15 Five-Day Trips in Africa to Build a Day Around

1.5 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · from $1,100Our pick

Spend five days moving through Tanzania’s best-known wildlife parks with a private guide, 4x4 safari vehicle, camping crew, meals, and a group capped at seven. See Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs, Lake Manyara’s hippos and flamingos, the Serengeti plains, and Ngorongoro Crater. Guides such as Amiri or Max and cooks such as Salim may be assigned to your departure.

“Safari meraviglioso con la compagnia Suricati. La nostra guida Max e il nostro cuoco Salim meravigliosi. Cibo abbondante e ottimo, tende molto comode. Ovviamente è un campeggio in Africa quindi non un resort ma l’esperienza è indimenticabile. Grazie di tutto. Compagnia super consigliata.”

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2.5-Day Egypt Highlights Private Tour with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 338 reviews · 5 days · from $1,900

You’ll see the Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Luxor temples, Abu Simbel, and Alexandria on a tightly planned private tour with flights and a two-night Nile cruise. Expect different local guides, early starts, some group visits, and daily WhatsApp updates. Guides such as Ereen, Manal, Ahmed Ashraf, and Eslam have earned special praise for care and clear explanations.

“Ms. Engy, professional and friendly, made every stop a true discovery. The Library of Alexandria is fascinating, while the Citadel and catacombs, explored with care and passion, enriched the experience. The necropolis of Kom el-Shoqafa was a real gem. The seaside break with fresh fish capped off an intense but well-balanced day. Highly recommended for anyone eager to explore Alexandria with curiosity and heart. Thank you, Engy!”

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3.5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $2,327

Spend five days on Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit, beginning in Arusha and visiting Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara. You’ll travel in an open-roof safari vehicle, stay in lodges and tented camps, and have a private guide for your group. Named guides include Enouk, Imma, Shaban, and Suleiman.

“This trip was an unforgettable experience for me. The experience in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti was the best, and I would have regretted not going to Chemka Hot Springs and Serval Wild Life. And thanks to the staff who helped me Read more”

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4.Egypt: Private 5-Day Tour, Nile Cruise, Flights & Balloon

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 248 reviews · 5 days · from $1,400

See Egypt’s headline sights in five packed days, from Giza and Tutankhamun’s mask to Luxor’s tombs, a hot-air balloon, Abu Simbel, and Old Cairo. Private guides such as Jasmine, Eva, Nada, and Muhammad have earned strong praise, while the standard five-star cruise, included flights, and round-the-clock WhatsApp support keep the route moving.

“Manal is my guide, she has many knowledge and answered every questions. And also she is a good photographer!”

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5.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $1,254

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater on a private safari for up to six people. Expect long game drives, tented camping, full meals, unlimited water, and a guide such as Samwel, Samuel, Douglas, or Johnson. The route also includes a Mto wa Mbu community visit.

“I went on this safari with my adult daughter. We had an incredible time and highly recommend it! Our safari guide was Samwel and our chef was Saleem. They both made this experience better than we imagined it could be. The night before our safari began was spent at tRead more”

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6.5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 5 days · from $675

Travel from Cape Town in a small group of up to 13, with guides such as Uriel, Isaac, TK, and Denver leading the way. Expect long drives, four nights of mixed accommodation, Cango Caves, Route 62 wine tasting, Addo wildlife, Tsitsikamma, Knysna, and a private-reserve safari.

“Great trip with lots of activities. There is A LOT of driving. I definitely recommend the Buffeldrift glamping upgrade.”

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7.Tanzania Simba Safari – 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $2,897

This private five-day safari links Arusha, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater in a 4x4 Toyota Cruiser with a private driver-guide. You get two nights in the Serengeti, morning and afternoon game drives, meals, lodging, and park fees. Guides such as Adrian, Goodluck, Harry, and Dennis have earned strong praise for wildlife spotting and care.

“If you’re planning a safari in Tanzania you must use Easy Tour! From start to finish everything was perfect for me and my family of 4 on our private 5 day tour. All logistics were taken care of almost before we even thought to ask about them. Easy Tour has tons of experiencRead more”

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8.Our Exceptional 5 days Cairo, Luxor and Abu Simbel Tour Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 212 reviews · from $1,438

You’ll visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Abu Simbel, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, and Karnak. The package includes Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo flights, five-star hotels, meals, air-conditioned transfers, and an Egyptologist. Guides praised in the supplied feedback include Omar Haridi, Mahmoud Hassan, and Samar Nagi.

“Last 3days of our trip we spent in Cairo. Despite the busyness of the capital city, our trip was “a breeze” thanks to our guide Mr Mohammed Elshemei- highly professional, knowledgeable guy with very good English. He was also very generoRead more”

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9.5 Days Budget Private Safari, Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $0

Set out from Arusha with a private guide and visit four major wildlife areas in five days. Expect elephants and baobabs in Tarangire, sunrise drives in Serengeti, a crater descent for possible rhino sightings, and birdlife at Lake Manyara. Guide Praise is noted for sharp animal spotting, while a camp chef handles all included meals.

“Where do you start My guide Praise was the animal whisperer, they came We saw everything I've been home in UK now for a week and I'm still struggling to express how amazing this trip was Please trust this company, My jaw is still so dropped I can't Express The food was amazing I saw a black rhino 🦏 Lions feeding Leopard Cheetah Baby elephant Everything Just everything You must go ❤️❤️❤️”

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10.5-Day Private Northern Tanzania Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $2,780

You’ll travel privately from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with a dedicated safari guide. Expect full-day game drives, included park fees, hot picnic lunches, lodge or camp stays, and a final crater visit. Guides praised by name include Laban, Enoch, Juma, Rahim, Samir, Daudi, Andrew, William, Calvin, and Ombeni.

“We had the most incredible 5-day safari and were lucky to have Laban as our guide – he was actually nominated as best guide last year, and I couldn’t agree more!”

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11.5 Days Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari Northern Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · from $3,744

Travel privately through Tanzania’s northern safari circuit with a professional guide, lodge stays, and all listed meals. You’ll visit Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara, with chances to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, flamingos, and more. Guides may include Simon, Macha, Shafino, Nelson, or others from the Lion King team.

“Couldn’t have had a better trip! It was short, only four days, but we had an absolute blast. We saw everything we could’ve imagined, and Macha was the best Guide. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.”

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12.5-Day Nile Cruise to Aswan with Balloon Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 168 reviews · 5 days · from $1,200

Cruise from Luxor to Aswan for five days aboard a Nile ship with meals, a private cabin, Egyptologist guides, and scheduled sightseeing. You will visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Abu Simbel. The sunrise balloon ride is a major highlight, but check your ship and ticket costs before booking.

“I had the absolute best time! The ship was lovely, service was amazing. I enjoyed all of my guides. Omar Shareef was just wonderful! Such a nice guide, knowledgeable and really went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. He even made a stop at a market each day for extra water for me to take back to my room. There was only one guide that I thought seemed like she took me to places that she preferred I buy from. When I said I wasn’t interested in purchasing, she tried to get me to stay. I vocalized that I wanted to leave and eventually thanked the shop…”

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13.5-Day Private midrange Tour in Arusha with Airport Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $3,600

You’ll travel from Arusha in a private 4x4 with a safari guide, visiting four major wildlife areas in five days. Expect elephants and baobabs in Tarangire, hippos at Manyara, big cats in the Serengeti, and a crater game drive at Ngorongoro. Guides connected with this operation include Elias, Mandela, Ezekiel, Amiri, Lewis, and Freddie.

“The trip was amazing and much more than I ever expected! Amazing landscape, thousands of animals near by, extraordinary camps, good organisation and a very helpful guide & driver. Thank you so much for this unique and stunning experience!”

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14.5-Day Tour in Cairo with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · from $895

You’ll spend five days exploring Cairo with airport pickup, hotel transfers, meals, and guided visits to NMEC, Baron Palace, Giza, Memphis, Sakkara, the Citadel, Coptic Cairo, and Khan Al-Khalili. Guide assignments vary, with Hala, Mustafa, Angela, and others praised for clear, friendly tours. The group may include up to 49 people.

“We had the absolute pleasure of choosing TRIAD to organize our 7-night stay in Egypt, and I can honestly say it was one of the best travel experiences we've ever had.”

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15.5 days 4 night Nile Cruise: Luxor to Aswan with Flight from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · from $775

Fly from Cairo to Luxor, board a four-night Nile cruise, and visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Aswan’s High Dam. Your guide leads the sightseeing, with Mohamed Gobran and Mahmoud Amin among the guides praised for clear explanations and attentive service. Flights, meals, and transfers are included, but entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“This experience was very well planned out. From the moment we were picked up in Cairo from our hotel, we had amazing service. The details for our flight from Cairo to Luxor were sent out 3 days in advance, giving us plenty of time to see CairRead more”

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