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Rooted, immersive travel since 1979.

With over 50 years of experience, we offer both scheduled group tours and private explorations, all guided by local experts who know their regions inside and out. Through close partnerships with locally owned businesses, some of which we directly invest in, we ensure that your experience is not only authentic but deeply rooted in the culture and knowledge of the communities we explore. Discover travel that connects you to nature—and the people who know it best.

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EXPLORERS WORLD TRAVEL

At Explorers World Travel, our mission is to provide discerning travelers with a tour experience that uniquely blends unparalleled luxury with adventure travel. Offering personalized service, cultural immersion, and unforgettable itineraries that exceed expectations.

PRIVATE TOURS & GROUP TRIPS

Our Destinations

Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda
South Korea & Japan
Egypt
India & Nepal
Thailand, Cambodia, Laos & Malaysia
South Africa, Botswana & Zambia
Alaska & Yukon
Australia
Brazil, Chile, Peru & Ecuador

OUR SERVICES

Scheduled Group Safaris & Private Explorations.

Explorers World Travel offers custom-designed journeys around the globe, with the option of a private guide accompanying you from arrival to departure. Their itineraries span from Africa’s plains and deserts to South America’s mountains and river basins, as well as the Australian outback, India’s Golden Triangle, the Silk Road, and Ireland’s coastal villages. Guided tours include an EWT expert who travels alongside you, sharing meals and staying in the same lodges or camps, ensuring a seamless, immersive experience. Guides include the founders Jim Heck and Kathleen Morgan, former Cleveland Zoo director Steve Taylor, and renowned conservationists like Tumaini Meishaa and Hasan Rahman, along with other seasoned EWT professionals.

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