9-Day Africa Tours

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South Africa Snapshot

9 Day Itinerary

• Tour Robben Island
• Explore the highlights of Cape Town
• View lions, zebra, & impala
• Explore Kruger by foot or vehicle

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit vibrant Cape Town and game-rich Kruger National Park on this 9-day adventure through South Africa. This tour offers the best of both worlds: a world class metropolitan area steeped in history, and a bush experience renowned as one of the greatest in southern Africa, on which you are sure to encounter some of the Big 5.

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from $19,535

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Uganda Luxury Wildlife Safari Tour

9 Day Itinerary

• Thrilling chimpanzee trekking
• Explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
• Game drives in Queen Elizabeth Nati
• Cruise along the Kazinga Channel

Starts / Ends

Entebbe / Entebbe

Activity Level

Moderate

On this 9-day adventure through Uganda, start with a scenic drive to Kibale Lodge. Enjoy chimpanzee trekking and explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Next, discover lost chimpanzees at Kyambura Gorge Lodge and cruise the Kazinga Channel. Then, head to Bwindi Lodge for gorilla tracking and community activities.

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from $4,080

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South Africa Big Five Safari

Kruger & KwaZulu-Natal - 9 Day Itinerary

• Take a walk through the bush
• Enjoy game drives to spot the big 5
• Explore the Dolphin Coast
• Search for wildlife as you travel

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Johannesburg / Johannesburg

Activity Level

Relaxed

After arriving in Johannesburg, spend 9 days traveling through KwaZulu Natal and Kruger National Park on this authentic safari in search of the Big 5 wildlife. You'll also enjoy a trip to Dolphin Coast where optional boat excursions offer close encounters with bottle-nose dolphins! End your tour with a stay at Rhino Post Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park.

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from $4,495

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Tunisia Eclipse Adventure

Small Group tour in Tunisia - 9 Day Itinerary

• Walk along the medina in Tunis
• Discover Carthage's ancient site
• Visit the old medina of Kairouan
• Learn about the desert architecture
• Explore the mountain oases by 4x4
• Pass the Chott el-Jerid Salt Lake
• Engage with the nomadic tribesmen
• See the troglodyte home in Matmata
• Visit the seaside city of Sfax
• See the total solar eclipse at Sfax
• Enjoy the great Roman Amphitheater

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Tunis / Tunis

Activities

Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover Tunisia on a 9-day journey from the historic capital of Tunis to the vast Sahara Desert. Explore ancient Carthage, the village of Sidi Bou Said, and the sacred city of Kairouan. Drive by 4x4 through desert oases, visit Berber cave dwellings in Matmata, and witness the 2027 total solar eclipse beside Chaffar Beach

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from $14,400

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Madagascar & the Coralline Seychelles

Nosy Be to Mahe - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Snorkel Nosy Hara’s coral reefs
• Encounter Aldabra’s tortoises
• Kayak remote turquoise lagoons
• Dive iconic Astove Wall
• Explore Alphonse Island

Starts / Ends

Nosy Be / Mahe

Activities

Kayaking, Fishing, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on Aqua Lares for a 9-day voyage through Madagascar and the Coralline Seychelles. Snorkel coral reefs, dive Astove Wall, kayak Farquhar’s lagoons, and encounter giant tortoises at Aldabra along with rare seabirds and island wildlife.

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from $19,788

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Luxury Kruger & Northern Cape Explorer

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Johannesburg's art
• Visit Constitution Hill
• Tour Soweto's landmarks
• Discover Northern Cape wildlife

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Johannesburg / Johannesburg

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover South Africa's rich culture & stunning landscapes on this 9-day adventure. Start in Johannesburg, exploring vibrant neighborhoods & historical sites. Travel to the Northern Cape for its arid beauty & unique wildlife. Enjoy game drives & nature walks at Tswalu Kalahari. & experience unforgettable safaris in Greater Kruger National Park.

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from $8,955

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Tanzania Culture and Wildlife

9 Day Itinerary

• Visit the shores of Lake Eyasi
• Explore Tarangire National Park
• Visit the town of Karatu
• Explore Ngorongoro Crater

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Honeyguide Tarangire Camp / Serian's Serengeti North

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Tanzania's rich culture and wildlife on this 9-day safari tour from Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park.

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from $6,800

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The Essential Seychelles

Victoria, Mahe Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Explore UNESCO Vallee de Mai
• Snorkel at Remire reefs
• Spot giant Aldabra tortoises
• Relax on beaches of Grande Soeur

Starts / Ends

Victoria / Victoria

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through the Seychelles on a 9-day voyage aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Begin in Victoria, Mahe, and visit Praslin, Aride, Curieuse, Cousin, Grande Soeur, and La Digue. Discover giant tortoises, the UNESCO-protected Vallee de Mai, coral reefs, and unique birdlife.

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from $6,900

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Zambia Wildlife Explorer

9 Day Itinerary

• Go on day or night game drives
• Enjoy walking safaris with a guide
• Explore Kafue National Park
• Explore Musekese Camp

Starts / Ends

Kutali Camp / Lusaka

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Easy Active

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.

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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

Activities

Urban Exploration, Festival Visits

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

Starts / Ends

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 $8,145

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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

Starts / Ends

Johannesburg / Victoria Falls

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration, 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 $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

Starts / Ends

Windhoek / Windhoek

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

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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from $5,301

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Isolated Tribes of Ethiopia

9 Day Itinerary

• Encounter varied and ancient tribes
• Observe daily life and traditions
• Encounter the Mursi, Konso & Karo
• See the famous hominid \\\"Lucy\\\"

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the Omo Valley on this 9-day Ethiopia cultural tour. Encounter first-hand the isolated tribes that have been living in this isolated part of the world for centuries. Learn about the heritage of the Karo, Mursi, Konso, Banna, Ari, and Hamer people as you explore multiple unique tribes in a relatively tiny area of Ethiopia.

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from $5,630

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Diverse Namibia

Namibia Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Explore freestanding sand dunes
• Drive through Etosha National Park
• Cruise on Walvis Bay
• Visit Ugab Rhino Trust

Starts / Ends

Windhoek / Windhoek

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Namibia's unique culture, landscape and wildlife on this 9-day African safari tour. Highlighting Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha National Park, this diverse Namibia tour is full of adventure and exploration. Return each night to comfortable lodges such as Kulala Adventurer Camp and Ongava Tented Camp.

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from $5,750

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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 $18,167

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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

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 $12,250

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A Circumnavigation of Sicily with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Valletta - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville

• Take a loop around Sicily
• Discover Sicily's beautiful cities
• Visit Syracuse
• Explore Palermo

Starts / Ends

Valletta / Valletta

Activity Level

Variable

During this 9-day cruise around Sicily aboard the new luxury expedition ship Le Bougainville, you'll be able to explore mythical places at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations. Discover Sicily's most beautiful historic cities and ancient sites.

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