YPT has been running tours to Africa since 2016 and our program is getting more exciting by the day! Our first group Africa tour was to take part in the 25th anniversary of independence in Somaliland, one of our favourite unrecognised countries, as well as the 25th year of independence in Eritrea, sometimes described as the ‘North Korea of Africa’. These two YPT signature tours take you to two of the most difficult to get to places outside of North Korea.
We also run tours to Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso and on the Sahara Odyssey which includes Morocco, Western Sahara and Mauritania. Our most exciting additions are Sudan, the world’s newest country South Sudan, and the only unclaimed territory on earth – Bir Tawil. We can also run tours to Equatorial Guinea, Angola, Zimbabwe, DR Congo, Gabon, Togo and Benin.
All our international tours are run in accordance with YPT’s branding and ethos: a super price, expert guides, and most importantly an adventure that will stick with you for life. We run tours for people who hate group tours, and we do not run groups larger than 25 people (at 26 we split into two) but the average size is 10 people. All groups are led by expert guides that know the destinations and are passionate about what they do. We also strongly believe in value, and generally, our prices are unbeatable.
With our ever-expanding experience in the region and closer ties with local partners, YPT can help you with your travel plans in Africa.
For Eritrea, the two Sudans and Somaliland, if you can’t join us on the combo tour, we can arrange independent travel for you any time that fits you. We can also organise visa support for Eritrea and Somaliland, let us know what your travel plans are and we’ll help you organise them!
We also have acquired a lot of expertise in tours of Western Africa, with us being able to arrange independent travel for you at any time in Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo and Ivory Coast as well as overland trips to all of those destinations!
Likewise, if you cannot join our epic Saharan Adventure and visit Northern Africa, going through Algeria, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, contact us for an independent tour!
Click here for our Eritrea and Somaliland specific page
Click here for our Western Africa specific page
Click here for our Northern Africa specific page
Click here for our Sudan & Darfur specific page
Click here for our South Sudan specific page
Do I need a visa?
Almost everyone needs a visa for Eritrea and Somaliland, but we can provide assistance with securing letters of invitation to be used for visa on arrival or for getting a visa in one of the embassies or interest sections around the world. Currently, if your country of residence does not have a Eritrean Embassy, you might be able to get a visa on arrival. You will still need a letter of invitation. Get in touch with us!
Where does the tour start and finish?
The Somaliland Independence Day Tour starts and finishes in Hargeisa, and the Eritrea National Day tour starts and finishes in Asmara. We also offer travel between the two countries on the combo tour, where we will fly via Dubai.
Where can I fly from to Eritrea or Somaliland?
To Asmara in Eritrea you can fly from Addis Ababa, Dubai, Cairo, Jeddah, Khartoum, Doha and Istanbul, but generally the best deals can be found via Dubai and Addis.
To Hargeisa in Somaliland you can fly from Djibouti, Cairo, Nairobi, Jeddah, Addis Ababa, Sanaa or Dubai, which is the option we recommend.
Can I withdraw money in Eritrea and Somaliland?
No, there are no international ATMs in Eritrea or Somaliland, you should bring enough Euros or US dollars with you to Eritrea, and in Somaliland only US dollars will be accepted.
I am a woman; do I have to wear a headscarf?
No, clothing is generally quite relaxed in both Eritrea and Somaliland but we recommend not wearing anything too short and keeping shoulders covered. When we go swimming in Somaliland women will be required to wear long clothing over swimwear.
- €1495
Saharan Odyssey Part 1: Algeria
An in-depth tour of North Africa's most elusive and authentic country!
- Start Date : January 4th 2020
End Date : January 13th, 2020 - Duration: 9 nights, 10 days
- €2695
Saharan Odyssey Part 2: Morocco, Western Sahara and Mauritania
Get the ultimate dose of sand and adrenaline in this action-packed tour of three countries, one unrecognized
- Start Date : January 13th 2020
End Date : January 27th, 2020 - Duration: 14 nights, 15 days
- €1845-€2945
Saharan Odyssey Part 3: Mali and Burkina Faso
Two of Africa's most rewarding destinations with ancient ceremonies, amazing landscape and wonderful people!
- Start Date : January 28th 2020
End Date : February 5th/ February 11th, 2020 - Duration: 9 days to 15 days
- €2095-3795
Angola Carnival in Africa Tour
Get in for the dictatorial remnants, stay for the wild carnival!
- Start Date : February 24th 2020
End Date : March 1st/5th 2020 - Duration: 7 days / 11 days
- €1595
Socotra Arabian Sea March Tour
Right before our ultimate arabian odyssey, visit the majestic island of Socotra, Yemen.
- Start Date : March 17th 2020
End Date : March 25th, 2020 - Duration: 8 nights, 9 days
- €595
Alternative Egypt March Tour
Think you've seen all of Egypt? Wrong!
- Start Date : March 25th 2020
End Date : March 29th, 2020 - Duration: 4 nights, 5 days
- $1995-$3095
Djibouti, Somaliland and Eritrea – Horn of Africa Independence Combo
Make the most out of the Horn of Africa with our Independence Day Combo
- Start Date : May 14th 2020
End Date : May 31st 2020 - Duration: 9 days to 18 days
- $545
Djibouti Land of Mirages Tour
Visit a country that will make you feel like you are on another planet: Djibouti
- Start Date : May 14th 2020
End Date : May 17, 2020 - Duration: 3 nights, 4 days
- $1395
Somaliland Independence Day Tour
Celebrate Independence Day with Somalilanders!
- Start Date : May 17th 2020
End Date : May 23rd 2020 - Duration: 6 nights, 7 days
- $1495
Eritrea National Day Tour
Watch the National Day parade and be part of living history in Eritrea
- Start Date : May 23rd 2020
End Date : May 31st 2020 - Duration: 8 nights, 9 days
- $895
Best of Eritrea Budget Tour
Simply the cheapest way to do the best activities of Eritrea
- Start Date : October 9th 2020
End Date : October 13th, 2020 - Duration: 4 nights, 5 days
- $1795
Socotra Arabian Sea October Tour
An October to remember on the reclusive paradise of Socotra!
- Start Date : October 13th 2020
End Date : October 21st, 2020 - Duration: 8 nights, 9 days
- €595
Alternative Egypt October Tour
Go where the tourist hordes of Egypt don't!
- Start Date : October 22nd 2020
End Date : October 26th, 2020 - Duration: 4 nights, 5 days
- $3995-$5695
Whole of the Sudans: Sudan, South Sudan Combo
Visit two of Africa's most fascinating countries, formerly making the biggest country of the continent: Sudan and South Sudan
- Start Date : November 16th 2020
End Date : November 29th / December 4th, 2020 - Duration: 13 days / 18 days
- $1495
Sudan Nubian Legends Tour
Avoid the crowds of Egypt and visit one of the world's most ancient and diverse civilization!
- Start Date : November 16th 2020
End Date : November 23rd, 2020 - Duration: 7 nights, 8 days
- $2495-$4295
South Sudan Tour
The world's youngest and most outlandish nation: South Sudan
- Start Date : November 23rd 2020
End Date : November 29th / December 4th, 2020 - Duration: 7 days / 12 days
