Book this 16-day, self-guided trip through South Africa and experience the best the country has to offer. Visit some of South Africa's most important destinations and meet people of different cultures. Starting from Johannesburg, where you will get your rental car, this trip will take you through the Soutpansberg Mountains, Kruger National Park, Swaziland and St. Lucia before coming to an end in Cape Town.
From the respectful Venda of the far north to the communities of the southwest and from the colorful people of Swaziland to the proud Zulu nation, this trip will also give you the chance to meet people belonging to a variety of cultures.
Also included in the itinerary is a visit to Kruger National Park, where you will get the chance to sample the richness of South African wildlife. This tour comes to an end in Cape Town. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
Countryside and village visits
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Resort, Home-stay, Eco Lodge, Guest House
Age Range
18-79 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Panorama Route, St. Lucia, Umhlanga, Dinokeng Game Reserve, Soutpansberg Mountain Range, Venda Village, Eswatini
A scenic hike awaits you in the Drakensberg Mountains. Book this 5-day tour now and hike through one of the most beautiful places in South Africa. Your adventure begins in Clarens, the gateway to the Drakensberg Mountains.
Hike your way through Golden Gate Highlands Park. Enjoy dramatically beautiful landscapes along the way. Summit the Drakensberg after a strenuous climb that also involves climbing the famous chain ladder. Get the chance to explore some of the most panoramic views in Royal Natal National Park, including its Cascades and Mahai waterfalls as well as Fairy Glen.
End your hike with a Tugela Gorge walk while enjoying a stunning view of the famous Amphitheatre, regarded by many as one of the most impressive cliff faces on earth.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Private Tour
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Bloemfontein, Clarens, Golden Ga
Bloemfontein, Clarens, Golden Gate Highlands Park, Drakensberg Mountains, Royal Natal National Park, Amphitheatre
Welcome to South Africa. This 16-day, self-driving trip is for those who want to experience the amazing Cape Town and its surrounding areas and all that it has to offer, from its amazing, picturesque locations and delicious cuisine to friendly locals and dynamic cultures.
Your journey starts in Cape Town and takes you along the beautiful west coast to areas known for their stunning natural scenery and famous wineries. Along the way, you will get the chance to experience the unique culture of this region through our homestay programme.
Enjoy driving through West Coast National Park and visit Paternoster, one of the oldest fishing villages on South Africa's West Coast. Spend two nights in a homestay in the Breede River Valley and travel to Stellenbosch, a town known as much for its winery as for its Cape Dutch architecture.
Head back to Cape Town via Hermanus at the end of this tour. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
Countryside and village visits
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Guest House, Hut, Home-stay, Sleeping Hut
Age Range
1-80 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Cape Town, Hermanus, Stellenbosc
Cape Town, Hermanus, Stellenbosch, Breede River, Tulbagh, West Coast National Park, Paternoster, Goedverwacht
Spend ten thrilling days exploring the beautiful and diverse Cape region of South Africa. This part of the country offers memorable experiences for lovers of adventure, culture, history and nature.
The tour begins with free time to explore the Mother City of Cape Town independently, taking your pick of all the famous landmarks and sites. You then travel along the stunning Garden Route, stopping to see and experience the best it has to offer. Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Cape Agulhas, the Bloukrans Bridge, Hermanus, Tsitsikamma - all before a Big 5 safari in Addo Elephant National Park. We then return to Cape Town again.
Exhilarating adventure activities are also available for those brave enough. Bungee jumping, skydiving, sandboarding, shark cage diving... this tour will provide memories for a lifetime!
Accommodation is based in either single, twin or double rooms in deluxe guesthouses or good quality Backpackers where you can stay in shared dorm rooms or private single, twin or doubles. Solo travellers will need to pay a single supplement unless they stay in a shared dorm room. Please confirm with us which level of accommodation you would like.
City sightseeingWalking tours
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Guest House, Hostel, Hotel
Age Range
14-95 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Eastern Cape, Western
Cape Town, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Hermanus, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, Addo Elephant National Park
Welcome to South Africa! Be part of this nine-day tour and discover one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.
Experience an unforgettable journey through South Africa with a well-rounded itinerary. Begin your adventure in Cape Town, where you'll spend 3 nights immersing yourself in its beauty. Explore Robben Island, ascend Table Mountain, and partake in a city tour to absorb its vibrant culture. Venture on the Cape Peninsula tour, visiting Cape Point Nature Reserve and encountering penguins on the beach.
Continue to the Cape Winelands for 2 nights, indulging in the region's delights. Enjoy chocolate, wine, and cheese tours, along with a memorable ride on the Franschhoek wine tram.
Fly to Kruger National Park and embark on thrilling game drives, delving into the heart of the wilderness for wildlife encounters that will leave you in awe. Conclude your journey with a flight back to Johannesburg, bringing home cherished memories of your South African escapade.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
1-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Cape Winelands
First solo trip for me, but the tour group staff (and guests for that matter) were excellent - the travelling times whilst long, were well worth it - our tour guide Tshepo and driver Cosmas made the trip effortless with good organisation, clear communication and always timely starts/finishes - the information provided at each location, picture opportunities given, fun activities, good food and basically everything else, made this my favourite trip to date - will defo be doing another Africa tour with the tour operator
National parks
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Sleeper Bus, Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Johannesburg, Durban, Kruger Nat
Johannesburg, Durban, Kruger National Park, Hlane Royal National Park, Mozambique Beach Camp, St Lucia Estuary, Zululand
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Join us on an amazing tour that will take you back in time! The tour to Richtersveld National Park takes you into the world of Nama people. Owned and managed by the Nama community, Richtersveld is a unique mountain desert with extreme temperatures and dry landscapes. Driving on a 4x4 in this park, get insights on the culture and history of the Nama people, while also learning more about its unique topography and flora.
During spring, the arid park turns into a garden of wildflowers to be seen around every corner, making this tour even more beautiful. Every turn in the park assures you a spectacular view. The 3 mountain passes are all a gorgeous drive in their own right. The icing on this wonderful tour is the accommodation, overlooking the mighty Orange River and Namibia.
Come and enjoy the beautiful sceneries and meet our friendly people!
National parksWildlife
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Eco Lodge, Guest House
Age Range
5-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Port Nolloth, Sendeli
Cape Town, Port Nolloth, Sendelingsdrift, Tatasberg
Get set for an adventure packed with majestic wildlife, remote desert landscapes and natural wonders in southern Africa. This is the ultimate small-group adventure, from the stunning beauty of Cape Town and burnt orange sunsets over Namibia's Fish River Canyon to a river cruise through Chobe National Park. Get set to canoe down the Okavango Delta, embark on a game drives in Kruger and Etosha national parks and admire the raw power of Victoria Falls from multiple angles. With plenty of time to explore at your own pace, plus a local crew with all the best advice, see this chunk of Africa with ease and independence in 30 unforgettable days.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Sleeper Bus, Home-stay
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Spitzko
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Spitzkoppe, Etosha National Park, Grootfontein, Bagani, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Matobo National Park, Makushu Village, Kruger National Park, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sesriem, Bush Camp, Swakopmund
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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
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
Explore both South Africa and Botswana during this 15-day, self-driving trip and experience all that Southern Africa has to offer. From famous national parks and wildlife reserves to quaint, small towns, this tour will allow you to discover this part of the world like never before.
Starting from Johannesburg, where our representative will meet you on arrival and hand over the key, this tour will take you through Musina and Francistown to Chobe National Park, located near the vast, inland delta of Okavango. Enjoy game drives in the national park and see its wildlife before its time to head back to South Africa, to Pilanesberg National Park. Stay in the national park for two nights.
This tour comes to an end in OR Tambo International Airport after you have submitted your rental car key.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House
Age Range
1-61 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Kasane, Johannesburg, Chobe Nati
Kasane, Johannesburg, Chobe National Park, Tzaneen, Nata, Gaborone, Pilanesberg National Park, Musina, Francistown
Three countries, eight national parks, 17 days, hundreds of animals, countless birds and a new group of lifelong friends all make this one unforgettable journey through the best of Southern Africa. Track rhinos at sunset in Zimbabwe, search for wildlife in Kruger National Park, laze in the lagoons of the Okavango Delta in Botswana, and learn about ongoing rhino conservation in Zimbabwe. This overland camping trip brings you everything wild and wonderful about Southern Africa plus a crew of good pals to take it all in with.
National parksWildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Sleeper Bus
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Hw
Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Matobo National Park, Mapungubwe National Park, Kruger National Park, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Maun, Okavango Delta, Caprivi Strip, Kwando River, Chobe National Park
The trip gave a good overview of southern africa and was well paced. was an amazing tour manager and the guides at the different locations are also great.
AdventureNational parks
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Guest House, Tent
Age Range
18-35 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, Kasane
When one thinks of African wildlife, the image of the expansive savanna plains come to mind. On this guided day tour, experience the massive biodiversity of the continent through a different vantage point: St. Lucia coastline. Afterwards, experience Zulu culture unaffected by modernization at DumaZulu Cultural Village.
The tour departs from Durban along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. The first stop is the small town of St Lucia inside the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. There you will board a river boat for a two-hour guided tour of the estuary. A local guide will inform you of the park's history and inform you about its incredible wildlife whilst cruising along the estuary on a boat safari.
The iSimangaliso Wetlands Park was declared South Africa's first Natural World Heritage Site in 1999. Previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, the UNESCO site dates back over 120 years. Established in 1895 the reserve is considered South Africa's third largest park with its unique ecosystem spanning over 280 km of near pristine coastline and 328,000 hectares of expansive land. The protected area is home to one of the largest population of hippopotami in South Africa and an estimated 1,000 crocodiles.
iSimagaliso has a wealth of plant, bird and animal life, including lions, zebras, African elephants, leopards, giraffes, white rhinos and fish eagles. Then head to DumaZulu Cultural Village.
DumaZulu Cultural Village is located near the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve in the heart of Zululand. Translated to “Thundering Zulu,” DumaZulu is South Africa’s largest Zulu cultural village with over 50 Zulu locals who living and working in the area.
The village depicts Zulu culture before modernization and is considered a living museum. The village is laid out in the tradition Zulu design of beehive huts arranged in a circle around a cattle kraal. You’ll be welcomed to the village by a local DumaZulu tour guide who’ll explain and share interesting traditions and customs of the Zulu people.
You can observe the traditional basket-weaving, spear- and shield-making techniques from the locals as well as watch traditional bone-throwing and Zulu dancing and singing performances.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers