9 Six-Day Trips in Africa Worth Booking

1.Tanzania Wildlife Encounters – 6 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · from $3,413Our pick

Travel privately from Arusha through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro in a Toyota Cruiser with an expert driver-guide. You get five nights, park fees, meals, and game drives included. Guides such as Aniny, Edward, Mohammed, and Ombani are known for sharp animal spotting and strong local knowledge, while the tented camps keep you close to the wild.

“We just returned from the most amazing safari experience in Tanzania, and I can’t say enough good things about our trip! I traveled with my family, including our 2-year-old daughter, and every moment exceeded our expectations. From start to finish, Easy Travel made everytRead more”

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2.6 Days Hypnotic Cairo & Nile Cruise Tour Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · from $1,646

This six-day Egypt package pairs Cairo’s pyramids and Egyptian Museum with a three-night deluxe Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Expect airport assistance, domestic flights, private air-conditioned transfers, guided visits, full-board cruise meals, and Cairo guides such as Essam Elsayed, Reham Sabry, or Mohammed Elshemei, subject to assignment.

“My Family and I had an amazing time during our 8 day Cairo, Aswan and Nile Crusie to Luxor Tour. From the moment we arrived in Cairo, the Egypt portal team met and guided us the entire way on this tour. They Carefully and meticulously overRead more”

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3.Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $2,685

Spend six days with Lion King Adventures visiting four of Tanzania’s finest wildlife areas. Your private guide, such as Macha, Mecky, Gilbert, or Goodluck, handles the driving and animal spotting while you stay in mid-range lodges with full board. Expect long road days, close wildlife encounters, and flexible game drives.

“Trip was amazing! Macha, our guide, made the trip. We would pass all the other safari cars watching an animal 300 ft away and he would take us to remote areas and get within 10-50 ft with no one else around. He knows what he’s doing. Accommodations all exceeded expectations as well.”

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4.6 Days Nile Cruise:Luxor,Aswan,Abu Simbel with Train Tickets from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 188 reviews · from $780Best value

Travel from Cairo to Aswan by train, then cruise three nights toward Luxor aboard a five-star Nile boat. Visit Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s Temple with an Egyptologist guide. Meals, transfers, and a return train to Cairo are included, but entrance fees, drinks, tips, and Philae’s motorboat cost extra.

“This was tour was awesome! We were picked up and guided along the entire way. The boat was small and intimate, the food was good and. the tours were well organized. We had a great tour guide, Mohammed Wafa, he was very knowledgeable and helpful!”

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5.6-Day Egypt Tour with Flights and Nile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 177 reviews · 6 days · from $1,600

You’ll see Egypt’s major ancient sights with private Cairo and Alexandria touring, domestic flights, a three-night Nile cruise, and a Luxor balloon ride. Guides such as Marina’s Cairo team, Manal in Alexandria, and Mary in Aswan may vary by date. Expect early starts, long touring days, and most entry fees paid separately.

“The 1st day today and it was absolutely amazing thanks to Anna, how she explained everything with full detail, I’m really grateful for her such a wonderful company as well. ✨”

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6.Garden Route and Addo Elephant Park 6-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 175 reviews · 6 days · from $852

Travel in a small group from Cape Town through Hermanus, Cape Agulhas, Oudtshoorn, Wilderness, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, Addo, and Mossel Bay. You will canoe, hike, taste wine, visit an ostrich farm, explore Cango Caves, and search for elephants and lions. Guides such as Gareth, Christine, and Marc lead the trip, with backpacker or guesthouse lodging available.

“Steph is very sweet, I think that we are lucky that she was our guide”

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7.6 Days Private Budget Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $2,300

Spend six days on a private Tanzania safari from Arusha, tracking elephants in Tarangire, big cats in the Serengeti, rhinos in Ngorongoro, and flamingos at Lake Manyara. The trip includes park fees, meals, pickup, camps and lodge stays, plus a flexible return to Arusha around 4 pm. Guide assignments vary, with Tom, Bashir, Edward, Andrew, Francis, and others praised for their wildlife skills.

“Excellent experience. Far exceeded my expectations. Guide Bashir was a rockstar. Made sure we saw everything and fed us well. Awesome accommodations. Really authentic and fantastic operation!”

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8.6 Days Tanzania Budget Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · from $1,600

Join Meru Slopes Tours for a six-day Tanzania safari from Arusha, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Mto wa Mbu. Expect small groups of up to six, game drives, camping and lodge stays, full meals, airport-style support, and a professional guide. Guide assignments vary, with Nuru, Robert, and Mohamed among the praised names.

“It was an amazing safari. Way above our expectations! I went with a friend and we had an amazing time. We got Nuru as a guide and he made sure we saw as many animals as possible! He has a lot of knowledge and was able to answer all of Read more”

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9.Tanzania Enticing Explorations – 6 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $3,341

Start with airport pickup in Arusha, then travel by private 4x4 through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. Your driver-guide handles the long road transfers and game drives, with guides such as Louis, Simon, Nico, Maila, and Gilbert praised for sharp animal spotting and strong local knowledge. Lodging and most meals are included.

“We had an incredible safari experience with our guide Louis! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel safe and welcome from day one. Thanks to his sharp eye and experience, we saw the Big Five and many other amazing animals in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. A truly unforgettable trip — we highly recommend Louis to anyone visiting Tanzania!”

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