Explore the magnificent South African savanna on a 3-day South Africa itinerary. Kruger National Park in Johannesburg offers plenty of opportunities to spy on wildlife. In just three days, stand a chance to spot Africa’s majestic Big Five - lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos. You can embark on game drives and snap photos of Southern Right Whales from the shores of picturesque Hermanus. Too rugged? Stay close to creature comforts on 3-day tours in South Africa. Immerse yourself in Cape Town culture with a hop-on, hop-off bus taking you from one attraction to the next. For more ideas, read our guide to find out how many days to spend in South Africa!
To start your South African adventure, book any of the best 3-day South Africa itineraries.
14 South Africa 3-day itineraries and tours
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Garden Route Big 5 Safari Overnight Shared Tour
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Operator Kabura Travel & Tours
- Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Whale watching +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
- Transport 4WD Jeep
- Age Range5+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 404
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 20
- Total Price from:US$ 384
- May 24
- May 25
- Starts Elands Bay, South Africa
- Ends Elands Bay, South Africa
Slackpacking trail: Elands Bay Route
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator Abang Africa Travel
- Activities Hiking
- Accommodation Hotel
- Age Range5+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 292
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 15
- Total Price from:US$ 277
- May 21
- May 22
Amphitheater Trek In Drakensberg
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator GoVertical Mountaineering Adventures
- Activities Trekking
- Accommodation Camping, Tent & Lodge
- Transport Private Vehicle
- Age Range14+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 620
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 31
- Total Price from:US$ 589
- May 26
- May 27
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
Kruger Lodge Experience (3 days)
- 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 Getaways and short breaks & Wildlife +1 more
- Accommodation Lodge, Hotel & Tent
- Transport 4WD Jeep & Minibus
- Age Range6+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 628
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 31
- Total Price from:US$ 597
- Jul 01 10+ seats left
- Jul 02 10+ seats left
- Starts Durban, South Africa
- Ends Durban, South Africa
3-day Durban City Stay
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Acacia Africa
- Activities City sightseeing
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Private Vehicle
- Age Range1+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 380
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 19
- Total Price from:US$ 361
- May 22 Only 10 seats left
- May 23 Only 10 seats left
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
Kruger National Park 3D/2N
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Bamba Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities National parks
- Accommodation Tent & Lodge
- Transport Private Vehicle, 4WD Jeep & Bus
- Age Range18+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 802
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 40
- Total Price from:US$ 762
- May 22 10+ seats left
- May 23 10+ seats left
Tsitsikamma Mountain Trail
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator GoVertical Mountaineering Adventures
- Activities Hiking & National parks +5 more
- Accommodation Hut & Sleeping Hut
- Age Range14+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 620
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 31
- Total Price from:US$ 589
- May 21
- May 22
- Starts Pretoria, South Africa
- Ends Pretoria, South Africa
3-day Pretoria City Stay
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Acacia Africa
- Activities City sightseeing
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Boat
- Age Range1+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 470
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 24
- Total Price from:US$ 446
- May 22 Only 10 seats left
- May 23 Only 10 seats left
- Starts Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
3-day Cape Garden Route Express - West Accommodated
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Acacia Africa
- Activities Getaways and short breaks
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport 4WD Jeep
- Age Range8+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 830
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 42
- Total Price from:US$ 788
- May 22 Only 8 seats left
- May 23 Only 8 seats left
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
3-day Cape Town Marine Ecotour
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Acacia Africa
- Activities Getaways and short breaks
- Accommodation Hostel
- Transport 4WD Jeep & Boat
- Age Range1+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 550
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 28
- Total Price from:US$ 522
- May 22 Only 10 seats left
- May 23 Only 10 seats left
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
18-to-Thirtysomethings Cape Town Mini 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 Getaways and short breaks & Active and outdoor
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Private Vehicle
- Age Range18-39 yrs
- Brochure Price:US$ 379
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 19
- Total Price from:US$ 360
- Jul 01 10+ seats left
- Jul 15 10+ seats left
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Classic Cape Town Mini 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 Getaways and short breaks
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Private Vehicle
- Age Range1+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 429
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 21
- Total Price from:US$ 408
- Jul 11 10+ seats left
- Aug 04 10+ seats left
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
3-day Johannesburg City Stay
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Operator Acacia Africa
- Activities City sightseeing & Getaways and short breaks
- Accommodation Lodge
- Transport 4WD Jeep
- Age Range1+ years old
- Brochure Price:US$ 420
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 21
- Total Price from:US$ 399
- May 22 Only 10 seats left
- May 23 Only 10 seats left
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Wine Tasting, Sea Kayaking & Discovering Cape Town
- Tour Type Group Tour
- Operator Contiki
- Activities Wine tasting tours & Kayaking and canoeing +1 more
- Accommodation Hostel & Hotel
- Transport Ferry
- Age Range18-35 yrs
- Brochure Price:US$ 655
- Bookmundi Savings (5%):- US$ 33
- Total Price from:US$ 622
- May 27 Only 8 seats left
- Jun 03 Only 10 seats left
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