9-Day Africa Tours

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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

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 $5,126

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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 $18,472

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Uganda Luxury Wildlife Safari Tour

9 Day Itinerary

• Thrilling chimpanzee trekking
• Explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
• Game drives in Queen Elizabeth Nati
• Cruise along the Kazinga Channel

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Entebbe / Entebbe

Activity Level

Moderate

On this 9-day adventure through Uganda, start with a scenic drive to Kibale Lodge. Enjoy chimpanzee trekking and explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. Next, discover lost chimpanzees at Kyambura Gorge Lodge and cruise the Kazinga Channel. Then, head to Bwindi Lodge for gorilla tracking and community activities.

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from $5,841

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Best of Botswana

9 Day Itinerary

• See wildlife gather at Chobe river
• Experience the Okavango Delta
• Enjoy wildlife in Moremi Reserve
• Safari though Chobe National Park

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Chobe National Park / Maun

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the most authentic safari in Botswana. From a wide network of camps to expert guides, comfortable accommodation, and special Chobe activities, Okavango Wilderness Safaris offers an authentic experience at this outstanding destination.

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from $3,812

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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

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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 $10,413

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Tanzania Culture and Wildlife

9 Day Itinerary

• Visit the shores of Lake Eyasi
• Explore Tarangire National Park
• Visit the town of Karatu
• Explore Ngorongoro Crater

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Honeyguide Tarangire Camp / Serian's Serengeti North

Activities

Adventure Options

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Tanzania's rich culture and wildlife on this 9-day safari tour from Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park.

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from $17,107

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Luxury Kruger & Northern Cape Explorer

9 Day Itinerary

• Explore Johannesburg's art
• Visit Constitution Hill
• Tour Soweto's landmarks
• Discover Northern Cape wildlife

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Johannesburg / Johannesburg

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover South Africa's rich culture & stunning landscapes on this 9-day adventure. Start in Johannesburg, exploring vibrant neighborhoods & historical sites. Travel to the Northern Cape for its arid beauty & unique wildlife. Enjoy game drives & nature walks at Tswalu Kalahari. & experience unforgettable safaris in Greater Kruger National Park.

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from $6,525

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Zambia Wildlife Explorer

9 Day Itinerary

• Go on day or night game drives
• Enjoy walking safaris with a guide
• Explore Kafue National Park
• Explore Musekese Camp

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Kutali Camp / Lusaka

Activities

Camping

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Lower Zambezi and Kafue National Park on a 9-day Zambia explorer trip combining two of Africa's finest and wildest wildlife areas. 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 $5,496

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Timket Festival

9 Day Itinerary

• Celebrate Timket Festival in Gondar
• Hike a day in the Simien Mountains
• Cruise on Lake Tana
• See Lalibela's rock-hewn churches

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Addis Ababa / Addis Ababa

Activities

Urban Exploration, Festival Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the best of the Historic Route on this 9-day Ethiopia tour, spending an extra day in Gondar to celebrate Timket Festival with the locals. Witness this joyous and colorful event in January while you also tour Gondar, Bahir Dar, and rock-hewn churches in Lalibela. Get a great introduction to the culture of Ethiopia.

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from $4,841

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Namibia Untold Safari

Namibia Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy guided game drives
• Relax at Ongava Game Reserve
• Explore Damaraland
• Discover desert-adapted wildlife

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Etosha National Park / Windhoek

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 9-day Namibia Untold Safari is an unforgettable adventure, starting in Windhoek and traveling to Southern Etosha National Park via Okonjima. Enjoy guided game drives in Etosha National Park, spotting diverse wildlife and bird species.

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from $4,880

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Ultimate Namibia Safari

Namibia Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Scenic Khomas Hochland drive
• Enjoy seaside charm in Swakopmund
• Kayaking in Walvis Bay
• Tour Etosha National Park

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Windhoek / Windhoek

Activities

Kayaking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience the highlights of Namibia's vast and diverse landscape on this guided 9-day safari. You'll have the opportunity to explore the sand dunes of Sossusvlei, search for unique wildlife in Etosha National Park, stay in unique lodges such as Dead Valley Lodge, and learn about conservation efforts at the renowned AfriCat Foundation.

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from $5,301

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Isolated Tribes of Ethiopia

9 Day Itinerary

• Encounter varied and ancient tribes
• Observe daily life and traditions
• Encounter the Mursi, Konso & Karo
• See the famous hominid \\\"Lucy\\\"

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the Omo Valley on this 9-day Ethiopia cultural tour. Encounter first-hand the isolated tribes that have been living in this isolated part of the world for centuries. Learn about the heritage of the Karo, Mursi, Konso, Banna, Ari, and Hamer people as you explore multiple unique tribes in a relatively tiny area of Ethiopia.

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from $16,244

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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

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 $5,380

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Cruise from Senegal to Morocco

Dakar to Casablanca - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• Stroll Nouakchott’s Fishermen Beach
• Explore Nouadhibou’s Cap Blanc
• Visit Arrecife’s stunning lagoon
• Tour Safi’s pottery workshops

Starts / Ends

Dakar / Casablanca

Activities

Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on this 9-day cruise from Dakar to Casablanca aboard SH Diana, exploring the vibrant cultures of Senegal, Mauritania, and Morocco. Explore Arrecife’s volcanic landscapes on Lanzarote Island. In Agadir, Stroll along sunlit beaches in Agadir. Visit Safi, renowned for its pottery and historic sites.

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from $8,340

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Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth

9 Day Itinerary aboard Zimbabwean Dream

• Hike to Victoria Falls
• Look for wildlife
• Discover Impalila Island
• Visit Chobe National Park

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Johannesburg / Victoria Falls

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration, Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Variable

From Johannesburg, South Africa, enjoy this 9-day exploration cruise of Southern Africa aboard the luxurious Zimbabwean Dream. Get an up-close experience of the region's wildlife, observe the grandness of Victoria Falls, and meet the locals. Along the way you'll visit Chobe National Park, Lake Kariba, and other top destinations.

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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

Starts / Ends

Casablanca / Lisbon

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, 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 $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

Starts / Ends

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 $8,370

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A Circumnavigation of Sicily with Smithsonian Journeys

Valletta Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville

• Visit Valleta a UNESCO-listed city
• Visit Valley of Temples
• Witness a fiery volcano
• Discover Trapani's diverse heritage

Starts / Ends

Valletta / Valletta

Activities

Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 9-day Sicily cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Visit UNESCO sites like Valletta and the Valley of Temples, admire Stromboli’s volcanic activity, explore vibrant cities such as Palermo and Syracuse, and discover ancient ruins, diverse cultures, and beautiful coastal views.

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