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Discover the glorious beauty of Africa on a river cruise with Adventure Life in 2024. With a selection of unique river cruises ranging from in duration, you can sail through breathtaking landscapes and immerse yourself in the rich culture and wildlife of this diverse continent. From the majestic Nile River in Egypt to the exotic Chobe River in Botswana, our cruises offer opportunities for wildlife viewing, village visits, and archaeological site exploration. Discover the beauty of Africa's rivers while enjoying the luxury and comfort of small ship cruises. Join us on a journey to experience the best of Africa's natural wonders and cultural heritage - contact one of our award-winning river cruise experts for help planning your next seamless trip.

10 Best Africa River Cruises for 2024

Best Luxury River Cruises on the Nile River

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Classic Egypt Tour$20428Oct 10, 2024This extraordinary tour of Egypt visits some of the world's most legendary archaeological sites like the Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara, the Valley of the …
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Nile River Explorer$581610Oct 8, 2024Cruise the Nile aboard a luxuriously-outfitted riverboat and visit some of the world's greatest archaeological sites. The Pyramids of Giza are the …
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Treasures of Egypt$930013Nov 3, 2024Discover the world's greatest concentration of ancient treasures, including pyramids, tombs, and temples, on this 13-day cruise on the magnificent …
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Luxor to Aswan$12405Oct 8, 2024Explore 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 …
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Pharaohs & Pyramids$649912Oct 9, 2024Immerse 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 …
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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile$629912Oct 11, 2024Allow yourself to be treated to a connoisseur’s discovery of this ancient civilization as only AmaWaterways can provide – with an unparalleled …
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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 Cuando Chobe & Zambezi Rivers
From its source near the Zambia/Congo/Angola the Cuando River is Africa's fourth longest river flowing through Angola and Namibia's Caprivi Strip and into the Linyanti Swamp on the northern border of Botswana. Below Linyanti, it is called the Linyanti River and, farther east, the Chobe River, before it flows into the Zambezi River. As you cruise along this river, you will see amazing savanna wildlife on daily safaris, including elephant, giraffe, zebra, sable, warthog, cape buffalo, prides of lions, and hyenas

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