Top Luxury African Safaris for 2021

Explore Tanzania's National Parks on this Classic Luxury Safari adventure. Stay in Lake Manyara National Park, take a game drive through the Serengeti, view early signs of mankind, and experience how Maasai pastoralists live harmoniously among nature and wildlife. This 7-day Tanzania adventure is filled with adventure and exploration!

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Luxury Tarangire, Ngorongoro, & Serengeti Safari

5 Days from $5,565

This luxury 5 day Tanzania extension allows guests to add a traditional Africa safari element to a Mt Kilimanjaro climb, or gorilla tracking on Rwanda or Uganda tour. See the highlights of Northern Tanzania from the comfort of a 4x4 jeep, and stay in classic African Safari camps while your guide provides interpretation of the local flora and fauna.

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Luxury Botswana Safari

12 Days from $13,881

Experience Botswana and Victoria Falls in luxury on our 12-day safari tour. Accompanied by private guides, explore Mokoro on the Okavango Delta, get up close to elephants, zebra, and other wildlife, while you stay in Botswana's finest accommodations. Safari options include expeditions by private C208 planes, 4x4 vehicles, and hikes.

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South Africa Luxury Family Safari

12 Days from $11,984

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

South Africa Luxury Snapshot

9 Days from $10,035

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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Luxury Fly-in Okavango Delta Safari

8 Days from $5,749

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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Lower Zambezi National Park

5 Days from $4,938

Explore Lower Zambezi National Park on a 5-day safari tour with a stay at Sausage Tree Camp. Stay in a luxury bush camp as you observe wildlife in the park and enjoy boating excursions along the Zambezi River. Game drives and walking safaris allow for ample opportunity to get a true Zambia safari experience.

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Luxury Chobe National Park

3 Days from $1,301

Explore Chobe National Park on this 3 day Botswana extension. Take game drives through the park and cruise the Chobe River in search of big game. Situated on a hill, the lodge offers panoramic views of the flood plain and river below.

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South Africa Luxury Winelands

3 Days from $981

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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Luxury Tarangire Park & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

3 Days from $2,632

Choose this traditional Tanzania safari and experience the wild nature . Easily combine it with a climb up Mt Kilimanjaro, Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda, or another Africa tour. Round out your Eastern Africa Safari experience with this short Tanzania tour.

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10 Best Luxury African Safari Cruises

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Rivers & Rails of Africa

13 Days from $14,695

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 at Victoria Falls all in one unforgettable African adventure. Enjoy the rivers and rails as you travel through southern Africa!

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Stars of South Africa

15 Days from $14,295

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 lodge. Experience the best of South Africa with the opportunity to visit national parks, take game drives, and visit Victoria Falls, all in one itinerary!

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Wildlife and the Falls

Johannesburg to Johannesburg
13 Days from $13,695

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 nights at a luxury safari lodge in greater Kruger National Park. Along the way, see the "Big 5" plains animals as you do daily game drives.

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Discover Africa

10 Days from $10,799

From the luxurious Zambezi Queen, this 10-day Africa river cruise showcases the best of South Africa & Botswana, including wildlife viewing, stops in Chobe National Park, and even a visit to the renowned Victoria Falls. You'll see elephants, leopards, lions, gazelles, and buffalo.

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A close up of a type of traditional dress worn in Africa.

Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth

9 Days from $7,315

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 the nature of South Africa. Get an up-close experience of the region's wildlife, observe the grandness of Victoria Falls, and meet the locals during face-to-face interactions.

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Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth

Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
9 Days from $7,315

From Johannesburg, South Africa, enjoy this 9-day exploration cruise of Southern Africa aboard the luxurious Zimbabwean Dream. Get an up-close experience of the region's wildlife, observe the grandness of Victoria Falls, and meet the locals. Along the way you'll visit Chobe National Park, Lake Kariba, and other top destinations.

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Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth with Extended Stay at The Cape of Good Hope

Port-to-Port Cruise
13 Days from $10,287

From Johannesburg to Zambia along the Chobe & Zambezi Rivers, this 13-day itinerary provides an intimate look at the nature of South Africa from aboard the African Dream. Get an up-close experience of the region's wildlife, observe the grandness of Victoria Falls, and meet the locals during face-to-face interactions.

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Golden Trails of Africa

17 Days from $16,495

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 and Tarangire National Park, and tour Victoria Falls, all from aboard the luxurious Zambezi Queen and a host of luxurious hotels in the heart of wild Africa.

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Best Luxury African Safari 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.