African Tours & Cruises in 2026

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Malawi and Mozambique: Wildlife and Waves

Malawi to Mozambique - 16 Day Itinerary

• Explore Malawi's hidden gems
• Discover wildlife in Liwonde NP
• See wildlife in Majete Reserve
• Spot colorful fish in Lake Malawi
• Relax on the beach in Mozambique
• Explore the coastline in Nuarro

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Blantyre / Nampula

Activities

Camping, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Relaxed

Immerse yourself in the captivating wildlife adventure of Malawi and cross the border to explore the idyllic coastline of Mozambique. This 16-day journey through contrasting landscapes, from the heart of Africa to the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean, will leave you with a deep appreciation for the beauty of this area's natural surroundings.

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from $5,456

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Malawi Adventure

11 Day Itinerary

• Explore Malawi's hidden gems
• See wildlife in Chimwenya
• See the Satemwa Tea Estates
• Hike the magnificent Mount Mulanje
• Discover wildlife in Liwonde NP
• Spot colorful fish in Lake Malawi

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Blantyre / Lilongwe

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Easy Active

Spend two weeks traveling across Malawi on this authentic 11-day East African safari experience. Hike, camp, kayak, and search for wildlife in this region of the world, with stops in Mount Mulanje, Liwonde National Park, and Lake Malawi. Visit traditional villages, witness the daily lives of the locals, and participate in activities.

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from $3,150

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South Luangwa National Park

5 Day Itinerary

• Watch wildlife from the safari camp
• Spot zebra and giraffe on walks
• Stargaze from your remote bushcamp

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience the wildlife of South Luangwa National Park on a Zambia safari tour. Spend four nights inside the park and see firsthand why this is the home of the walking safari. Stay in a remote bushcamp further inside the park, spot wildlife on day and night game drives, and enjoy the simple comfort of your hospitable safari camp guides.

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from $4,243

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Classic Egypt Tour, Luxor to Aswan

11 Day Itinerary

• Great Pyramids and Sphinx visit
• Memphis and Saqqara discovery
• Grand Egyptian Museum tour
• Karnak and Luxor Temples walk
• Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo
• Khan el-Khalili bazaar stroll

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Cairo / Cairo

Activities

Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Egypt on an 11-day tour from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan. Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore Karnak, Luxor, and Philae Temples, Valley of the Kings, and a Nubian village. Optional tours include Abu Simbel and a Nile felucca ride before ending in Cairo’s Old City and Khan El Khalili bazaar.

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from $9,610

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Madagascar & South Africa

Durban to Nosy Be - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Explore Durban cultural city
• Experience snorkeling at Nosy Hara
• See Nosy Komba lemurs
• Experience Zulu heritage excursions

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Durban / Nosy Be

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Durban to Nosy Be aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore Richards Bay’s wildlife reserves, Toliara’s botanical treasures, Morondava’s baobabs, Majunga’s Cirque Rouge, Nosy Komba’s lemurs, Nosy Hara’s marine life, and Nosy Be’s forests and beaches.

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from $8,100

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South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys

Durban - Walvis Bay - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville

• Lectures with Smithsonian Experts
• Visit UNESCO site of Robben Island
• Observe wildlife at Walvis Bay
• Hike to the top of Table Mountain

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Durban / Walvis Bay

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail aboard Le Bougainville on an 11-day voyage through South Africa and Namibia. Discover Durban's multicultural charm, spot wildlife in Port Elizabeth, and admire Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain. In Namibia, explore Lderitz’s historic sites and marvel at Walvis Bay's unique ecosystem, where the desert meets the Atlantic.

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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 $3,162

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Cruise through the Canary Island Archipelago, eternal Springtime

Tenerife to Lanzarote - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle des Océans

• Visit Mount Teide and Tenerife
• Uncover La Palma's beauty
• Experience La Gomera's charm
• Uncover Fuerteventura’s secrets
• Enjoy Timanfaya tastings and views

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife / Arrecife

Activities

Wine Tasting, Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Festival Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through the breathtaking Canary Islands, from Tenerife’s Teide National Park to Lanzarote’s Timanfaya and volcanic vineyards. Experience historic towns, unique traditions, and local delicacies on this 8-day cruise aboard MV La Belle des Océans.

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from $5,496

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Timket Festival

9 Day Itinerary

• Celebrate Timket Festival in Gondar
• Hike a day in the Simien Mountains
• Cruise on Lake Tana
• See Lalibela's rock-hewn churches

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Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the best of the Historic Route on this 9-day Ethiopia tour, spending an extra day in Gondar to celebrate Timket Festival with the locals. Witness this joyous and colorful event in January while you also tour Gondar, Bahir Dar, and rock-hewn churches in Lalibela. Get a great introduction to the culture of Ethiopia.

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from $5,467

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Namibia Untold Safari

Namibia Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy guided game drives
• Relax at Ongava Game Reserve
• Explore Damaraland
• Discover desert-adapted wildlife

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Etosha National Park / Windhoek

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 9-day Namibia Untold Safari is an unforgettable adventure, starting in Windhoek and traveling to Southern Etosha National Park via Okonjima. Enjoy guided game drives in Etosha National Park, spotting diverse wildlife and bird species.

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from $3,353

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Classic Egypt Tour

Luxor to Aswan - 8 Day Itinerary

• Explore pyramids and Sphinx
• Explore the Valley of Kings
• Explore Egyptian Museum treasures
• Cruise along the Nile River
• Visit the Temple of Edfu
• Witness beauty of Philae Temple

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Cairo / Aswan

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join this 8-day Egyptian journey, starting in Cairo with visits to the Giza Pyramids. Fly to Luxor to explore its temples and tombs before setting sail on a serene Nile cruise. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, Karnak Temple, and more. Sail to Aswan, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu for tours of these iconic temples.

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from $1,705

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Morocco Desert Tour

Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Explore hidden gems of Marrakesh
• Witness the golden dunes in Sahara
• Taste local cuisine in Merzouga
• Visit a UNESCO-protected village
• Experience the Sahara Desert

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Marrakesh / Marrakesh

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover the magic of Morocco on this 8-day small group desert tour. Start in vibrant Marrakech and journey through Ouarzazate, Agdz, and the stunning Dades Valley. Explore the ancient Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and enjoy camel treks in the vast Sahara and Merzouga’s dunes.

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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 $8,350

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Highlights of Malawi

13 Day Itinerary

• Kayak Lake Malawi
• Search for wildlife
• Experience stunning views
• Explore Thylo

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Lilongwe / Lilongwe

Activities

Volunteering, Biking, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit Malawi, a landlocked African country defined by its beautiful highlands and enormous Lake Malawi. Explore wildlife-rich national parks and bask in the sun along the beautiful shores of Lake Malawi.

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from $5,854

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Botswana Family Safari

7 Day Itinerary

• Discover Africa with your family
• Visit a local Botswana school
• Search for elephants on the Chobe
• Experience the Okavango Delta

Starts / Ends

Maun / Maun

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Botswana is fast becoming a destination of choice for families who want their children to experience the pinnacle of an African adventure. Spend two nights each in the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, and Chobe National Park enjoying daily nature walks mokoro (canoe) excursions and boating safaris. Your children will not forget this experience!

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from $5,279

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Ethiopian Christmas Festival

10 Day Itinerary

• Witness the Christmas Eve Ceremony
• Hear the priests chant and dance
• Tour churches, markets and cities
• Cruise Laka Tana and take day hikes

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Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa

Activity Level

Relaxed

Tour the popular Historic Route in Ethiopia in January and spend an extra day in Lalibela to take part in the Christmas Festival here. Visit Gondar, take a cruise on Lake Tana, see the churches in Lalibela, and take part in a sacred festival held every year in one of Ethiopia's best places. This cultural tour of Ethiopia includes time in Addis Ababa.

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from $5,828

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Mt Kilimanjaro Machame Climb

10 Day Itinerary

• Explore Moshi at your leisure
• Hike valleys, plateaus, & ridges
• Trek Mt Kilimanjaro National Park
• Watch sunrise from Stella Point

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Moshi / Moshi

Activity Level

Ultimate

This ultimate 10-day trek and climb takes you up the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Starting at Moshi, Tanzania, you can acclimate and warm up by trekking or mountain biking before making your way up the mountain from camp to camp, arriving at the summit at 19,341 ft. (5,895m).

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from $5,055

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Ultimate Namibia Safari

Namibia Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Scenic Khomas Hochland drive
• Enjoy seaside charm in Swakopmund
• Kayaking in Walvis Bay
• Tour Etosha National Park

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Windhoek / Windhoek

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Kayaking

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore Namibia on this 9-day guided safari. Visit Sossusvlei, Sesriem Canyon, and Deadvlei. Kayak with seals and dolphins in Walvis Bay. Track desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland. Enjoy game drives at Etosha Heights Private Reserve with chances to see rhino, lion, and cheetah. End in Windhoek. Extensions to NamibRand or Okonjima are available.

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