EXPLORE is one of the most respected tour operators in the US, specializing in custom-designed itineraries to over 20 countries in Africa and the Indian Ocean. Management and staff are dedicated to the creation of the best experiences in Africa. EXPLORE has received Conde Nast Traveler's prestige award 'The Best of the Best' tour operators in the US every year for the past TEN years, and was recently honored with their first award for social responsibility in travel. The company was officially founded in 1991 as a result of founder Cherri Briggs' involvement in conservation and community development in Africa. Her commitment is to see that part of wild, unspoiled Africa is left for future generations to enjoy and that conservation directly benefits local communities through tourism.