THE 10 BEST South Africa Tours for Experienced Travelers 2025/2026

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

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Picturesque Solo South Africa Tour

Trip customizable

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ABOUT THIS TRIP Experience the captivating history and vibrant culture of South Africa on this solo tour. Explore the vibrant city of Johannesburg and discover Soweto township, a cultural melting pot with extraordinary heritage sites that will fascinate any visitor. Continue your journey to Kruger National Park, home to extraordinary wildlife where you may spot Africa's Big Five. Next, you will travel to Stellenbosch, a glorious South African town boasting Cape Dutch architecture. This is the warm and wonderful heart of the Cape Wine Lands. Pay a visit to Cape Town, the modern city with an extraordinary history that is regularly voted one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Take the time to stroll along the waterfront and visit Table Mountain — or simply relax and enjoy some last-minute shopping. End your extraordinary tour of South Africa with a bang in Cape Town! This is a Solo Tour You don't pay single supplement and get a room for yourself!

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Stellen

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Stellenbosch, Hazyview, Kruger National Park

Duration8 days

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Wonders of the Western Cape

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No, you’re not dreaming, the incredible beauty of the Western Cape is part of its charm. From the eclectic streets of Cape Town to the wild nature of Cape Agulhas and the Garden Route Game Reserve, you’ll be living out your dream as you dive in to the culture, landscapes and lifestyle of this region.

AdventureMarine wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Hermanus, Garden Rout

Cape Town, Hermanus, Garden Route Game Lodge, Knysna

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Duration10 days

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South Africa Experienced Travelers Trips: South Africa: Kruger Wildlife Tracking & Vineyards

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South Africa: Kruger Wildlife Tracking & Vineyards

(4 reviews )

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I’ve been wanting to visit South Africa for many years, and this was an ideal way to see it! I loved the higher end accommodations, the safaris were outstanding. Wonderful CEO and guides who were clearly passionate about wildlife.

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

18-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Franschhoek

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Duration11 days

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Drakensberg Walking Tour

4.3

(4 reviews )

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Really well organised trip with reasonable quality accommodation. The drakensburg walks were great with super knowledgeable guides. Overall a really good trip to an amazing location.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Kruger National Pa

Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Drakensberg, Drakensberg Mountains, Royal Natal National Park, Witsieshoek Lodge

Duration8 days

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Cape Town & Garden Route Voluntour 14D/13N

No booking fees

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Discover the ultimate South African adventure with a volunteer twist on a stunning Cape Town & Garden Route journey. Immerse yourself in Cape Town's vibrant culture, explore breathtaking landscapes, and make a difference through wildlife conservation projects. Highlights include Big Five safaris, the Garden Route's scenic beauty, and hands-on community projects. Perfect for those seeking meaningful travel experiences combining adventure, nature, and voluntourism in South Africa's most iconic destinations. Make memories while contributing to local communities!

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hostel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Sedgefield, Jeffreys

Cape Town, Sedgefield, Jeffreys Bay, Oudtshoorn

Duration14 days

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Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana

4.9

(95 reviews )

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Would have liked more time at Victoria Falls And Penguin colony.

WaterfallsWildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Tent, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pilanes

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pilanesberg National Park, Franschhoek, Victoria Falls, Chobe River, Chobe National Park

Duration15 days

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City, Table Mountain and Robben Island

Trip customizable

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No tour of Cape Town is complete without a trip to Table Mountain, the flat-topped mountain overlooking Cape Town. Join us on this guided, ten-hour tour and combine a trip to the mountain with a three-hour tour of Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisioned. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cape Town and drive you to the base of the mountain from where a quick ride up in a gondola is all you need to experience the famous landmark. What makes Table Mountain so unique is that it forms an amphitheater around the city. If the weather is favourable, you will enjoy 360-degree views of the “Mother City”. If not, then don’t despair, as we will take you to the top of Signal Hill, which also provides spectacular views. You have the option to enjoy your lunch at Greenmarket Square, after which we board a ferry to Robben Island. While travelling across to Robben Island, you will have fantastic views of Cape Town and Table Mountain. This island became one of the most recognisable prisons in the world due to the 18-year incarceration of Nelson Mandela in this facility. The tour of Robben Island incudes a nostalgic stop at the cell of this world-famous leader, which has been preserved in the same condition as it was while he was staying in the facility. Learn more about the prison’s history and the plight of the prisoners from your guide, a former political prisoner with a wealth of information to share. We will drive you back to Cape Town and drop you off at your hotel after the tour is over.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Table Mountain, Robben Island

Duration10 hours

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Garden Route Experience 3D/2N

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Embark on an unforgettable adventure along South Africa's stunning Garden Route, featuring breathtaking coastal landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, and picturesque towns. Discover Knysna's charming lagoons, explore the ancient Cango Caves, and walk alongside majestic elephants at an ethical sanctuary. Perfectly blending nature and culture, this tour promises an exhilarating blend of outdoor activities and serene natural beauty. Dive into the heart of South Africa's hidden gems with this ultimate Garden Route exploration. Book now for an experience of a lifetime!

ExplorerAdventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hostel, Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Sedgefield

Duration3 days

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Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure

4.7

(6 reviews )

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It was a great trip with fantastic game viewing and knowledgeable guides. The accommodation was unique & comfortable, but Rhino lodge at Kosi bay was the poorest -the rooms etc were lovely but there was a decidedly run down aspect to the site and the dinning room service was notable lacking -2-3hr wait after ordering but the food when it came was fine -very understaffed and pushed, not helped by sharing facilities with an inebriated wedding group. Wernan the guide was competent, knowledgeable and did all he could to facilitate the experience -including re driving thro the mountains so we could see Gods Window etc as our first journey was thro thick fog etc with no visibility. Great trip, especially for the kids.

Active and outdoorWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut, Guest House

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Durban, Kosi Bay

Johannesburg, Durban, Kosi Bay, St. Lucia, Graskop, Tshukudu Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Mlilwane

Duration13 days

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Jewels of South Africa

4.4

(9 reviews )

Trip customizable

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What really made this trip special was how much variety it packed into 12 days. It never felt repetitive. One day we were out on a game drive in Kruger National Park, watching elephants cross the road right in front of our vehicle. Next, we were in a completely different setting, standing in front of Victoria Falls, feeling the spray on our faces. It was surreal to experience such different landscapes and wildlife in such a short span of time. The weather also helped. It was nearly perfect throughout the tour. Mornings were cool and crisp, great for early safaris, and by afternoon it would warm up just enough without being uncomfortable. Every place felt timed just right. Our guide knew when to slow down and when to move on so we never missed anuything. Cape Town, especially, stood out. Seeing the Table Mountain was unlike anything I’d seen before. We took the cable car up, which was an optional tour and the views of the city and coastline were incredible. There was also a nice balance of cultural activities. We also did Winelands tour which yet was another amaing experience. I had some concerns before booking, but everything, from airport pickups to hotel check-ins was butter smooth. I felt safe and taken care of. You should surely give this one a try if you're traveling to South Africa for thr first time.

Wildlife safaris and game drives

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Victori

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park

Duration11 days

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Stellenbosch Hot Air Balloon & Champagne

(1 review )

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Experience breathtaking views of South Africa's wine region, Stellenbosch, from a hot air balloon during this ten-hour, guided tour and taste locally produced Methode Cap Classique (MCC) wines, South Africa's equivalent of French Champagne. This tour starts with a pickup at your hotel in Cape Town form where we will drive you to the balloon launch site in Stellenbosch. See hills swathed with neat rows of vines and quaint buildings from above as you fly over the area. Toast the landing where ever that may be with a traditional glass of sparkling wine and/or orange juice. Our retrieval vehicle will take you back to the venue for breakfast/brunch. Receive a commemorative certificate which proves that you defied the laws of gravity. Time to sample some locally produced sizzling bubbles after your feet are safely back on the ground during a visit to the wine estates that you flew over. Without any delay, we head off to the house of JC Le Roux, a leading wine estate dedicated exclusively to creating sparkling wine. It was also the first wine estate in South Africa to undertake this endeavour. Using traditional French technique, this wine estate created South Africa's finest, vintage Methode Cap Classiques. Our next stop Lanzerac Wine Estate. This wine estate came to existence in 1962 when Isaac Schrijver was granted a piece of land by the then Governor of the Cape, Simon Van Der Stel, and it has since grown into an iconic South African wine estate it is today. Sample their Methode Cap Classique (MCC) before it is time to head home. We will drop you off at your hotel in Cape Town after the tour is over.

Hot air balloon rides

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Stellenbosch

Duration10 hours

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Icons of Southern Africa

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Experience Cape Town’s vibrant culture, the majesty of Table Mountain, and the thrill of tracking the Big 5 on safari. Feel the power of Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world. With local flavours, immersive experiences and unforgettable landscapes, enjoy Africa's beauty—awe-inspiring at every turn.

Adventure

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg

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Duration10 days

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Family South Africa’s Garden Route and Safari

(1 review )

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Great trip with good mixture of activities and wildlife. The weather was perfect for an August trip - warm during day, cooler at night, and fortunately only 10 minutes of rain in 2 weeks. Well looked after by our guide Bianca. Food was very good value. Expect some flexibility in the itinerary - we couldn’t sea kayak due to choppy sea but alternative hike was great. Highlights were climbing Table Mountain (2-3h strenuous hike), surfing lesson, optional Whale Watching boat trip, Addo Elephant National Park and optional Schotia Private Game Reserve drive on the morning of departure.

Active and outdoorExplorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort, Hut, Lodge, Camping

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Tsits

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Tsitsikamma Forest, Addo Elephant National Park, Robben Island, Breede River, Cango Caves, Plettenberg Bay, Robberg Nature Reserve

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Duration12 days

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All South Africa Tours for Experienced Travelers

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Picturesque Solo South Africa Tour

Wonders of the Western Cape

South Africa: Kruger Wildlife Tracking & Vineyards

Drakensberg Walking Tour

Cape Town & Garden Route Voluntour 14D/13N

Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana

City, Table Mountain and Robben Island

Garden Route Experience 3D/2N

Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure

Jewels of South Africa

Stellenbosch Hot Air Balloon & Champagne

Icons of Southern Africa

Family South Africa’s Garden Route and Safari

Methode Cap Classique, Chocolate and Wine Tasting

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All South Africa Tours for Experienced Travelers

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