African Cultural Tours & Cruises

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.

Explore Madagascar on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Visit Toliara, Nosy Ve, Sarodrano, Morondava, Majunga, Nosy Komba, Nosy Hara, and Nosy Be. Spot lemurs, snorkel coral reefs, observe rare birdlife, and discover iconic baobab landscapes. This voyage combines wildlife, culture, and remote coastal destinations across Madagascar.

Sail aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville from Walvis Bay to Richards Bay on a 12-day cruise. Explore Namibia’s coastal desert, visit Kolmanskop ghost town, and spot seals and dolphins at Pelican Point. Discover Cape Town’s landmarks. Travel along South Africa’s coast through Hermanus, Mossel Bay, and Port Elizabeth, and enjoy a safari in Addo Elephant Park.

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.

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.

Join a 15-day cruise on the Zambezi Queen, starting in Johannesburg and flying to Kasane for a wildlife adventure in Chobe National Park. Experience the wonders of Victoria Falls, Nairobi's cultural scene, Amboseli's landscapes, and the breathtaking Maasai Mara in Kenya.

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.

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.

Discover Morocco’s diverse beauty on this 14-day private cultural and desert journey from Casablanca to Essaouira. Explore imperial cities, wander blue-washed Chefchaouen, discover ancient Volubilis, and venture into the Sahara Desert at Merzouga while visiting the Dades Valley, Valley of Roses, Fes, and Marrakesh along the way.

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.