Top Africa Trips & Tours in December 2025

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

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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 $2,245

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Livingstone Safari

5 Day Itinerary

• See Mount Kilimanjaro
• Walk around Tsavo West river forest
• Spot giraffes in Amboseli
• Stay at the wilderness camp

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Nairobi / Amboseli National Park

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 5-day safari takes you to two of Kenya's most beautiful national parks: Tsavo West and Amboseli. Witness breathtaking views of the wilderness and wildlife of Africa. Animal enthusiasts can observe black rhinos, elephants, waterbuck, eland, buffalo, fringe-eared oryx, impala, and Maasai giraffe, among other species.

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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 $9,780

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Madagascar & South Africa

Nosy Be - Durban - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville

• Diverse cultural landscapes
• Gardens and sandstone formations
• Lemurs and limestone formations
• South Africa's natural landscapes
• Hluhluwe Park’s diverse wildlife
• Durban's history and Zulu culture

Starts / Ends

Nosy Be / Durban

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 12-day cruise from Nosy Be to Durban aboard Le Bougainville, exploring Madagascar and South Africa. Visit Nosy Be’s beaches, Toliara’s gardens, and Mahajanga’s red rock formations. See baobab trees in Morondava, lemurs on Nosy Komba, and Nosy Hara’s limestone formations. Stop in Richards Bay for a safari before ending in Durban.

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from $3,147

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Mara North Conservancy Fly-In Safari

4 Day Itinerary

• Experience daily game drives
• Explore Mara North Conservancy
• Spot the Big Five in their habitat
• Take a hot air balloon safari

Starts / Ends

Nairobi / Nairobi

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience thrilling game drives, spot the Big Five, and enjoy close encounters with wildlife in their natural habitat on this 4-day Mara North Conservancy safari adventure. Relax at the Karen Blixen Camp, savor delicious meals, and watch hippos in the Mara River.

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from $1,873

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South Africa Luxury Winelands

3 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Winelands of Africa
• Enjoy wine tasting and desserts
• Visit culinary capital, Franschhoek
• Relax at Babylonstoren farm

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Relaxed

From the excellent accommodations at one of the oldest Cape Dutch Farms, Babylonstoren, this luxury 3-day Winelands extension samples wines from South Africa's famous Winelands region. Taste wines from Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. This is a great tour to start or end your South Africa experience.

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from $3,445

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Petra and the Nile Tour

Small Group Tour - 13 Day Itinerary

• Stroll along Jerash Roman ruins
• Discover Amman's Citadel
• Enjoy a jeep safari in Wadi Rum
• See the Great Pyramids of Giza

Starts / Ends

Amman / Cairo

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience an unforgettable journey through Jordan and Egypt on this 13-day Petra and the Nile small group tour. Visit the ancient ruins of Jerash and the Citadel. Travel to Petra, explore the stunning landscapes of Wadi Rum, and relax by the Dead Sea. Fly to Cairo for the iconic Great Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum.

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from $5,903

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Best of Uganda

8 Day Itinerary

• Trek in Bwindi and locate gorillas
• Experience boat launch in Kazinga
• Enjoy a game drive in Ishasha
• Spot chimpanzees in Kibale Forest

Starts / Ends

Entebbe / Entebbe

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 8-day adventure will let you discover the ultimate beauty of Uganda. Visit the beautiful forests of Kibale, Queen National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Experience Gorilla trekking, the most profound natural history experience in the world.

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from $1,653

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Victoria Falls at Tongabezi Lodge

3 Day Itinerary

• See the thunderous Victoria Falls
• Spend time exploring Livingstone
• Visit Livingstone Islands

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy two nights in Livingstone to tour Victoria Falls while on your Zambia safari. Stay at the comfortable Tongabezi Lodge and explore Victoria Falls along with Livingstone and its interesting shops. Add this Victoria Falls tour to any Southern Africa itinerary.

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from $8,447

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Highlights of Uganda

10 Day Itinerary

• Locate gorillas in Bwindi
• Join the boat launch in Kazinga
• Track lions in the northern Kasenyi
• Visit the Batwa community

Starts / Ends

Entebbe / Entebbe

Activity Level

Moderate

On this 10-day mid-range highlights tour of Uganda, you'll visit stunning Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kazinga Channel, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Kibale Forest Area and Lake Tumanda.

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from $6,699

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Mt Kilimanjaro Lemosho Climb

11 Day Itinerary

• Hike Mt Kilimanjaro National Park
• Explore rugged terrain
• Sleep in camps
• Visit Moshi in Tanzania

Starts / Ends

Moshi / Moshi

Activity Level

Ultimate

Considered one of the most scenic trails on Kilimanjaro, the new Lemosho Route offers hikers a panoramic ascent to the summit from the west, eventually joining with the highly scenic Machame Route. It is a little-used and more adventurous route for those who are more experienced and want to spend 8 days on the mountain.

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from $16,645

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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

Activities

Kayaking

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 $3,081

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Kenya Trails

Kenya Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

• Safari in the Masai Mara
• Explore Karen Suburbs
• Stay in a tented camp
• Visit elephant orphanage

Starts / Ends

Nairobi / Nairobi

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Kenya's wild natural parks and vibrant capital on this 7-day small group safari tour. Ideal for first-time visitors to Kenya and those interested in maximizing their time in East Africa, this tour lets you safari in the Masai Mara, explore Karen Suburbs, stay in a tented camp, and even visit an elephant orphanage!

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from $3,033

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Aswan to Luxor

5 Day Itinerary aboard Nile Adventurer

• Sail around Elephantine Island
• Visit majestic Philae Temple
• Discover the Valley of the Kings

Starts / Ends

Aswan / Luxor

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Variable

Join the Nile Adventurer on this 5-day cruise down the epic Nile between Aswan and Luxor. Explore ancient temples, visit the Valley of the Kings, and experience Egyptian culture with traditional music, dancing, and gourmet dining on board.

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from $4,502

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Governors' Il Moran Camp Fly-In Safari

4 Day Itinerary

• Spot the Big nine
• Ride 4x4 Safari game drives
• Stay at Governors' Camp
• Mingle with Masai locals

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Nairobi / Masai Mara

Activities

Camping, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend four days exploring Masai Mara National Reserve from Governors' Camp, Africa's first permanent tented camp. See the "Big Nine": Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Cheetah, and Hippo.

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from $1,586

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Peak of Mt Kenya

4 Day Itinerary

• Climb to the peak of Mount Kenya
• Witness Mt. Kenya's panoramic view
• Explore Mt Kenya's reserve
• View wild animals

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Nairobi / Mount Kenya

Activity Level

Relaxed

Witness the majestic snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya. Explore caves, climb mountains, go camping, and observe wildlife. Elephants, mongooses, duikers, bushbucks, elands, and more than 130 species of birds can be observed frequently.

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from $20,086

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Rwanda Luxury Gorilla & Chimp Safari

12 Day Itinerary

• Join gorilla trekking
• Explore Nyungwe Forest Park
• Encounter Chimps and Canopy Walk
• Seek Golden Monkeys

Starts / Ends

Kigali / Kigali

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 12-day adventure in Rwanda encounters primates, stunning landscapes, and thrilling safari experiences. Explore lush forests, encounter mountain gorillas, and embark on scenic drives through national parks teeming with wildlife.

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from $10,250

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Great East Africa Migration

12 Day Itinerary

• Witness the Great Migration
• Visit the Olduvai Gorge
• Search for the Big Five
• Experience game-viewing

Starts / Ends

Nairobi / The Plantation Lodge

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience the wonders of East Africa's Great Migration on this exclusive 12-day tour. The migration is one of the world's greatest wildlife phenomena, and this tour offers you the chance to witness this event first-hand. From the comfort of the hand-selected lodges, witness the Big 5 as you travel through the Serengeti, Massai Mara, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

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