Top Africa Trips & Tours in May 2025

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Pharaohs & Pyramids

Cairo Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

Starts / Ends

Cairo / Cairo

Activities

Village Visits, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Immerse yourself Experience the wonders of Egypt on this 12-day cruise aboard Viking Cruises. Don't miss the opportunity to sail the Nile on a traditional felucca and visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the grand Temple of Karnak, and the captivating Valley of the Kings.

• Enjoy scenic views in Nile river
• Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
• Visit pyramids and camel riding
• Visit Aswan's spice market

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from $4,801

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South Africa Snapshot

9 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit vibrant Cape Town and game-rich Kruger National Park on this 9-day adventure through South Africa. This tour offers the best of both worlds: a world class metropolitan area steeped in history, and a bush experience renowned as one of the greatest in southern Africa, on which you are sure to encounter some of the Big 5.

• Tour Robben Island
• Explore the highlights of Cape Town
• View lions, zebra, & impala
• Explore Kruger by foot or vehicle

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from $3,571

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South Africa Big Five Safari

Kruger & KwaZulu-Natal - 9 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Johannesburg / Johannesburg

Activity Level

Relaxed

After arriving in Johannesburg, spend 9 days traveling through KwaZulu Natal and Kruger National Park on this authentic safari in search of the Big 5 wildlife. You'll also enjoy a trip to Dolphin Coast where optional boat excursions offer close encounters with bottle-nose dolphins! End your tour with a stay at Rhino Post Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park.

• Take a walk through the bush
• Enjoy game drives to spot the big 5
• Explore the Dolphin Coast
• Search for wildlife as you travel

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from $2,395

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Egyptian Legacy Tour

Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

Starts / Ends

Cairo / Cairo

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Join this 8-day small group tour through Egypt's most famous landmarks, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the stunning Philae Temple in Aswan. You'll be guided by an expert Egyptologist and have the option to explore Cairo's vibrant markets and Coptic churches.

• Visit the iconic Great Pyramids
• Explore Saqqara Step Pyramid
• Tour the Valley of the Kings
• See the well-preserved Edfu Temple

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from $14,689

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Luxury Fly-in Okavango Delta Safari

8 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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.

• Explore the Gomoti River system
• Encounter wildlife in Khwai
• Stay in the heart of the Okavango
• Save time & fly into safari lodges

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Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Extension

4 Day Itinerary

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 4-day Rwanda tour, you'll encounter gorillas, golden monkeys, and other wildlife while exploring the light forest of the Virunga Volcanoes from your home at Virunga Lodge. Visit the grave of primatologist Dian Fossey, and Lake Kivu as you explore the Rwandan capital of Kigali on this unique African wildlife safari in Rwanda.

• Track gorilla families
• Tour the highlights of Kigali
• Safari through Rwanda's landscape

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from $7,430

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North Zimbabwe Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Travel to the shores of Lake Kariba along the Zambezi River and enjoy game drives in Mana Pools National Park on this active 7-day safari tour of Zimbabwe. Experience both land and water activities as you spot wildlife in these two lesser-traveled destinations and finally visit the impressive Victoria Falls.

• Explore Matusadona National Park
• Go on safari in Mana Pools Park
• Tour Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
• Fish while you spot wildlife

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from $5,235

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Lower Zambezi National Park

5 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

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.

• Spot hippo along the Zambezi River
• Go on day or night game drives
• Enjoy walking safaris with a guide

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from $7,512

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Hidden Zimbabwe

8 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Tour seldom-visited regions in Zimbabwe on this 8-day safari tour. Stay in Matobo Hills, a World Heritage Site where rhino tracking is possible and granite boulders dot the landscape. Tour the Great Zimbabwe Monument and continue south to Gonarezhou National Park. Experience a Zimbabwe walking safari and game drives in this wild region.

• Go on safari in Gonarezhou Park
• Tour the Great Zimbabwe Monument
• Track rhino and hike Matobo Hills
• Learn about Zimbabwe culture

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from $4,760

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Chobe National Park & Kuzuma Forest Reserve

7 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 7-day safari is at the crossroads of Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana, beginning with a stop to view the beautiful Victoria Falls before heading on a Botswana safari visiting iconic Chobe National Park and Kuzuma National Forest, where you will see one of the largest herds of elephants in Africa and enjoy game viewing by land and by river cruise.

• Visit Victoria Falls
• View herds of elephants
• Unlimited game viewing
• Chobe River Safari Cruise

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from $4,007

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Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park

5 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 5-day Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park tour is great for those short on time or for adding to a South Africa tour. View the iconic Victoria Falls from a sunset luxury cruise and view game from the Ngoma Safari Lodge in Botswana.

• View the iconic Victoria Falls
• Explore Victoria Falls
• Enjoy multiple game drives
• Visit a local village

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from $2,113

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Luxury Chobe National Park

3 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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

• Watch wildlife at the Chobe River
• Safari though Chobe National Park
• Cruise the Chobe River

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from $2,160

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Castles of Matobo Hills

4 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

Go on safari in Zimbabwe and add this 4-day Castles of Matobo Hills extension to your trip to the Matobo National Park. Wander the rocky landscape of this unique area, track black or white rhino, spot game on safari, and learn about the history and inhabitants of this unique region in Zimbabwe.

• Hike through the boulders of Matobo
• Stay at the quirky Camp Amalinda
• Track white rhino and spot game

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from $16,090

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Wildlife and the Falls

Roundtrip Johannesburg - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen

Starts / Ends

Johannesburg / Johannesburg

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day river cruise with stays in Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, and Kruger Park aboard the Zambezi Queen. Enjoy wildlife adventures in Chobe National Park and thrilling game drives in Greater Kruger while ticking the “Big Five” off your bucket list.

• Cruise along Botswana’s Chobe River
• Spot wildlife in Chobe Park
• Witness majestic Victoria Falls
• Explore historic Soweto sites

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from $20,020

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Golden Trails of Africa

Johannesburg - Arusha - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen

Starts / Ends

Johannesburg / Arusha

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 17-day cruise with stays in Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, and Tanzania aboard the Zambezi Queen. Enjoy thrilling safaris, visit Victoria Falls, explore Tanzania’s wildlife, and search for the Big Five in the Serengeti.

• Take a safari in search of wildlife
• Discover Ngorongoro’s vast crater
• Explore vibrant Soweto’s history
• Spot Big Five in Serengeti

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from $2,087

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Pemba Island Explorer at Manta Resort

4-6 Day Itinerary

Activities

Kayaking, Fishing, Scuba Diving, Spa Relaxation, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Relaxed

Head to the remote beaches of Zanzibar's Pemba Island after your African safari for an additional 4-6 days of tropical relaxation. Explore traditional villages, kayak over pristine coral reefs, and spend the night surrounded by sea life in Manta Resort's Underwater Room.

• Sleep in the Underwater Room
• Relax after your Safari
• Scuba dive coral reefs
• Enjoy deep sea fishing

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from $15,485

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Rivers & Rails of Africa

Cape Town - Johannesburg - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day cruise featuring three nights in Cape Town and a wildlife safari on the Zambezi Queen along the Chobe River. After exploring Victoria Falls, enjoy a luxurious journey on Rovos Rail through Zimbabwe and South Africa, complete with fine dining and stunning scenery.

• Enjoy a cable car up Table Mountain
• Discover local vineyards
• Visit Kasenu Village
• Safari through Chobe National Park

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from $2,800

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Victoria Falls & Hwange

6 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience a taste of the two most popular attractions in all of Zimbabwe on this short 6-day tour to Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park. Stay in the hotel closest to the Falls and take in its spectacular sight! Go on safari in Hwange National Park. Stay in a tented safari camp and go on game drives on this classic Zimbabwe safari tour.

• Stay close to Victoria Falls
• Enjoy game drives in Hwange Park
• Watch wildlife from the camp's deck
• Join a canopy zip-line tour

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