The Best River Cruises in Africa

The Ultimate River Escape: Indulge in Relaxation and Exploration

Africa

Calling all adventure seekers and relaxation enthusiasts! If you're looking for the ultimate holiday experience, a river cruise through Africa is the answer. We've carefully analyzed a variety of river cruises, taking into account key factors such as comfort, amenities, price, guest ratings, excursion, and activities in order to find the best river cruises in Africa. Whether you're yearning for cultural immersion, thrilling excursions, or simply a chance to unwind, these river journeys offer everything you could ask for, and more. Prepare to embark on a river cruise to Africa that will exceed your expectations and leave you with cherished memories.


The Top 3 Cruises:

  • 7 Days, $730.00

  • 5 Days, $630.00

  • 8 Days, $1050.00
Africa
The Best River Cruises through Africa

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Organized by Egypt Skyway Tours 7 Days Start/End in Cairo 9 Destinations
  • On Sale: 25% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $78

This cruise visits Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Agilkia Island, Edfu, Abu Simbel, Luxor, and Valley of the Kings.

  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By Egypt Skyway Tours
Egypt Skyway Tours is a smaller tour company providing personalized service with a focus on Egypt and Jordan. The small group sizes, often less than 14, make for a very personal experience. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings.



$730 $548
on TourRadar

Organized by Egyptology Travel 5 Days Luxor to Aswan 2 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 18 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 100
Price per Day: $126

This cruise visits Luxor and Aswan.

  • Historical
  • River Cruise
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Egyptology Travel
Egyptology Travel offers local river cruise tours through Egypt. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$630
on TourRadar

Organized by Egyptology Travel 8 Days Start/End in Luxor 8 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 18 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 70
Price per Day: $131

This cruise visits Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Esna, Edfu, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Philae, and Kom Ombo.

  • Historical
  • River Cruise
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Egyptology Travel
Egyptology Travel offers local river cruise tours through Egypt. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$1,050
on TourRadar

Organized by Egyptology Travel 7 Days Start/End in Luxor 8 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in Africa.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.3 rating

Age Range: 18 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 50
Price per Day: $124

This cruise visits Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, Esna, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Edfu, and Philae.

  • Historical
  • Local Guide
  • River Cruise
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Egyptology Travel
Egyptology Travel offers local river cruise tours through Egypt. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$870
on TourRadar

Organized by Egypt Best Holidays 9 Days Start/End in Cairo 6 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $111

This cruise visits Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By Egypt Best Holidays
Egypt Best Holidays offers local cultural tours through Egypt. Traveling with Egypt Best Holidays provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 15 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$1,000
on TourRadar

Organized by Ancient Egypt Tours 8 Days Start/End in Cairo 9 Destinations
  • On Sale: 12% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in Africa.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.3 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 40
Price per Day: $104

This cruise visits Cairo, Giza, Saqqarah, Aswan, Memphis, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and Luxor.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By Ancient Egypt Tours
Ancient Egypt Tours is a smaller international tour company with trips to 3 countries, including Egypt, Costa Rica, and Great Britain. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$945 $832
on TourRadar

Organized by Planet Tours 8 Days Start/End in Cairo 10 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 2 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 6
Price per Day: $119

This cruise visits Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, Valley of the Queens, Esna, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.

  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • River Cruise
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Planet Tours
Focusing on Egypt, Planet Tours is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. Traveling with Planet Tours provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 9 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$899
on TourRadar

Organized by Planet Tours 8 Days Start/End in Cairo 10 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 6 to 85
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $119

This cruise visits Giza, Cairo, Aswan, Philae, Kom Ombo, Elephantine Island, Edfu, Luxor, Abu Simbel, and Esna.

  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By Planet Tours
Focusing on Egypt, Planet Tours is a smaller tour company providing a more personal service to customers. Traveling with Planet Tours provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 9 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$900
on TourRadar

Organized by Egypt Best Holidays 7 Days Start/End in Cairo 6 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in Africa.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 2 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 12
Price per Day: $110

This cruise visits Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By Egypt Best Holidays
Egypt Best Holidays offers local cultural tours through Egypt. Traveling with Egypt Best Holidays provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 15 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$770
on TourRadar

Organized by Egypt Best Holidays 12 Days Start/End in Cairo 13 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for river cruises in Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.
  • Great for Culture Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $121

This cruise visits Saqqarah, Cairo, Aswan, Memphis, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Philae, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Hurghada, Valley of the Kings, and Giza.

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • River Cruise
  • Fully Guided

By Egypt Best Holidays
Egypt Best Holidays offers local cultural tours through Egypt. Traveling with Egypt Best Holidays provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 15 people. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.



$1,450
on TourRadar

Why does Africa appeal to river cruise passengers?

River cruises in Africa appeal to travelers for their relaxed pace, scenic views, and access to culturally rich, often less-touristed destinations. Fez and Marrakesh offer plenty of amazing museums and sights to explore. Fez is known for its ancient medina, gorgeous riads, and amazing local dishes. Fez and Marrakesh are foodie destinations with fantastic cuisine and world-class restaurants. With easy, all-inclusive travel arrangements and immersive stops in culturally rich areas, river cruises provide a convenient and enriching way to explore multiple regions in comfort and style.

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How much do River Cruises in Africa cost?

The average daily price of River Cruises in Africa is $242 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of River Cruises in Africa here.


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$242
Average Price Per Day
156
Tours Analyzed
4.5
Average Rating
48
Tour Companies
27
Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer River Cruises?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer river cruises in Africa. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Ancient Egypt Tours

Ancient Egypt Tours is a smaller international tour company with tours to 3 countries, including Egypt, Costa Rica, and Great Britain. There are options to personalize select tours to suit your requirement. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

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Vacations to go travel

Vacations to go travel is a smaller tour company that offers tours to 4 countries, including Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and United Arab Emirates. Certain tours offer the flexibility to be adapted to your unique needs. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.

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Egypt Best Holidays

Egypt Best Holidays offers local cultural tours through Egypt. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 1 day to 12 days. Traveling with Egypt Best Holidays provides for a very personal experience, because most of their tours have less than 15 people. You have the option to tailor certain tours to fit your specific preferences. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers.

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Ciconia Exclusive Journeys

Ciconia Exclusive Journeys offers local cultural tours through Turkey, Egypt, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegowina, and others. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 7 days to 3 weeks. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.

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River Cruise Destinations in Africa

Wondering where river cruise tours visit in Africa? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

A few of the most popular places visited by tours in Africa include Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Cairo, and Giza.


Which is cheaper?

Is it cheaper to plan your own trip or join guided river cruises? The answer isn't clear-cut. Tours typically package accommodations, transportation, meals, entry fees, and activities into one price, whereas independent travelers must arrange and pay for these themselves. To understand the cost difference, compare the tour's price with the cost of booking everything individually. Depending on whether you choose budget-friendly options or splurge on certain aspects, the tour might be a better deal—or not. Make sure to check what's included before drawing conclusions.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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