Top Africa Trips & Tours in May 2026

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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 $3,000

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Tanzania Trails

Tanzania Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Serengeti
• Stay in safari camps
• Spot the Big 5
• Experience rural life

Starts / Ends

Tarangire National Park / Ngorongoro Crater

Activities

Horseback Riding

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend 7 days exploring the best of Tanzania, covering the main highlights of Tanzania's Northern Circuit and including some of East Africa's best wildlife viewing. This small group tour is the perfect introduction to a safari in Tanzania. Keep an eye out for the Big 5 on a game drive around Lake Manyara!

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from $1,951

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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 $22,094

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Rwanda Luxury Gorilla & Chimp Safari

12 Day Itinerary

• Join gorilla trekking
• Explore Nyungwe Forest Park
• Encounter Chimps and Canopy Walk
• Seek Golden Monkeys

Starts / Ends

Kigali / Kigali

Activity Level

Moderate

This 12-day adventure in Rwanda encounters primates, stunning landscapes, and thrilling safari experiences. Explore lush forests, encounter mountain gorillas, and embark on scenic drives through national parks teeming with wildlife.

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from $3,325

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Petra and the Nile Tour

Small Group Tour - 13 Day Itinerary

• Stroll along Jerash Roman ruins
• Discover Amman's Citadel
• Enjoy a jeep safari in Wadi Rum
• See the Great Pyramids of Giza

Starts / Ends

Amman / Cairo

Activities

Village Visits, Spa Relaxation, Land & Sea Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 15-day tour covers highlights of Jordan and Egypt. Visit Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea before flying to Cairo. See the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Saqqara. Cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, stopping at Edfu and Kom Ombo. Includes Philae Temple, Aswan Dam, and the Egyptian Museum.

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from $18,360

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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 $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

Hiking

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 $8,518

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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 $2,456

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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 $9,814

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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 $5,380

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Morocco to Portugal Cruise

Casablanca - Lisbon - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• Visit Casablanca’s bustling medina
• Visit the Kasbah Museum in Tangier
• Tour in Doñana National Park
• Stroll in Lisbon’s historic Alfama

Starts / Ends

Casablanca / Lisbon

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 9-day cruise from Morocco to Portugal. Explore the Hassan II Mosque and the bustling medina. Continue to Tangier, a historic gateway to Africa, and Motril, a coastal town known for sugarcane and rum. Enjoy the luxury marina in Puerto Banús and visit the whitewashed villages of Marbella. Experience wildlife in Doñana National Park.

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from $5,831

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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 $6,950

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Ancient Shores of the Mediterranean

Malaga to Valletta - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal

• Explore Malaga’s coastal old town
• Walk through Algiers’ UNESCO Casbah
• Walk Valletta’s fortified streets
• See Carthage and Byrsa

Starts / Ends

Malaga / Valletta

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Malaga to Valletta aboard Le Boreal and explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient ruins, and vibrant local markets. Discover Roman theaters, Moorish palaces, Arab-Norman cathedrals, and Mediterranean coastlines. Enjoy cultural depth and historic architecture in each port.

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from $1,723

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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 $26,443

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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

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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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from $4,396

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Zanzibar Beach Island Getaway

4 Day Itinerary

• Relax on the beach!
• Experience white-sand beaches
• Experience culinary tastes

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Breezes Beach Club and Spa Zanzibar / Breezes Beach Club and Spa Zanzibar

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend 4 days exploring Zanzibar's pristine eastern shoreline at Breezes Beach Club and Spa. Experience endless white-sand beaches meeting crystal-clear azure waters.

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from $9,450

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A Circumnavigation of Sicily with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta - Valletta - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville

• Take a loop around Sicily
• Discover Sicily's beautiful cities
• Visit Syracuse
• Explore Palermo

Starts / Ends

Valletta / Valletta

Activity Level

Variable

During this 9-day cruise around Sicily aboard the new luxury expedition ship Le Bougainville, you'll be able to explore mythical places at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations. Discover Sicily's most beautiful historic cities and ancient sites.

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from $2,790

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Cruise in Seychelles

Roundtrip Mahe - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Pegasos

• Explore the island of Curieuse
• Swim at Anse de Source d' Argent
• Snorkel in the waters of St. Pierre
• Visit the community of La Digue

Starts / Ends

Mahe / Mahe

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Join an 8-day cruise on the Pegasos to explore the beautiful Seychelles, featuring remote islands and stunning beaches. Enjoy activities like snorkeling, hiking, and wildlife viewing, culminating in a guided walk on Moyenne Island before returning to Mahe.

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