Top Africa Trips & Tours in December 2025

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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe

9 Day Itinerary aboard African Dream

Starts / Ends

Johannesburg / Victoria Falls

Activities

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.

• Explore Impalila Island villages
• Explore Chobe National Park
• Discover Matusadona’s rare wildlife
• Walk Victoria Falls viewpoints

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from $9,780

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Madagascar & South Africa

Nosy Be - Durban - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville

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.

• 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

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from $8,447

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Highlights of Uganda

10 Day Itinerary

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.

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

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from $8,333

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Tanzania: Full Northern Circuit

11 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Honeyguide Tarangire Camp / Serengeti National Park

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience an 11-day Tanzania safari tour visiting Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti. Witness diverse wildlife, explore unique landscapes, and engage in unforgettable cultural activities.

• Explore Tarangire's wildlife
• Witness Lake Natron’s red waters
• See the Serengeti’s Great Migration
• Experience Tanzanian culture

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from $6,699

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Mt Kilimanjaro Lemosho Climb

11 Day Itinerary

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.

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

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from $2,975

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Tanzania Trails

Tanzania Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Tarangire National Park / Ngorongoro Crater

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend 7 days exploring the best of Tanzania, covering the main highlights of Tanzania's Northern Circuit and including some of East Africa's best wildlife viewing. This small group tour is the perfect introduction to a safari in Tanzania. Keep an eye out for the Big 5 on a game drive around Lake Manyara!

• Explore the Serengeti
• Stay in safari camps
• Spot the Big 5
• Experience rural life

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from $2,245

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Livingstone Safari

5 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

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.

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

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from $3,147

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Mara North Conservancy Fly-In Safari

4 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Nairobi / Nairobi

Activities

Camping, Fishing

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.

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

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from $1,873

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South Africa Luxury Winelands

3 Day Itinerary

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.

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

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from $1,653

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Victoria Falls at Tongabezi Lodge

3 Day Itinerary

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.

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

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from $3,033

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Aswan to Luxor

5 Day Itinerary aboard Nile Adventurer

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.

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

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from $20,086

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Rwanda Luxury Gorilla & Chimp Safari

12 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Kigali / Kigali

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.

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

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from $5,740

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Mt Kilimanjaro Rongai Climb

10 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Moshi / Moshi

Activity Level

Ultimate

For decades, adventurers and avid trekkers have looked to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak and a formidable trek. Today, hikers can choose from several routes to reach the summit, and the Rongai Climb is considered to be the quietest, most peaceful route. Experience solitude on the roof of Africa!

• Hike through rugged wilderness
• Watch spectacular sunrise
• Hike Mt Kili National Park
• Avoid the crowds

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from $3,445

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Petra and the Nile Tour

Small Group Tour - 13 Day Itinerary

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.

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

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from $16,645

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South Africa Luxury Snapshot

9 Day Itinerary

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.

• Tour the port city of Cape Town
• Visit Robben Island
• Safari through Kruger National Park
• Explore wildlife reserves by foot

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from $9,330

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Classic Rwanda Gorilla and Chimp Safari

12 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Kigali / Kigali

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Easy Active

Join this 12-day Rwanda adventure exploring Kigali’s cultural and historical sites, including the Genocide Memorial. Experience wildlife treks in Nyungwe and Volcanoes National Parks, enjoy game drives in Akagera, and visit scenic Lake Kivu. The journey concludes with a boat cruise and bush camping.

• Trek in search of chimpanzees
• Spot golden monkeys
• Discover Lake Kivu views
• Go on game drives to spot wildlife

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from $7,851

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Uganda Active Safari

Entebbe - Entebbe - 11 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

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.

• 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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from $3,081

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Kenya Trails

Kenya Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

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!

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

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