Top Africa Trips & Tours in January 2026

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

Starts / Ends

Johannesburg / Victoria Falls

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration, 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 $2,681

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Livingstone Safari

5 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $3,147

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Mara North Conservancy Fly-In Safari

4 Day Itinerary

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

Starts / Ends

Nairobi / Nairobi

Activities

Village Visits, Camping, Fishing, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

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.

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from $2,050

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South Africa Luxury Winelands

3 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $6,494

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Best of Uganda

8 Day Itinerary

• Trek in Bwindi and locate gorillas
• Experience boat launch in Kazinga
• Enjoy a game drive in Ishasha
• Spot chimpanzees in Kibale Forest

Starts / Ends

Entebbe / Entebbe

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 8-day adventure will let you discover the ultimate beauty of Uganda. Visit the beautiful forests of Kibale, Queen National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Experience Gorilla trekking, the most profound natural history experience in the world.

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from $1,653

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Victoria Falls at Tongabezi Lodge

3 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $9,292

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Highlights of Uganda

10 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $16,948

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South Africa Luxury Snapshot

9 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $18,426

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Passage Through Egypt: Luxor to Aswan

12 Day Itinerary aboard Oberoi Philae

• Discover pyramids and Sphinx
• Explore temple of Dendera
• Walk around town of Esna
• Sail through Nile river

Starts / Ends

Cairo / Kom Ombo

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Sail the Nile aboard the luxuriously outfitted riverboat Oberoi Philae and visit some of the world's greatest archaeological sites on a 12-day adventure. The Pyramids of Giza, the last of the Ancient World's Seven Wonders, and sites like the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Hatshepsut's Temple, Dendera, Philae, Abu Simbel, Esna, and Cairo await.

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from $2,687

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Kenya Trails

Kenya Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

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

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!

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from $3,033

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Aswan to Luxor

5 Day Itinerary aboard Nile Adventurer

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

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.

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from $11,288

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Great East Africa Migration

12 Day Itinerary

• Witness the Great Migration
• Visit the Olduvai Gorge
• Search for the Big Five
• Experience game-viewing

Starts / Ends

Nairobi / The Plantation Lodge

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience the wonders of East Africa's Great Migration on this exclusive 12-day tour. The migration is one of the world's greatest wildlife phenomena, and this tour offers you the chance to witness this event first-hand. From the comfort of the hand-selected lodges, witness the Big 5 as you travel through the Serengeti, Massai Mara, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

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from $9,565

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Classic Rwanda Gorilla and Chimp Safari

12 Day Itinerary

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

Starts / Ends

Kigali / Kigali

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Local Market Visits

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.

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from $777

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South Africa Winelands

3 Day Itinerary

• Discover vineyards in Winelands
• Enjoy spectacular views
• Relax and unwind at Avondrood

Activity Level

Relaxed

From the comfort of the Avondrood Guest House, enjoy a 3-day Winelands extension to sample some of South Africa's most savory vineyards. Sample fine wines at the estates and vineyards of Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek. You will see canal-lined avenues and magnificent examples of Cape Dutch architecture.

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from $6,437

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East Africa Trails

Kenya and Tanzania Group Tour - 13 Day Itinerary

• Visit an elephant sanctuary
• Search for wildlife
• Learn about the region

Starts / Ends

Nairobi / Ngorongoro Crater

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore the best of East Africa on this 13-day small group tour through Kenya and Tanzania. Search for wildlife in the Maasai Mara National Reserve and see incredible views of the Ngorongoro Crater. Learn about the native communities that inhabit these lands and about the region's role as the "Cradle of Humankind" as you explore the Serengeti.

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from $8,636

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Uganda Active Safari

Entebbe - Entebbe - 11 Day Itinerary

• Track lions in the plains
• Paddle a canoe in Lake Mutanda
• Ride a boat in Kazinga Channel
• Spot gorillas at a distance

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.

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from $2,014

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Discover Cape Town

5 Day Itinerary

• Take a private tour of Cape Town
• Visit Robben Island
• Cable car up Table mountain

Activity Level

Relaxed

The Victoria & Alfred Hotel host your stay as you visit vibrant Cape Town, Robben Island, Table Mountain and Cape Point and Peninsula on this 5-day south Africa highlight tour. Explore a world class metropolitan area steeped in history while staying on the coast of South Africa.

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from $35,742

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East African Style

14 Day Itinerary

• Explore private reserves
• Stay in safari lodges
• Search for the Big 5
• Enjoy light aircraft flights

Starts / Ends

Nairobi / Ngorongoro Crater

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 14-day luxury tour takes you to the best of Kenya and Tanzania's national parks and wildlife reserves. Experience the vast landscapes of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti, spotting wildlife from the comfort of a 4x4 Land Cruiser and staying at some of the region's most exclusive lodges and camps.

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