Top Africa Tours & Cruises in 2027

Sail on a 11-day South Africa and Namibia cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore South Africa’s Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town, plus Namibia’s Luderitz. Enjoy cultural sites, wildlife, desert landscapes, ocean views.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Explore Ethiopia’s Omo Valley on an 8-day tour, visiting Arba Minch, Lake Chamo, Konso, Turmi, and Jinka. Experience the Hamer, Karo, Dassenech, Ari, and Mursi tribes, their body art, rituals, and crafts. Conclude with Addis Ababa sightseeing, including Mount Entoto, the National Museum, and Mercato.

This 7-day trekking tour of Ethiopia spends four days navigating the Simien Mountain range, one of the largest in Africa, followed by two nights in a lodge. Led by an expert guide, you'll hike through spectacular scenery, spot endemic Ethiopian wildlife, and marvel at the panoramic view of the Simien Mountains from atop the summit of Bwahit Peak.

This 8-day privately guided Ethiopia tour will acquaint you with destinations like the sprawling metropolis of Addis Ababa, hikes in the Simien Mountains, and a tour of the Red Terror Museum as you get to know the rich culture and history of this country.

Explore some of the most isolated tribes on this 6-day Omo Valley tour in Ethiopia. Visit Konso, Tsemai, and Chencha villages. Observe the Ari and Benna people at the Key Afar market and visit the Mursi people renowned for their unique lip plates in Mago National Park. Get a snapshot of the Omo Valley cultures on this 6-day tour in Ethiopia.

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.

Embark on a 13-day cruise from Mahe to Mombasa aboard the Emerald Kaia, exploring the Seychelles' islands like La Digue and Praslin, and the remote Farquhar Atoll. Experience unique wildlife, stunning scenery, and cultural gems like Kilwa Kisiwani's ancient mosque and Zanzibar's coastal beauty.