Top Africa Trips & Tours in May 2025

from $25,183

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East African Style

14 Day Itinerary

• Explore private reserves
• Stay in safari lodges
• Search for the Big 5
• Enjoy light aircraft flights

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Nairobi / Ngorongoro Crater

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 14-day luxury tour takes you to the best of Kenya and Tanzania's national parks and wildlife reserves. Experience the vast landscapes of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti, spotting wildlife from the comfort of a 4x4 Land Cruiser and staying at some of the region's most exclusive lodges and camps.

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from $2,356

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Kenya Trails

Kenya Small Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary

• Safari in the Masai Mara
• Explore Karen Suburbs
• Stay in a tented camp
• Visit elephant orphanage

Starts / Ends

Nairobi / Nairobi

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Kenya's wild natural parks and vibrant capital on this 7-day small group safari tour. Ideal for first-time visitors to Kenya and those interested in maximizing their time in East Africa, this tour lets you safari in the Masai Mara, explore Karen Suburbs, stay in a tented camp, and even visit an elephant orphanage!

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from $5,551

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Mt Kilimanjaro Machame Climb

10 Day Itinerary

• Explore Moshi at your leisure
• Hike valleys, plateaus, & ridges
• Trek Mt Kilimanjaro National Park
• Watch sunrise from Stella Point

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Moshi / Moshi

Activities

Hiking, Camping

Activity Level

Ultimate

This ultimate 10-day trek and climb takes you up the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Starting at Moshi, Tanzania, you can acclimate and warm up by trekking or mountain biking before making your way up the mountain from camp to camp, arriving at the summit at 19,341 ft. (5,895m).

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from $2,640

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Victoria Falls & Hwange

6 Day Itinerary

• Stay close to Victoria Falls
• Enjoy game drives in Hwange Park
• Watch wildlife from the camp's deck
• Join a canopy zip-line tour

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience a taste of the two most popular attractions in all of Zimbabwe on this short 6-day tour to Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park. Stay in the hotel closest to the Falls and take in its spectacular sight! Go on safari in Hwange National Park. Stay in a tented safari camp and go on game drives on this classic Zimbabwe safari tour.

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from $5,680

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Highlights of Kenya by Land

11 Day Itinerary

• Search for elephants
• Search for Elephants
• Visit Masai Mara
• Learn about Masai

Starts / Ends

Nairobi / Nairobi

Activity Level

Easy Active

Spend 11 exciting days exploring Kenya's wildlife parks on this driving safari tour. You will cover the Amboseli National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and the famed Masai Mara. This wildlife-centered itinerary will leave a lasting impression of Kenya's wild beauty, including chances to spot majestic elephants.

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from $7,582

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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

Starts / Ends

Chobe National Park / Maun

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

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 $2,395

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Egyptian Legacy Tour

Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Visit the iconic Great Pyramids
• Explore Saqqara Step Pyramid
• Tour the Valley of the Kings
• See the well-preserved Edfu Temple

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Cairo / Cairo

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Easy Active

Join this 8-day small group tour through Egypt's most famous landmarks, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the stunning Philae Temple in Aswan. You'll be guided by an expert Egyptologist and have the option to explore Cairo's vibrant markets and Coptic churches.

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from $3,584

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The Best of Southern Madagascar

10 Day Itinerary

• Discover Madagascar's landscapes
• See Ranomafana lemurs
• Hike Isalo National Park
• Explore Anja Reserve

Starts / Ends

Antananarivo / Isalo National Park

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the best of Southern Madagascar on this 10-day tour. Explore the biodiversity of the Ranomafana rainforest and Isalo National Park, as well as the island's unique tribal villages and palm-fringed sandy beaches. A variety of endemic wildlife and flora entices you.

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from $13,850

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Luxury Fly-in Okavango Delta Safari

8 Day Itinerary

• Explore the Gomoti River system
• Encounter wildlife in Khwai
• Stay in the heart of the Okavango
• Save time & fly into safari lodges

Activity Level

Relaxed

This 8-day luxury Okavango Delta safari visits the highlights of the Gomoti River system, the eastern tongue of the delta in the Kwahi area, and the private concession of Moremi Wildlife Reserve, where you will see elephants, lions, buffalo, and giraffes all the while staying in luxury accommodations such as Machaba Camp.

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from $7,995

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Luxury Rwanda Gorilla Extension

4 Day Itinerary

• Track gorilla families
• Tour the highlights of Kigali
• Safari through Rwanda's landscape

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this 4-day Rwanda tour, you'll encounter gorillas, golden monkeys, and other wildlife while exploring the light forest of the Virunga Volcanoes from your home at Virunga Lodge. Visit the grave of primatologist Dian Fossey, and Lake Kivu as you explore the Rwandan capital of Kigali on this unique African wildlife safari in Rwanda.

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from $4,936

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Lower Zambezi National Park

5 Day Itinerary

• Spot hippo along the Zambezi River
• Go on day or night game drives
• Enjoy walking safaris with a guide

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Easy Active

Explore Lower Zambezi National Park on a 5-day safari tour with a stay at Sausage Tree Camp. Stay in a luxury bush camp as you observe wildlife in the park and enjoy boating excursions along the Zambezi River. Game drives and walking safaris allow for ample opportunity to get a true Zambia safari experience.

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from $1,992

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Luxury Chobe National Park

3 Day Itinerary

• Watch wildlife at the Chobe River
• Safari though Chobe National Park
• Cruise the Chobe River

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore Chobe National Park on this 3-day Botswana extension. Take game drives through the park and cruise the Chobe River in search of a big game. Situated on a hill, the lodge offers panoramic views of the flood plain and river below.

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from $2,037

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Castles of Matobo Hills

4 Day Itinerary

• Hike through the boulders of Matobo
• Stay at the quirky Camp Amalinda
• Track white rhino and spot game

Activity Level

Moderate

Go on safari in Zimbabwe and add this 4-day Castles of Matobo Hills extension to your trip to the Matobo National Park. Wander the rocky landscape of this unique area, track black or white rhino, spot game on safari, and learn about the history and inhabitants of this unique region in Zimbabwe.

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from $15,990

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Wildlife and the Falls

Roundtrip Johannesburg - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen

• Cruise along Botswana’s Chobe River
• Spot wildlife in Chobe Park
• Witness majestic Victoria Falls
• Explore historic Soweto sites

Starts / Ends

Johannesburg / Johannesburg

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day river cruise with stays in Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, and Kruger Park aboard the Zambezi Queen. Enjoy wildlife adventures in Chobe National Park and thrilling game drives in Greater Kruger while ticking the “Big Five” off your bucket list.

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from $1,561

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Luxor to Aswan

5 Day Itinerary aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat IV

• Visit the Temple of Karnak
• Attend an Egyptian cooking lesson
• Sail around Elephantine Island

Activities

Cooking Classes

Activity Level

Variable

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.

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from $1,902

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Chobe National Park

3 Day Itinerary

• Watch wildlife gather at the river
• Take daily game drives
• Cruise the Chobe River

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend 3 days in Chobe National Park on this Botswana extension tour. Enjoy game drives in search of wildlife, cruises on the Chobe River, and great views of the African night sky. This is a great way to extend your southern Africa vacation!

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from $1,885

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Discover Egypt Tour

Small Group Tour - 10 Day Itinerary

• Explore the ancient Sphinx
• See the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
• Visit a local Nubian village
• Explor the Temple of Philae

Starts / Ends

Cairo / Cairo

Activities

Village Visits, Snorkeling

Activity Level

Easy Active

Experience the wonders of Egypt on this 10-day small group tour visiting the iconic Pyramids and the Sphinx, followed by a journey to Aswan to explore Nubian culture, the Temple of Philae, and more. Enjoy a mix of history, culture, and adventure, along with opportunities for diving, shopping, and relaxing.

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