Top Luxury African Safaris for 2019-2020

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

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.

North Island Escape

8 Days from $22,425

This completely customizable 8-day escape to the Seychelles Islands allows you to balance relaxation in your oceanfront villa with a number of active options like kayaking, hiking, diving, fishing, cycling, and more. Hike the tropical rain forest of Vallée de Mai on the island of Praslin. Or simply take in the sun on the soft white sand beaches.

Lower Zambezi National Park

5 Days from $5,216

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.

Luxury Fly-in Okavango Delta Safari

8 Days from $7,449

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.

Luxury Tarangire, Ngorongoro, & Serengeti Safari

5 Days from $5,404

This luxury 5 day 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.

Luxury Tarangire Park & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

3 Days from $2,562

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.

Luxury Chobe National Park

3 Days from $1,079

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.

Luxury Zanzibar Beach Escape

4 Days from $632

Enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar after your African Safari. Explore historical Stone Town and stay at the iconic Zanzibar Coffee House Hotel, then head to the beaches for a few days of sun and tranquility at the Shooting Star Lodge.

Luxury Botswana Safari

12 Days from $12,148

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.

A herd of zebras quench their thirst at a watering hole.

Zimbabwe Luxury Safari

Victoria Falls & Hwange Park
11 Days from $4,549

Explore the best of Zimbabwe on this 11-day trip of Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls. Stay in upscale safari camps that cater to your comfort and maximize the safari adventure. Enjoy game drives in Hwange National Park and the Ngamo Plains which come alive with wildlife in the dry season.

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Rivers & Rails of Africa

14 Days from $13,995

This 14-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!

Wildlife and the Falls

14 Days from $12,995

Enjoy a stay in Johannesburg, a 5-day African river safari aboard the Zambezi Queen, 2 nights in Victoria Falls, 2 nights in Johannesburg & 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.

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

Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth

2019
9 Days from $7,100

Board the African Dream for a 9-day cruise along the Chobe and Zambezi rivers, from Johannesburg to Zambia this itinerary provides 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.

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

Port-to-Port Cruise
12 Days from $9,544

Board the African Dream for a 12-day cruise along the Chobe and Zambezi rivers, from Johannesburg to Zambia this itinerary provides 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.

Stars of South Africa

15 Days from $13,695

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!

Golden Trails of Africa

17 Days from $15,695

Explore Africa by land and river boat on this 17-day combination tour! 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.

Discover Africa

10 Days from $9,299

From the luxurious Zambezi Queen, this 10-day itinerary 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.

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.

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.

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.