African Tours & Cruises in 2026

from $6,580

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Atlantic Cruise from Portugal to Senegal

Lisbon to Dakar - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• Ride Funchal’s cable car
• Stroll Santa Cruz colonial houses
• Visit Tenerife’s Mount Teide
• See Dakhla’s desert landscapes

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Lisbon / Dakar

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 11-day Atlantic cruise from Portugal to Senegal aboard SH Diana. Visit Funchal on Madeira Island, famous for its lush gardens and cable car rides. Explore the picturesque streets of Santa Cruz de la Palma and Tenerife’s volcanic landscapes. Discover the bustling port of Nouadhibou and the cultural hub of Nouakchott.

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from $9,050

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Atlantic Odyssey, Excluding Antarctic Peninsula

Ushuaia - St Helena - 24 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Ushuaia's rugged landscapes
• Sail South Georgia's thriving water
• Visit Grytviken's historic ruins
• Admire St. Helena's landmarks

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Port of Ushuaia / St. Helena Island

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 24-day Atlantic Odyssey aboard MV Plancius, exploring remote islands like South Georgia, Gough, and Tristan da Cunha, home to king penguins, albatrosses, and seals. Highlights include sailing from Ushuaia, crossing the Antarctic Convergence, and visiting historic St. Helena.

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from $21,323

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Luxury Kenya Safari

10 Day Itinerary

• See the big five
• Explore Mara North Conservancy
• Join game rides
• Spot some zebras
• Visit the rescued chimpanzees

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Nairobi / Nairobi

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join this 10-day Luxury Kenya Safari departing from and returning to Nairobi as you explore Chyulu Hills National Park, Solio Game Reserve, and Masai Mara.

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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

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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 $822

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South Africa Winelands

3 Day Itinerary

• Discover vineyards in Winelands
• Enjoy spectacular views
• Relax and unwind at Avondrood

Activities

Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Relaxed

From the comfort of the Avondrood Guest House, enjoy a 3-day Winelands extension to sample some of South Africa's most savory vineyards. Sample fine wines at the estates and vineyards of Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek. You will see canal-lined avenues and magnificent examples of Cape Dutch architecture.

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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

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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 $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

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Casablanca / Lisbon

Activities

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 $4,583

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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 $3,619

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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 $1,806

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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 $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

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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 $3,240

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Suez Canal Crossing

Piraeus - Safaga - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer

• Walk Athens Agora historic site
• Ride Hydra hills scenic trail
• Explore Monemvasia fortress
• Sail through Suez Canal
• Explore Bodrum’s ruins

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Piraeus / Safaga

Activities

Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard Star Flyer, exploring Greece and Egypt. Begin in Athens, visit Hydra, Monemvasia, Santorini, and Bodrum, and then continue to Rhodos, Alexandria, and Port Said. Explore ancient ruins, stunning islands, and vibrant cultures, with highlights including the Suez Canal and the Red Sea's crystal-clear waters.

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from $13,380

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South Atlantic Cruise: From Antarctica to South Africa

Ushuaia - Cape Town - 22 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• Observe penguins, seals, and whales
• Explore the wildlife of Antarctica
• Navigate through towering icebergs
• See different seabird species

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Buenos Aires / Cape Town

Activities

Urban Exploration, Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 22-day cruise from Ushuaia to Cape Town aboard the SH Diana. This polar adventure offers a chance to explore remote and pristine locations with opportunities to see penguins, seals, and whales, combined with learning experiences and onboard relaxation.

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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

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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 $15,750

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Atlantic Odyssey Including Antarctic Peninsula to St. Helena

33 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Sail across the Drake Passage
• Meet gentoo penguins & brown skuas
• Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
• Visit Shackleton's grave site

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Port of Ushuaia / St. Helena Island

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the world´s most remote islands on this 33-day cruise aboard the MV Plancius, an ice-strengthened vessel. Sail through the Antarctic Peninsula and enjoy the scenic waterway and the incredible variety of wildlife on your way to St. Helena.

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from $5,105

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Kafue & Lower Zambezi Snapshot

7 Day Itinerary

• Experience wildlife viewing
• Look for various safari wildlife
• Enjoy walking safaris with a guide
• Go on day or night game drives

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Kutali Camp / Lusaka

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Lower Zambezi National Park on a 7-day safari trip combining two of Africa's finest and wildest wildlife areas, the Kafue and the Lower Zambezi. Hugely different habitats and wildlife in each location, a combination of the two areas makes for a wholly rewarding safari holiday.

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from $5,810

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Grand Voyage: Malta, Balearics & Spain

Malta - Las Palmas - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer

• Explore Valletta’s historic charm
• Discover Gozo’s serene beauty
• Sail Cagliari’s medieval coast
• Wander Palma’s Gothic streets

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Valletta / Las Palmas

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 20-day cruise aboard the Star Flyer, exploring UNESCO-listed Valletta, Gozo’s myths, and scenic Mediterranean gems. Highlights include Gothic Palma, Cartagena’s ruins, and Tenerife’s towering Mount Teide.

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from $18,200

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Atlantic Odyssey including Antarctic Peninsula to Cape Verde

Ushuaia - Praia - 43 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Antarctica watching whales
• Follow Wildlife Migrations
• Visit Rare Destinations
• Cross the Equator

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Port of Ushuaia / Praia

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 43-day Atlantic Odyssey aboard the MV Plancius, traveling from Ushuaia to Praia with stops at the Antarctic Peninsula and Cape Verde. Cruise south to Antarctica to see vast frozen landscapes and wildlife like whales, seals, and penguins. Follow migratory paths of Arctic Terns and whales north, then sail from St. Helena to Cape Verde.

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