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Safaris Small Ship Cruise Tours & Trips

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8 Days Uganda Primate Adventure
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5/5 Excellent
22 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Kibale National Park, Lake Mburo National park, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Highlights

  • Arrival and overnight in Entebbe
  • Lake Mburo National Park, game drive and boat Safari/walking safari
  • To Bwindi Gorilla Park
  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Batwa community experience
  • To Queen Elizabeth National park, Ishasha tree climbing lions
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Themes

High Adventure, Safari, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"What an amazing company! Every single detail of our trip was planned to perfection. Thank you Joseph and team for the trip of our lives!"

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Stars of South Africa
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3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Table Mountain, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Enjoy 3 nights in Cape Town, followed by a 4-night safari cruise & 2 nights In Victoria Falls
  • Experience 2 nights in Johannesburg & 3 nights at a luxury safari lodge in Greater Kruger National Park
  • Enjoy safari of Chobe National Park by open top 4x4 vehicle
  • Visit Zambezi Queen
  • Discover Cape Town

Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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Golden Trails of East Africa
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3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Lake Manyara National Park, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Visit most beautiful national parks like Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park.
  • Explore Arusha
  • Enjoy fascinating look at Johannesburg
  • Enjoy the glorious Victoria Falls commonly referred to as the smoke that thunders.
  • Visit Chobe National Park
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Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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Discover Africa
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3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cape of Good Hope, Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Kasane, Livingstone, Robben Island, Table Mountain, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Discover Cape Town one of the world’s most beautiful drives.
  • Explore Chobe River’s fascinating game viewing.
  • Enjoy the river cruise in Zambezi River
  • Opportunity to view Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders on earth
  • Enjoy the Cruise along the Zambezi River.

Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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Rivers & Rails of Africa
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3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cape of Good Hope, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Discover Cape Town
  • Enjoy the safari of Chobe National Park
  • Explore the Chobe River’s spectacular game viewing
  • See the magnificent Victoria Falls
  • Amazing travel by rail to Hwange Game Reserve

Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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Southern African Cruise Safari: South Africa & Botswana
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4.4/5 Great
15 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park, Johannesburg, Limpopo, Table Mountain, Victoria Falls, Victoria Peak, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Explore historic Cape Town’s valleys and vineyards
  • South Africa's Kapama Private Game Reserve, home to over 40 different mammal species and 350 bird species
  • Explore the Chobe Game Reserve - 10,000 square kilometres of elephant, lion, leopard, giraffe, cheetah, buffalo, hippo and some 450 bird species.
  • Sail the Chobe River aboard the luxury 28-passenger Zambezi Queen
  • Stay in luxury safari lodges with guided game drives each morning and evening
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Themes

Birding, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I just returned from Aurora’s NW passage trip from Greenland to Nome Alaska. I wish to warn potential passengers that out of 26 sea days, we had 10 landings, out of which we were free to walk on our own once. The director,Ashley, told passengers on day one that if they disobeyed her, they would be confined to their cabin. When we got to Alaska, Aurora had not hired sufficient personnel with US licenses to allow for any landings. So we were 60 miles out at sea for almost a week and could not even see the shoreline. Much of the controlling behavior of Ashley was in the guise of safety from the polar bears, but her behavior was over the top. Also the head bear rifle guy, Nils, screamed at passengers on shore at the top of his lungs when they were a few feet off a poorly marked trail in a flat landscape with at least a mile visibility in all directions. He also screamed at passengers to rush over uneven ground because of a bear in the distance. This is just plain dangerous for 70 -80 year old passengers. I have traveled extensively, including an Antarctic cruise, and never had such an unpleasant experience. Even considered bailing out from Cambridge Bay partway through the cruise. Customers beware. You have been warned."

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10-day South Africa and Victoria Falls Eco-friendly journey
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5/5 Excellent
14 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Travelling in a really complicated moment, Jumbari always beside us. All was perfect and clear, before and during the trip, no problem during the safari. The team on the place also great and Botswana is a natural paradise"

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Iconic India
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4.8/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Varanasi

Highlights

  • Enjoy of sightseeing around both Old and New Delhi
  • Private boat ride on the Ganges
  • Visitthe Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri en, Jaipur's Old Quarter and sites-City Palace
  • Explore the lovely villages and fly over by hot air balloon in Samode area
  • Encounter the wildlife encounters and visit villages with local hosts
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Safari, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Each step on our 16 day Indonesian adventure was perfectly planned and executed by Jen Boyd at Asia Transpacific Journeys. I first travelled with this company 20 years ago and my experience all these years later was even better. We had a trip designed specifically for our interests and budget, and it was splendid. Thank You ATJ!"

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Classic Kenya 4WD Safari
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Nairobi

Highlights

  • Stay at four-star accommodation throughout
  • See the prolific wildlife of the Masai Mara, including lions, elephants, hippos and giraffes
  • Discover Lake Nakuru, home to black and white rhinos
  • Enjoy game drives, short nature walks, and optional cultural village and walking excursions

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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Four Season Safari Lodge Treat - Premium Luxury - 3 Days
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5/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park

Highlights

  • The itinerary covers the endless plain, descend to the 8th wonder of the world and visit and learn about Maasai Culture.
  • The tour offers alternatively option of activities with an extra cost such as balloon safari and Olduvai Gorge.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"Thanks for the wonderful and amazing experience you’ve provided us with. You, Kojuu Safaris, are definitely second to non! Keep up the good work!"

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Royal Rajasthan with Tiger Safari
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By Odynovo
premier
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Agra Fort, Delhi, Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Taj Mahal, Udaipur

Highlights

  • Marvel at the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra, an eternal symbol of love, its ethereal beauty at sunrise and the intricate marble craftsmanship are breathtaking.
  • Embark on thrilling safaris in Ranthambore National Park, where you'll have the chance to encounter majestic tigers and diverse wildlife in their natural habitat.
  • Explore the exquisite Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur, a milky-white marble memorial adorned with intricate carvings and offering panoramic views of the city.
  • Discover the Pink City of Jaipur, renowned for its majestic Amber Fort, bustling bazaars, and the Hawa Mahal, an architectural masterpiece.
  • Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Udaipur, the "City of Lakes" and visit the enchanting Jagdish Temple while cruising the picturesque waters of Lake Pichola.

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"I cannot say enough good things about Odynovo, both on the coordination end (we worked with Laura Li, who was fantastic!) to the on-site people (shout out to our airport contact in Cairo Hassan, our skilled driver Ahmed, our fun Cairo guide Mai, and our knowledgable Aswan/Luxor guide Hazem - BEST crew EVER!!!) who make your trip a seamless, safe, exciting, educational, and all-around transformative life highlight. This experience was seriously a bucket-list one for my husband and me, and I can NOT emphasize enough how important the Odynovo team was to making Egypt an infinitely easier context to navigate. If you've watched travel vloggers and social media influencers attempt to navigate Egypt on their own and complain about a negative experience, fear not - if you go with Odynovo, every. single. thing. will be taken care of. There is NOTHING to worry about, and the experience was entirely positive. The people, the food, the culture, the historical sites and stories - with Odynovo taking care of all the logistical details, these are the only things you need to focus on. I am full of gratitude for the experience I had in Egypt, and I credit Odynovo for it. I will absolutely use them in the future for other destinations, and I urge you to do the same. I know my Egypt experience would not have been nearly the same had I not gone with Odynovo. Check out our adventure here: https://youtu.be/vMlAmVk7vBY Also, a passionate recommendation from my experience: DEFINITELY make the trip to Abu Simbel!! It was a major highlight (we went in a private car that left Aswan around 9am since we'd flown in from Cairo that morning). We stopped at the High Dam first, so by the time we arrived at Abu Simbel, the tour busses were on their way back to Aswan, and we had the whole of the site almost entirely to ourselves. It was one of the most awe-inspiring moments of my life. Do it. Stay the night in Abu Simbel if you can in order to avoid the crowds. It was amazing. ✨"

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15 Days Wonder of it all birding safari
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5/5 Excellent
39 reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
They are a local operator that specializes in no-stress, all-inclusive Uganda and Rwanda safaris.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Highlights

  • Birds and primates

Themes

Birding, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We spent a half of day at Ngamba Island (Victoria Lake) in order to to get to know more about the chimpanzees sanctuary. And not only that, we had an opportunities to see monitor lizards and hundreds of birds. An experiance to be involved in chimpanzees feeding and talking to biologists were unique. Another sparkling moment was to have the rides on speed boat to reach the island in 45 minutes only. Thanking to Ganyana Safaris for well organised trip, this will stay highlighted as one of the best trips of our lives."

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Namibia & Zimbabwe in 14 days - Safari, Sand Dunes & Victoria Falls - Superior
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By Exoticca
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Although they’re cheaper than other brands, they still make sure all parts of the trip, like hotels, meet a high minimum standard.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Windhoek, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Victoria Falls
  • Etosha National Park
  • Swakopmund
  • Twyfelfontein
  • Windhoek

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"The trip was well laid out. Tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The only complaint is some of our travel documents that were sent out were not in English. If your sending documents out correspondence should be in both the native language and the language of the people the correspondence to. Other than that a great first time experience."

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Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

A fabulous African experience

A wonderfully varied trip which combines the comforts from home whilst giving you a real wildlife experience. The lodges were each unique in character and all very...

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Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

One of the best African experiences!

I am an experienced Exodus/Africa client as I love both the continent and the Exodus tours I have completed there. This present tour was outstanding in the scope, ...

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Anonymous

Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Botswana & Zimbabwe Lodge Safari

This was our first trip to Africa and it far exceeded expectations. The itinerary was balanced and very well organised and we were fortunate to see a huge variety...

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Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Botswana & Zimbabwe Lodge Safari

This was a fantastic trip, helped by a great group of people. Both the guide and driver were very knowledable and we all learnt a lot. The long drives were helpe...

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Mar 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Safari at it's absolute best

Travelling with a group of friends who met in Botswana on a camping trip 7 years ago, and had so much fun and friendship that we decided to reunite the Botties for...

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Safaris Tour Selection Trips

  • Group size can make a difference on an African safari; with fewer passenger vehicles, you’ll have more flexibility to go and find wildlife.
  • High season in East Africa begins in January and runs through September, but from March-May heavy rains may make the roads impassable and force some lodges to close.
  • In the Serengeti, the best times to go are July-September for the annual noisy wildebeest stampedes, and again in January-March for the annual migration calving.
  • In Botswana’s Okavango Delta, June-August brings flood waters and the animals with them.
  • When choosing a safari operator, consider the types of lodging offered: Accommodations can range from luxurious lodges to tent camping.
  • You might choose lodging by its proximity to the park and its sweeping views, or opt for less expensive tented camps and cottages farther away.
  • Interested in experiencing Victoria Falls? Many East and Central African safari tours also include this nearby natural wonder, situated between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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