Top Africa Tours & Cruises in 2027

Explore this historic region of Egypt on a 5-day Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, discover the legendary Nile River and explore some of the most significant Egyptian ruins in the region.

Cross the Atlantic Coast from Dakar to Walvis Bay on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore Goree Island, Kermel Market, and the Madeleine Islands before enjoying life at sea. Relax in the spa, attend onboard activities, watch marine wildlife, and arrive at Namibia’s wildlife-rich coastline and desert landscapes.

Nile Adventurer offers a 5-day Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan, exploring the ancient region of Egypt. Discover the famed Nile River as you visit ancient temples, royal tombs, and archaeological sites while enjoying Egyptian cultural experiences on board.

Four to six days on remote Pemba Island at the Manta Resort, trading safari dust for reef snorkeling, kayaking, village visits, and a night in the famous Underwater Room.

Embark on a 12-day luxury cruise aboard Aqua Lares from Zanzibar through Tanzania to the Seychelles. Explore Misali and Pemba’s reefs, Kilwa Kisiwani’s ruins, Aldabra’s giant tortoises, Astove’s “underwater canyon,” and Saint-Francois, Alphonse, and Remire—while enjoying expert guides, fine dining, and serene sailing.

Set sail on a 10-day Aldabra & Coralline Seychelles voyage aboard Aqua Lares. Snorkel pristine reefs, dive the Astove Wall, encounter giant tortoises, kayak lagoons, and spot seabirds in one of the world’s most remote marine sanctuaries.

Travel 15 days from Luanda to Accra aboard SH Diana. Visit Angola, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Sao Tome and Principe, Benin, Togo, and Ghana. See historic forts, markets, coastal towns, and rainforest regions. Experience local culture, wildlife areas, and coastal landscapes across West Africa.

Take part in an 18-day transatlantic cruise aboard Sea Cloud II from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria to Bridgetown, Barbados. Relax under full sails, explore Gran Canaria’s landscapes, and discover Bridgetown’s UNESCO World Heritage colonial architecture and beaches.

Experience 17 days aboard Sea Cloud Spirit on a transatlantic crossing from Las Palmas to Philipsburg. Relax on deck, enjoy wellness programs, and explore Gran Canaria’s landscapes before arriving in the Caribbean.

Ten days of safari at its most exclusive: private concessions around Tarangire and the western Serengeti where the sightings, and the silence, are yours alone.

Experience a 13-day Classic Zambia Safari Adventure, discovering both Lower Zambezi and Kafue National Park. This unique journey combines two of Africa's most exceptional and untamed wildlife regions. Each area boasts distinct habitats and wildlife, making this combined safari a truly fulfilling and memorable vacation.

Explore Lower Zambezi and Kafue National Park on a 9-day Zambia explorer trip combining two of Africa's finest and wildest wildlife areas. Hugely different habitats and wildlife in each location, a combination of the two areas makes for a wholly rewarding safari holiday.