Grand tours of Africa

Enjoy a private grand tour of Africa in one epic, multi-country trip

Africa's Big Five

to be discovered

Gorilla Trekking

in Rwanda

Wine Tours

in South Africa

White Sand Paradise

on Africa's beaches

The Smoke that Thunders

at Victoria Falls

See more of Africa, with a private grand tour organised just for you

There’s no limit to how much you can see and do in one trip; if you’ve got the time, we’ve got the knowledge to create a truly special tour through several African countries in one amazing trip.

Our experienced Safari Designers will take care of the details, combining seamless logistics with breathtaking locations and expert guides, for a calmly paced itinerary that makes the most of your extended tour through Africa.

From the dense jungle of Uganda to the open plains of Tanzania and the rolling hills of South Africa’s wine region, you can take the trip of a lifetime through the many landscapes of Africa, travelling by plane, boat, and even luxury train.

We can arrange itineraries that encompass exactly what you want to see during your time in this grand wilderness, so you can pick and choose the highlights for an epic, envy-inducing trip.

Highlights

Primate trekking experiences in Rwanda searching for critically endangered mountain gorillas

Discover Africa’s big five and witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in Kenya and Tanzania

Soar high over the Okavango Delta on a hot air balloon safari as herds of elephants and hippos wallow in the waters below

Travel in style on one of the world’s great train journeys through South Africa and to the mighty Victoria Falls

Luxury accommodation in Africa

There are many incredible places to stay in Africa. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Volcanoes National Park

Wilderness Bisate Lodge

Inspired by the Royal Palace of traditional monarchs.

Mara Conservancies

Angama Mara

Towering high on the Rift Valley’s Oloololo Escarpment with private access to the Mara Triangle.

Singita Grumeti

Singita Faru Faru Lodge

Faru Faru Lodge is an exceptional place to enjoy some quality time.

Sossusvlei

Wilderness Little Kulala

A more of a ‘boutique’ polish and size set in the 37,000- hectare private Kulala Wilderness Reserve.

Sabi Sands

Chitwa Chitwa

Chitwa Chitwa was transformed by Charl into an oasis of conservation and harmony.

Zanzibar Island

Xanadu Villas

Xanadu Villas offer an intimate retreat for those looking to luxuriate in style.

Why book with Luxury Travel?

Personalised design

We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

Authentic experiences

Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

Responsible travel

Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Trip inspiration

Get inspired with our Africa Grand Tour example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

Whatever you want from your Africa Grand Tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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21 Day trip

Faces of Africa: An Epic Journey

Explore Africa's most exhilarating wildlife destinations - Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa

Explore Trip

11 Day trip

Ultimate Southern Africa Safari

Explore premier wildlife destinations and admire Victoria Falls

Explore Trip

15 Day trip

An African Trilogy

A fabulous two-week journey from Kenya to Victoria Falls and Cape Town taking in all the highlights along the way

Explore Trip

Ready to start your adventure?

Whatever you want your luxury private tour or safari itinerary to include, we’ll create something fully bespoke for you… and only you.

Where to go

Kenya

The Great Migration, fascinating Maasai and Samburu culture, epic national parks and exclusive conservancies, are all waiting to be discovered in Kenya.

Tanzania

A land of vast landscapes and unbelievable wildlife spectacles. Safari experiences by jeep, hot air balloon or on foot; Tanzania has a lot to offer any wildlife enthusiast.

Rwanda

Home to critically endangered mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and chimpanzees, Rwanda is a primate haven.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s pristine wildernesses, rivers and waterholes attract masses of wildlife. Famous for legendary guiding and outstanding safaris.

Zambia

There are thrilling off-the-beaten-track safari experiences to be had in Zambia as well the epic Victoria Falls.

Uganda

Uganda is full of adventurous experiences from challenging hikes to find mountain gorillas, white water rafting on the white Nile and tracking chimpanzees in dense forests.

Botswana

Botswana has an incredible collection of private reserves and conservancies - havens for huge densities of wildlife. Safari experiences here are luxurious and exclusive.

Namibia

Namibia is an otherworldly desert country of epic landscapes, rolling sand dunes, surprising wildlife and fascinating ancient culture.

South Africa

South Africa has it all; wildlife rich safari experiences, cosmopolitan cities, beautiful coastline and world-class wineries.

Zanzibar

A slice of paradise off the Tanzanian coast; white sand beaches, spice gardens, crystal clear waters for snorkelling, boat trips and more.

Mozambique

Mozambique’s coastline is lined with seemingly endless soft sand beaches and is one of the most authentic beach destinations on the Indian Ocean.

The Seychelles

A truly magical and luxurious way to end (or begin) any African adventure. Picture-postcard white sand beaches, fringed with palms and truly stunning hotels.