Top Africa Trips & Tours in January 2026

from $3,250

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Rivers of West Africa - Banjul to Banjul

Roundtrip Banjul - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Harmony V

• Walk through to Batelling
• Discover Baboon Island
• Visit Kaur's museum
• Explore Dakar's surroundings

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Banjul / Banjul

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise along the Gambia River aboard the Harmony V, exploring wildlife and local culture from Banjul to Tendaba. Enjoy guided tours, optional excursions to national parks, and visits to UNESCO sites like Kunta Kinteh Island before returning to Banjul.

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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

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

Starts / Ends

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 $12,603

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A Walk in the Wild

11 Day Itinerary

• See varied wildlife population
• Enjoy variety of Safari scenery
• Explore magnificent Loita Hills
• Learn Maasai tribe culture.

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Ololo Safari Lodge / Sentinel Mara Camp

Activity Level

Moderate

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Kenya on this 11-day safari. From forested hills to savannah, experience diverse wildlife and culture every step of the way.

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from $22,467

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South Africa Luxury Family Safari

12 Day Itinerary

• Horseback ride Hermanus
• Kayak with penguins
• Sip wine in the Winelands
• Explore Sabi Sands via game drives

Activities

Wine Tasting, Whale Watching, Kayaking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy a 12-day family friendly luxury safari visiting some of the best game reserves & wine lands in South Africa. Explore the vibrant city of Cape Town before you head off for wildlife viewing in Tswalu and Sabi Sands Reserve. Kayaking among penguins, wine tasting, and horseback riding are all part of this exciting adventure.

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from $24,650

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Luxury Tanzania Safari

Tanzania Small Group Tour - 10 Day Itinerary

• Overview of Arusha
• Wildlife and safari
• Explore Tanzania
• Safari and Wildlife Exploration

Starts / Ends

Tarangire National Park / Arusha Coffee Lodge

Activities

Hiking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration, Adventure Options

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend 10 days exploring the best of Tanzania, covering the main highlights of Arusha, Chem Chem Concession, Karatu, and Singita Grumeti, including some of East Africa's best wildlife viewing. This small group tour is the ideal way to experience the best wildlife and safari exploration in Tanzania for the first time.

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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 $5,496

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Timket Festival

9 Day Itinerary

• Celebrate Timket Festival in Gondar
• Hike a day in the Simien Mountains
• Cruise on Lake Tana
• See Lalibela's rock-hewn churches

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Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa

Activities

Urban Exploration, Festival Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

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.

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from $12,600

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Madagascar and Seychelles: Natural Treasures of the Indian Ocean – with Smithsonian Journeys

Nosy Be - Victoria, Mahe - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville

• Explore Nosy Be’s forest & wildlife
• Swim in Nosy Tanikely’s lagoon
• Snorkel in Nosy Hara’s
• Discover La Digue’s

Starts / Ends

Nosy Be / Victoria

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 11-day cruise exploring the captivating beauty of Madagascar and the Seychelles. Visit Nosy Tanikely’s stunning beaches and marine life. Experience Nosy Komba’s enchanting lemurs and Nosy Hara’s unique limestone formations. Explore Diego Suarez’s pristine landscapes, Assumption Island’s sea turtle breeding sites, and more.

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from $7,042

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Botswana Family Safari

7 Day Itinerary

• Discover Africa with your family
• Visit a local Botswana school
• Search for elephants on the Chobe
• Experience the Okavango Delta

Starts / Ends

Maun / Maun

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

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!

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from $5,279

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Ethiopian Christmas Festival

10 Day Itinerary

• Witness the Christmas Eve Ceremony
• Hear the priests chant and dance
• Tour churches, markets and cities
• Cruise Laka Tana and take day hikes

Starts / Ends

Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa

Activity Level

Relaxed

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.

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from $5,828

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Mt Kilimanjaro Machame Climb

10 Day Itinerary

• Explore Moshi at your leisure
• Hike valleys, plateaus, & ridges
• Trek Mt Kilimanjaro National Park
• Watch sunrise from Stella Point

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Moshi / Moshi

Activity Level

Ultimate

This ultimate 10-day trek and climb takes you up the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Starting at Moshi, Tanzania, you can acclimate and warm up by trekking or mountain biking before making your way up the mountain from camp to camp, arriving at the summit at 19,341 ft. (5,895m).

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from $5,301

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Isolated Tribes of Ethiopia

9 Day Itinerary

• Encounter varied and ancient tribes
• Observe daily life and traditions
• Encounter the Mursi, Konso & Karo
• See the famous hominid \\\"Lucy\\\"

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the Omo Valley on this 9-day Ethiopia cultural tour. Encounter first-hand the isolated tribes that have been living in this isolated part of the world for centuries. Learn about the heritage of the Karo, Mursi, Konso, Banna, Ari, and Hamer people as you explore multiple unique tribes in a relatively tiny area of Ethiopia.

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from $4,398

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Historic Route

8 Day Itinerary

• Wander ancient rock-hewn churches
• Cruise Lake Tana's monasteries
• Hike the famous Simien Mountains
• Visit the museum housing 'Lucy'

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Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa

Activity Level

Relaxed

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.

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from $4,394

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Simien Mountains Trek

7 Day Itinerary

• Spend four days hiking the Simiens
• Spot gelada baboons and foxes
• Spend two nights at Simien Lodge
• Summit Bwahit Peak on the 4th day

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Ultimate

This 7-day trekking tour of Ethiopia spends four days navigating the Simien Mountain range, one of the largest in Africa, followed by two nights in a lodge. Led by an expert guide, you'll hike through spectacular scenery, spot endemic Ethiopian wildlife, and marvel at the panoramic view of the Simien Mountains from atop the summit of Bwahit Peak.

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from $3,383

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Omo Valley Snapshot

6 Day Itinerary

• Visit Konso and Chencha villages
• Wander a diverse market in Key Afar
• See a Mursi village in Mago Park

Starts / Ends

Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore some of the most isolated tribes on this 6-day Omo Valley tour in Ethiopia. Visit Konso, Tsemai, and Chencha villages. Observe the Ari and Benna people at the Key Afar market and visit the Mursi people renowned for their unique lip plates in Mago National Park. Get a snapshot of the Omo Valley cultures on this 6-day tour in Ethiopia.

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from $2,753

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Ethiopia Highlights

5 Day Itinerary

• Tour Lalibela's rock-hewn churches
• Visit Red Terror Martyrs Memorial
• Explore museums and craft markets
• See wall paintings at Genete Mariam

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Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the main highlights of Ethiopia on this short 5-day tour of Lalibela, Genete Mariam, and Addis Ababa. Visit the most popular sites on this cultural tour, starting in Lalibela. See the rock-hewn churches and Genete Mariam. Explore Addis Ababa with visits to the Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum.

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from $3,375

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Tanzania Trails

Tanzania Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

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

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!

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