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7-Day African Safari Tours
It’s difficult to imagine any better way to spend one week than going on a 7-day African safari. There is so much for you to see, from the incredible wildlife for which Africa is famous, to the soul-stirring backdrop provided by Africa’s beautiful landscapes. With only 7 days to spend here, you’ll need to plan carefully. Do you choose somewhere you might see the Big Five, or do you just want to get up close and personal with an elephant? Are you planning to see the great migration, or are you a birder who has always dreamed of seeing the arrival of millions of birds migrating into Africa? Whatever it is, the chances are that Africa, the world’s leading continent for wildlife, can offer a safari that’s just right for you.
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7-Day Wildlife Gorillas and Chimpanzees Safari
$2,050 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Budongo Forest (Chimps), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Equator (Highlight), Entebbe (End)
Dav Safaris
5.0/5 – 49 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Holiday in Africa – Customized Uganda Tour Package
$2,181 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourBudgetLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Budongo Forest (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Home To Africa Tours and Travel
4.9/5 – 253 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Luxury Botswana Safari Tour
$4,959 to $7,172 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Bush Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Central Kalahari GR, Okavango Delta, Chobe NP, Kasane (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 132 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Journey of the Wildebeest - Mid-Range
$3,590 to $4,340 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti, Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Soul of Tanzania
5.0/5 – 377 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Off the Beaten Path - Luxury
$2,090 to $2,610 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Samburu NR, Aberdare NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
Spirit of Kenya
5.0/5 – 389 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Northern Parks Lodge Comfort (Migration)
$2,595 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & BungalowYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Lake Natron, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Shemeji Safari Tanzania
4.9/5 – 272 Reviews
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7-Day Kenya Luxurious Tour Package
$1,695 pp (USD)
Kenya: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Amboseli NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Nairobi (End)
African Paradise Safaris
5.0/5 – 76 Reviews
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7-Day Mobile Camping (Leopard Track)
$2,450 pp (USD)
Botswana: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Maun (Start), Chobe NP, Savuti (Chobe NP), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Maun Airport (Maun), Kasane (End)
Moonlight Safaris
5.0/5 – 22 Reviews
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7-Day Primates Safari
$5,449 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe Airport (End)
Wild Excursions Uganda
5.0/5 – 11 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Memorable Sightseeing Tour
$1,450 to $1,625 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Salina Wild Adventures
4.7/5 – 15 Reviews
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7-Day Premium Tanzania Luxury Safari Vacation
$2,910 to $3,733 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Bush 2 City Adventure
5.0/5 – 50 Reviews
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7-Day The Great Savannah Luxury Safari All Inclusive
$3,255 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Tales of Tanzania Safaris
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
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7-Day Wildlife and Primate Safari in Uganda
$2,785 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 4 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP, Entebbe (End)
Azas Safaris
4.9/5 – 37 Reviews
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7-Day Hwange Game Drives and Victoria Falls Package
$2,480 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Victoria Falls Town (Start), Hwange NP, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
Zambezi Expedition Travel and Tours
4.9/5 – 57 Reviews
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7-Day Wildlife Safari Adventures & Local Communities
$1,050 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti, Southern Serengeti, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Marangu Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro), Arusha (End)
Focus in Africa
4.7/5 – 136 Reviews
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7-Day Bwindi NP and Queen Elizabeth NP Midrange Tour
$2,643 pp (USD)
Uganda: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Kampala (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Ishasha (Queen Elizabeth NP), Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe Airport (Entebbe), Kampala (End)
Big Apes Africa
5.0/5 – 29 Reviews
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7-Day Amazing Luxury Safari
$4,087 to $4,538 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Arusha (End)
EATL Tour Company
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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7-Day Luxury Ultimate Primate Tour of Uganda
$4,652 to $4,885 pp (USD)
Uganda: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale NP (Chimps), Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP (Gorillas), Entebbe (End)
Legit Holidays and Travels
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Trip to See Great Migration Crossing Mara River
$2,400 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Kili Slope Tours And Safaris
4.9/5 – 108 Reviews
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7-Day Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru-Lake Naivasha-Amboseli Tour
$680 pp (USD)
Kenya: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Nairobi (Start), Masai Mara NR, Lake Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli NP, Nairobi (End)
Bienvenido Kenya Tours and Safaris
4.7/5 – 53 Reviews
7 Questions About 7-Day African Safaris

Answered by
Anthony Ham
Anthony is a veteran Africa expert and has extensive safari experience across the continent. He writes about Africa for the ‘New York Times’, Lonely Planet, SafariBookings and others, and he is the author of ‘The Last Lions of Africa’.
7 Questions About 7-Day African Safaris

What can I expect from a 7-day African safari?
“What you can expect depends on what kind of safari you choose. You may only have 7 days on safari, but there’s still a lot you can achieve in a short space of time. In 1 week, you should be able to visit at least two different safari destinations, three if you don’t mind moving around a little more. If it’s a self-drive safari, you’ll be driving your own 4x4 vehicle. Although you’ll likely follow a set itinerary, a self-drive safari gives you plenty of freedom. One of the most popular ways to go on safari is as part of a guided group tour, where you’ll share safari trails and vehicles with other travelers. Small-group travel is a specialty for many tour operators in Africa. A third option is to go on a private safari, which means you’ll have your own guide and vehicles. Within each of these safari types, there are many different versions and variations to choose from. Will you be camping or staying in luxury lodges, for example? Will you be getting around by air or by road? And how much you’re willing and able to pay will also have a big impact on what you can expect from your safari.”
1Where should I go on a 1-week African trip?
“There are seemingly endless possibilities when it comes to where you can go on your 7-day African safari. For a self-drive safari, countries and operators in southern Africa, especially in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, are well set up in this regard, with lots of tour operators and campsites catering to those driving their own vehicles. For wildlife, most countries in East and southern Africa have incredible wildlife-viewing possibilities. If it’s all about the great migration, then you’ll want to focus on the Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) and the Serengeti National Park (Tanzania). For watery landscapes and wildlife to match, it has to be Botswana’s Okavango Delta, or Victoria Falls (which straddles the Zambia–Zimbabwe border). For deserts, try the Kalahari in Botswana, Namibia or South Africa. And if it’s your first time on safari, you may want to focus on some of the iconic wildlife destinations, such as Kruger National Park (South Africa), Etosha National Park (Namibia) or Amboseli National Park (Kenya). For a quieter safari, try Zambia or Zimbabwe. For beaches, it could be Zanzibar (in Tanzania), Kenya or South Africa. As you can see, you have some pleasurable decisions awaiting you.”
2What kinds of tours are available for a 1-week African tour?
“On a 7-day African safari, there are all types of safari tours that you can choose from. You could, for example, drive yourself around on a self-drive safari, join a guided group safari, or plan your very own private safari. Other possibilities, which can often be combined with these safari types just mentioned, include a budget camping safari, a luxury safari where you stay in high-end lodges and tented camps, a fly-in safari, a family safari, even a honeymoon safari. You might also find niche tours that include walking or horseback-riding safaris. Not all operators will offer every kind of tour, of course. But there are almost as many tour operators to choose from as there are different ways to go on safari, so take the time to look around and ask each operator what they can offer.”
3Should I choose a fly-in or road safari?
“Both fly-in and road safaris have their pros and cons. Fly-in safaris are considerably more expensive than road safaris, but they’re a wonderful (not to mention, speedy) way to get around. With only 1 week, you don’t have a lot of time, so flying between your itinerary stops gets you places more quickly, meaning you can then allocate more of your time looking for animals and birds. Flying between stops also means you can combine getting around with a scenic flight where the views en route should be amazing. Then again, getting around by road is both cheaper and allows you to get an up-close view of African life that you just can’t get from up above. It may take longer to get from one place to the next, but you’ll be enjoying your own African road movie as you go.”
4What is the best time of the year for a 1-week African safari?
“Any time is a good time to visit Africa. That said, different times of the year are better suited to different kinds of safaris. Visiting during the Dry season (which in most safari areas runs from May or June to September or October) usually means that the roads are in better condition and it’s easier to find wildlife because the animals are more likely to spend their time close to water. The downside of visiting at this time is that it’s most likely high season, with higher prices and many more visitors. Going on safari during the Wet season (usually November to April or May, although it varies greatly across the continent) can mean that there are some areas you can’t go to because the roads are too muddy or have been washed away. But for much of the rainy season, the worst disruption you may experience is an afternoon storm on some days. Advantages of traveling at this time include cheaper low-season prices and quieter safari trails with fewer visitors, and it’s usually a great time for birding. Millions of birds across many species arrive in Africa around November on their annual migration, and they often stay until April.”
5How much does a 7-day African safari cost?
“As you can imagine, the cost of a 7-day African safari can vary greatly. In broad terms, a budget safari (where you’ll be camping and possibly helping out around camp with setting up tents, cooking etc.) will, for a 7-day safari, start at around US$100 or US$150 per person per day. At the luxury end of the price scale (where you’ll stay in luxury tented camps and lodges, and there’ll be plenty of people to look after your every need), prices start at around US$500 per person per day, and can go much higher. Factors that will affect the cost include where you’re going, what time of year you’ll be traveling, how many people you’ll be traveling with, what sort of accommodation you’d like, and what forms of transport you’ll be using. These are the main things to consider.”
6Is 7 days a good length of time for an African trip?
“Any time you can spend on safari in Africa is time wonderfully well spent. Of course, a 7-day safari won’t be anywhere near long enough and you’ll end up wishing you could stay longer. Then again, I’ve spent months in Africa and still wanted to keep going! One week is certainly enough to give you a taste of the African safari experience, and you’ll be able to get to know a couple of carefully chosen safari destinations really well in that time. And when you’re out looking for wildlife, it only takes a few magical moments for an elephant to suddenly appear alongside you, or to see a family pride of lions, or to watch in awe as a cheetah races across the savannah chasing a gazelle. In 7 days, you can see and experience so much, certainly enough to fall in love with wild Africa.”
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