Top Africa Trips & Tours in August 2025

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Uganda Active Safari

Entebbe - Entebbe - 11 Day Itinerary

• Track lions in the plains
• Paddle a canoe in Lake Mutanda
• Ride a boat in Kazinga Channel
• Spot gorillas at a distance

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Entebbe / Entebbe

Activity Level

Moderate

On this 11-day active safari tour of Uganda, departing from and returning to Entebbe, you will explore Kibale Forest Area, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kazinga Channel, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Lake Mutanda.

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from $1,498

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Discover Cape Town

5 Day Itinerary

• Take a private tour of Cape Town
• Visit Robben Island
• Cable car up Table mountain

Activity Level

Relaxed

The Victoria & Alfred Hotel host your stay as you visit vibrant Cape Town, Robben Island, Table Mountain and Cape Point and Peninsula on this 5-day south Africa highlight tour. Explore a world class metropolitan area steeped in history while staying on the coast of South Africa.

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from $37,847

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East African Style

14 Day Itinerary

• Explore private reserves
• Stay in safari lodges
• Search for the Big 5
• Enjoy light aircraft flights

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Nairobi / Ngorongoro Crater

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 14-day luxury tour takes you to the best of Kenya and Tanzania's national parks and wildlife reserves. Experience the vast landscapes of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti, spotting wildlife from the comfort of a 4x4 Land Cruiser and staying at some of the region's most exclusive lodges and camps.

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from $4,187

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Zanzibar Beach Island Getaway

4 Day Itinerary

• Relax on the beach!
• Experience white-sand beaches
• Experience culinary tastes

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Breezes Beach Club and Spa Zanzibar / Breezes Beach Club and Spa Zanzibar

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend 4 days exploring Zanzibar's pristine eastern shoreline at Breezes Beach Club and Spa. Experience endless white-sand beaches meeting crystal-clear azure waters.

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from $18,911

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Classic Kenya Safari

12 Day Itinerary

• Explore Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
• Join game drives in Ol Lentille
• Discover Laikipia conservancy
• Experience a night game drive

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Nairobi / Nairobi

Activities

Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join a 12-day Kenya Safari tour that begins at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, get the chance to spot rhinos, and enjoy shared game drives. You can also opt to visit Ngare Ndare Forest Conservancy and explore the diverse wildlife of Laikipia, including elephants and leopards. Finally, end your trip with a full-day safari at Masai Mara National Reserve.

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from $2,662

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Zebra Plains Mara Camp Fly-In Safari

4 Day Itinerary

• Discover Maasai Mara wildlife
• Witness the Great Migration
• Wildlife watch on hot air balloon
• Visit traditional Maasai tribe

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Nairobi / Masai Mara

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 4-day journey brings you to the Masai Mara National Reserve, the most famous animal preserve in Africa. This animal sanctuary is a popular Kenya safari location in East Africa, offering a variety of activities for visitors. Stay at Zebra Plains Camp and get the chance to take the hot-air balloon safari for breathtaking views.

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from $5,349

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Western Madagascar: River and Trekking Adventure

15 Day Itinerary

• Discover Madagascar highlands
• Explore the Tsingy de Bemaraha Nati
• Visit the Avenue of the Baobabs
• Hike the Makay canyons

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Antananarivo / Antananarivo

Activities

Hiking, Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

On a 15-day river and trekking excursion through Madagascar's western region, see beautiful scenery and endemic species. Explore the Tsiribihina River by boat, visit Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, hike through the remote Makay deep forest canyons, and see the world-famous Baobab Avenue.

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from $2,859

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Tropical Paradise of Sainte Marie Island

5 Day Itinerary

• Discover Ile Aux Nattes beach
• Explore Sainte-Marie landscapes
• Take in views of Cocobay beach

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Princesse Bora Lodge and Spa / Princesse Bora Lodge and Spa

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend five days soaking up the sun and exploring the magnificent Sainte Marie Island's rich cultural diversity at Princesse Bora Lodge and Spa, a luxury beach hotel. Explore the island's quaint villages, which are populated by friendly locals, as well as its world-renowned beaches.

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from $2,354

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Nosy Be Beach and Wellness Retreat

5 Day Itinerary

• Admire scenery in Mont Passot
• Discover wildlife at Lokobe reserve
• Visit historical Marodoka village

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Ravintsara Wellness / Ravintsara Wellness

Activities

Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the idyllic beach of Nosy Be Island on this 5-day getaway to Madagascar's tropical islands off the northwestern coast. Stay at Ravintsara Wellness, located on the west shore of Sakatia island, overlooking beautiful sunsets. Tour Lokobe Wildlife Reserve, Hellville City, Marodoka Village, Lemuria Land distillery, and Nosy Iranja. 

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from $10,260

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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

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Valletta / Valletta

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

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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from $7,911

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Highlights of Kenya by Land

11 Day Itinerary

• Search for elephants
• Search for Elephants
• Visit Masai Mara
• Learn about Masai

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Nairobi / Nairobi

Activity Level

Easy Active

Spend 11 exciting days exploring Kenya's wildlife parks on this driving safari tour. You will cover the Amboseli National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and the famed Masai Mara. This wildlife-centered itinerary will leave a lasting impression of Kenya's wild beauty, including chances to spot majestic elephants.

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from $7,112

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Highlights of Rwanda

7 Day Itinerary

• Trek with mountain gorillas
• Visit the Genocide Memorial
• Explore Nyungwe Rainforest
• Relax at Lake Kivu

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Kigali / Kigali

Activity Level

Moderate

Explore the highlights of Rwanda on this 7-day tour. Trek with endangered mountain gorillas, visit the exceptionally diverse Nyungwe Rainforest and relax on the picturesque shores of Lake Kivu.

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from $6,705

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Kafue & Lower Zambezi Snapshot

7 Day Itinerary

• Experience wildlife viewing
• Look for various safari wildlife
• Enjoy walking safaris with a guide
• Go on day or night game drives

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Kutali Camp / Lusaka

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore Lower Zambezi National Park on a 7-day safari trip combining two of Africa's finest and wildest wildlife areas, the Kafue and the Lower Zambezi. 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 $21,242

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Luxury Kenya Safari

10 Day Itinerary

• See the big five
• Explore Mara North Conservancy
• Join game rides
• Spot some zebras
• Visit the rescued chimpanzees

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Nairobi / Nairobi

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join this 10-day Luxury Kenya Safari departing from and returning to Nairobi as you explore Chyulu Hills National Park, Solio Game Reserve, and Masai Mara.

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from $3,584

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The Best of Southern Madagascar

10 Day Itinerary

• Discover Madagascar's landscapes
• See Ranomafana lemurs
• Hike Isalo National Park
• Explore Anja Reserve

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Antananarivo / Isalo National Park

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the best of Southern Madagascar on this 10-day tour. Explore the biodiversity of the Ranomafana rainforest and Isalo National Park, as well as the island's unique tribal villages and palm-fringed sandy beaches. A variety of endemic wildlife and flora entices you.

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from $5,825

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Treasures of Madagascar: Island Exploration from South to North

16 Day Itinerary

• Discover highlands landscape
• Explore Ranomafana rainforest
• Tour Diego Suarez bays
• Marvel at the Tsingy of Ankarana
• Experience turquoise lagoon, Ifaty

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Antananarivo / Nosy Be

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the highlands of Madagascar's southwest coast and the epic landscapes and pristine beaches of the north on this fascinating 16-day adventure. Hike through the mountains of Isalo National Park, visit the Mahafaly tribes in Tulear, and enjoy watersports on the white sand beaches of Nosy Be.

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from $2,824

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Cruise in Seychelles

Roundtrip Mahe - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Pegasos

• Explore the island of Curieuse
• Swim at Anse de Source d' Argent
• Snorkel in the waters of St. Pierre
• Visit the community of La Digue

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Mahe / Mahe

Activity Level

Variable

Join an 8-day cruise on the Pegasos to explore the beautiful Seychelles, featuring remote islands and stunning beaches. Enjoy activities like snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife viewing, culminating in a guided walk on Moyenne Island before returning to Mahe.

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from $6,774

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Madagascar Wildlife & Rainforest Expedition

15 Day Itinerary

• Discover Madagascar highlands
• View wildlife at Kirindy Reserve
• Visit the Avenue of the Baobabs
• Tour Perinet National Park

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Morondava / Nosy Boraha

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Madagascar's wildlife and rainforest from the west to the east of the island nation. Explore Morondava, Kirindy Reserve, Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park, Avenue of Baobabs, Andasibe National Park, Sainte Marie, and more!

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