Top Africa Trips & Tours in September 2025

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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 $8,770

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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe

9 Day Itinerary aboard African Dream

• Explore Impalila Island villages
• Explore Chobe National Park
• Discover Matusadona’s rare wildlife
• Walk Victoria Falls viewpoints

Starts / Ends

Johannesburg / Victoria Falls

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Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Variable

Sail aboard the African Dream on a 9-day cruise through southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes. This journey combines land, river, and air to offer an immersive look at Africa’s nature, history, and culture, without backtracking or long overland drives.

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from $13,045

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Discover Africa

Cape Town - Johannesburg - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen

• Explore Cape Town’s iconic beauty
• Visit Cape Point's stunning reserve
• Spot penguins at Boulders Beach
• Savor wine in Cape Winelands

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the Zambezi Queen from Cape Town to Johannesburg, featuring three nights in Cape Town with iconic sites like Table Mountain and Boulders Beach. Experience a Chobe River safari near Victoria Falls, concluding with two nights at this natural wonder.

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from $2,348

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Classic Egypt Tour

Luxor to Aswan - 8 Day Itinerary

• Explore pyramids and Sphinx
• Explore the Valley of Kings
• Explore Egyptian Museum treasures
• Cruise along the Nile River
• Visit the Temple of Edfu
• Witness beauty of Philae Temple

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Cairo / Aswan

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join this 8-day Egyptian journey, starting in Cairo with visits to the Giza Pyramids. Fly to Luxor to explore its temples and tombs before setting sail on a serene Nile cruise. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, Karnak Temple, and more. Sail to Aswan, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu for tours of these iconic temples.

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from $2,395

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Livingstone Safari

5 Day Itinerary

• See Mount Kilimanjaro
• Walk around Tsavo West river forest
• Spot giraffes in Amboseli
• Stay at the wilderness camp

Starts / Ends

Nairobi / Amboseli National Park

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 5-day safari takes you to two of Kenya's most beautiful national parks: Tsavo West and Amboseli. Witness breathtaking views of the wilderness and wildlife of Africa. Animal enthusiasts can observe black rhinos, elephants, waterbuck, eland, buffalo, fringe-eared oryx, impala, and Maasai giraffe, among other species.

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from $6,061

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Diverse Namibia

Namibia Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Explore freestanding sand dunes
• Drive through Etosha National Park
• Cruise on Walvis Bay
• Visit Ugab Rhino Trust

Starts / Ends

Windhoek / Windhoek

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience Namibia's unique culture, landscape and wildlife on this 9-day African safari tour. Highlighting Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha National Park, this diverse Namibia tour is full of adventure and exploration. Return each night to comfortable lodges such as Kulala Adventurer Camp and Ongava Tented Camp.

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from $3,147

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Mara North Conservancy Fly-In Safari

4 Day Itinerary

• Experience daily game drives
• Explore Mara North Conservancy
• Spot the Big Five in their habitat
• Take a hot air balloon safari

Starts / Ends

Nairobi / Nairobi

Activities

Camping, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience thrilling game drives, spot the Big Five, and enjoy close encounters with wildlife in their natural habitat on this 4-day Mara North Conservancy safari adventure. Relax at the Karen Blixen Camp, savor delicious meals, and watch hippos in the Mara River.

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from $1,980

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South Africa Luxury Winelands

3 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Winelands of Africa
• Enjoy wine tasting and desserts
• Visit culinary capital, Franschhoek
• Relax at Babylonstoren farm

Activity Level

Relaxed

From the excellent accommodations at one of the oldest Cape Dutch Farms, Babylonstoren, this luxury 3-day Winelands extension samples wines from South Africa's famous Winelands region. Taste wines from Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. This is a great tour to start or end your South Africa experience.

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from $2,037

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Madagascar Express: Eastern Highlights

Antananarivo Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary

• Scenic drive to Andasibe Park
• Tour of Perinet National Park
• Explore Palmarium Reserve
• Night walk in Mitsinjo Reserve
• Explore Eastern Madagascar

Starts / Ends

Antananarivo / Antananarivo

Activities

Rainforest Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience this 7-day journey through Madagascar’s natural beauty and cultural wonders. Travel east to explore Andasibe National Park and the Mitsinjo Community Reserve. Witness rare wildlife, including the Indri indri, and the Aye-aye. Visit the Palmarium Reserve, take boat rides along the scenic Canal des Pangalanes, and relax in Ankanin'ny Nofy.

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from $11,900

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Alexandria & Ancient Egypt

Roundtrip Cairo - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat III

• Explore Alexandria’s catacombs
• Visit Rosetta Stone
• Wander Luxor’s Karnak Temple
• Admire Giza’s pyramids

Starts / Ends

Cairo / Cairo

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 16-day cruise on the Sanctuary Sun Boat III from Cairo, exploring the blend of ancient history and modernity in Alexandria. Explore key sites, including the Rosetta Stone and the iconic pyramids along the Nile, and immerse yourself in Egypt's rich cultural heritage.

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from $3,165

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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

Spa Relaxation, Local Market Visits

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 $5,903

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Best of Uganda

8 Day Itinerary

• Trek in Bwindi and locate gorillas
• Experience boat launch in Kazinga
• Enjoy a game drive in Ishasha
• Spot chimpanzees in Kibale Forest

Starts / Ends

Entebbe / Entebbe

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 8-day adventure will let you discover the ultimate beauty of Uganda. Visit the beautiful forests of Kibale, Queen National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Experience Gorilla trekking, the most profound natural history experience in the world.

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from $1,653

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Victoria Falls at Tongabezi Lodge

3 Day Itinerary

• See the thunderous Victoria Falls
• Spend time exploring Livingstone
• Visit Livingstone Islands

Activity Level

Relaxed

Enjoy two nights in Livingstone to tour Victoria Falls while on your Zambia safari. Stay at the comfortable Tongabezi Lodge and explore Victoria Falls along with Livingstone and its interesting shops. Add this Victoria Falls tour to any Southern Africa itinerary.

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from $8,447

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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 $6,699

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Mt Kilimanjaro Lemosho Climb

11 Day Itinerary

• Hike Mt Kilimanjaro National Park
• Explore rugged terrain
• Sleep in camps
• Visit Moshi in Tanzania

Starts / Ends

Moshi / Moshi

Activity Level

Ultimate

Considered one of the most scenic trails on Kilimanjaro, the new Lemosho Route offers hikers a panoramic ascent to the summit from the west, eventually joining with the highly scenic Machame Route. It is a little-used and more adventurous route for those who are more experienced and want to spend 8 days on the mountain.

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from $15,965

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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 $10,471

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Active Namibia Flying Safari

10 Day Itinerary

• Explore Sossusvlei and Camp Sossus
• Experience Strand Hotel Swakopmund
• Onduli Ridge exploration
• Game drives in Etosha and Onguma

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Windhoek / Windhoek

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Biking

Activity Level

Easy Active

Join a 10-day Namibian adventure, starting at Habitas Namibia in Windhoek with nature walks and wellness activities. Explore Sossusvlei’s dunes, picnic at Sesriem Canyon, and visit Swakopmund for desert cycling and scenic flights. Track elephants in Damaraland, then end with game drives at Onguma near Etosha.

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from $16,445

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Passage Through Egypt: Luxor to Aswan

12 Day Itinerary aboard Oberoi Philae

• Discover pyramids and Sphinx
• Explore temple of Dendera
• Walk around town of Esna
• Sail through Nile river

Starts / Ends

Cairo / Kom Ombo

Activity Level

Variable

Sail the Nile aboard the luxuriously outfitted riverboat Oberoi Philae and visit some of the world's greatest archaeological sites on a 12-day adventure. The Pyramids of Giza, the last of the Ancient World's Seven Wonders, and sites like the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Hatshepsut's Temple, Dendera, Philae, Abu Simbel, Esna, and Cairo await.

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