The 10 BEST South Africa Group Tours & Trip Packages 2025/2026

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Accommodations

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.

South Africa Escape

4.7

(78 reviews )

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This tour was amazing! Definitely a must do! As usual, Expat manage to cram so much into such a short amount of time without making it feel rushed! Matt, our Tour Guide, made sure everything ran smoothly and made sure this experience was the best for everyone. His knowledge of South Africa and all of the animals in Kruger was phenomenal. The accomodation was very clean and comfortable, and the included meals were absolutely delicious. If you're heading to South Africa, this tour is a must!

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

10-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Kruger National Park

Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, Hermanus, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, Oudtshoorn

Duration14 days

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Cape Town & the Garden Route

4.9

(88 reviews )

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I enjoyed this holiday so much. The itinerary was very well balanced with a host of different activities and experiences. It was good to spend at least two nights in each location and have time to appreciate where we were staying. We have been on quite a few Exodus trips before, but this was one of the best. Some of the accommodation was very good indeed, notably the Martin House guest lodge in De Rust and the apartments in Hermanus.

Food tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Sunda

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Sundays River Valley, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Oudtshoorn, Hermanus

Duration12 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

Duration12 days

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Highlights of Southern Africa

(8 reviews )

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Great trip except for Namibia. Off season was much less crowded and we still saw a lot of animals. Great guides.

National parksLocal culture

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Camping, Guest House, Resort, Tent

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Matobo National Park

Cape Town, Matobo National Park, Hwange National Park, Victoria Falls, Kasane, Nata, Maun, Okavango Delta, Ghanzi, Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Swakopmund, Namib Desert, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Lambert’s Bay, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Great Zimbabwe

Duration30 days

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Southern Africa Encompassed: Bush Camps & Wildlife Spotting

(9 reviews )

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A fantastic adventure that really transformed my previously negative view of group trips! Botswana, in particular, was absolutely stunning and GAdventures built an excellent itinerary to have an unforgettable experience in Southern Africa. The tour guides/CEOs were incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and fun – they did a fantastic job with a large group of travellers (many of whom were travelling solo) and really facilitated the creation of lifelong memories and friends. I’d highly recommend GAdventures and will certainly sign up for many more in the future!

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel, Resort, Lodge

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Matobo National Pa

Johannesburg, Matobo National Park, Tshipise, Kruger National Park, Serowe, Maun, Okavango Delta, Gweta, Kasane, Victoria Falls

Duration15 days

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South Africa & Eswatini

4.6

(33 reviews )

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This was a really packed holiday with plenty opportunities to see wildlife, learn about the history and current events in the areas visited. Although long distances were travelled some days there were breaks to see local markets, glass factory and local crafts. The scenery was spectacular with time for walking, exploring and swimming in the Ocean There was the chance to opt in to additional excursions or to just chill The guides were all excellent- very good at spotting the wildlife and with a wide breadth of knowledge Our tour leader was especially good at keeping us organised and informed in a relaxed and fun manner Accommodation was an interesting mixture of eco villages but all with comfortable beds and en suite facilities

ExplorerActive and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hut, Guest House, Hotel

Age Range

16-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Drakensberg Mounta

Johannesburg, Drakensberg Mountains, St. Lucia, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, Eswatini, Mlilwane, Kruger National Park, Graskop

Duration10 days

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Sea, Safari, South Africa

4.9

(27 reviews )

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The trip was fantastic! We saw a lot of animals, got to know different cultures and always felt safe due to our amazing tour guide. The group had a great dynamic right from the start.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel, Lodge, Tent, Hut

Age Range

18-35 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Oudtsho

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Oudtshoorn, Saint Lucia, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Kruger National Park, Gqeberha, Knysna, Durban

Duration14 days

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Garden Route and Addo

(16 reviews )

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Very fast paced but we get a lot of activities is that make it worth it. Our tour manager *Personal details removed by Feefo* was the best. He’s very knowledgeable, keeps us on track, and made the bus rides so much fun. We had a few activities cancel due to weather but *Personal details removed by Feefo* always made sure there was more to do to make up for it.

City sightseeingWildlifeBeach

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

18-35 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Gqeberha

Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Gqeberha, Knysna

Duration8 days

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Journeys: Explore Cape Town & Kruger National Park

(12 reviews )

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Great overall experience and good mix of activities for our group!

WildlifeExplorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Tent, Lodge, Eco Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Duration10 days

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Cape Town & the Garden Route

4.5

(20 reviews )

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Great tour of the Garden Route made memorable by he passion shown for his homeland by Willhem Steenkamp. So many inclusions make this tour excellent value for money

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

10-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Hermanus, Mossel Bay

Cape Town, Hermanus, Mossel Bay, Tsitsikamma National Park, Eastern Cape, Cango Caves

Duration9 days

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South Africa Group Tours 2025/2026

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50 Group Trips in South Africa with 361 Reviews

South Africa Escape

Cape Town & the Garden Route

50 Group Trips in South Africa with 361 Reviews

Family South Africa’s Garden Route and Safari

Highlights of Southern Africa

Southern Africa Encompassed: Bush Camps & Wildlife Spotting

South Africa & Eswatini

Sea, Safari, South Africa

Garden Route and Addo

Journeys: Explore Cape Town & Kruger National Park

Cape Town & the Garden Route

Europe

Asia

South America

Africa

North America

Oceania

Polar

Food, wine, events and nightlife

Adventure and sport

Wildlife, landscapes and nature

Boat tours, water sports and marine wildlife

Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history

Air tours, road trips and transfers

Beach, romance, getaways and relaxation

Special interests and hobbies

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South Africa Group Tours 2025/2026

Want a 100% customized small group tour itinerary to South Africa?

50 Group Trips in South Africa with 361 Reviews

50 Group Trips in South Africa with 361 Reviews