Fill your 5-day South Africa itinerary with the best the region has to offer. Heed the call of the wild with a 5-day safari adventure at Kruger National Park. Get unparalleled views of African wildlife on sunset and sunrise game drives, hike the bushland with armed rangers, and sample delicious game meat at a magical bush braai. Culture vultures will find paradise at Cape Town and Cape Winelands, taking in the verdant environs of Stellenbosch with wine in hand. For the best 5-day tours in South Africa, Northern Drakensberg offers an endless list of picture-perfect sights. Experience the unusual on 5-day trips in South Africa, from traversing the peaks and valleys of the Drakensberg Mountains to beholding the majesty of Tugela, the world’s second-highest waterfall. Read our guides on how many days to spend in South Africa for more inspiration.
Journey through the savanna with the best 5-day South Africa itineraries below!
14 South Africa 5-day itineraries and tours
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
Best Of Kruger National Park
5 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip to Hazyview, Kruger National Park and 3 other destinations traveling through South Africa and Tanzania. Read More
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Active and outdoor +1 more
- Accommodation Lodge & Hotel
- Transport 4WD Jeep & Coach
- Age Range 10-99 yrs
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US$ 1,622
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- Mar 22 10+ seats left
- Mar 25 10+ seats left
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
5 Day Classic Kruger Park Safari
“From start to end everything was beyond superb
the drive although taking most of the day was broken ...”
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives
- Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
- Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range 5-79 yrs
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US$ 1,054
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- Feb 08
- Feb 09
- Starts Bloemfontein, South Africa
- Ends Bloemfontein, South Africa
Northern Drakensberg Tour
5 day hiking trip through Clarens, Golden Gate Highlands Park, Drakensberg Mountains and 3 other destinations in South Africa. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Hiking & Natural landmarks sightseeing +3 more
- Transport Private Vehicle
- Age Range 5-79 yrs
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US$ 615
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- Feb 12
- Feb 13
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town & Winelands
5 day getaways and short breaks trip visiting Cape Town in South Africa. Read More
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Getaways and short breaks
- Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
- Transport Private Vehicle & Bus
- Age Range 5-99 yrs
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US$ 1,290
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- Feb 13 Only 6 seats left
- Feb 14 Only 6 seats left
Tour with flexible booking policy
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
Kruger Experience - Lodge (5 days)
5 day getaways and short breaks tour visiting Kruger National Park and Johannesburg in South Africa. Read More
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Getaways and short breaks & Wildlife +1 more
- Accommodation Lodge, Hotel & Tent
- Transport 4WD Jeep & Minibus
- Age Range 6-99 yrs
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US$ 1,595
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- Feb 13 Only 4 seats left
- Feb 14 Only 6 seats left
Tour with flexible booking policy
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Garden Route & Addo Adventure 5D/4N
5 day adventure trip in South Africa, visiting Sedgefield, Jeffreys Bay and Oudtshoorn. Read More
- Tour Type Small Group Tour
- Activities Adventure & Explorer
- Accommodation Guest House & Hostel
- Transport 4WD Jeep & Bus
- Age Range 18-99 yrs
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US$ 716
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- Feb 13 10+ seats left
- Feb 20 10+ seats left
- Starts Durban, South Africa
- Ends Durban, South Africa
Mkambati Magic
5 day hiking trip in South Africa, visiting Port Edward, Mkambati Nature Reserve and Xhosa Village. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Hiking & Beaches +4 more
- Accommodation Lodge, Eco Lodge & Resort
- Transport Boat
- Age Range 5-79 yrs
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US$ 615
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- Feb 07
- Feb 08
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town's Culture And Cuisine, Private Tour
5 day art and architecture trip in South Africa, visiting Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Kayamandi. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Art and architecture & Food tours +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Private Vehicle
- Age Range 10-99 yrs
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US$ 2,977
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- Mar 21 10+ seats left
- Mar 22 10+ seats left
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
Jozi's Architecture And History, Private Tour
5 day art and architecture tour in South Africa, visiting Johannesburg, Pretoria and Soweto. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Art and architecture & Getaways and short breaks
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Coach, Bus, Taxi & Private Vehicle
- Age Range 10-99 yrs
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US$ 2,533
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- Mar 21 10+ seats left
- Mar 22 10+ seats left
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
Best Of Kruger National Park, Spanish-speaking Guide, Private Tour
5 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip in South Africa, visiting Hazyview, Johannesburg and Kruger National Park. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Active and outdoor +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Hut, Lodge & Eco Lodge
- Transport 4WD Jeep
- Age Range 10-99 yrs
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US$ 2,971
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- Mar 21 Only 4 seats left
- Mar 22 Only 4 seats left
- Starts Durban, South Africa
- Ends Durban, South Africa
Bush And Beach, Self-drive
5 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip in South Africa, visiting Zululand, Maputaland Bush Camp and Durban. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Self-drive or vehicle rental +2 more
- Accommodation Lodge & Hotel
- Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range 10-99 yrs
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US$ 3,498
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- Mar 21 10+ seats left
- Mar 22 10+ seats left
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
Jozi's Art And Galleries, Private Tour
5 day art and architecture tour visiting Johannesburg in South Africa. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Art and architecture & Getaways and short breaks
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Private Vehicle
- Age Range 10-99 yrs
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US$ 2,064
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- Mar 21 10+ seats left
- Mar 22 10+ seats left
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Art And Wine In Cape Town, Private Tour
5 day art and architecture trip in South Africa, visiting Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Muizenberg. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Art and architecture & Food tours +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Private Vehicle
- Age Range 10-99 yrs
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US$ 3,146
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- Mar 21 10+ seats left
- Mar 22 10+ seats left
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town's Architectural Gems, Private Tour
5 day art and architecture trip in South Africa, visiting Cape Town, Guguletu and Stellenbosch. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Activities Art and architecture & Getaways and short breaks
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Private Vehicle
- Age Range 10-99 yrs
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US$ 3,106
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- Mar 21 10+ seats left
- Mar 22 10+ seats left
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