Top 10 Reasons to Travel with Kumuka

1. MORE INCLUSIONS

One of the main features that makes a Kumuka adventure tour stand out from the other tour operators on the market is what we include in your tour price. We don’t believe in letting you arrive on holiday only to discover you have to pay for entrance fees to the major sights or for all of your meals. In our tour price we include MORE excursions, MORE meals and MORE activities - making our tours fantastic value for money.

2. KUMUKA PRICE PROMISE

With Kumuka, you needn’t worry about currency fluctuations or rising fuel prices spoiling your holiday. Once you have booked and paid in full for your tour, we won’t come back and ask for more. Once we receive your full payment, your tour price is guaranteed, regardless of exchange rates or fuel price changes. Click here for more details >

3. THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED ITINERARIES

Kumuka's operations department is constantly researching and working with our ground handlers to provide you with a tour itinerary that combines all of what you’d expect from a leading tour operator but also ‘off the beaten track’ experiences, and lots of free time where possible. Their aim is to send you on a fantastic adventure holiday for great value.

4. NO HIDDEN COSTS

Kumuka prides itself on being honest and upfront with our customers. Therefore, the price you see for your tour is what you pay. We have no hidden credit card charges, service fees and unexpected taxes. Kumuka quotes the final price up front.

5. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

We have been overlanding in Africa for almost 30 years and we’ve certainly learnt a lot about what makes a great adventure tour. Our experience, expertise and knowledge ensures that, with Kumuka, you’re in for the trip of a lifetime.

6. ORIENTATION TOURS OF THE MAJOR CITIES

Kumuka include an orientation tour of the major cities to give you an insight into the history and culture of each city - the major sights will be visited so you get the most from your tour.

7. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Kumuka Worldwide is proud to have teamed up with Friends of Conservation, ensuring that you can travel with a light conscience as we are supporting sustainable projects that benefit from our continued support. Our aim is to reduce our impact on local culture and the environment, whilst simultaneously safeguarding and preserving opportunities for future travellers. Click here for more details >

8. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Kumuka offers a wide variety of optional activities on tour, from scuba diving in Madagascar, bungee jumping in Uganda to horseback riding down a beach at sunset. Barring exceptional circumstances, Kumuka asks you to book optional excursions on the actual day, allowing you to make a last minute decision.

9. PROFESSIONAL CREW AND LOCAL GUIDES

Many of our team and crew have been with us for well over 6 years. They’re professional and, more importantly, very experienced with a great knowledge of their chosen field. From changing money to changing trains, they will be able to help with all of your questions and provide you with invaluable knowledge so you can get the most out of your tour. For some cities we use the services of local guides for expertise and even greater in-depth knowledge.

10. NO MORE THAN 20 PASSENGERS ON OVERLAND TOURS

When you travel on an overland tour with Kumuka you will be travelling with no more than 20 fellow travellers. We also offer small group tours to a wide variety of our destinations. We know that you’ll appreciate the extra comfort, space and less herd-like feeling that a smaller group offers. It’s also part of our commitment to responsible tourism, because with fewer travellers on each tour we are able to tread lightly.