Top Africa Trips & Tours in December 2026

Spend two weeks traveling across Malawi on this authentic 11-day East African safari experience. Hike, camp, kayak, and search for wildlife in this region of the world, with stops in Mount Mulanje, Liwonde National Park, and Lake Malawi. Visit traditional villages, witness the daily lives of the locals, and participate in activities.

Experience the wildlife of South Luangwa National Park on a Zambia safari tour. Spend four nights inside the park and see firsthand why this is the home of the walking safari. Stay in a remote bushcamp further inside the park, spot wildlife on day and night game drives, and enjoy the simple comfort of your hospitable safari camp guides.

Get ready for a thrilling 6-day journey through the heart of Morocco, Marrakesh, and explore the hidden gems of this ancient city by delving into its rich history and tradition. Marvel at the architectural wonders of the iconic Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace, and wander through the bustling souks, alive with vibrant colors and the aroma of exotic spices

Discover Egypt on an 11-day tour from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan. Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore Karnak, Luxor, and Philae Temples, Valley of the Kings, and a Nubian village. Optional tours include Abu Simbel and a Nile felucca ride before ending in Cairo’s Old City and Khan El Khalili bazaar.

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.

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 Guinea-Bissau’s remote Bissagos Islands on a 9-day expedition cruise from Dakar aboard Le Champlain. Zodiac landings reveal Orango, Uno, Carache, João Vieira, Bolama, and Caravela, focusing on wildlife, village life, and protected marine environments.

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.

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.

Visit Malawi, a landlocked African country defined by its beautiful highlands and enormous Lake Malawi. Explore wildlife-rich national parks and bask in the sun along the beautiful shores of Lake Malawi.

Botswana is fast becoming a destination of choice for families who want their children to experience the pinnacle of an African adventure. Spend two nights each in the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, and Chobe National Park enjoying daily nature walks mokoro (canoe) excursions and boating safaris. Your children will not forget this experience!

This 4-day Rwanda trip combines wildlife, culture, and history. Travelers stay near Volcanoes National Park, trek mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, track golden monkeys, hike to Dian Fossey’s grave and the gorilla cemetery, explore Lake Kivu, visit local villages, ending with a Kigali city tour including the Genocide Memorial.