Luxury Africa Holidays

Africa spans the equator, so there’s no single “best time” — it depends entirely on where you’re going and what you want to do. East Africa’s wildlife migrations peak between July and October, while southern Africa (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa) is best from May to October during the dry season. North Africa — Morocco and Egypt — is most comfortable in spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November). Indian Ocean islands like Mauritius and The Seychelles are warm year-round, with drier months from May to November. Our Africa experts will help you choose the right timing for your specific trip, factoring in weather, wildlife activity, and crowd levels across every destination.

Which African country to visit first depends on what draws you to Africa. For a first-time visitor who wants wildlife alongside stunning landscapes, Kenya or Tanzania & Zanzibar offer the most complete introduction — combining world-famous reserves with beautiful Indian Ocean beaches. South Africa is another strong first choice, with well-developed travel infrastructure, Cape Town’s food and wine scene, and excellent private game reserves within easy reach. If culture and history appeal more, Morocco delivers immediately — vibrant medinas, mountain trails, and incredible food from the moment you arrive. We design every first Africa trip around your interests and travel style, so it’s exactly the right introduction for you.

Combining multiple African countries in one trip is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the continent. Popular combinations include Kenya or Tanzania with Zanzibar’s beaches, Botswana with Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, or South Africa with Mozambique’s coast. We also design longer journeys linking three or four countries: a Rwanda gorilla trek followed by Tanzania’s Serengeti and a wind-down on the Mozambican coast, for example. Domestic flights and private transfers keep multi-country logistics seamless. Our Africa specialists handle all the route planning, visa requirements, and connections so you can focus on the experience rather than the admin.

For a single country, ten days to two weeks is the sweet spot — enough time to see the highlights without feeling rushed. A combination trip (Kenya and Zanzibar, or Botswana and Victoria Falls) benefits from 14–18 days. If you’re covering three or more countries, we’d typically recommend three weeks to do justice to each destination. That said, we also design shorter breaks — a long weekend in Marrakech, a week in Cape Town and the Winelands — for travellers with less time. Your Africa specialist will build the itinerary around your available dates rather than a fixed template.

Luxury Africa holidays typically start from around £5,500 per person for a single-destination trip, rising significantly for multi-country itineraries with premium lodges and private guiding throughout. High-season stays in the most sought-after camps and gorilla trekking permits can increase costs, as can remote fly-in destinations like Botswana’s delta lodges. Every trip we design is priced individually based on your dates, destinations, accommodation preferences, and the experiences you choose. There are no planning fees — just a fully costed, tailor-made itinerary.