AFRICA · 4-DAY EXPERIENCES

The 15 Four-Day Trips in Africa That Earn Their Price

25 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 four-day trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon - Day one: the High Dam and Philae Temple
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

1.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,023 reviews · from $340Our pick

Spend three nights on a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with stops at Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. An Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Abdo, Hady, or Mido Mosa leads the sightseeing. The trip also includes full-board meals and a Luxor balloon flight, though you should confirm whether sunrise is included.

“This trip was awesome. The boat was excellent. Staff, food, service all perfect. Our guide for tours was fabulous!! Many was very knowledgeable and saw to our every need”

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4 Days Group Camping Safari - Day one: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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4 Days Group Camping Safari

2.4 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,101 reviews · from $900

Join a small group of up to six for four days across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You get camping gear, meals, park game drives, and a guide who knows the animals and roads. Guides named by past participants include Amir and Mandela, with chef Tito also praised. Expect basic tents, long drives, and strong wildlife potential.

“Great Safari tour of three national parks in Tanzania - the variation sets this tour apart from others in Africa. We managed to see the “Big 5” and our guide Amir was very skilled at finding and manoeuvring us to see them. The camping is definiteRead more”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon - Day two: Abu Simbel before breakfast
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

3.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel, Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 612 reviews · from $329

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor for three nights, with Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings. You also get a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, meals, transfers, and an Egyptology guide. Guides such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, and Ahmed Shawky Ali have received especially strong praise. Entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“Firstly our tour guide Mohamed was great, he was both informative and accommodating. The rooms were basic but clean & the food was good. The experience over all was great and we loved getting to see all the amazing temples and cruise down the Nile. I would have preferred the experience to be a little more relaxed as there was abit to much crammed into only a few days. I think the spices, perfume and stone making tours could have been avoided along with the visit to the high dam. With the early mornings 4/5 am starts each day it would have been nicer to replace these experiences with more…”

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From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide - Day one: Philae Temple and your first Nile evening
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From Aswan: 4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide

4.4-Day Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 593 reviews · 4 days · from $830

Sail three nights from Aswan to Luxor on a full-board 5-star Nile cruise with private guiding. Visit Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings. Add Abu Simbel on day two. Guides such as Mary, Mariam, Ahmed Sony, and Manal have been praised for clear explanations and patient service.

“My experience with this tour and Zeinab as our tour operator was absolutely exceptional! From start to finish, everything was organized to perfection. Zeinab’s professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care for every guest made the trip unforgettable. Zeinab went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt comfortable and had a great time, offering insights and answering questions with a friendly and engaging approach. The itinerary was well-paced and thoughtfully planned, with plenty of time to explore and enjoy the sights. Every detail was handled seamlessly, making it stress-free and enjoyable. I would highly recommend booking this tour - you won’t regret it! Thank you for an amazing experienc...”

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Agadir/Taghazout/Port: Sahara Desert 4x4 Day Trip with Lunch - The road to Youssef ben Tachfine Dam
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Agadir/Taghazout/Port: Sahara Desert 4×4 Day Trip with Lunch

5.Agadir/Taghazout/Port: Sahara Desert 4×4 Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 438 reviews · from $49

Travel south from Agadir in an air-conditioned 4x4 to Youssef ben Tachfine Dam, Tiznit, Tifnit’s dunes, a fishing village, and local craft stops. You’ll eat tagine in a Berber home, meet local people, and have an optional short camel ride. Guides may speak English, French, Arabic, German, Spanish, or Italian.

“Great for first day as it gets out out to see Morocco. Very friendly and informative guide. Food was delicious. Particularly enjoyed the 4x4 driving and the camel ride (don't worry it's a very short one). Overall a great day out”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Private Tour - Day three: Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor – Private Tour

6.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · from $504

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a deluxe Nile cruise with a private Egyptologist, visiting Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Your package includes transfers, three nights, meals, entrance fees, and bottled water. Abu Simbel and a Luxor hot-air balloon ride cost extra.

“Every staff on board is really nice. The food is really nice. Our guide is really nice. The whole trip is really nice!!! I’m so glad I booked this trip with this company and this boat.”

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4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon - Day one: the High Dam and Philae Temple
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4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

7.4 Days Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor including Abu Simbel and Hot Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 356 reviews · from $329

Sail from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star cruise boat with meals, temple visits, Abu Simbel, an Edfu horse-drawn carriage ride, and a sunrise balloon flight. Guides such as Khaled, Mina, Talaat Abdo, and Aida have earned strong praise, though ships and sailing time can vary.

“The cruise was fantastic and the food was amazing the tour guide mr Mina was speaking English very clearly and he gave us a lot of information. Everything was very organized”

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From Marrakech: Merzouga 4 Day Luxury Tour w/ Optional Quad - Day 1: crossing the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou
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From Marrakech: Merzouga 4 Day Luxury Tour w/ Optional Quad

8.Merzouga 4 Day Luxury Tour w/ Optional Quad

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 332 reviews · 4 days · from $229

Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Erg Chebbi on a four-day small-group or private tour. You will visit Ait Ben Haddou and Todra Gorge, ride camels at sunset, spend two nights in a desert camp, meet nomadic families, and explore the dunes by 4x4. Guides such as Mustapha, Houssine, Omar, and Chaima are praised for warm, careful service.

“What an amazing trip. It went beyond expectation. We experienced so much more than we thought, feeling like we saw so much more of Morroco and in particular the Imazighn (Berber) people's lifestyle amd history. Our tour guide, Mustapha, really looked after us and was so cheerful, with his big cheeky grin, keeping us all on track. We are a family of four, with two early adult sons. There was something for us all. We upgraded to Dulux and were grateful as it was cold at night. We also chose to pay extra to take the quad bikes into camp at sunset and camels bavk at sunrise. This was a…”

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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel - Day two: Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and a long day
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4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

9.4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor With Balloon and Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · from $311

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with Egyptologist-led visits to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings. The package includes Abu Simbel, a 35 to 45-minute hot-air balloon flight, meals, transfers, and three nights onboard. Guides such as Ahmed Shawky Ali and Mohamed Gobran are known for clear explanations and careful organization.

“I have been to many cruises worldwide...but this was by far the best. The crue was very professional and feoendly. Especially the guide, Mohammed Gobran, he's a great guide and a very nice person...5 stars.. Recommended.”

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From Aswan:4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon - Day 1: High Dam and Philae in Aswan
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From Aswan:4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

10.4 Days Nile Cruise Luxor Abu Simbel & Air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 310 reviews · 4 days · from $450

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with an Egyptologist guide such as Mohamed Gobran, Mahmoud, or Ahmed Shawky Ali. You will visit Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings, then float over Luxor by hot air balloon. Expect early starts, a packed schedule, and extra local fees for entrance tickets and tips.

“It was a very nice experience, loved the itnerary was made 1) the tour guide Mahmood was very knowledgeable, patient and helpful , highly recommended 2) the rooms on the cruise were great and very comfortable 3) itenrary was well made Cons: 1) food on cruise could have been better 2) wifi on cruise was chargeable and still did not work”

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4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon - Day 1: Aswan, the High Dam, and Philae Temple
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4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

11.4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 247 reviews · from $306

Cruise from Aswan to Luxor aboard a 5-star Nile ship, with guided visits to Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. English-speaking Egyptology guides such as Khaled, Michael, and Talaat Abdo lead the sightseeing. An optional Luxor hot-air balloon ride costs extra.

“We had a wonderful time with Michael our guide and the rest of the tour group. Michael was always happy and available for any questions or queries. He is very authentic and experienced, and covered every little detail of the tour with clarity and enthusiasm. Myself Read more”

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4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel - Day 2: Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, and a long river day
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4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

12.4-Day Nile Cruise Aswan and Luxor Hot Air Balloon with Abu Simbel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · from $715

Travel from Aswan to Luxor aboard a three-night Nile cruise with Abu Simbel, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor Temple. You’ll also take a sunrise hot-air balloon ride above Luxor’s west bank. Pickup, air-conditioned transfers, meals, entrance fees, and an Egyptologist guide are included.

“Excellent! Du debut a la fin. Des la veille on m a contacte pour connaitre les details de la prise en charge. Quand nous sommes arrives a Aswan notre tres charmant guide Ahmed nous attendait. Tres ponctuel et accueillant. Il nous a accompagne tout au long de cette belle aRead more”

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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - Day two: the long road toward Serengeti
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4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

13.4 Days Join Group tour Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · from $1,090

Join a small safari group of up to six from Arusha for four days in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long game drives, picnic meals, campsite nights, crater views, and a chance to see the Big Five. Guides Eddie and Halid are specifically requested by name, while French-speaking guiding is not available.

“We took the 4 day Safari. The first day we visited Tarangire NP, where we saw lots of elephants and giraffes from a very short distance. Day 2 and 3 was in Serengeti and Day 4 in Ngorongoro Crater. Altogether we were able to see all the animRead more”

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From Marrakesh: 4-Day Private Atlas Mountains & Desert Tour - Day Two: The Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and Todra Gorge
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From Marrakesh: 4-Day Private Atlas Mountains & Desert Tour

14.4-Day Private Atlas Mountains & Desert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 197 reviews · 4 days · from $452

Travel privately from Marrakesh to Merzouga with an English, French, Spanish, or Arabic-speaking guide. Cross the Atlas Mountains, visit Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, hike near Todra Gorge, ride camels at sunset, and sleep at a desert camp. Expect excellent scenery, local meals, and long days on the road.

“We just got back from an unforgettable 4-day trip to Merzouga, and we can’t say enough good things about our experience. Our driver and guide, Mahmoud, was absolutely fantastic! He knew so much about every area we passed through and always shared fun facts and stories. Mahmoud went above and beyond by making extra stops for incredible panoramic views and even took professional-quality photos of the landscapes and of us. His driving was super smooth and made the long stretches really comfortable. On top of that, he was always right on time, incredibly respectful, and really attentive to anything we needed. The included meals were delicious and definitely kept us…”

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4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro - Day 2: Entering the Serengeti through Seronera
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4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

15.4-Day Safari from Arusha: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $1,753

Spend four days in a private 4x4 with a guide such as Josef or David, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater from Arusha. You get park fees, meals, water, lodging, and a pop-up roof for viewing. Expect long drives, close wildlife encounters, and an optional hot-air balloon ride for an added USD 539 per person.

“Die Jahreszeit, die Wetterlage und der sehr routinierte und freundliche Fahrer/Führer (Josef von BESTDAY SAFARIS) haben dazu geführt, dass sehr viele Tierarten (big nine) sehr nah und sehr entspannt beobachtbar waren. Insgesamt 4 sehr tolle Read more”

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