Three luxurious river boats await for your exploration of either the Nile or southern Africa. If you've always dreamed of exploring the ancient lands of Egypt, journey from Luxor to Aswan along the legendary Nile River aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV. You'll see quarries where the pyramid stones were mined, enjoy local cuisine and costume parties, and of course see the West Bank, where the mighty pyramids still stand today. If you want to explore the southern part of Africa on a safari adventure to see the wildlife of the grasslands and get to know the unique cultures, a trip aboard the Zambezi Queen or the Harmony G will acquaint you with this region. Game drives, river explorations, hikes, and city tours make for a full itinerary. Contact us to start planning your river cruise of Africa!

Africa's Top River Cruises

Golden Trails of Africa

17 Days from $15,495

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.

African carvings are a traditional from of art and culture.

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!

Luxor to Aswan

5 Days from $975

Explore this historic region of Egypt on a 5-day Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, discover the legendary Nile River and explore some of the most significant Egyptian ruins in the region.

Colorful African pirogue canoes on the beach in Dakar

Adventure in the Bijagos Archipelago: Darkar to Darkar

9 Days from $5,480

Unspoiled nature, encounters with populations respecting their ancestral traditions, observation of exceptional biodiversity: this unique 9-day circuit through the Bissagos Islands has everything you are looking for. Experience this exceptional cruise, tinged with adventure, aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville.

Rivers & Rails of Africa

14 Days from $15,595

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!

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

Wildlife and the Falls

14 Days from $15,495

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.

Table Mountain and Cape Town Harbour, South Africa

Along the South-African coastline

Cape Town to Durban
9 Days from $4,390

Between its bustling metropolises and its breathtaking natural beauty, South Africa has everything you are looking for on a perfect holiday. Join the Le Lyrial on this 9-day cruise and discover the two contrasting sides of this incredible country. Sailing from the capital city of Cape Town to Durban.

Canary Islands: Round-trip Las Palmas

9 Days from $5,295

The legendary wind-jammer Sea Cloud hosts this 9-day itinerary of the Canary Islands, visiting Gran Canaria, La Gomera, Tenerife, El Hierro and La Palma.

A Hippopotamus glides through the swampy waters.

The Rivers of Gambia and Senegal (Banjul - Banjul, Gambia)

8 Days from $1,990

Experience an 8-day cruise in the waterways of Gambia, deep inside the African Continent. Discover the amazing flora, fauna and history of West Africa, making stops at Banjul, James Island, Tendaba, Kuntaur, Kaur, Dakar, Djiffere, and Saloum.

Luxury River Cruises on the Nile & Zambezi Rivers

Trip Name	From	Days	Level	Summary
Luxor to Aswan	$975	5	Relaxed	Explore this historic region of Egypt on a 5-day Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, discover the legendary …
Nile Cruise - Round-trip Luxor	$1705	8	Relaxed	Join the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV on this fascinating 8-day round-trip Luxor cruise. Sit down, relax, and discover some of the most historical temples …
Nile Cruise - Round-trip Aswan	$1705	8	Relaxed	The Nile was the lifeline of ancient Egyptian civilization and today the banks of the river are dotted with ancient tombs and temples. Enjoy a …
Aswan to Luxor	$730	4	Relaxed	Sail from Aswan to Luxor on this 4-day Nile River cruise and explore this historic region of Egypt. Aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, discover this …

African River Cruise Travel Guide

Highlights of the Rivers of Africa
The rivers of Africa are the origin of life for all creatures that roam the plains of this mighty continent. Human civilization was born on the banks of these rivers and the wildlife characteristic of each region comes to the water's edge to drink. That's why cruising the Nile or Zambezi Rivers make for the perfect way to get a great snapshot of authentic Africa.

The Nile River
Flowing north through Egypt into the Mediterranean, the Nile is most famous for the great pyramids of the West Bank. As you cruise from Luxor to Aswan, you will see some of the most important sites of the ancient world as well as the busy metropolises of modern Egypt.

The Zambezi River
In its 1600-mile course, the Zambezi River flows east through Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique towards the ocean. As you cruise along this river, you will see staple savanna wildlife on daily safaris, including elephants, giraffe, zebra, sable, warthog, cape buffalo, prides of lions, and hyenas