Why visit the Middle East and Africa with us?
LABUSA Travel is more than a booking agency —we’re your guide to transformational journeys that emphasize connection, culture, and community. Now in our fourth year, we specialize in international and heritage group travel that leaves a lasting impact.
Middle East & Africa
up to 18 Days, 6 Destinations
Tour the Katara Cultural Village, Pearl-Qatar, and Souq Waqif. Scenic drive along the Corniche and optional visits to world-class museums.
Network at a VIP welcome event. Take part in cultural immersion activities in rural Rwanda—farming, basket weaving, and cooking. Embark on a Gorilla Trekking expedition (permit required) for an awe-inspiring wildlife experience.
Explore downtown’s coastal charm and engage in hands-on community tours. Visit artisan markets and the Village Museum for an authentic cultural immersion.
Game drive at Nairobi National Park. Visit the Giraffe Centre and shop at the vibrant Maasai Market.
Dive into Ghanaian culture at Makola Market, Jamestown, and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial. Dine under the stars at Zen Garden and attend LABUSA’s signature “Social with the Locals” event for meaningful cross-cultural conversations.
Ride up Table Mountain and explore Robben Island. Discover the Cape of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap, District Six, and Nelson Mandela’s legacy. Experience African cuisine and rhythm at GOLD Restaurant.
Travel Itinerary
Details
Doha, Qatar
Departure from Home City
Travel from your home country to Doha, Qatar
Most flights arrive by the following day (Day 2)
Arrival in Doha
Private airport transfer to hotel
Hotel: Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel
Hotel Check-in: 3:00 PM
Settle in and relax
Doha City Tour
Full-day city tour: Visit Katara Cultural Village, The Pearl-Qatar, Doha Corniche, Souq Waqif, and Mina District
Optional: Museum of Islamic Art & National Museum of Qatar (entry fees apply)
9:00 PM – Hotel checkout for early morning flight
Cape Town & Johannesburg, South Africa
Flight to Cape Town
8:40 AM: Flight from Doha to Cape Town
5:25 PM: Arrival & hotel transfer
Hotel: Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
Hotel Check-in: 7:00 PM
Evening: African Drumming & Dinner at GOLD Restaurant – includes live performances and a 14-dish tasting menu
Robben Island & V&A Waterfront
Begin at V&A Waterfront
Ferry to Robben Island with guided historic tour
Cape Town Scenic Tour
Explore Table Mountain (cable car), Cape of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap, District Six
Flight to Johannesburg & Mandela Square
8:30 AM: Hotel check out
11:05 AM: Flight to Johannesburg
1:05 PM: Arrival & transfer to hotel
Hotel: Sandton Sun
Johannesburg & Soweto Tour
Tour Nelson Mandela Square – statue, shopping, dining, architecture
Visit Constitution Hill, Maboneng, Mandela House, Orlando Towers & Apartheid Museum
Accra, Ghana
Flight to Accra & Zen Garden
8:00 AM: Hotel check out
10:55 AM: Flight to Accra
3:00 PM: Arrival & hotel transfer
Hotel: Alisa Hotel
5:00 PM: Dinner & entertainment at Zen Garden – with music, food, and cultural ambience
Accra City Tour + Cultural Social
Tour Independence Arch, Nkrumah Park, Makola Market, Jamestown & Arts Centre
Social with the Locals event at Dstrkt 24 – dinner and networking with local creatives and changemakers
Nairobi, Kenya
Flight to Nairobi
10:00 AM: Hotel check out
1:05 PM: Flight to Nairobi
9:45 PM: Arrival & transfer to hotel
Hotel: Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection
Nairobi Wildlife & Market Tour
Visit Nairobi National Park (game drive), Giraffe Centre, and Maasai Market
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Flight to Dar es Salaam & Evening Tour
9:00 AM: Hotel check out
12:50 PM: Flight to Dar es Salaam
Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton
4:00 PM: Explore downtown, Kivukoni Waterfront, night markets, and landmarks
Dar es Salaam Cultural Immersion
Morning: city highlights
Afternoon: Village Museum & Mwenge Woodcarvers Market
Evening: Community initiative activity
Kigali & Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
Flight to Kigali & VIP Reception
12:00 PM: Hotel check out
4:55 PM: Flight to Kigali
Hotel: Kigali Marriott Hotel
7:00 PM: VIP Meet & Greet in hotel lobby with local changemakers
Volcanoes National Park Cultural Tour
8:00 AM: Transfer to Volcanoes region
Participate in traditional farming, cattle care, basket weaving, and cooking class
Hotel: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
Early morning: Hike to see mountain gorillas in their natural habitat
Return to Kigali Marriott Hotel
Departure from Kigali
12:00 PM: Hotel check out
Private transfer to Kigali International Airport
Return flight to home country
Trip Options
Travel packages are priced per person and include airfare, ground transportation, visas, double-occupancy lodging with breakfast, and one activity.
* Prices vary based on departure city, travel locations, and hotel choices. Additional activities, meals, insurance, and souvenirs are not included. For a personalized quote, contact us.
For more information, call 713.903.3414 or info@labusatravel.com.
Your Middle East and Africa Adventure
Awaits
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime journey across Qatar, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Whether you’re drawn to ancient cultures, vibrant cities, iconic wildlife, or meaningful connections with local communities, this multi-country adventure offers something unforgettable at every turn.
Middle East & Africa
Tour
LABUSA Travel’s Diaspora Experience Promise
We specialize in crafting journeys that honor ancestral roots, living cultures, and community wisdom. We partner with local guides to offer experiences that are safe, transformative, ethical, and soulful.
Schedule of Events:
Meeting: (Aug. 23) Information session via video conference call (ie. Travel planning, vaccinations, visas, etc.) -- Register Here -- - Passport: Verify passport is valid for the duration of the trip plus 6 months. (Renew or apply now)
- Cancellation: (Oct. 1) Last day to cancel for a refund without insurance.
- Meeting: (Oct. 25) General Information Session via video conference call.
- Vaccination: (Nov. 1) Visit a travel doctor and complete vaccinations.
- Visas: (Nov. 28) Apply for travel visas.
- RSVP: (Dec.1) Last day to reserve your spot and register travelers.
- STEP: (Dec.12) Enroll in U.S. Department of State — Smart Traveler Program (STEP).
- Meeting: (Dec. 20) General Information Session via video conference call.
- Meeting: (Jan. 3) Pre-flight group meeting via video call to address questions and open issues.
- Note: Additional informational meetings will be held via video conference call as needed.