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
“An awesome trip mixing up cycling through the varied scenery of the Drakensberg Mountains & a decent ...”
- 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
days12
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US$ 3,679
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- Sep 11 Only 8 seats left
- Oct 16 Only 8 seats left
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- Starts Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town & the Garden Route
“We chose the trip, our first with this operator, as we required a sedate pace with not too much walk ...”
- 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
days12
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US$ 2,749
US$ 2,474
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- Aug 07 Only 8 seats left
- Sep 04 Only 8 seats left
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- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cycling the Cape & Winelands
“It was great trip thoroughly enjoyed it. The scenery along the coast was stunning. Accommodation w ...”
- 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
days12
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US$ 3,949
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- Sep 18 Only 8 seats left
- Oct 09 Only 8 seats left
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- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Jo'burg to Falls - 12 Days
12 day waterfalls tour through Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Polokwane and 6 other destinations in 4 different countries. Read More
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Operator On The Go Tours
- Activities Waterfalls
- Accommodation Camping, Tent & Hut
- Transport 4WD Jeep & Overland Vehicle
- Age Range18+ years old
days12
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US$ 1,385
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- Sep 20 Only 8 seats left
- Oct 18 Only 8 seats left
South Africa's Garden Route
“Fantastic trip - the tweaks I suggest would improve it but despite that, it was another excellent ex ...”
- 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
days12
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US$ 2,410
US$ 2,048
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- Aug 13 10+ seats left
- Sep 03 10+ seats left
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa Family Safari with Teenagers
12 day family trip to Johannesburg, Hluhluwe game reserve and 5 other destinations traveling through South Africa and Tanzania. Read More
- 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
days12
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US$ 1,820
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- Jul 10 Only 2 seats left
- Jul 24 Only 8 seats left
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- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Windhoek, Namibia
Cape and Namibia Adventure
12 day wildlife trip to Cape Town, Lambert’s Bay and 7 other destinations traveling through South Africa and Namibia. Read More
- 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
days12
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US$ 2,499
US$ 1,999
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- Jul 27 Only 1 seat left
- Aug 17 10+ seats left
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- Starts Windhoek, Namibia
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cape & Dunes Discoverer
12 day wildlife trip to Windhoek, Etosha National Park and 8 other destinations traveling through Namibia and South Africa. Read More
- 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
days12
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US$ 2,449
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- Aug 05 Only 8 seats left
- Aug 19 Only 9 seats left
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- Starts Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
Falls to Joburg - 12 days
12 day waterfalls trip to Victoria Falls, Chobe River and 6 other destinations in Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana. Read More
- 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
days12
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US$ 1,385
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- 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
12 day city sightseeing trip to Sani Pass, KwaZulu-Natal and 11 other destinations traveling through South Africa and Lesotho. Read More
- 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
days12
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US$ 1,455
US$ 1,382
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- Brochure Price:US$ 1,455
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- May 29 10+ seats left
- Jun 12 10+ seats left
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Durban, South Africa
South Africa Lodge Safari
12 day active and outdoor tour to Johannesburg, Durban and 6 other destinations traveling through South Africa and Swaziland. Read More
- 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
days12
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US$ 3,490
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- 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
12 day family trip through Table Mountain, Tsitsikamma National Park, Addo Elephant National Park and 6 other destinations in South Africa. Read More
- 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
days12
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US$ 2,620
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- Aug 07 Only 3 seats left
- Apr 02 10+ seats left
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Explore Southern Africa
12 day wildlife tour to Cape Town, Johannesburg and 3 other destinations traveling through South Africa and Zimbabwe. Read More
- 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
days12
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US$ 4,299
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- Jul 13 Only 2 seats left
- Jul 18 Only 7 seats left
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- Starts Durban, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
12-day Coast, Lesotho and Cape Town Camping
12 day explorer tour to Underberg, Sani Pass and 10 other destinations traveling through South Africa and Lesotho. Read More
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Acacia Africa
- Activities Explorer & Adventure
- Accommodation Camping, Hut & Tent
- Transport 4WD Jeep
- Age Range18+ years old
days12
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US$ 1,455
US$ 1,309
SavingUS$ 146
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- Brochure Price:US$ 1,455
- Special Deal (10%):- US$ 146
- Total Price from:US$ 1,309
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- May 29 10+ seats left
- Jun 12 10+ seats left
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