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The 15 Private Tours in Africa That Earn Their Price

184 tours  ·  from $5 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Cairo: Pyramids & Great Sphinx Private Tour with Camel Ride - The Great Pyramid and the royal cemetery
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Cairo: Pyramids & Great Sphinx Private Tour with Camel Ride

1.Pyramids & Great Sphinx Private Tour with Camel Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,335 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $48Our pick

Visit the Great Pyramid, the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, and the Great Sphinx with a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Hotel pickup, entry, transport, water, photos, and a 10 or 30-minute camel ride are included, with optional museum and Memphis visits on selected packages.

“Omg 😲 it was the best , I had the most informative and fun experience. Everything was explained in details and my guide Hagar and I had a lot in common! That made my day really comfortable 😌. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone . THANK YOU SENEFRO TOURS ! THANK YOU HAGAR for making my trip to one of the seven wonders a memorable time”

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Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar - Lunch and the drive across Cairo
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Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar

2.Cairo 8 Hour Private Tour of Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,931 reviews · from $49Top rated

Spend a full day with a private Egyptologist guide and driver at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el Khalili bazaar. The tour includes lunch, air-conditioned transport, and a 30-minute camel ride. Guides such as Manar, Fatima, Zenab, and Mahmoud Hoka are praised for clear history lessons and personal service.

“Mimo was an incredible tour guide. Very knowledgeable and professional. The tour itself was well-paced, took us to all the essential sites in our short time in Cairo. Amr was an excellent driver and kept us safe while negotiating the traffic of the city. I've been to Egypt before and I wish I had Mimo as a guide the first time! I would 100% recommend this experience.”

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Private ViP all-inclusive Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Inside Pyramid - Menkaure, Khafre, and the panoramic viewpoint
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Private ViP all-inclusive Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Inside Pyramid

3.Private ViP all-inclusive Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Inside Pyramid

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,448 reviews · from $14

Spend about six hours with a private Egyptologist guide at Giza, visiting the Great Pyramid, Khafre, Menkaure, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The VIP all-inclusive option adds entry fees, a camel ride of about 25 to 30 minutes, lunch, and private hotel transfers. Guides such as Sam, Gamal, Sayed, and Nassar are praised for clear explanations and strong photo skills.

“This tour is very good experience for see the main point by private Guide. Because the site so busy and crowded. She did a good job!”

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Private guided tour to Giza pyramids and Great Sphinx - The Great Pyramid and what your guide adds
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Private guided tour to Giza Pyramids, and Great Sphinx

4.Private guided tour to Giza Pyramids, and Great Sphinx

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,755 reviews · from $35

Spend four to five hours exploring Giza with a private guide such as Islam, Sameh, or Haitham, depending on availability. Visit the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, stop at the panoramic viewpoint, ride a camel for 20 minutes, and see the Sphinx. Pickup, drop-off, water, lunch, and selected entrance fees are included.

“A great experience in the Giza area. Our guide Mona was really helpful and insightful on Egyptian history. Highly recommended)”

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From Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Tour with Private tent & Meals - Day one: High Atlas passes and Ait Ben Haddou
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From Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Tour with Private tent & Meals

5.3-Day Sahara Tour with Private tent & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,652 reviews · 3 days · from $102

Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga with guides such as Abdul, Rezikki, Bijad, Ayoub, and Moncif. Expect long but scenic drives, Ait Ben Haddou, Todgha Gorges, a sunset camel ride, dinner with drum music, and a desert sunrise. A private tent or quad biking may be available as an upgrade.

“My activity was amazing from start to finish. My driver Abdul was second none, he made everything easy and comfortable. I would definitely recommend Abdul to anyone who wants to make this an unforgettable experience.”

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Private Chauffeur & Premium Transportation in Marrakech - The airport pickup, step by step
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Private Chauffeur & Premium Transportation in Marrakech

6.Private Chauffeur & Premium Transportation in Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,649 reviews · from $13

You get a private, air-conditioned transfer between Marrakech Menara Airport and your hotel, with a chauffeur waiting by name, luggage help, Wi-Fi, and bottled water. Drivers speak English and French. The trip usually takes 15 to 30 minutes, and Sultan is one named driver praised for helpful, flexible service.

“Sultan was great, we made a reservation for the wrong time but they accommodated and picked us up. Great service!”

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Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids &Great Sphinx with Private Tour Guide - The Valley Temple gives the pyramids more meaning
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Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids &Great Sphinx with Private Tour Guide

7.Half Day Tour Giza Pyramids &Great Sphinx with Private Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,608 reviews · from $40

Spend four to five hours at Giza with a private Egyptology guide and driver. Visit the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Valley Temple, Great Sphinx, and panoramic viewpoint. A camel ride and lunch depend on the option you choose. Guides such as Mostafa, Ola, Summer, and Wael are often praised for clear explanations and helpful photos.

“Lovely experience! Our Tour guide Summer was super insightful and engaging. She also takes amazing photos. Highly recommend!”

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Private tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum with Local Lunch - Seeing the Giza Pyramids from the panoramic area
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Private tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum with Local Lunch

8.Private tour to Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,Egyptian Museum with Local Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,530 reviews · from $33

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private Egyptologist and driver visiting the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum. Guides such as Nevin, Ahmed, Marco, Ebrahim, and Farrag have been praised for clear explanations, good photo spots, and friendly service. Falafel or koshary, bottled water, and hotel pickup are included.

“Ebrahim was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable and communicated very well! Saw all the key sites and had an awesome time! Abdo was my driver and he was great as well! So much fun, I’d def book again!”

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Cairo Airport Private Arrival/Departure Transfer to any address/hotel in Cairo - What happens after you land at Cairo Airport
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Cairo Airport Private Arrival/Departure Transfer to any address/hotel in Cairo

9.Cairo Airport Private Arrival/Departure Transfer to any address/hotel in Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,509 reviews · from $12

Rimo Tours provides private transfers between Cairo International Airport and any Cairo hotel, residence, or address. Your driver meets you with a name sign, then takes up to three people in a sedan or five in a minivan. Service runs around the clock, with GPS tracking, speed limits, insurance, and 24-hour support.

“As soon as we'd landed and I turned my phone on and there was a welcome message from the driver letting us know he was waiting. This really put my mind at ease whilst navigating our way through the airport.”

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Mauritius: Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour - 9:00 a.m. pickup and the value of a private car
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Mauritius: Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

10.Private Southwest Chamarel Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,427 reviews · 7h 30m

Spend 7.5 hours exploring southwest Mauritius in a private car with an English or French-speaking driver-guide. Visit Trou aux Cerfs, Grand Bassin, Alexandra Falls, Black River Gorges, and Chamarel’s Seven Coloured Earth. Guides such as Atish, Vivek, Dev, and Dhirahj are praised for safe driving, local insight, and flexible pacing. Lunch and entry fees cost extra.

“Our guide Vivek was absolutely great! He was very friendly and on each sight gave us a little information about it. After he gave us the overview he left us to explore each sight as long as we liked.”

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Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private or Group Tour - The three pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos
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Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private or Group Tour

11.Giza Pyramids and Sphinx: Half-Day Private or Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,424 reviews · 4 hours - 2 days · from $30

This four-hour Giza tour takes you from Cairo or Giza to the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, then to the Valley Temple and Sphinx. Choose a private or shared trip, with guides such as Osama, Ahmed, Hazem, Menna, and Aladdin often praised for clear stories and excellent photos.

“It was great. The tour guide was very friendly and took exellent photos. I apreciated that the car was easy to recognize with the name of the tour company.”

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Marrakech: Private Guided Half-Day City Tour - Koutoubia Mosque and the city’s central landmark
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Marrakech: Private Guided Half-Day City Tour

12.Private Guided Half-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,249 reviews · from $39

Explore Marrakech in a private air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup, choosing a guide-led or driver-only tour. Visit Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Mellah, Bab Agnaou, Jemaa el-Fnaa, and the souks. Guides such as Mohamed, Mbarek, and Basem are praised for clear history and flexible help.

“A really great way to see Marrakech. We loved our tour and our guide Mohammed was so knowledgeable and helpful.”

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From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria - Kom El-Deka Roman Theater and Alexandria’s Roman Past
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From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

13.Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,155 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore Roman ruins, Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, and Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque with an Egyptologist guide. Expect about four to five hours of sightseeing and a long road day.

“Everything was as it should be from the guide and driver”

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Mauritius: Private South-West Nature & Viewpoints with Lunch - Chamarel Waterfall begins the day with real drama
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Mauritius: Private South-West Nature & Viewpoints with Lunch

14.Private South-West Nature & Viewpoints with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,129 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours exploring southwest Mauritius by private vehicle with an English or French-speaking guide. Visit Chamarel Waterfall, Seven Coloured Earth, Black River, Alexandra Falls, Grand Bassin, and Trou aux Cerfs. Lunch and drinks are included, with guides such as Raj, Vikash, Baboo, and Robin adding local insight along the way.

“A great day, with Alan, our Mauritius guide. He was very considerate and knowledgeable about his country- thank you.”

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Private Tour of Casablanca with Hassan II Mosque Entry Ticket - A driving tour that makes Casablanca easier
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Private Tour of Casablanca with Hassan II Mosque Entry Ticket

15.Private Tour of Casablanca with Hassan II Mosque Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,102 reviews · from $52

Spend four to five hours exploring Casablanca with a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Hassan II Mosque with admission arranged, then see the Old Medina, Rick’s Café, Habbous, markets, parks, churches, and major squares. Guides such as Anas, Hamza, Sabri, and Kesly are praised for friendly, personal service.

“Lovely experience, Hazma was delightful, made our morning most enjoyable, was so thoughtful to provide us with a delicious selection of traditional Moroccan Cookies at one of our stops, over the top!!! He made us most comfortable in his car with fresh waters, Kleenex, snacks if we wanted.”

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