African Tours & Cruises in 2026

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Ethiopia Highlights

5 Day Itinerary

• Tour Lalibela's rock-hewn churches
• Visit Red Terror Martyrs Memorial
• Explore museums and craft markets
• See wall paintings at Genete Mariam

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Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the main highlights of Ethiopia on this short 5-day tour of Lalibela, Genete Mariam, and Addis Ababa. Visit the most popular sites on this cultural tour, starting in Lalibela. See the rock-hewn churches and Genete Mariam. Explore Addis Ababa with visits to the Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum.

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from $12,680

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Cruise West Africa: The Slavery Coast

Tema to Dakar - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• Visit Monrovia’s National Museum
• Cruise through Bijagos Archipelago
• Stroll through Takoradi’s markets
• Explore Accra’s historic forts

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Tema / Dakar

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 15-day West African cruise from Tema to Dakar aboard SH Diana. Immerse yourself in local culture, markets, and cuisine. Visit Elmina Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover Takoradi's markets and venture into the lush Kakum National Park, then cruise to Monrovia to explore its bustling markets and rich history.

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from $3,000

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Tanzania Trails

Tanzania Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Serengeti
• Stay in safari camps
• Spot the Big 5
• Experience rural life

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Tarangire National Park / Ngorongoro Crater

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend 7 days exploring the best of Tanzania, covering the main highlights of Tanzania's Northern Circuit and including some of East Africa's best wildlife viewing. This small group tour is the perfect introduction to a safari in Tanzania. Keep an eye out for the Big 5 on a game drive around Lake Manyara!

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from $8,340

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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe

9 Day Itinerary aboard African Dream

• Explore Impalila Island villages
• Explore Chobe National Park
• Discover Matusadona’s rare wildlife
• Walk Victoria Falls viewpoints

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Johannesburg / Victoria Falls

Activities

Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Variable

Sail aboard the African Dream on a 9-day cruise through southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes. This journey combines land, river, and air to offer an immersive look at Africa’s nature, history, and culture, without backtracking or long overland drives.

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from $12,570

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Discover Africa

Cape Town - Johannesburg - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen

• Explore Cape Town’s iconic beauty
• Visit Cape Point's stunning reserve
• Spot penguins at Boulders Beach
• Savor wine in Cape Winelands

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the Zambezi Queen from Cape Town to Johannesburg, featuring three nights in Cape Town with iconic sites like Table Mountain and Boulders Beach. Experience a Chobe River safari near Victoria Falls, concluding with two nights at this natural wonder.

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from $2,681

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Livingstone Safari

5 Day Itinerary

• See Mount Kilimanjaro
• Walk around Tsavo West river forest
• Spot giraffes in Amboseli
• Stay at the wilderness camp

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Nairobi / Amboseli National Park

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 5-day safari takes you to two of Kenya's most beautiful national parks: Tsavo West and Amboseli. Witness breathtaking views of the wilderness and wildlife of Africa. Animal enthusiasts can observe black rhinos, elephants, waterbuck, eland, buffalo, fringe-eared oryx, impala, and Maasai giraffe, among other species.

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from $9,780

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Madagascar & South Africa

Nosy Be - Durban - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville

• Diverse cultural landscapes
• Gardens and sandstone formations
• Lemurs and limestone formations
• South Africa's natural landscapes
• Hluhluwe Park’s diverse wildlife
• Durban's history and Zulu culture

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Nosy Be / Durban

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 12-day cruise from Nosy Be to Durban aboard Le Bougainville, exploring Madagascar and South Africa. Visit Nosy Be’s beaches, Toliara’s gardens, and Mahajanga’s red rock formations. See baobab trees in Morondava, lemurs on Nosy Komba, and Nosy Hara’s limestone formations. Stop in Richards Bay for a safari before ending in Durban.

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from $2,931

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Mara North Conservancy Fly-In Safari

4 Day Itinerary

• Experience daily game drives
• Explore Mara North Conservancy
• Spot the Big Five in their habitat
• Take a hot air balloon safari

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Nairobi / Nairobi

Activities

Camping, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience thrilling game drives, spot the Big Five, and enjoy close encounters with wildlife in their natural habitat on this 4-day Mara North Conservancy safari adventure. Relax at the Karen Blixen Camp, savor delicious meals, and watch hippos in the Mara River.

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from $1,834

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South Africa Luxury Winelands

3 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Winelands of Africa
• Enjoy wine tasting and desserts
• Visit culinary capital, Franschhoek
• Relax at Babylonstoren farm

Activity Level

Relaxed

From the excellent accommodations at one of the oldest Cape Dutch Farms, Babylonstoren, this luxury 3-day Winelands extension samples wines from South Africa's famous Winelands region. Taste wines from Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. This is a great tour to start or end your South Africa experience.

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from $3,195

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Petra and the Nile Tour

Small Group Tour - 13 Day Itinerary

• Stroll along Jerash Roman ruins
• Discover Amman's Citadel
• Enjoy a jeep safari in Wadi Rum
• See the Great Pyramids of Giza

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Amman / Cairo

Activities

Spa Relaxation, Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 15-day tour covers highlights of Jordan and Egypt. Visit Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea before flying to Cairo. See the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Saqqara. Cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, stopping at Edfu and Kom Ombo. Includes Philae Temple, Aswan Dam, and the Egyptian Museum.

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from $5,956

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Best of Uganda

8 Day Itinerary

• Trek in Bwindi and locate gorillas
• Experience boat launch in Kazinga
• Enjoy a game drive in Ishasha
• Spot chimpanzees in Kibale Forest

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Entebbe / Entebbe

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 8-day adventure will let you discover the ultimate beauty of Uganda. Visit the beautiful forests of Kibale, Queen National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Experience Gorilla trekking, the most profound natural history experience in the world.

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from $1,653

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Victoria Falls at Tongabezi Lodge

3 Day Itinerary

• See the thunderous Victoria Falls
• Spend time exploring Livingstone
• Visit Livingstone Islands

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy two nights in Livingstone to tour Victoria Falls while on your Zambia safari. Stay at the comfortable Tongabezi Lodge and explore Victoria Falls along with Livingstone and its interesting shops. Add this Victoria Falls tour to any Southern Africa itinerary.

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from $8,068

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Highlights of Uganda

10 Day Itinerary

• Locate gorillas in Bwindi
• Join the boat launch in Kazinga
• Track lions in the northern Kasenyi
• Visit the Batwa community

Starts / Ends

Entebbe / Entebbe

Activity Level

Moderate

On this 10-day mid-range highlights tour of Uganda, you'll visit stunning Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kazinga Channel, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kibale Forest Area and Lake Tumanda.

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from $19,735

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Exploring Cabo Verde, the Canary Islands and the Azores

Cabo Verde - Azores - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion

• Visit UNESCO sites
• Discover Madeira's flora and fauna
• Learn the volcanic history
• Local traditions and architecture
• Discover Azores' food scene

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Praia / Sao Miguel

Activities

Whale Watching, Hiking, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Mediterranean islands on a 16-day Atlantic Island Chronicles cruise from Cabo Verde to the Azores aboard National Geographic Orion. Discover rich history, volcanic vistas, world-class wine and cheese, and fishing villages. Sail through Cabo Verde, and the Azores, uncovering scenic trails, hidden ports, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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from $16,948

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South Africa Luxury Snapshot

9 Day Itinerary

• Tour the port city of Cape Town
• Visit Robben Island
• Safari through Kruger National Park
• Explore wildlife reserves by foot

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Begin your 9-day luxurious vacation visiting the highlights of Cape Town, followed by a tour of Robben Island - where you'll learn about the Apartheid years and tour the cell of Nelson Mandela- before spending the last half of your journey doing game drives searching for the Big 5 in Kruger National Park.

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from $2,450

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St. Helena to Cape Verde

St. Helena - Cape Verde - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Sail along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge
• Cross the equator at sea
• See volcanic landscapes and shores
• Stroll the Praia streets

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St. Helena Island / Praia

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an exciting 11-day cruise from St. Helena to the Cape Verde Islands aboard the MV Plancius. Discover the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, an underwater mountain range spanning 10,000 miles. Explore the historic Cidade Velha in Praia, built to defend against English attackers. This cruise can only be booked as part of a combination cruise.

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from $5,780

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Cruise from Senegal to Morocco

Dakar to Casablanca - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• Stroll Nouakchott’s Fishermen Beach
• Explore Nouadhibou’s Cap Blanc
• Visit Arrecife’s stunning lagoon
• Tour Safi’s pottery workshops

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Dakar / Casablanca

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on this 9-day cruise from Dakar to Casablanca aboard SH Diana, exploring the vibrant cultures of Senegal, Mauritania, and Morocco. Explore Arrecife’s volcanic landscapes on Lanzarote Island. In Agadir, Stroll along sunlit beaches in Agadir. Visit Safi, renowned for its pottery and historic sites.

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from $9,680

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Cruising in Namibia: The Skeleton Coast

Cape Town to Luanda - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• Birdwatching at Saldanha Bay
• Visit Kolmanskop ghost town
• Explore Namibe’s colonial sites
• See Cape fur seals at Pelican Point

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Cape Town / Luanda

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day African coastal cruise from Cape Town to Luanda aboard SH Diana and explore Cape Town’s vibrant waterfront, Saldanha Bay’s rich birdlife, and Luderitz's German architecture. This adventure combines scenic landscapes, rich history, and diverse ecosystems, offering a captivating African coastal adventure.

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