African Tours & Cruises in 2026

Embark on a 13-day cruise aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat III, exploring Egypt's timeless treasures. Highlights include the Great Pyramids, Luxor's grand temples, the Nile's iconic sites, and Abu Simbel.

On this 4-day Rwanda tour, you'll encounter gorillas, golden monkeys, and other wildlife while exploring the light forest of the Virunga Volcanoes from your home at Virunga Lodge. Visit the grave of primatologist Dian Fossey, and Lake Kivu as you explore the Rwandan capital of Kigali on this unique African wildlife safari in Rwanda.

Travel to the shores of Lake Kariba along the Zambezi River and enjoy game drives in Mana Pools National Park on this active 7-day safari tour of Zimbabwe. Experience both land and water activities as you spot wildlife in these two lesser-traveled destinations and finally visit the impressive Victoria Falls.

Tour seldom-visited regions in Zimbabwe on this 8-day safari tour. Stay in Matobo Hills, a World Heritage Site where rhino tracking is possible and granite boulders dot the landscape. Tour the Great Zimbabwe Monument and continue south to Gonarezhou National Park. Experience a Zimbabwe walking safari and game drives in this wild region.

Explore Lower Zambezi National Park on a 5-day safari tour with a stay at Sausage Tree Camp. Stay in a luxury bush camp as you observe wildlife in the park and enjoy boating excursions along the Zambezi River. Game drives and walking safaris allow for ample opportunity to get a true Zambia safari experience.

Experience Egypt on a 10-day adventure through Cairo, Luxor, a Nile Cruise, and Aswan. Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, and Dashour, plus the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore Karnak, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae. End the trip in Cairo with Coptic Cairo, the Citadel, and Khan el Khalili Bazaar.

This 7-day safari is at the crossroads of Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana, beginning with a stop to view the beautiful Victoria Falls before heading on a Botswana safari visiting iconic Chobe National Park and Kuzuma National Forest, where you will see one of the largest herds of elephants in Africa and enjoy game viewing by land and by river cruise.

This 5-day Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park tour is great for those short on time or for adding to a South Africa tour. View the iconic Victoria Falls from a sunset luxury cruise and view game from the Ngoma Safari Lodge in Botswana.

Go on safari in Zimbabwe and add this 4-day Castles of Matobo Hills extension to your trip to the Matobo National Park. Wander the rocky landscape of this unique area, track black or white rhino, spot game on safari, and learn about the history and inhabitants of this unique region in Zimbabwe.

Experience a 12-day Coralline Seychelles, Zanzibar, and Tanzania cruise aboard Aqua Lares. Snorkel and scuba dive vibrant reefs, kayak and flyfish in clear waters, observe giant tortoises and seabirds, and explore historic ruins and pristine islands.

Set sail on Aqua Lares for an 11-day luxury cruise through Zanzibar, Tanzania, and the Coralline Seychelles. Explore Kilwa ruins, snorkel Aldabra reefs, kayak Farquhar lagoons, see giant tortoises and seabirds, with dining and guided wildlife tours.

Embark on a 6-day Seychelles cruise aboard Aqua Lares and explore Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, and other Inner Islands. Hike lush forests, snorkel vibrant reefs, spot exotic wildlife, and relax on pristine beaches while enjoying luxury and comfort.