Our Kosher Tours and Safaris

Our Tours and Safaris:

We offer kosher tours and safaris for all tastes and budgets, in most of the main attractions of Southern and East Africa.

The world's greatest waterfalls, the world's most scenic city, and the world's greatest wildlife sanctuaries!

Please click on one of the exciting itineraries on the left, and let Africa Kosher Safaris start planning the adventure of a lifetime with you.

10 Day Best of Southern Africa Package :

  • HIGHLIGHTS: Kruger National Park Region ,Cape Town, Victoria Falls, and Chobe

  • This popular package combines top-rate safari experiences with world-class scenic highlights including Cape Town, the most beautiful city on the planet, and Victoria Falls, one of the seven wonders of nature.

  • Off-road game viewing, in private reserves that share an open border with the world-famous Kruger National Park, allows for a superior safari and luxurious lodging experience, while still enjoying the huge animal numbers and diversity of the Kruger Park ecosystem.

  • This winning combination of wildlife and scenery makes this our most popular package to date.

  • NEXT DEPARTURES: Please enquire

  • TOUR PRICES:

    from $6500 pps (4-5 star trip) -from $8000 pps (5 star deluxe trip)

  • from $10,000-$20,000 pps (super deluxe)

8 day Great Migrations Expedition:

Highlights: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro

PRICE: from $7500 per person- semiluxury from $10,000 per person- superior 5 star

Next departure: June 2017

This unique tour takes us deep into East Africa to the "land of the lion king" and the "Rolls Royce of game reserves" - Tanzania's world-renowned Serengeti National Park.

En route to the greatest wildlife show on Earth, the great wildebeest and zebra migrations, we visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a massive unbroken volcanic caldera home to one of the largest concentrations of wild animals in the world.

We end our tour in the spectacular Arusha National Park, a wonderland of mountains, waterfalls, forests, and wildlife, where we hope for some incredible views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, and its famous snow-capped equatorial peak.

Those who participate in our 10 day tour carry on to Kenya's Masai Mara National Park, the Northern extension of the Serengeti where the great migrations concentrate around the months of August and September.

Please also enquire about our mew Gorilla trekking options

Safari and Victoria Falls

  • Price: from $5000-$6500 per person sharing , excluding flights

  • This 7-8 day package combines a private game reserve safari experience with the world's greatest waterfalls and a day-trip to the nearby Chobe National Park, home to the world's greatest concentration of elephant!

Safari and Cape Town

  • This exciting 7 day package combines the best of off-road private game reserve wildlife with the spectacular scenery of Cape-Town and its iconic Table-Mountain, now ranked as one of the new natural wonders of the world.

10 day Budget Family Kruger Safari:

Highlights: Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Johannesburg region

PRICE: from $6000 per couple (min 3 couples), $15000 per family of 6 . Include Cape Town: from $500 pp ; Include Victoria Falls: from $800 pp

Next Provisional Departure: on request, min 10 PAX

This package is perfect for families and students who want to experience all the thrills of an authentic safari, while on a limited budget.

In the famous "Kruger National Park", the budget traveller can have a top-rate safari experience with comfortable family-style accommodations, quality kosher cuisine, and the services of our passionate and experienced game ranger, Sean Rubinstein.

The park is one of the world's greatest game reserves, home to the "Big 5": lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo, as well as the extremely rare cheetah and african wild dog, other species unique to Africa such as the zebra and giraffe, many antelope , plus hundreds of other animals and birds.

The nearby Blyde River drops 1000 m from the great African plateau to the lowlands of the park, amidst magnificent scenery, forming the world's third largest canyon.

This itinerary can also be adapted to include Cape Town and/or Victoria Falls.

BespokeTours - Design your own safari

For those of you who prefer to tailor make your own trip, we pride ourselves on our flexibility, and can cater for you whatever your needs and budget .

We can schedule exclusive departures for a minimum of 8 people (12 during peak periods.)

Let us know where you want to go, how long you have to travel, and the level of accommodations and cuisine you would like, and we will prepare a custom made proposal for you.

BUDGET TOURS:

Accommodations: 3 star family chalets and apartments

Food : High standard dinner, packed breakfast and lunch daily, prepared fresh on site

PRICE: From $300 per person per day, min 6 PAX sharing family chalets

These packages are perfect for families and students on a tight budget who want to experience all the thrills of a real authentic safari, without spending money on luxuries they do not want, while still enjoying the benefits of our quality kosher cuisine.

Tours focus on National Parks rather than the more expensive private game reserves, land transport rather than air, and family apartments and chalets rather than hotels and lodges.

SEMI-LUXURY TOURS

Accommodations: 3 - 5 star

Food: High standard dinner and breakfast daily; food prepared fresh on site; packed lunch and/or breakfast when out for the day or travelling

PRICE: From $550 per person per day

These packages cater for people who enjoy the finer things in life but are happy to spend some of their time in comfortable 3 - 4 star accommodations as well.

They include 4 or 5 star private game reserves as well as simpler 3 - 4 star hotels in other venues.

Food is of a high standard with gourmet dinners, generous breakfast spreads, and packed lunches, and all land transport is in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles.

Safaris are in comfortable open jeep and boats and all touring is led by qualified guides.

5 STAR LUXURY TOURS

Accommodations: First-class 5 star throughout

Food: 3 gourmet meals daily plus snacks and drinks, fine kosher Cape wines at dinner, food prepared fresh on site; packed lunch and/or breakfast when out for the day or travelling

PRICE: from $750 per person per day.

These tours are designed for those who are used to the finer things in life.

They include only first-class 5 star hotels and game lodges, and food is gourmet "fine dining" style .

All transport is in luxury air-conditioned vehicles and all safaris are in open jeeps or boats.

All tours are accompanied by specialist guides and/or game rangers as appropriate

THE ULTIMATE VIP EXPERIENCE :

Accommodations: 6 - 7 STAR Exclusive

Food: The ultimate kosher gourmet food festival

PRICE: from $2000 per person per day

This package is designed for the most discerning of guests who want only the best in luxury accommodations and kosher cuisine.

We use only the best 6 star lodges, hotels, and private villas, with private butlers, kosher chefs, and mashgichim.

Spoil yourselves with our lavish breakfast and lunch buffets, 5 course "fine dining" style dinners, and high teas with freshly baked pastries and cakes.

Experience novel concepts by our creative sushi chef, and a fine selection of high-end kosher wines and whiskeys.

Complete with private air charters, land transfers in limousines, luxury vehicles, and helicopters, this package is truly one of a kind.

Contact us for a specialized consultancy and quote.

Patagonia, Buenos Aires, and Iguazu- 7 day Semi-luxury tour

Tour Dates: on request Min Group Size: 6 Price: from $4000 per person

This new "Latin America kosher Safaris" package is perfect for those who wish to enjoy some of the top highlights of Argentina, in a comfortable but family-friendly way.

7 packed days include visits to the great glaciers of Patagonia, the famous Iguazu falls, and Argentina's bustling capital of Buenos Aires.

The Iguazu Falls, at 2800m wides, are ranked as the widest waterfalls in the world, and are listed as one of the new natural wonders of the world.

The unique valley glaciers of the Patagonian wilderness literally drop into the turquoise waters of the Argentine great lakes, creating massive icebergs and a spectacle and thunder so loud, those fortunate enough to visit them will be changed forever.

Buenos Aires, known to many as the "Paris of South America", is actually a fusion of Italian, French, German, and English Sophistication in a Latin American Setting, on the banks of the Rio de La Plata, by far the world's widest river!

For more details, see www.latinamericakoshersafaris.com

Glaciers to Jungle: Best of Argentina

Next Departures: Jan,Feb 2016 (precise dates to be confirmed)

Price: $10,000 person Hotels: superior 5 star

Argentina is a land of great contrasts, spanning from the tropics to the sub-antarctic, and is a nature lover's paradise!

The Iguazu Falls, at 2800m wides, are ranked as the widest waterfalls in the world, and are listed as one of the new natural wonders of the world.

The unique valley glaciers of the Patagonian wilderness literally drop into the turquoise waters of the Argentine great lakes, creating massive icebergs and a spectacle and thunder so loud, those fortunate enough to visit them will be changed forever.

The Tierra del fuego National Park and Ushuaia, Southernmost City in the world, where the Pan American highway makes its dramatic end amongst stunning mountain and ocean scenery, more than 14,000 km away from its Alaskan start , is also the end of the Andes snow-capped Mountain Range , and the Northern coastline of the Beagle Channel channel linking the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, home to seals, penguins, beavers, and much more subantarctic wildlife.

Buenos Aires, known to many as the "Paris of South America", is actually a fusion of Italian, French, German, and English Sophistication in a Latin American Setting, on the banks of the Rio de La Plata, by far the world's widest river!

Let us worry about the kashrus and the logistics, and come enjoy this magnificent land in the comfort, luxury, and culinary splendor we are famous for!

Best of Brazil- Rio to Amazon

Next departure: On Request Min group size: 10 Price: from $10,000 per person

This incredible "Latin America Kosher Safaris " package takes in the world's greenest country, a half-continent of rainforests, wildlife, and tropical beaches.

From the spectacular scenery of Rio de Janeiro, to the wildlife safari paradise of the Pantanal, from the mighty Amazon River, to the tropical islands of Angra Dos Reis, and the legendary Iguazu Falls, this packed itinerary is a first for the luxury kosher safari market!

This tour combines two of the greatest wonders of South America, the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, and Machu Pichu in Peru .We arrive on Sunday in the tropical Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil, where we spend the night in anticipation of our Mon morning flight to the Galapagos.

We visit some of the most beautiful islands in the famous archipelago, and have the chance to see all of the main species of wildlife that this tropical paradise is famous for.

We enjoy a Shabbos with the Jewish community of Lima, the continent's third-largest mega-city, and enjoy the contrasts of this great ocean-desert metropolis, from its modern shopping malls to its colonial buildings.

We explore the Andean highlands, from the city of Cusco to the sacred valley, and take the train through the Urubamba Canyon to Aguas Calientes, the gateway to Machu Pichu, the legendary lost city of the incas, which we explore with great excitement. Of course, all this is done while enjoying the comforts of the luxury hotels and gourmet kosher cuisine that Kosher Safaris is famous for!

Australia might be the world's smallest continent, but it is also the world's largest island, and at almost the size of the continental United States, it is almost as enormous as it is far!

With a whole class of species that cannot be found anywhere else, terrain as diverse as the Red Centre and the green and blue tropical coast, it’s a land like no other!

Separated by the raging "Tasman Sea", neighboring New Zealand is a land of exquisite beauty, complete with glaciers, fjords, volcanic lakes, snow-covered mountain ranges, and thermal springs and pools of virtually every color.

In this "first-of-a-kind" luxury kosher trip, we enjoy 15 days of incredible scenery, gourmet kosher food, luxury hotels, fascinating culture, and loads of fund and adventure, not to mention incredible company and vibe!

“It was the experience of a lifetime; the food and accommodations were wonderful and the sights were amazing and unforgettable. Mah rabu maasecha Hashem!!!”

– Albert and Miriam Gonter, Brooklyn/New York

“Yoni and his wonderful team made our African safari a truly magical and unforgetable experience. His careful planning mixed with genuine and personal attention (and chazanut!) made us all feel at home. We highly recommend it!”

– Yirmie and Jordie Elkus, Raanana/Israel

“We had a special family event to celebrate, and were looking for an exciting and different experience. We were very fortunate in that Yoni offered the Chobe and Vic Falls tour. What made our visit complete was the very efficient manner in which all aspects of the planning and tour itself were on the highest professional level. The kosher facilities enhanced this absolutely magnificent trip.”

– Sender and Zelda Lees, Raanana/Israel

“We had a fantastic experience visiting the Chobe region. Could really not have done so without Kosher Safaris. From the logistics to the food everything was well planned and competently executed. Definitely will see us on further excursions.”

– Heidi and Howard Feldman, Johannesburg/South Africa

“We had an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime vacation.We were warmly included by Rabbi Yoni and his beautiful and talented wife, Julie for Shabbat. The entire Johannesburg Jewish community was so welcoming. We were so spoiled by our able driver and sometime cook, Kidwell, that it was hard for us to come home and start driving, cooking, and caring for ourselves!”

– Daniel and Brenda Rubin, Los Angeles/California

“This memorable trip far exceeded our expectations and we would not have changed a thing. For any untrepid travellor, an African safari is a must, and if you are going on safari in Africa, one must use Africa Kosher Safaris!”

– Hillel and Ruth Kellerman, Los Angeles/California

“We had a wonderful time. It was educational. It was fun. It was heimish. The availability of kosher food and the coordination of the lodges and the overall safari plan certainly made it that much easier for us to enjoy.”

– Yair and Shoshi Friedman, Raanana/Israel

“The guides were first-rate, the accommodation was outstanding, the freshly prepared meals were like eating in a top New York restuarant.”

– David and Jane Novick, Dayton/Ohio

“Thank you for making our holiday such a success and for exceeding our expectations in almost every conceivable way.”

– Alan and Miriam Lewis, London/United Kingdom

“Judi and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your efforts at arranging our recent two week Africa safari. It is safe to say that the experience surpassed our rather substantial expectations!”

– Emanuel and Judi Kanal, Pittsburgh/Pennsylvania

“To our new, dear friends: A Great, Professional performance! our every need was taken care of. An Awesome trip with amazing food and great tours.”

– Beryl Eckstein, Brooklyn/New York

“A once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommended.”

– David Goldberg, Chicago/Illinois

“A world-class safari with world-class kosher food!”

– Alan Eisenman, Brooklyn/New York

“A wonderful opportunity for a kosher once in a lifetime experience.”

– Dena and Baruch Brody, Houston/Texas

“An unforgettable Vacation!”

– Jesse Berkowitz, Jerusalem/Israel

“The only way to see Africa: The best kosher food we ever ate!”

– Erica and Jeremy Brown, Silverspring/Maryland