Top Africa Trips & Tours in January 2026

from $17,976

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Luxury Tanzania Safari

10 Day Itinerary

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

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Tarangire National Park / Arusha Coffee Lodge

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 luxury tour is the ideal way to experience the best wildlife and safari exploration in Tanzania for the first time.

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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

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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

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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 $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

Starts / Ends

Blantyre / Lilongwe

Activities

Camping, Hiking, Snorkeling

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 $3,150

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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 $4,243

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Classic Egypt Tour, Luxor to Aswan

11 Day Itinerary

• Great Pyramids and Sphinx visit
• Memphis and Saqqara discovery
• Grand Egyptian Museum tour
• Karnak and Luxor Temples walk
• Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo
• Khan el-Khalili bazaar stroll

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Cairo / Cairo

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

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.

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from $3,162

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Cruise through the Canary Island Archipelago, eternal Springtime

Tenerife to Lanzarote - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle des Océans

• Visit Mount Teide and Tenerife
• Uncover La Palma's beauty
• Experience La Gomera's charm
• Uncover Fuerteventura’s secrets
• Enjoy Timanfaya tastings and views

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife / Arrecife

Activities

Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Festival Visits, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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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

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 $3,353

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Classic Egypt Tour

Luxor to Aswan - 8 Day Itinerary

• Explore pyramids and Sphinx
• Explore the Valley of Kings
• Explore Egyptian Museum treasures
• Cruise along the Nile River
• Visit the Temple of Edfu
• Witness beauty of Philae Temple

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Cairo / Aswan

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join this 8-day Egyptian journey, starting in Cairo with visits to the Giza Pyramids. Fly to Luxor to explore its temples and tombs before setting sail on a serene Nile cruise. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, Karnak Temple, and more. Sail to Aswan, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu for tours of these iconic temples.

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from $8,340

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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

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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.

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from $5,854

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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

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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 $5,055

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Ultimate Namibia Safari

Namibia Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Scenic Khomas Hochland drive
• Enjoy seaside charm in Swakopmund
• Kayaking in Walvis Bay
• Tour Etosha National Park

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Windhoek / Windhoek

Activities

Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

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.

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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

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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