Top Africa Trips & Tours in October 2025

from $13,007

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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River with Extended Stay at the Cape Peninsula

Port-to-Port Cruise - 13 Day Itinerary aboard African Dream

• Cape Town city tour
• Visit Robben Island's prison
• Explore Cape of Good Hope
• Discover Namibian culture

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Cape Town / Victoria Falls

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Helicopter Tours, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Variable

Travel from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, experiencing history, nature, and wildlife along the way. Embark on a 4-day cruise exploring Lake Kariba aboard African Dream. This adventure includes city tours, wildlife encounters, and offers a diverse and immersive exploration of Southern Africa.

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from $7,999

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Pharaohs & Pyramids

Cairo Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises

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

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.

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from $5,155

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South Africa Snapshot

9 Day Itinerary

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

Activities

Kayaking

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.

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from $3,938

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South Africa Big Five Safari

Kruger & KwaZulu-Natal - 9 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $2,395

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Egyptian Legacy Tour

Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $19,599

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Luxury Fly-in Okavango Delta Safari

8 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $7,995

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Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Extension

4 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $8,836

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North Zimbabwe Adventure

7 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $7,934

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Lower Zambezi National Park

5 Day Itinerary

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

Activities

Fishing

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.

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from $7,512

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Hidden Zimbabwe

8 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $5,609

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Chobe National Park & Kuzuma Forest Reserve

7 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $4,095

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Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park

5 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $1,906

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Luxury Chobe National Park

3 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $2,160

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Castles of Matobo Hills

4 Day Itinerary

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

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.

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from $16,290

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Wildlife and the Falls

Roundtrip Johannesburg - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen

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

Starts / Ends

Johannesburg / Johannesburg

Activities

Wilderness Lodge Exploration

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.

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from $20,220

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Golden Trails of Africa

Johannesburg - Arusha - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen

• 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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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.

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from $10,900

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Treasures of Egypt

Roundtrip Cairo - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat III

• Explore Giza's Great Pyramids
• Marvel at Luxor's Temples
• Sail Nile's scenic banks
• Visit Philae's Ancient Sanctuary

Starts / Ends

Cairo / Cairo

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day cruise aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat III, exploring Egypt's timeless treasures. Highlights include the Great Pyramids, Luxor's grand temples, the Nile's iconic sites, and Abu Simbel.

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from $1,940

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Cruise in Seychelles

Praslin - Mahe - 4 Day Itinerary aboard Pegasos

• Snorkel Felicite’s clear waters
• Explore La Digue’s streets
• Visit L’Union Estate’s house
• Discover Seychelles landscapes

Starts / Ends

Praslin / Mahe

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 4-day cruise aboard the Pegasos, exploring Seychelles' stunning islands and vibrant wildlife. Enjoy activities like snorkeling, beach BBQs, and a farewell dinner with live music before disembarking in Victoria.

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