THE 10 BEST Escorted and Guided Tours and Trips in East Africa 2025/2026

Accommodations

BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

Vic Falls to Cape Town

(1 review )

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Every single place that I visited from Vic Falls to Cape Town, it was totally full of epic. Astonishing, breathtaking, beautiful and wild side of Africa is what I experienced.

Road tripWildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Tent, Sleeper Bus, Camping

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Groot

Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Grootfontein, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Bethanie, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Western Cape, Chobe National Park, Bagani, Okavango Delta

Duration22 days

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Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route

4.8

(142 reviews )

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This was most definitley the best trip of my entire life! What an amazing adventure. I was in two minds as to whether this was the trip for me, right up until I arrived I guess. The whole experience, from the people I travelled with, the inspirational guides and porters who looked after us, to the incredible feeling of reaching the summit, was just one that I will never, ever forget. Both Exodus and The African Walking Company inspired complete trust and confidence. Nothing was left to chance and, despite feelings of intrepidation about various points of the trip, I felt completely safe and thoroughly looked after. This is definitely a trip of a lifetime.

ClimbingTrekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Camping, Hut, Resort

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Kilimanjaro Marangu Route, Maran

Kilimanjaro Marangu Route, Marangu, Rongai, Kikelewa Cave, Mawenzi Tarn Camp, Kibo Hut, Horombo Hut, Mandara Hut

Duration8 days

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Okavango Experience

(2 reviews )

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We saw a T-shirt in Africa that said “it’s not a holiday, it’s an adventure!“ This sums up exactly what this trip is about. Although it took some stamina to camp the entire time and the bus trips were long to get from destination to destination, this was an adventure like no other. Spinning, two nights roughing it in Okavango Delta was magical and we heard lions roaring at night. Our guides were outstanding and the food was better than I could possibly expect, especially since our cook did it all in a campground the safari walks and drives did not disappoint! Because we were there in July, the nights were bitterly cold, but we stayed cozy in the tents. This is definitely a trip for those seeking authentic adventure, but not for those who are uncomfortable with idea of sleeping in a tent for 10 days. Our Guide Pappy was, always so patient and so thorough with all of us and was a wealth of knowledge about the region. I love this trip, but it definitely is not for those unused to roughing it or are expecting luxury.

Road tripWildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Sleeper Bus, Camping, Hotel

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Kh

Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Maun, Okavango Delta, Nata, Chobe National Park

Duration10 days

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Kruger, Falls & Zimbabwe: Mineral Pools & National Parks

(8 reviews )

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Our trip was amazing - seeing the rhinos at Matobo was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our CEOs were knowledgeable and fun, and we enjoyed sitting under the stars at night with our group.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Camping, Resort

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Li

Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Matobo National Park, Tshipise, Kruger National Park

Duration8 days

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39-day Gorillas to Victoria Falls Accommodated

(1 review )

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This was an excellent Safari. The Tour was as described for style and is not for the faint hearted. We observed all of the animals and birdlife you could wish for. This was a real adventure and both my Wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The itinery could do with an update although in the grand scheme of things would not have made much difference.

ExplorerWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Camping, Lodge

Age Range

18-75 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Re

Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Livingstone, Lake Nakuru National Park, Jinja, Eldoret, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Bagamoyo, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar, Mikumi National Park, Iringa, Chitimba Beach, Kampala, Kande Beach, Chipata, Lusaka, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Bunyonyi

Duration39 days

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Delta & Falls Eastbound: Baobab Trees & River Views

(8 reviews )

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Great way to get close to the nature and wildlife of Africa! Great adventure in short time.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Lodge, Tent, Hotel

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Dekar

Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Dekar, Maun, Okavango Delta, Gweta, Kasane

Duration9 days

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Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure

(10 reviews )

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I absolutely would recommend this trip to anyone. It is a very active tour because you are on the go all of the time, but we saw and experienced so much. I got just enough of a taste to want to return. I would also recommend adding at least a day, or two, before and after the tour.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Dekar

Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Dekar, Maun, Okavango Delta, Nata, Kasane

Duration8 days

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Kenya Safari

4.8

(5 reviews )

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This trip made my DREAM come true!! Our trip manager is the best. I can truly feel his passion for the animals and his job. I really had a great time.

WildlifeNational parks

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Lodge, Hotel

Age Range

18-35 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Nairobi, Masai Mara National Res

Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli

Duration6 days

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Tanzania Camping Adventure

(8 reviews )

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The trip exceeded all of my expectations. Thanks to our guide and driver we saw the Big 5 and a lot more. Their knowledge of the environment, animals and culture was outstanding and enhanced the trip at every turn.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Lodge, Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Arusha, Mto Wa Mbu, Serengeti Na

Arusha, Mto Wa Mbu, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Duration6 days

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Delta & Falls Discoverer

4.9

(9 reviews )

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My experience was amazing and took me out of my comfort zone with the onsite camping in the Okavango Delta. However, the people and the experiences we met along the way surpassed any negatives. One other thing I forgot to mention about our CEO was that it would have been more engaging if he had identified various markers along the way. For example, our taxi drive to WDH airport pointed out landmarks and items of interest on our way to the airport that our guide could maybe have identified to enrich our knowledge.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel, Lodge, Tent

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Living

Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Livingstone, Kasane, Nata, Maun, Ghanzi

Duration8 days

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East Africa Escorted tours and Guided trips

209 Guided and Escorted Trips in East Africa with 543 Reviews

Vic Falls to Cape Town

Kilimanjaro Climb Rongai Route

Okavango Experience

Kruger, Falls & Zimbabwe: Mineral Pools & National Parks

39-day Gorillas to Victoria Falls Accommodated

Delta & Falls Eastbound: Baobab Trees & River Views

Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure

Kenya Safari

Tanzania Camping Adventure

Delta & Falls Discoverer

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East Africa Escorted tours and Guided trips

209 Guided and Escorted Trips in East Africa with 543 Reviews

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