Africa Explorer Trips
Explorer trips in Africa. Looking to explore Africa on an explorer tour? We offer 460 explorer tours through-out Africa, backed by over 1,300 reviews and offering discounts up to 50%. All our trips are offered by expert trip designers and Africa destination experts, with trip durations ranging from 1 to 131 days.
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8-day Okavango Delta Chobe Express Camping
The "8-day Okavango Delta Chobe Express Camping" tour invites families on a journey through the untamed beauty of southern Africa, traveling from Windhoek to Livingstone. This small group adventure balances excitement and comfort, making it an ideal choice for families eager to experience the wonders of the wild together.
From the stunning serenity of the Okavango Delta to the wildlife-rich plains of Chobe National Park, each day brings new encounters—hippos wallowing in the shallows, herds of elephants grazing, and the distant roar of lions. Guided by experts, you’ll enjoy game drives, bush walks, and evenings spent around the campfire, sharing stories beneath the vast African sky.
With accommodations, meals, and transport all taken care of, this tour package lets families focus on making memories and marveling at the incredible diversity of landscapes and animals. The standout feature? A thoughtfully curated itinerary that introduces both parents and children to Africa’s natural wonders in a safe, engaging, and unforgettable way.
Biblical Cairo & Alexandria (4 Star) - 6 days
PRIVATE TOUR: Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt on this 6-day tour beginning and ending in Cairo. Discover the coastal charm of Alexandria, marvel at the colossal pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx, and step back in time at the Grand Egyptian Museum. You’ll visit Memphis and Sakkara—home to some of Egypt’s oldest ruins—and explore Coptic Cairo’s sacred churches and the grand Alabaster Mosque. Highlights also include a glimpse into biblical history with a stop at Joseph’s Storehouses. With expert guides and comfortable stays, this journey offers a rich mix of culture, history and unforgettable sights.
Siwa & Alexandria Discovery - 6 days
PRIVATE TOUR: Embark on a 6-day tour through Egypt, travelling from Cairo to Alexandria via the striking landscapes of the Western Desert. Explore Marsa Matrouh’s coastline before heading to Siwa Oasis to discover the Oracle Temple of Amun, Cleopatra’s Spring, and the Mountain of the Dead. Journey by 4x4 across the Great Sand Sea and admire magical desert sunsets. In Alexandria, take in the city’s fascinating history with visits to Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs, and Qaitbay Citadel before returning to Cairo.
Abu Simbel Sun Festival Oct 2026 - 10 days
SUN FESTIVAL TOUR: Add an extra special element to your Egyptian holiday by combining it with the magical Abu Simbel Sun Festival in October 2026. Marvel at the spectacular temple of Abu Simbel and the legendary Pyramids of Giza. Enjoy a 5-star Nile cruise and visit Aswan's beautiful Philae Temple. Explore Luxor's incredible Valley of the Kings, mighty Karnak Temple and bustling Cairo, all in 10 unforgettable days!
Pyramids, Siwa Oasis & Alexandria - 9 days
PRIVATE TOUR: Explore Egypt on this 9-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria, taking in ancient wonders, desert landscapes and coastal charm. Highlights include the iconic pyramids and Sphinx, the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum, the serene shores of Marsa Matrouh and the striking salt lakes and dunes of Siwa Oasis. The journey ends in historic Alexandria, with its catacombs, Roman landmarks and vibrant cultural scene, before returning to Cairo.
Biblical Cairo, Alexandria & Sinai - 9 days
Explore Egypt on this 9-day tour, discovering the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Journey through Coptic Cairo, explore the monasteries of Wadi El Natrun, and uncover Alexandria’s Christian heritage and Roman catacombs. The tour continues to the Sinai Peninsula with visits to Saint Catherine’s Monastery, Moses Springs, and an ascent of Mount Sinai.
Africa Family Overland
This month-long Africa overland trip gives you the ultimate family adventure to enjoy with your children on one of our famous yellow overland trucks. Connecting our Tanzania Family Overland, and Deserts & Delta Family Overland trips, this combined tour gives you 29 days exploring some of Africa's biggest highlights and experiences.
Starting in Tanzania, you have the opportunity to get up close to the amazing wildlife in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, home to Wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelle, Giraffes, Elephants, Rhino and big cats - the opportunity to spot wildlife on offer is second to none. As well as the safaris, we will visit Masai villages, and stay in a local village at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, before we head to the coast. We'll take a short ferry crossing to the exotic island of Zanzibar, and enjoy a tour of Stone Town and a spice farm, as well has having several days to relax on the beautiful white sandy beaches at the north of the island. Here there are also many water sports options, including snorkelling, scuba diving, jet skis and kite surfing.
From Zanzibar you take a flight to Lusaka or Victoria Falls to re-join the truck (flight not included). After seeing the falls we visit Chobe National Park in Botswana, and the pan handle of the Okavango Delta in Namibia's Caprivi Strip. Continuing through Namibia we go on safari in Etosha National Park, famous for its desert elephants, before continuing south to Ozohere Himba Village and Cape Cross Seal Colony. After passing shipwrecks sitting on the desert sands of the Skeleton Coast, we’ll visit Swakopmund, known as the adventure capital of Namibia where thrilling activities, such as skydiving, sandboarding and scenic flights above the stark landscape of the mountainous dunes are available. Coming towards the end of our trip, our next highlight is Namib-Naukluft National Park and Sossusvlei where we'll climb up the famous Dune 45 in the Namib Desert and see the ancient scorched black trees in the Deadvlei clay-pan. Finally we travel to Windhoek, Namibia’s capital and journey’s end.
The trip starts in Nairobi, and finishes in Windhoek, with airport transfers included throughout. Accommodation is a mix of hotels/lodges, permanent camps, and in simple tents next to our truck. Travel is mainly on one of our specialist overland expedition vehicles with an experienced tour leader and driver on board. In the Serengeti we use specialist safari vehicles, and use a minibus after arriving on Zanzibar.
This family tour has a minimum age requirement of 5 years, with discounted prices available for children aged from 5 to 15. Our trucks have 24 seats on the back, and the group will be a minimum of 8 people and maximum of 18 (plus crew)
Deserts & Delta Family Overland
On this two-week African family adventure through Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia, you'll get to explore some of the most varied and exciting landscapes in Africa. Starting in Victoria Falls on the border of Zimbabwe, we travel into Botswana before exploring Namibia and finishing in the capital, Windhoek.
Your starting point is the stunning Victoria Falls and the numerous activities available here. Leaving Zimbabwe we cross the border into Botswana and take you to Chobe National Park, famous for its thriving elephant population.
Heading into Namibia, our first stop is along the banks of the Okavango River, teaming with plant, bird and animal life and an area that is often known as the 'pan handle' of the Okavango Delta. There are several optional safaris from our camp both in traditional mokoro dugout canoes, and with open 4x4 safari vehicles. Moving on, Etosha National Park is one of the best places in the world to see wildlife and we have several game drives in our truck, especially looking out for the famous desert elephants there and enjoying time in the evenings at floodlit waterholes. Back on the road, we journey south to Ozohere Himba Village and Cape Cross Seal Colony. After passing shipwrecks sitting on the desert sands of the Skeleton Coast, we’ll visit Swakopmund, known as the adventure capital of Namibia where thrilling activities, such as skydiving, sandboarding and scenic flights above the stark landscape of the mountainous dunes are available. Coming towards the end of our trip, our next highlight is Namib-Naukluft National Park and Sossusvlei where we'll climb up the famous Dune 45 in the Namib Desert and see the ancient scorched black trees in the Deadvlei clay-pan. Finally we travel to Windhoek, Namibia’s capital and journey’s end.
This overland family adventure safari holiday allows you to experience the diversity and uniqueness of the different regional cultures, discover the abundance of wildlife, and get your adrenaline flowing with exciting optional activities. Accommodation is a mix of hotels/lodges, permanent camps, and in simple tents next to our truck. Travel is on one of our specialist overland expedition vehicles with an experienced tour leader and driver on board.
This family tour has a minimum age requirement of 5 years, with discounted prices available for children aged from 5 to 15. Our trucks have 24 seats on the back, and the group will be a minimum of 8 people and maximum of 18 (plus crew).
Note: If you would like to enjoy a longer family adventure in Africa with us, then our Tanzania Family Overland trip from Nairobi to Zanzibar runs immediately before this trip starts and the two are designed to be combined together if you wish
Cairo, Cruise, Coast & Sun Festival 2026 - 12 days
SUN FESTIVAL TOUR: Experience the best of Egypt, combined with the magical Abu Simbel Sun Festival in Feburary 2026. Marvel at the iconic Pyramids of Giza, visit Dendera's magnificent temples, and roam through Luxor's Valley of the Kings. Cruise the River Nile to Aswan, relax by the Red Sea in Hurghada, and view the unforgettable sunrise phenomenon at the Abu Simbel Temple during the Sun Festival.
Classical Egypt, Nile Cruise & Sun Festival 2026 - 10 days
SUN FESTIVAL TOUR: Combine the ancient wonders of Egypt with the incredible Abu Simbel Sun Festival in February 2026. On this 10-day group tour, cruise the River Nile, marvel at the Pyramids, and explore ancient tombs at the Valley of Kings. You'll take in the highlights of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, and visit the temples of Dendera.