Africa Bucket List: Top Trips You Need to Take Once in Your Lifetime

Siobhan Grogan

The oldest inhabited continent on earth is full of wonders not seen anywhere else. Book onto one of these epic trips and explore one of the most exciting places on Earth.

From the wide-open expanse of the Sahara to the snow-dusted mountains of Morocco, a trip to Africa should be on everyone’s bucket list. The second-largest continent in the world, it comprises 54 countries and covers 20 percent of the earth’s land area. Whether you want to visit South Africa to sip wine in vineyards or trek through the ancient wonders of Egypt, any one of these African adventures will make every moment in this fascinating continent count.

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Mountain hiking and desert stargazing in Morocco

Anyone can dip into Marrakech – but only those who venture further afield uncover the authentic side of this magical North African country. Morocco pairs the rugged Atlas Mountains with gloriously chaotic bazaars, historic forts and the world-famous Sahara desert. This in-depth Culture Trip tour will let you truly get under the skin of Morocco – from discovering Casablanca with a local guide and stargazing in Merzouga with an astrologist, to scrambling through the carved canyons of the Dades Gorge on a guided hike. Along the way, you’ll dip into the medina in Fes, dine by a waterfall in the Rif Mountains and journey across the desert on a camel at sunrise, an experience you will never forget.

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Casablanca, Morocco

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ENDS AT

Marrakech, Morocco

DURATION

11

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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STYLE

Discovery

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Ancient human history and a luxury Nile cruise in Egypt

Always dreamt of gazing upon the Pyramids? Egypt lives up to every legend – from the riotous centre of Cairo to the majestic Sphinx, all with the enchanting river Nile at its heart. The longest river in the world is one of the most famous places in Africa and remains the best way to uncover the ancient secrets of this mystical country. Tick the big hitters off on the very first day by joining this Culture Trip tour in Cairo, where you’ll marvel at the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar, before travelling by sleeper train to the candlelit Luxor Temple. From here, you’ll take to the water on a luxury Nile cruise where you’ll pack in ancient temples, sunset cocktails and kayak on the world’s best-known river.

From US$2047.65

Next available from 10th Oct 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Cairo, Egypt

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ENDS AT

Aswan, Egypt

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

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STYLE

Discovery

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Additional reporting was contributed by Nick Dauk.

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