Top Africa Trips & Tours in January 2026

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Pharaohs & Pyramids

Cairo Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

• Enjoy scenic views in Nile river
• Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
• Visit pyramids and camel riding
• Visit Aswan's spice market

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Cairo / Cairo

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Immerse yourself Experience the wonders of Egypt on this 12-day cruise aboard Viking Cruises. Don't miss the opportunity to sail the Nile on a traditional felucca and visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the grand Temple of Karnak, and the captivating Valley of the Kings.

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from $12,661

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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River with Extended Stay at the Cape Peninsula

Port-to-Port Cruise - 13 Day Itinerary aboard African Dream

• Cape Town city tour
• Visit Robben Island's prison
• Explore Cape of Good Hope
• Discover Namibian culture

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Cape Town / Victoria Falls

Activities

Helicopter Tours, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Variable

Travel from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, experiencing history, nature, and wildlife along the way. Embark on a 4-day cruise exploring Lake Kariba aboard African Dream. This adventure includes city tours, wildlife encounters, and offers a diverse and immersive exploration of Southern Africa.

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from $6,113

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South Africa Snapshot

9 Day Itinerary

• Tour Robben Island
• Explore the highlights of Cape Town
• View lions, zebra, & impala
• Explore Kruger by foot or vehicle

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit vibrant Cape Town and game-rich Kruger National Park on this 9-day adventure through South Africa. This tour offers the best of both worlds: a world class metropolitan area steeped in history, and a bush experience renowned as one of the greatest in southern Africa, on which you are sure to encounter some of the Big 5.

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from $3,033

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Luxor to Aswan

5 Day Itinerary aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat IV

• Visit the Temple of Karnak
• Attend an Egyptian cooking lesson
• Sail around Elephantine Island

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Luxor / Aswan

Activity Level

Variable

Explore this historic region of Egypt on a 5-day Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, discover the legendary Nile River and explore some of the most significant Egyptian ruins in the region.

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from $3,033

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Luxor to Aswan

5 Day Itinerary aboard Nile Adventurer

• Visit the Temple of Karnak
• Attend an Egyptian cooking lesson
• Sail around Elephantine Island

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Luxor / Aswan

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Variable

This 5-day Nile River trip from Luxor to Aswan explores this ancient region of Egypt. Discover the famed Nile River and some of the most significant Egyptian ruins in the vicinity aboard the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer.

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from $4,256

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South Africa Big Five Safari

Kruger & KwaZulu-Natal - 9 Day Itinerary

• Take a walk through the bush
• Enjoy game drives to spot the big 5
• Explore the Dolphin Coast
• Search for wildlife as you travel

Starts / Ends

Johannesburg / Johannesburg

Activity Level

Relaxed

After arriving in Johannesburg, spend 9 days traveling through KwaZulu Natal and Kruger National Park on this authentic safari in search of the Big 5 wildlife. You'll also enjoy a trip to Dolphin Coast where optional boat excursions offer close encounters with bottle-nose dolphins! End your tour with a stay at Rhino Post Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park.

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Cruise in Seychelles

Praslin - Mahe - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Pegasos

• Snorkel Felicite’s clear waters
• Explore La Digue’s streets
• Visit L’Union Estate’s house
• Discover Seychelles landscapes

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Praslin / Mahe

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 4-day cruise aboard the Pegasos, exploring Seychelles' stunning islands and vibrant wildlife. Enjoy activities like snorkeling, beach BBQs, and a farewell dinner with live music before disembarking in Victoria.

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from $10,457

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Luxury Fly-in Okavango Delta Safari

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Gomoti River system
• Encounter wildlife in Khwai
• Stay in the heart of the Okavango
• Save time & fly into safari lodges

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 8-day luxury Okavango Delta safari visits the highlights of the Gomoti River system, the eastern tongue of the delta in the Kwahi area, and the private concession of Moremi Wildlife Reserve, where you will see elephants, lions, buffalo, and giraffes all the while staying in luxury accommodations such as Machaba Camp.

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from $11,788

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Namibia Adventure

13 Day Itinerary

• Explore Sossusvlei and Deadvlei
• Sea kayak to view seals & dolphins
• Track the black rhino on foot
• Visit a remote Etendeka Concession

Starts / Ends

Windhoek / Windhoek

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Moderate

Begin a 13-day Namibia safari from Windhoek, exploring Sossusvlei’s red dunes, Sesriem Canyon, and Deadvlei. Stay by the Atlantic coast in Swakopmund with kayaking in Walvis Bay, then track desert rhinos in Damaraland and hike the Etendeka Trail. Continue to Etosha for game drives and stay at Safari House, ending at Okonjima Nature Reserve.

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from $10,816

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Namibia Wildlife Experience

10 Day Itinerary

• Dune driving and marine cruise
• Experience thrilling game drives
• Explore UNESCO rock engravings
• Experience Swakopmund
• Learn about Namibia in 10 days

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Windhoek / Walvis Bay

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Moderate

Enjoy a 10-day Namibia adventure starting in Windhoek. Stay at Okonjima before heading to Etosha National Park for game drives and wildlife viewing. Explore Damaraland’s Twyfelfontein engravings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then relax in the coastal town of Swakopmund. Conclude with the Mola Mola Marine Dune Day, featuring a marine cruise and dune driving at Sandwich Harbour.

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from $10,765

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Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Extension

4 Day Itinerary

• Track gorilla families
• Tour the highlights of Kigali
• Safari through Rwanda's landscape

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 4-day Rwanda tour, you'll encounter gorillas, golden monkeys, and other wildlife while exploring the light forest of the Virunga Volcanoes from your home at Virunga Lodge. Visit the grave of primatologist Dian Fossey, and Lake Kivu as you explore the Rwandan capital of Kigali on this unique African wildlife safari in Rwanda.

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from $8,227

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Namibia Fly-In Safari

7 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy a scenic flight over desert
• Climb Sand Dunes
• Experience Namibia from a birds eye
• Search for wildlife

Starts / Ends

Windhoek / Windhoek

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience Namibia on a 7-day Fly-In Safari blending stunning landscapes, culture, and wildlife. Fly from Windhoek to Sossusvlei to explore towering red dunes and Deadvlei, continue to Damaraland for Twyfelfontein engravings and desert-adapted elephants, then end in Etosha National Park with thrilling game drives at Etosha Oberland Lodge.

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from $5,456

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Malawi Adventure

11 Day Itinerary

• Explore Malawi's hidden gems
• See wildlife in Chimwenya
• See the Satemwa Tea Estates
• Hike the magnificent Mount Mulanje
• Discover wildlife in Liwonde NP
• Spot colorful fish in Lake Malawi

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Blantyre / Lilongwe

Activities

Village Visits, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking, Camping, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

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.

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from $3,153

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Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park

5 Day Itinerary

• View the iconic Victoria Falls
• Explore Victoria Falls
• Enjoy multiple game drives
• Visit a local village

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 5-day Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park tour is great for those short on time or for adding to a South Africa tour. View the iconic Victoria Falls from a sunset luxury cruise and view game from the Ngoma Safari Lodge in Botswana.

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from $3,150

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South Luangwa National Park

5 Day Itinerary

• Watch wildlife from the safari camp
• Spot zebra and giraffe on walks
• Stargaze from your remote bushcamp

Activity Level

Easy Active

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.

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from $2,414

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Victoria Falls & Hwange

6 Day Itinerary

• Stay close to Victoria Falls
• Enjoy game drives in Hwange Park
• Watch wildlife from the camp's deck
• Join a canopy zip-line tour

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience a taste of the two most popular attractions in all of Zimbabwe on this short 6-day tour to Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park. Stay in the hotel closest to the Falls and take in its spectacular sight! Go on safari in Hwange National Park. Stay in a tented safari camp and go on game drives on this classic Zimbabwe safari tour.

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from $3,032

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Pemba Island Explorer at Manta Resort

4-6 Day Itinerary

• Sleep in the Underwater Room
• Relax after your Safari
• Scuba dive coral reefs
• Enjoy deep sea fishing

Activities

Scuba Diving, Fishing, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Relaxed

Head to the remote beaches of Zanzibar's Pemba Island after your African safari for an additional 4-6 days of tropical relaxation. Explore traditional villages, kayak over pristine coral reefs, and spend the night surrounded by sea life in Manta Resort's Underwater Room.

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from $1,682

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Castles of Matobo Hills

4 Day Itinerary

• Hike through the boulders of Matobo
• Stay at the quirky Camp Amalinda
• Track white rhino and spot game

Activity Level

Moderate

Go on safari in Zimbabwe and add this 4-day Castles of Matobo Hills extension to your trip to the Matobo National Park. Wander the rocky landscape of this unique area, track black or white rhino, spot game on safari, and learn about the history and inhabitants of this unique region in Zimbabwe.

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