Inc. has been crafting custom safaris for 40 years and is honored to have earned the title of this year’s “Best Tour Operator in Africa” by Recommend readers. The company will continue adding to its award-winning brochure collection in 2016, releasing new Safari Vacation Packages that are proven favorites among travel agents and their clients.World's Best Safari Outfitters for 2015
2015 African Travel, Inc. is thrilled to announce our award for one of the top 3 World's Best Safari Outfitters for 2015!Tanzania Tourist Board Tour Operator Southern/Westen Circuit Award
2015 African Travel, Inc. is delighted to announce that it has received the Tanzania Tourist Board Tour Operator Southern/ Western Circuit Award for 2013 in recognition of African Travel’s stand-alone safaris to the Southern/Western circuit of Tanzania which include many of Tanzania’s hidden gems such as Katavi and Ruaha National Park. The TTB Awards were created to support and show appreciation to the travel professionals and media who have worked hard promoting and selling Tanzania in the US market.Outstanding Achievement in "Creative Partnerships" by South African Tourism - Ubuntu Award
2013 African Travel, Inc. was recognized for their high-profile partnerships, providing invaluable South African travel knowledge and discount services to millions of member worldwide.Top Safari Operator Travel + Leisure's 2012 World's Best Award
2012 Each year Travel + Leisure conducts a reader’s poll to identify the World’s Best Safari Operators, based on six key criteria: staff and guides, itineraries and destinations, activities, food, accommodations and value.Vote of Excellence in the category "Best Tour Operator, Africa"
2012 TravelAge West’s WAVE (Western Agents’ Voice of Excellence) Awards give travel agents in the western U.S. the opportunity to recognize the outstanding qualities and services of their travel-supplier partners. The entire editorial team of TravelAge West made their selections on the basis of product analysis, on-site visits, a survey of a select group of travel agents and online research.Top Tour Operator and Safari Outfitter Travel+Leisure's World's Best Awards readers' survey
2011 Each year Travel + Leisure conducts a reader’s poll to identify the World’s Best Tour Operators, based on six key criteria: staff and guides, itineraries and destinations, activities, food, accommodations and value.Vote of Excellence in the category "Best Tour Operator, Africa" by Editors of TravelAge West
2011 TravelAge West’s WAVE (Western Agents’ Voice of Excellence) Awards give travel agents in the western U.S. the opportunity to recognize the outstanding qualities and services of their travel-supplier partners. The entire editorial team of TravelAge West made their selections on the basis of product analysis, on-site visits, a survey of a select group of travel agents and online research.Top Tour Operator and Safari Outfitter Travel+Leisure's World's Best Awards readers' survey
2010 Each year Travel + Leisure conducts a reader’s poll to identify the World’s Best Tour Operators, based on six key criteria: staff and guides, itineraries and destinations, activities, food, accommodations and value.Top Tour Operator and Safari Outfitter Travel+Leisure's World's Best Awards readers' survey
2009 Each year Travel + Leisure conducts a reader’s poll to identify the World’s Best Tour Operators, based on six key criteria: staff and guides, itineraries and destinations, activities, food, accommodations and value.
"Best Adventure Travel Company on Earth" by National Geographic Adventure
2009 After completing a comprehensive survey and randomly interviewing our clients, African Travel has earned the distinctive title of “Best Adventure Travel Company.” Each survey was scored from 1-100 in each of the following categories: Education, Sustainability, Quality of Service, and Spirit of Adventure. Researchers then randomly interviewed client references based on the same criteria.Vote of Excellence in the category "Best Tour Operator, Africa" by Editors of TravelAge West
2009 TravelAge West’s WAVE (Western Agents’ Voice of Excellence) Awards give travel agents in the western U.S. the opportunity to recognize the outstanding qualities and services of their travel-supplier partners. Editor-in-Chief Ken Shapiro and the entire editorial team of TravelAge West made their selections on the basis of product analysis, on-site visits, a survey of a select group of travel agents and online research.National Geographic Traveler recognizes African Travel, Inc.s "EXCLUSIVELY YOURS, EGYPT!" as a "TOUR OF A LIFETIME"
2008 11-Day Egypt Sojourn Features Exclusive Touring, Luxury Accommodations.To qualify for inclusion a trip must meet certain criteria, among them providing interaction with local population, being environmentally friendly, and exemplifying best practices. The program, created for luxury clients, helps them uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt with their own private Egyptologist who personally escorts the entire trip. All sightseeing is private, with time to linger at sites of special interest. In addition to one-on-one touring with an Egyptologist guide, the private program includes luxury accommodations, a home hosted dinner with an Egyptian family, round trip flight between Cairo and Luxor/Aswan, most meals and a day room prior to the return flight home. The itinerary features three nights Cairo, one in Luxor and five days cruising the Nile.
