Tick dozens off your bucket list with 12-day trips in South Africa. From Big 5 safari experiences to culture-packed excursions, twelve days are more than enough to explore South Africa’s most popular highlights. Visit Addo National Park, home to 550 elephants and a menagerie of leopards, rhinos, buffalos, and antelopes, before kicking off a road trip through Garden Route. Explore Tsitsikamma National Park and get lost in fairy-tale forests, rocky coastlines, and winding rivers. Cango Caves’ complex caverns beckon seasoned spelunkers, but if whale watching is your thing, hop to Hermanus with a pair of binoculars and get ready to gawk. There are 12-day tours in South Africa for every type of traveler, so get your 12-day South Africa itinerary ready! Read our guide on how many days to spend in South Africa for more ideas.
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18 Trips in South Africa with 387 Reviews
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
Cycling the Drakensberg & Kruger
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Exodus Travels Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities Bicycle tours
- Accommodation Lodge, Resort & Hotel
- Transport Bus & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range16+ years old
- Sep 11 Only 8 seats left
- Oct 16 Only 8 seats left
- Starts Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town & the Garden Route
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Exodus Travels Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities Food tours & Cultural, religious and historic sites +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
- Transport Boat, Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range16+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 2,749
- Special Deal (10%):- US$ 275
- Total Price from:US$ 2,474
- Aug 07 Only 8 seats left
- Sep 04 Only 8 seats left
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cycling the Cape & Winelands
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Exodus Travels Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities Bicycle tours & Food tours
- Accommodation Hotel, Resort & Guest House
- Age Range16+ years old
- Sep 18 Only 8 seats left
- Oct 09 Only 8 seats left
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Jo'burg to Falls - 12 Days
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Operator On The Go Tours
- Activities Waterfalls
- Accommodation Camping, Tent & Hut
- Transport 4WD Jeep & Overland Vehicle
- Age Range18+ years old
- Sep 20 Only 8 seats left
- Oct 18 Only 8 seats left
South Africa's Garden Route
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Explore Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities Safari & 4x4, quad and ATV trips
- Accommodation Hotel, Hut, Lodge & Resort
- Transport 4WD Jeep, Boat, Minibus & Private Vehicle
- Age Range14+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 2,410
- Special Deal (15%):- US$ 362
- Total Price from:US$ 2,048
- Aug 13 10+ seats left
- Sep 03 10+ seats left
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Intrepid Travel Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities Family
- Accommodation Camping, Tent, Hostel, Lodge, Eco Lodge, Sleeper Bus & Hotel
- Transport Overland Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range10+ years old
- Jul 10 Only 2 seats left
- Jul 24 Only 8 seats left
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Windhoek, Namibia
Cape and Namibia Adventure
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator G Adventures Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities Wildlife & Cultural, religious and historic sites +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Camping, Guest House & Resort
- Transport 4WD Jeep, Flight & Private Vehicle
- Age Range1+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 2,499
- Special Deal (20%):- US$ 500
- Total Price from:US$ 1,999
- Jul 27 Only 1 seat left
- Aug 17 10+ seats left
- Starts Windhoek, Namibia
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cape & Dunes Discoverer
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator G Adventures Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities Wildlife & Cultural, religious and historic sites +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Camping, Guest House & Resort
- Transport 4WD Jeep & Private Vehicle
- Age Range1+ years old
- Aug 05 Only 8 seats left
- Aug 19 Only 9 seats left
- Starts Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
Falls to Joburg - 12 days
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Operator On The Go Tours
- Activities Waterfalls & City sightseeing
- Accommodation Camping, Tent, Resort & Hut
- Transport Boat, Flight, 4WD Jeep & Overland Vehicle
- Age Range18+ years old
- Jul 09 10+ seats left
- Aug 06 Only 8 seats left
- Starts Durban, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Coast Lesotho and Cape Town
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Operator Travel Talk Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities City sightseeing & Beaches
- Accommodation Camping & Lodge
- Transport Boat, 4WD Jeep & Overland Vehicle
- Age Range18+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 1,455
- Special Deal (5%):- US$ 73
- Total Price from:US$ 1,382
- May 29 10+ seats left
- Jun 12 10+ seats left
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Durban, South Africa
South Africa Lodge Safari
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Explore Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities Active and outdoor & Wildlife +4 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
- Transport 4WD Jeep, Boat, Minibus & Private Vehicle
- Age Range14+ years old
- Aug 01 10+ seats left
- Sep 05 10+ seats left
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Family South Africa’s Garden Route and Safari
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Explore Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities Family & Active and outdoor +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Resort, Hut & Guest House
- Transport Boat, Ferry, 4WD Jeep, Private Vehicle & Minibus
- Age Range7+ years old
- Aug 07 Only 3 seats left
- Apr 02 10+ seats left
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Explore Southern Africa
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator G Adventures Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities Wildlife & Cultural, religious and historic sites +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Tent & Guest House
- Transport Flight, Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range1+ years old
- Jul 13 Only 2 seats left
- Jul 18 Only 7 seats left
- Starts Durban, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
12-day Coast, Lesotho and Cape Town Camping
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Acacia Africa
- Activities Explorer & Adventure
- Accommodation Camping, Hut & Tent
- Transport 4WD Jeep
- Age Range18+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 1,455
- Special Deal (10%):- US$ 146
- Total Price from:US$ 1,309
- May 29 10+ seats left
- Jun 12 10+ seats left
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