Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
Embark on an action-packed adventure through some of the most stunning scenery in southern Africa. In 22 days, head from Johannesburg to Cape Town on the spectacular coastal route, with plenty of epic stops along the way. Track down elusive wildlife on game drives in Kruger National Park, relax on golden beaches, meeting local Xhosa communities in Cintsa and mix it up with two fun-filled nights in Cape Town. From the savanna of Kruger and the lush wetlands of the St Lucia Estuary to the dramatic ocean vistas and fertile vineyards along the Wild Coast, see the best of southern Africa's blessed natural beauty, joined by a local leader with all the best advice and a group of likeminded adventurers keen to explore.
Road tripWildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Lodge, Sleeper Bus, Hut
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Drakens
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Drakensberg, Lesotho Highlands, Cintsa, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Oudtshoorn, Kruger National Park, Swellendam, Hermanus, Hlane Royal National Park, Mozambique Beach Camp, St Lucia Estuary, Zululand, Durban
Welcome to Cape Town!
Cape Town and Garden Route Experience is a 13-day self-drive tour that allows you to explore the beauty of Cape Town at your own pace. You will start your tour by exploring Cape Town’s stunning attractions Beginning with a sunrise trip to Table Mountain, taking the cable car for panoramic views. Make sure to visit Robben Island or opt for a full-day tour of Cape Peninsula covering Camps Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive, and Cape Point Nature Reserve with penguins and baboons – the choice is yours!
Enjoy wine tasting in the Western Cape's scenic wineries. Venture to Hermanus for a self-guided tour featuring wine, food, and nature experiences. Encounter the Marine Big 5 and explore Knysna, Oudtshoorn's ostrich farms, and the Cango Caves. Discover the Featherbed Nature Reserve and the exhilarating kayaking and lilo adventure in Tsitsikamma National Park. Conclude your tour in Port Elizabeth, returning your rental car at the airport and departing with cherished memories.
Please see our itinerary for more details.
Witness first-hand all that is fantastic about South Africa - stunning beaches, dense forests and abundant marine and bush wildlife. We visit the most southerly point in Africa, venture along the world-renowned Garden Route, the lesser-known Wild Coast and explore the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho.
Note: This is one of our Overland Adventures which are run using one of our specialist famous yellow overland expedition trucks. Trips are run on a participatory basis – you’ll be involved in the day to day running of the trip and have fun taking turns helping to shop and cook for the group. Expect to sometimes get dusty and dishevelled and not to be able to have hot showers every night. Groups of up to 24 people are led by our crew of two.
Please note that the accommodation on this trip is predominantly camping, though there may be opportunities to upgrade this locally where rooms are available. Please see the trip inclusions for an approximate percentage of camping and room nights.
Our Overland Adventures provide once in a life time experiences and whilst some safari activities may be included in the itinerary, or be available to book locally, this should not be considered a traditional safari holiday, though we consider that part of the fun!!
Overland Journeys
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Western
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Western Cape, Little Karoo, Addo Elephant National Park, Free State, Hlane Royal National Park
Book this guided trip and spend an amazing 5 days in and around Mkambati Natural Reserve. Explore one of the most pristine places on the South African coastline and uncover its mystique. Discover some of the secrets of the Wild Coast while Hiking along the beach past the Mzamba Fossils. Learn more about the rural Pondo communities.
Start your South African adventure from Wild Coast Sun, a popular resort in Port Edward, where you will meet both your guide and group members. Hike along a 14km coastal stretch to reach the Nyameni River. See Strandlooper and Mkambati falls. Enjoy a cultural tour to a traditional Xhosa village and get the chance to learn more about this community. Take a boat trip to the stunning Mtentu Estuary and visit Mkambati's best kept secret, Swallow Tail Falls.
See innumerable waterfalls, take refreshing dips in natural pools, and relax on the beach during this hike. Enjoy our full-board service except on the first and the last day of the hike. You will be driven back to Wild Coast Sun after the trip is over.
Trekking and HikingBeach
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Lodge, Eco Lodge, Resort
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Durban, Port Edward, Mkambati Na
Durban, Port Edward, Mkambati Nature Reserve, Xhosa Village, Wild Coast Sun
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 TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
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
The 14-day Kruger to the Delta, Chobe & Victoria Falls Accommodated tour is perfect for families wanting a comprehensive southern African adventure. Departing from and returning to Pretoria, this journey visits Victoria Falls, Martins Drift, Gweta, and nine other lively destinations in Zimbabwe and South Africa. All travel logistics—including accommodation, transport, and meals—are covered. This tour’s unique appeal is its balance of national park exploration and cultural encounters, offering a well-rounded experience for families eager to soak up Africa’s highlights.
National parksWildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Guest House, Hotel, Tent
Age Range
8-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kruger National Park, Pretoria
Kruger National Park, Pretoria, Hoedspruit, Maun, Okavango Delta, Martins Drift, Polokwane, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Gweta
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SELF DRIVE TOUR: Explore Cape Town, take in the natural wonders of beautiful Garden Route and enjoy a three-night safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape on this 10 day South Africa self drive holiday. Stop in the picturesque Klein Karoo valley and Knysna to discover local highlights such as Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn and Plettenburg Bay. Then go in search of the Big Five in Amakhala Game Reserve before ending in Port Elizabeth.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Klein
Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Klein Karoo., Knysna, Amakhala Game Reserve
Discover the best of Cape Town and search for the Big Five on safari in Manyeleti Game Reserve on this 9-day tour of South Africa. Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, visit Cape Point and sample local wines in the gorgeous Winelands. Then fly to Manyeleti Game Reserve for four nights at the family-friendly Khoka Moya luxury tented camp, with two expertly guided game drives each day. Located on the banks of a tranquil river within South Africa's Greater Kruger region, this exclusive camp shares unfenced borders with the world-renowned Kruger National Park, ensuring extraordinary wildlife encounters right on your doorstep!
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Tent, Lodge
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Kruger National Park
Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Manyeleti Game Reserve
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, beautiful Cape Town is located in a ‘bowl’ created by Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill and Table Bay. It is, therefore, no wonder that it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Discover nearby Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa, with its romantic oak-lined streets, amazing architectural diversity, and its famed food and wine heritage. This trip combines the area’s culture and gastronomic delights at its finest.TOURHIGHLIGHTSCape Town:Thisextraordinarycity is juxtaposed between sea and mountains and offers a vibrant culinary scene, great nightlife and a lively cultural sceneStellenbosch:This romantic town boasts beautiful historic buildings and fertile land,perfect forwineries which produceone of the area’s top productsBoulders Beach: Renowned for its stunning scenery, large granite boulders that create small coves, and its colony of African penguins.
Art and architectureFood tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
6-99 yrs
Operated in
english, german
Destinations
Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Kayamandi
Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Kayamandi
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Get ready for an unparalleled journey through the cultural diversity and abundant wildlife of southern Africa. Seek out the “Big 5” on 8 different safaris. Get a taste of South African culture at local wineries. Witness the natural beauty of Victoria Falls and learn about its people during a township visit and home-hosted lunch. Greet African elephants and spend time learning about them. Search for animals along the winding Chobe River. Epic scenery and winding coastlines come together in an incredible adventure.
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
Just 2.5 hours from Johannesburg you will find the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, one of the best places in South Africa to see the famous Big 5 (the elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard).
Pilanesberg Game Reserve is also one the most important geological sites on earth. The reserve has very unique geological features due to an extinct mega volcano which erupted 1.2 million years ago. Pilanesberg is also a paradise for bird lovers, with more than 370 bird species to be seen and heard.
Start your day early by arriving at the Pilansberg Game Reserve gate by 8:00 (8:30 at the latest). From here you will begin your game drive through the park. Along the way the tour will stop at points of interest. Stop at the Pilanesberg Centre for lunch where you will have the opportunity to photograph the animals that come to drink at the waterhole and maybe also purchase some typical African souvenirs.
After a delicious lunch, get back on game drive mode looking to spot more of the local wildlife.
In late afternoon the tour proceeds to the gate and exits the reserve. Make one last stop to stretch your legs and get ready before the ride back to Johannesburg. In the city, your driver will transfer you to your home/destination of your choice.
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.
SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI Go in search of the Big Five on safari in South Africa, visiting the exceptionally beautiful Entabeni Reserve in the UNESCO Listed Waterberg Biosphere and Manyeleti Private Game Reserve, a hidden gem within the world famous Greater Kruger. Stay in luxury en suite tents, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, bush walks and a whole host of optional activities on this 8 day family-friendly safari.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Lodge, Tent
Age Range
18-80 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Johannesburg, Pretoria, Entabeni
Johannesburg, Pretoria, Entabeni, Manyeleti Game Reserve