These luxury African safaris feature exceptional guides, visit the best wildlife viewing spots, exquisite cuisine, and hand-picked camps & hotels that meet our highest standards of comfort and service. Take a classic luxury-class African safari through Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia and visit the breathtaking Victoria Falls in style along the way. If watching wildlife floating by from your luxury cabin is more your style, try navigating the Chobe River in Botswana, the ancient Nile River; or relaxing on the idyllic Seychelles Islands. Contact us if you would like the help of an African luxury safari expert in designing the perfect safari according to your precise needs, interests and timeline.

Top 10 Luxury African Safari Tours, Cruises & Vacation Packages for 2024-2025

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8 Best Luxury African Safari Cruises for 2024-2025

Trip Name	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Wildlife and the Falls	$13895	13	Mar 10, 2024	Enjoy a stay in Johannesburg, a 4-day African river safari aboard the Zambezi Queen, 2 nights in Victoria Falls, 2 nights in Johannesburg and 3 … 0
Rivers & Rails of Africa	$15095	13	Mar 8, 2024	This 13-day tour combines a stay in Cape Town, a Chobe River cruise aboard the comfortable Zambezi Queen, a safari in Chobe National Park, and a stay … 0
Stars of South Africa	$14695	15	Mar 8, 2024	This two-week adventure combines a stay in Cape Town, a river cruise aboard the Zambezi Queen, and a stay in the private Tintswalo Atlantic game … 0
Discover Africa	$11099	10	Mar 8, 2024	From the luxurious Zambezi Queen, this 10-day Africa river cruise showcases the best of South Africa & Botswana, including wildlife viewing, stops in … 0
Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth	$7537	9	Nov 30, 2023	From Johannesburg, South Africa, enjoy this 9-day exploration cruise of Southern Africa aboard the luxurious Zimbabwean Dream. Get an up-close … 0
Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth with Extended Stay at The Cape of Good Hope	$10603	13	Nov 30, 2023	From Johannesburg to Zambia along the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers, this 13-day itinerary provides an intimate look at the nature of South Africa from … 0
Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth	$7537	9	Dec 1, 2023	Board the African Dream for a 9-day cruise along the Chobe and Zambezi rivers, from Johannesburg to Zambia. This itinerary offers an intimate look at … 0
Golden Trails of Africa	$16795	17	Mar 10, 2024	Explore Africa by land and river boat on this 17-day safari cruise! Cruise the Chobe River, visit local villages, take a safari through the Serengeti … 0

Africa's Top Hotels & Lodges

10 Best Luxury African Safari Lodges for 2024-2025

Africa's Top Hotels & Lodges

The Royal Malewane

Royal Malewane luxury safari lodge in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park exudes the romance and beauty of a bygone age while offering every modern comfort and convenience. The classic safari experience is unsurpassed with unrivaled game viewing and one of the most qualified guiding teams in Africa.

Magnificent bushveld views with a warm and welcoming style

&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge

Poised majestically on the crest of a mountain, Phinda Mountain Lodge commands dramatic vistas over the surrounding landscape. Balanced between soaring views of the scenery below and the endless blue of the African sky above, each suite opens onto a breathtaking panorama.

Ebony Lodge - Singita

Singita Ebony Lodge, located on the Sand River, is a fresh and contemporary interpretation of the classic safari lodge, combining tented camp and bush lodge style.

Boulders Lodge - Singita

Singita Boulders Lodge is perfectly at home in its pristine setting and whether through walls of glass or open-air areas, the surrounding landscape and animals can be seen and enjoyed from every angle, making for a truly immersive safari experience.

&Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge

Situated on a private concession in the magnificent Okavango Delta, Sandibe boasts exclusive traversing rights over a vast stretch of land adjacent to the wildlife-rich Moremi Game Reserve.

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is a luxury safari lodged based in the renowned Sabi Sands Private Reserve along Kruger National Park's western border. Featuring just 9 luxury villas, Lion Sands is the perfect place to relax and unwind during your African Safari.

Tswalu Motse

The Motse, lies at the foot of the Korannaberg mountains facing westwards across the grasslands of the Kalahari. Motse means “village” in Tswana, and our village consists of just nine spacious and secluded “legae” (Tswana for “little house”).

&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Perched above the Ngorongoro Crater, andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge offers travelers a luxury stay just minutes from the famous Crater.

Settle in with a book and a view at the luxury pool

Singita Faru Faru Lodge

Set within a 35,0000 private reserve in northern Tanzania, Singita Faru Faru embodies luxury and exclusivity while on safari.

Abu Camp

Located in the magical Okavango Delta, Abu Camp delights guests with its light, airy villas, close proximity to Africa's legendary wildlife, and lush surroundings. Found below ancient sycamore figs and overlooking a permanent lagoon of the Delta, Abu is the ultimate getaway for those seeking a Botswana tour.

Top 2 Luxury African Safari Cruise Ships for 2024-2025

Le Jacques Cartier

Indulge in an intimate cruise with the opportunity to visit an ever-expanding choice of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service. Authenticity and a love of travel are the focal points of this opulent setting.

Le Champlain

Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel aboard this glamorous limited-capacity yacht with environmentally-friendly equipment. Le Champlain features elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with windows, and lounge areas opening on to the outside, offering a unique cruising experience.

Top African Destinations for Luxury Safaris

South Africa

Spot the Big 5 on Safari in some of Africa's most famous private concessions & national game reserves, like Kruger National Park. Learn about apartheid as you retrace Nelson Mandela's steps on Robben Island and explore the bustling cities of Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban. And immerse yourself in the amazing Zulu culture.

Elephant herd crossing the Chobe river at sunset

Tanzania

The quintessential African safari destination, Adventure Life's Tanzania safaris include extraordinary guides, charming camps, and remote destinations in the Serengeti's expansive savannas and jungles. Or you can venture up the slopes of legendary Mount Kilimanjaro or just relax on the sun-kissed beaches of Zanzibar.

Namibia

Namibia offers a completely unique African Safari experience. Explore the Sand Dunes of Sossusvlei or participate in traditional game drives in Etosha National Park as you track the endangered black rhino on foot. Other highlights include the Palmwag Concession, touring the Skeleton Coast, and witnessing the petrified forest of Khorixas.

Botswana

With the world's highest density of wild elephants, upscale safari camps, and unique luxury safari river cruises: Botswana is winning over safari-goers in herds. A game drive through the Okavango Delta, a river cruise down the Chobe River, and a visit to Victoria Falls are just a few of the options on an immersive Botswana experience.

A local of Africa walking into the sunset.

Kenya

Explore the Masai Mara and other notable wildlife parks while on safari in this East African country.

Mozambique

Extend your stay in Africa with a beach retreat to the secluded and idyllic beaches of Mozambique, where you will have opportunities to snorkel, whale watch, ride horses, or simply soak in the sun. This beach getaway leaves nothing to be desired!

Rwanda

A trip to Rwanda is an exclusive Adventure Life opportunity unlike any of our other Africa itineraries - Track mountain gorillas in the Parc National Vocans and Queen Elizabeth National Park as we visit game reserves, stroll along Lake Kivu's beaches, and experience unique cultures in mountain villages.

A black-and-white ruffed lemur sits quietly up in a tree.

Madagascar

Explore the unique cultural heritage and rich biodiversity of this Indian Ocean Island. Madagascar is a fascinating safari destination because of its diverse landscapes and wildlife found nowhere else on earth. This unique paradise offers scuba diving on deserted islands with white sand beaches and hiking in nature reserves full of endemic animals.

Uganda

Mountain gorillas are the main attraction in Uganda, and our expert guides and trackers will take you through remote villages high in the mountains to track these giant vulnerable beasts. Highlights of a Uganda adventure include explorations of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kyambura Gorge, & the Western Rift Valley.

Snorkelers interacting with a friendly whale shark.

Seychelles Islands

Discover one of the most remote tropical wilderness paradises on the planet as you explore the pristine reefs snorkeling in the high seas of the Indian Ocean.

Family viewing wildlife on an African safari

Zimbabwe

Giant herds of elephant, giraffe, lion, and wild dog sightings await visitors to Hwange National Park. Pair that with a tour to the thundering Victoria Falls, and one can see why Zimbabwe has been a top safari destination for decades. Visit Mana Pools, Gonarezhou, Matusadona, the Zambezi National Parks, or relax on the shores of Lake Kariba.

Malawi

Travel to Malawi and explore its beautiful beaches, diverse wildlife reserves and rich cultural heritage.

Get Inspired to Go on Luxury Safaris in Africa

Ngorongoro Crater

With tons of wildlife to spot including zebras, wildebeest, elephants, lions, and black rhinos: Ngorongoro Crater is a fantastic safari destination in Tanzania for anyone to explore. Ngorongoro Crater has a lot of reputable safari camps to visit including the Lemala Ngorongoro Camp, the Rhotia Tented Camp, the Ngorongoro Sopa Longueand the …

Serengeti National Park

The seemingly boundless plains of Tanzania's Serengeti offer explorers a chance to witness top predators like lions and leopards and their prey up close on game drives and hikes that capture the true nature of a safari expedition. In addition to full immersion in the heart of Tanzanian nature, you may spend time with the Maasai indigenous people.

Okavango Delta

Journey to the wild heart of Botswana in the Okavanga Delta, where you can spot hippos, elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and other plains animals while you enjoy a game drive on your safari adventure. Right from your luxury tent camp or safari lodge, you're immersed in the world's largest inland river delta.

Mount Kilimanjaro

Venture to the tallest mountain in Africa - Mt. Kilimanjaro, between Tanzania and Kenya. Reaching 19,341 feet above sea level, this proud mountain offers adventurous travelers a challenging climb on the Machame Trek. Along the way, your itinerary might include stops on the wild Serengeti, Lakes Manyara & Natron, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Victoria Falls

At the center of tours of Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, a visit to thundering Victoria Falls is a staple on any African expedition. The largest waterfall in the world, it drops 108 meters and stretches across 1,708 meters. Adventure Life offers itineraries that include Victoria Falls or tour extensions that you can add onto other itineraries.

A herd of elephants of all sizes make their way across the valley.

Kruger National Park

Cheetahs, leopards, lions, hyenas, zebra, wild dogs, kudu, eland, sable antelope, and impala are just a few of the animals that populate the plains of expansive Kruger National Park in South Africa. See these animals up close on a game drive or hike, or witness it all from a different perspective on a hot air balloon.

Luxury African Safari Travel Guide

3 Best Safari Lodges of Kruger National Park

Going on an African safari does not necessarily mean you will be "roughing it." Discerning travelers with a taste for quality can still experience the wild side of Africa without sacrificing creature comforts! Explore Kruger National Park in style at a game lodge, bush camp, and safari lodge hand-picked by Adventure Life staff.

Highlights of a Luxury Africa Tour
Just because you're exploring the bush doesn't mean you have to rough it like the explorers of the past. Adventure Life has hand picked some of the best lodges and river boats for you to explore this mysterious and expansive continent without sacrificing any comfort.

A tour of the Zambezi River on a luxurious river boat brings you to a new and exciting destination every day. In addition to excellent service and comfortable accommodations, you will enjoy an expertly guided itinerary with daily visits to the top destinations along the river, where all of life in Africa is born. And when your daily tour ends, you can still enjoy the majestic landscape and wildlife from your private balcony or the panoramic decks.

If you'd prefer a land-based tour, you'll stay in a luxury safari lodge where the wildlife aren't afraid to come right through camp.

Day excursions on any luxury African safari take you in open-air vehicles across the savannas to see the animals even closer. You also might have the opportunity to visit local indigenous tribes to see their way of life, customs, and traditions.