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African Safaris: The 15 Best Trips to Book

122 tours  ·  from $12 a head

The word covers two entirely different days here: a 4x4 run over Saharan sand, and a game drive after the Big Five. These 15 keep both straight, with prices, driving times and which country each belongs to.

From Marrakech: Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food - Day 1: High Atlas passes and Ait Ben Haddou
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From Marrakech: Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food

1.Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,232 reviews · 3 days · from $122Our pick

Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades, Todgha Gorge, and Merzouga. You’ll ride camels at sunset, sleep in a private desert tent, eat Moroccan meals, and return by minibus. Drivers such as Yusef, Hichaam, Oussama, and Mohamed Bakhouz are praised for safe driving and attentive service.

“Younis, our driver, was impeccable. polite, courteous, considerate, very experienced and a great driver who made you feel safe. the trip was superb. Once in a lifetime!”

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Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast - The one-hour flight over the Serengeti
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Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

2.Serengeti Balloon Safari and authentic bush breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,480 reviews · from $550Top rated

You’ll lift off around dawn for about an hour above the Serengeti, guided by pilots such as Paul, Jeff, Kevin, Mohamed, or Derek. After landing, celebrate with bubbly and a full English breakfast beneath an acacia tree. Flights run year-round in Seronera, with seasonal options in Kogatende, Ndutu, and Kiwarira.

“Ballooning over the Serengeti is a must do experience. The pilot Kevin and all the support staff were highly professional making the entire event, pre and post flight thoroughly enjoyable. The post flight breakfast under an acacia tree was top notch with great food and excellent service. Thank you!”

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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti - Miracle Experience - Before sunrise at the launch site
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Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

3.Balloon Safari & Bush Breakfast in Serengeti – Miracle Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,646 reviews · from $599

Leave your Serengeti camp before dawn for a hot-air-balloon flight with Miracle Experience. Meet your pilot, watch the balloon inflate, rise over the plains for about an hour, and use provided binoculars to look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Land for a Champagne toast, bush breakfast, and completion certificate.

“This was the highlight of our trip to The Serengeti and an experience we’ll never forget. The views and vast expanse of The Serengeti are truly amazing. The experience was extremely well organised and we felt totally safe with our pilot, Ed. The champagne breakfast was delicious and a lovely ending to our flight.”

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Agadir/Taghazout : Quad Bike Safari Desert - A two-hour ride through desert and Berber villages
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Agadir/Taghazout : Quad Bike Safari Desert

4.Quad Bike Safari Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,496 reviews · from $40

From Agadir or Taghazout, you’ll ride an ATV for about two hours through desert hills, Berber villages, sand dunes, and beside the sea. Guides such as Samir, Oussama, Moustapha, and Yassine provide practice, helmets, photos, and help. A mint-tea stop and hotel pickup are included.

“A brilliant few hours in the Sahara dunes and on the beach. The team were very attentive and nothing to much trouble even for quad bike beginners. Money well spent and can highly recommend this company 👍”

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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal - The early pickup and Zanzibar airport wait
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From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

5.Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · from $451

You’ll fly early from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, then spend the day in a shared jeep searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and more. Guides such as Salim, Amos, Elias, and Asenga explain the animals and bush as you go. A bush lunch, water, park fees, flights, and hotel transfers are included.

“We had an amazing experience on our safari trip to Mikumi! The transfer and flight were good and all on time. Our safari guide was knowledgeable and friendly and gave plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the wildlife or take photos. There was water available throughout and the bush lunch was lovely! A tip for the ladies - take some tissues with you for the toilet stops, some of the cubicles didn’t have any tissue left! Overall, we couldn’t have asked for anything more - We saw nearly all of the animals you could hope for, which was great luck!”

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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner - Pickup from Hurghada to the desert base
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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner

6.Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,454 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $17Best value

Ride a quad across Hurghada’s desert with a guide, safety test, photo stops, and Red Sea views. Add a short camel ride, Bedouin dinner, live dancing, and telescope stargazing on the evening option. Shared pickup covers Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, Safaga, and Al Ahyaa.

“It was such a fun activity, great views, great guide and well worth the money.”

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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - The early pickup and ride from Johannesburg
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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

7.Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,327 reviews · 12 hours · from $186

Leave Johannesburg early for Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, roughly two to two and a half hours away. Two open-vehicle drives cover 4.5 to 5 hours, with guides such as Petrus, Martin, and Desmond explaining the animals and bush. Expect elephants, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and perhaps lions or leopards, plus lunch at a rest camp.

“Driving through the Pilanesberg National Park was an amazing experience. It was my first time doing this kind of activity, and I couldn’t ask for more. Simbu was a smooth driver and the trip to the park and back to Johannesburg was nicer than expected. All my appreciation to Desmond who made the day unforgettable! He was always ready to bring us to the right spot. We saw lots of animals. Each time he would answer our questions and try to help us take those memorable pictures. Such a great day. I highly valued the fact that Pilanesberg is a national park. One should always choose national parks over private…”

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From Cairo: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Magic Lake, & Lunch - Qarun Lake starts the day quietly
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From Cairo: Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Magic Lake, & Lunch

8.Desert Safari, Camel Ride, Magic Lake, & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,273 reviews · 10 hours · from $119

Leave Cairo or Giza for Qarun Lake and Faiyum’s desert. Ride a 4x4 over soft dunes, try sandboarding, choose a camel or horse ride, see Wadi El Rayan’s waterfall and Mudawara Mountain, then swim or take photos at Magic Lake before a Bedouin-style BBQ lunch. Guides such as Ryan, Sabra, Ahmed, and Taha are available depending on the booking.

“What an incredible experience! So well designed, amazing selection of landscapes and fun activities.Rayan(our guide)Habib,your knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm truly made this Desert safari unforgettable.We felt so well taken care of, and your warm, friendly demeanor made the whole day even more special. It’s clear you love what you do, and that energy was contagious! Thank you all again for such a memorable adventure — we’ll definitely be recommending to anyone who visits Cairo searching for adventure in nature at its best!”

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From Marrakech: Zagora 2-Day Desert Safari with Food & Camp - Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s great fortified movie set
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From Marrakech: Zagora 2-Day Desert Safari with Food & Camp

9.Zagora 2-Day Desert Safari with Food & Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,137 reviews · 2 days · from $113

You’ll leave Marrakech early with a multilingual driver-guide, cross the High Atlas, visit Ait Ben Haddou, and continue through the Draa Valley to Zagora. Ride camels at sunset and sunrise, sleep in a private camp tent, eat Moroccan meals, and hear music around the fire. Drivers such as Houssain Ford, Said, and Mohamed are often praised for safe driving and helpful stops.

“the tour was really good, everything went well and was able to see landscapes that I wouldn't have seen otherwise. On our way to the desert we stopped many times to appreciate the views, eat and visit ait benhaddou for example. The tent in the desert was really great and loved to see the stars from there. Sunrise from the dunes was also so good. I also want to thank our amazing driver Housayn imlil that drove 6+ hours on day one and other 6+ hours on day two, bringing everyone safely to destination. He also brought everyone back to different drop off locations as we had different hotels”

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Hurghada: Quad and Buggy Safari with Dinner and Show - Hotel pickup and the trip into the desert
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Hurghada: Quad and Buggy Safari with Dinner and Show

10.Quad and Buggy Safari with Dinner and Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,126 reviews · from $32

Ride a quad bike for 30 minutes and a buggy for 15 minutes across the desert near Hurghada, then watch the sunset, eat dinner, and see oriental dancing, fire acts, and belly dancing. Guides such as Hassan and Walid are praised for careful instruction and friendly care. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“the tour guide Leticia Tirado was fantastic with other infomation and knowledge. the trip was great wish we could off gone faster but do understand 😕. A big thank you again to Leticia which made the experience really enjoyable”

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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

11.4 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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From Agadir or Taghazout: Quad Biking Safari Desert Trip - Learning the quad controls before the real ride
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From Agadir or Taghazout: Quad Biking Safari Desert Trip

12.From Agadir or Taghazout: Quad Biking Safari Desert Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,046 reviews · from $42

From Agadir or Taghazout, ride an automatic quad through Berber rural areas, pre-Saharan dunes, rough tracks, and coastal viewpoints. A guide leads the route, with helmets, goggles, hotel transfers, photo stops, and a Moroccan tea break with biscuits and music. The 90-minute ride suits first-timers, but it follows a set route rather than offering free riding.

“very fun and full of thrill, friendly staff, nice view”

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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights - Coffee, cake, and a table in the bush
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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

13.Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,025 reviews · from $470

Fly from Zanzibar to Selous/Nyerere National Park for a full-day 4x4 safari with an English-speaking guide, coffee break, and warm bush lunch. Guides such as Eli, Herman, Dennis, and Songoro are praised for spotting lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and more. Return flights and hotel transfers are included.

“Steven was a lovely guide friendly and informative. The jeep was slightly battererdand uncomfortable though. But everything went like clockwork.”

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Pyramids of Giza: 1-Hour Quad Bike Desert Safari - Riding with the pyramids in view
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Pyramids of Giza: 1-Hour Quad Bike Desert Safari

14.Pyramids of Giza: 1-Hour Quad Bike Desert Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 930 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $40

Leave your Giza, Cairo, Al Haram, or 6th of October City hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, then ride a quad bike through the permitted desert area near the pyramids. Guides such as Ibrahim, Fahd, Aladdin, and Hamada help beginners, take photos, and point out views of the pyramids, Sphinx, Cairo, and Giza. A camel ride is available if you choose that option.

“Amazing tour with great views of the Pyramids and Cairo. Plenty of opportunities for photos with lots of thrills on the way. Timely pickup and drop off by driver and friendly guide with excellent communication - beverage provided on the way there. You will need a scarf (can stop to buy one if needed) and sunglasses, be prepared for a bit of sand, of course. 10/10”

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From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge - Cape Agulhas and the southernmost point
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From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

15.2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 928 reviews · 2 days · from $533

Travel in a small group of up to 12 from Cape Town to Hermanus, Betty’s Bay, and Cape Agulhas, then spend the night at Garden Route Game Lodge. You’ll take sunset and morning game drives, with possible sightings of lions, elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, hippos, giraffes, and more. Guides such as Chris, Vaughan, Benjamin, and Frank are known for informative commentary and careful driving.

“The activity was amazing! Everything was so well organized and put together— the accommodation was really nice, food was delicious, and the safari itself was so much fun! You get to see a lot of different species of animals and we learned a lot from our safari guide, Wyatt!”

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