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Always dreamt of seeing the Big Five, yet also craving some time on the beach? Bringing the family but not sure how to keep everyone safe and entertained? Or are you hoping to combine vineyards and gardens with beaches and whale watching?

Africa is such a vast and diverse continent, but our specialists have put together a series of sample itineraries to give you an idea of what’s possible there.

Drawing on their in-depth knowledge, they’ll help you shape a trip based on your interests, whether you want to track the Great Migration, discover Namibia’s starkly beautiful desert landscapes or relax on the white-sand beaches of the Bazaruto Archipelago.

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Ideas for your trip to Africa

These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Africa, and they showcase some of the routes that we've found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.

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  • View, Mövenpick Resort El Quseir

    Cairo & the Red Sea family adventure

    Egypt
    • Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and have an expert private guide explain how they were built more than 4000 years ago.

    • Enjoy a food tour through downtown Cairo and sample delicious local street food as well as hearty Egyptian classic dishes.

    • Head out snorkelling or diving with your family on the amazingly colourful reefs of the Red Sea.

    • Stay at the Mövenpick Resort El Quseir which offers a range of activities and fun for all the family.

    8 days from £3,295pp

    Honeymoon
  • The fishing port of Essaouira, Morocco

    Marrakesh, the High Atlas Mountains & Essaouira

    Morocco
    • Immerse yourself in the souqs of Marrakesh and see craftsmen busy at their trade.

    • Learn about Marrakesh’s past by visiting its grand palaces, mosques and gardens with a guide.

    • Stay in a traditional riad, each of which has its own distinctive character.

    • Soak up the laid-back, bohemian atmosphere of Essaouira's historic medina and fishing port.

    • Go hiking in the High Atlas Mountains and visit traditional Amazigh villages.

    10 days from £3,795pp

    Honeymoon
  • Statue of Hatshepsut at her temple, West Bank at Luxor

    Classic Cairo, Luxor & Aswan overland

    Egypt
    • Spend the afternoon getting up close and personal with Cairo's downtown food scene, from restaurants to street food stalls you'll sample the best of Egyptian classics.

    • Decipher hieroglyphics in the impressive and well-preserved temples and tombs of Luxor's West Bank.

    • Drive overland and spend longer than most people visiting the lesser known and lesser visited temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo.

    • Take a relaxing felucca ride to a Nubian village in Aswan and experience this unique culture first-hand.

    10 days from £4,095pp

    Honeymoon
  • M.S. Sonesta St. George I

    Highlights of Egypt: Cairo & Nile cruise

    Egypt
    • Privately tour the Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur pyramids, one of the earliest attempts at pyramid architecture.

    • Enjoy the scenery of the Nile Valley on a romantic three-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

    • Take a short motorboat ride to the incredibly peaceful and tranquil Philae Temple, close to Aswan.

    • Explore lesser-known and lesser-visited temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek.

    8 days from £4,395pp

    Honeymoon
  • Rhino in Etosha

    Classic Namibia self-drive safari

    Namibia
    • Watch an incredible sunrise and sunset over Sossusvlei’s orange dunes.

    • Kayak among hundreds of seals at the Pelican Point seal colony near Swakopmund.

    • Head out with a guide to track desert-adapted elephant in Damaraland.

    • Admire Twyfelfontein’s rock art, carved by hunter-gatherers thousands of years ago.

    • Enjoy a safari in Etosha National Park, watching lion, zebra and elephant drinking at waterholes.

    14 days from £4,900pp

    Honeymoon
  • Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

    Classic northern Tanzania safari

    Tanzania
    • Search for the Big Five on private drives in northern Tanzania's best-known reserves.

    • Experience the dramatic scenery of the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro, and explore the Serengeti’s sweeping plains.

    • Track endangered black rhinos and see lions, hyenas and buffalo in Ngorongoro Crater.

    • Watch resident birdlife and hippos around the shores of Lake Manyara.

    9 days from £5,220pp

    Honeymoon
  • Lion cub, Lake Manyara National Park

    Classic Southern Tanzania: safari & beach

    Tanzania and Zanzibar Archipelago
    • Search for wild dogs, lions, elephants and buffalo on morning and afternoon game drives in Nyerere National Park.

    • Enjoy a sunset boat trip along the meandering Rufiji River, looking out for hippos, crocodiles and waders.

    • Follow animal tracks and learn about smaller wildlife species on guided bush walks with experienced rangers.

    • Relax on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar and explore the island’s spice farms.

    12 days from £5,400pp

    Honeymoon
  • Marrakesh

    Luxury honeymoon in Morocco

    Morocco
    • Explore the hidden highlights of Marrakesh on a sidecar tour.

    • See Marrakesh from a different angle during a spectacular sunset hot air balloon ride.

    • Make a delicious traditional Moroccan meal during a private cooking class in Marrakesh.

    • Discover the secrets of oyster farming, a way of life in Oualidia dating back to the 1950s.

    • Kayak across the Oualidia lagoon, a protected wetlands home to native and migratory birds.

    7 days from £5,995pp

    Honeymoon
  • Leopard cub in South Luangwa National Park

    Zambia's wildlife & Victoria Falls

    Zambia
    • Handpicked lodges that put you experience the best that Zambia has to offer.

    • Enjoy excellent wildlife viewing on safari in the South Luangwa — safari drives and walking safaris are both on offer.

    • A private guide will show you Victoria Falls from the best viewpoints and give you the chance to swim in the Devil’s Pool.

    • Nicknamed the Valley of Leopards, South Luangwa offers the rare opportunity to go in search of these giant cats on a night drive.

    10 days from £5,995pp

    Honeymoon
  • Aerial view of Zanzibar

    Gorilla tracking & Zanzibar adventure

    Kenya, Rwanda and Zanzibar Archipelago
    • The highlight of this trip is the gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park, an unforgettable experience!

    • You can also explore more of Rwanda's beautiful countryside and search for golden monkeys on a second guided hike.

    • Finish your adventures with time relaxing on Zanzibar's white sandy beaches and swimming in the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

    12 days from £6,250pp

    Honeymoon
  • Silverback gorilla in Uganda

    Gorilla & Zanzibar adventure

    Zanzibar Archipelago, Uganda and Kenya
    • Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

    • Snorkel in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

    • Relax on the palm-fringed beaches of Zanzibar.

    14 days from £6,410pp

    Honeymoon
  • Masai Mara, Kenya

    Mara & Mahé explorer

    Seychelles and Kenya
    • Snorkel the turquoise waters of the Seychelles looking for turtles.

    • Relax on the beautiful beaches of the Indian Ocean.

    • Enjoy some superb wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara.

    15 days from £6,980pp

    Honeymoon
  • Cheetah Cubs in the Hwange National Park

    Wildlife & water: Hwange & Victoria Falls safari

    Zimbabwe
    • A private guide will show you Victoria Falls from the best viewpoints and give you the chance to swim in the Devil’s Pool.

    • Enjoy thoughtful service and breathtaking river views on a Zambezi cruise.

    • Handpicked lodges that put you in best parts of Hwange National Park.

    • Some of Africa's most impressive guides will accompany you on your drives.

    12 days from £6,995pp

    Honeymoon
  • Temple of Philae, Egypt

    A Journey through Jordan & Egyptian Nile cruise

    Jordan and Egypt
    • Join your private, expert guide and marvel at the Nabatean Petra, one of the seven wonders of the modern world.

    • Take a 4x4 tour with a local Bedouin guide across the vast, rocky, awesome landscapes of Wadi Rum.

    • Explore the pyramid complexes at Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur with your private guide.

    • Cruise down the Nile and combine relaxation and culture whilst visiting awe-inspiring, ancient temples dedicated to Ancient Egyptian gods.

    • Dive or snorkel among the first class, pristine reefs and tropical fish of the Red Sea.

    16 days from £7,995pp

    Honeymoon
  • Wildebeest cross the Mara River during their Great Migration

    Classic Kenya honeymoon

    Kenya
    • Experience the thrill of searching for the Big Five in the Masai Mara.

    • Relax on the idyllic white sandy beaches of the Kenya coast.

    • Stay at the iconic Hemingways Nairobi, located in the peaceful suburban area of Karen.

    15 days from £8,700pp

    Honeymoon
  • Elephant in the Okavango Delta

    Botswana's Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls safari

    Botswana and Zambia
    • Go out in search of big cats and herds of elephants with seasoned trackers.

    • Light aircraft transfers, arranged by us, allowing you to take in unparalled views.

    • A private guide will show you Victoria Falls from the best viewpoints and give you the chance to swim in the Devil’s Pool.

    • Handpicked lodges that put you in the heart of the Delta.

    • Silently glide past elephants, hippos, and antelopes on a mokoro canoe safari.

    12 days from £9,300pp

    Honeymoon
  • Silverback in Group Thirteen, Volcanoes National Park

    Gorillas, the Great Migration & the Big Five

    Rwanda and Tanzania
    • Experience the wonder of the open plains of the Serengeti.

    • Track silverback mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park.

    • Search for the rare tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park.

    • Encounter the golden monkeys in their natural habitats.

    12 days from £9,590pp

    Honeymoon
  • Archaeological site of Volubilis

    Luxury grand tour of Morocco

    Morocco
    • Contrast and compare the historical cities of Morocco with privately guided tours of Marrakesh, Fez, Rabat, and Essaouira.

    • Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and view its intricate and well-preserved mosaics.

    • Learn how to make delicious, traditional Moroccan foods with a cooking class in Marrakesh.

    • Soar high above Marrakesh and the landscapes north of the city on a spectacular sunset hot air balloon ride.

    15 days from £10,395pp

    Honeymoon
  • Luxor Temple, Luxor

    Luxury Cairo & the treasures of the Nile

    Egypt
    • Exclusive and private tour of the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx at sunrise with your expert guide.

    • Privately tour the even older pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur, with your expert local guide.

    • Drift down the Nile on the deluxe Oberoi Philae, a luxury cruiser equipped with excellent facilities and serving first class cuisine.

    • Explore the fascinating tombs on the East and West Bank in Luxor, such as the iconic funerary temple of Hatshepsut.

    • Stay at the iconic Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel in Aswan, adored by Agatha Christie among others.

    13 days from £10,395pp

    Honeymoon
  • Victoria Falls at low water

    Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls

    Zambia and South Africa
    • Walk the vibrant streets of Cape Town with a private guide.

    • Hike or take the cable car up Table Mountain for views over the city, mountains and ocean.

    • See, hear and feel the spray of Victoria Falls from a boat, helicopter or microlight.

    • Track wildlife such as elephants, cheetahs, and wild dogs in Kruger’s Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

    13 days from £10,650pp

    Honeymoon
  • Santorini Mozambique, deck area outside suite

    Luxury Kruger safari & Vilanculos beach

    South Africa
    • Discover the 350 bird species found within the Kruger National Park.

    • Enjoy a scenic transfer and marvel at the breathtaking views on the Panorama Route.

    • Kayak, dive and snorkel in Mozambique's warm Indian Ocean waters.

    • Track the Big Five on twice-daily wildlife drives.

    12 days from £10,700pp

    Honeymoon
  • Leopard in South Luangwa National Park

    South Luangwa safari

    Zambia
    • Relax with a drink as you watch the sun set over the Luangwa River from your treehouse at Chamilandu.

    • Enjoy a night safari searching for leopard, bush babies, honey badgers and porcupines.

    • Head out on an early morning walking safari, following the tracks of the Big Five and searching for smaller animals in the bush.

    13 days from £10,995pp

    Honeymoon
  • Flying over the Great Dune Sea on a Skeleton Coast Safari

    Luxury Namibia flying safari

    Namibia
    • See Namibia's vast and vibrant landscapes, travelling by light aircraft between luxury camps.

    • Admire the towering red sand dunes of Sossusvlei.

    • Track desert-adapted elephants in Damaraland.

    • Visit the historic rock engravings at Twyfelfontein.

    • Enjoy excellent wildlife viewing in Ongava Reserve and Etosha National Park.

    10 days from £11,540pp

    Honeymoon
  • Mokoro in the Okavango Delta

    Cape Town, Botswana & Victoria Falls

    Botswana, Zambia and South Africa
    • Admire the natural spectacle of Victoria Falls from the air and visit nearby villages and markets.

    • Experience the best of Cape Town with the help of private guides.

    • Take to the peaceful waterways of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro safari.

    • Track wildlife in Botswana and see smaller creatures on a guided bush walk.

    13 days from £12,270pp

    Honeymoon
  • Young white rhino, Lewa wilderness conservancy

    Kenya safari & Zanzibar beach

    Kenya and Zanzibar Archipelago
    • Explore the fascinating Ol Pejeta Conservancy in northern Kenya, famous for its excellent population of rhino.

    • Relax beside the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean on Zanzibar, staying at a boutique beach resort.

    • View wildlife in the world-famous Masai Mara, an excellent place to spot predators such as lions.

    15 days from £12,400pp

    Honeymoon
  • Lioness in the Masai Mara, Kenya

    Luxury Kenya safari & beach

    Kenya
    • Relax in a stunning lodge in Kenya's northern Samburu region.

    • Relax and enjoy the beautiful white sandy beaches around Diani on the Kenyan coast.

    • Safari in the magnificent Masai Mara, home to some of East Africa's best wildlife viewing.

    16 days from £13,100pp

    Honeymoon
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Price range

We create trips as individual as you, so you won't find any set prices on our website. Your specialist will design your journey from scratch, selecting every element around your passions and preferences. The result is a unique itinerary with a unique price. This itinerary is just an idea, and our guide pricing is an indication of how much this kind of trip might cost, depending on factors like when you travel, how far in advance you plan, where you stay, and what you choose to experience.