All South Africa Tours in March 2026
34 Trips in South Africa during March 2026 with 14 Reviews
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Kruger to Addo, eSwatini & Lesotho' - March 2026
Do not miss this chance to explore Southern Africa and its wonders during a 15-day, self-driving trip. Along with some of the highlights of South Africa, this trip also includes visits to eSwatini and Lesotho as well as Kruger National Park, one of the largest game reserves in Africa that is also famous for the Big 5.
After you are done with Kruger, it is time to cross the border into eSwatini, formally known as Swaziland, where you will enjoy a village tour. Head for Lesotho next, before you make your way back to South Africa, traveling to Addo Elephant National Park via Cradock and Grahamstown.
Enjoy a sunrise game drive in the national park before calling it an end to this trip. Please scroll down to the itinerary section for more information.
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Northern Drakensberg Tour - March 2026
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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.
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9 Day Luxury Cape Town, Winelands & Kruger Tour - March 2026
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.
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Richtersveld 4 days 5 nights - March 2026
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!
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5 Day Epic Kruger Park Safari - March 2026
This '5 Day Epic Kruger Safari' will take you deep into the heart of Kruger National Park for unrivalled encounters with the African wildlife. The trip starts and ends in Johannesburg and we will transfer you to and from the park on a private vehicle.
The Kruger National Park, located just four hours drive from Johannesburg, is one of Africa's largest game reserves. It is home to a panoply of birds and animals including the Big five game: the lion, black rhinoceros, African bush elephant and cape buffalo. Join a team of highly experienced safari guides and park rangers to scope out the park's inhabitants and immerse in the African wilderness.
Participate in morning, afternoon and night game drives to increase your chance of spotting the park's wildlife. During your stay inside the park, you will be moving your camp twice to ensure diversity in habitats, as well as animals. Your highly experienced guide will use their extensive knowledge to help you tick off all the wildlife on offer.
See the itinerary section for more details.
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7 Day Cape Town & Safari Honeymoon - March 2026
Experience the adventure, luxury, and romance of South Africa on this 7-day Cape Town and Safari Luxury Honeymoon trip package. The trip includes a visit up the iconic Table Mountain, a day in the picturesque Cape Winelands, and of course a once in a lifetime safari experience over three nights in the world-renowned Thornybush Game Reserve adjoining the Kruger National Park.
In Cape Town, stay in a luxurious hotel situated on a private quay in Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Enjoy a bed & breakfast basis here while you explore the sights of the city. Then, spend a day in Cape Winelands with an indulgent chocolate, cheese, and wine tasting experience in Stellenbosch. Simply the best! Finally, spot the African wildlife and enjoy the tranquil sounds of nature on a three-day safari package.
This honeymoon can easily be extended to include time at one of Southern Africa’s premier beach destinations or a visit to Victoria Falls. Accommodation is of course luxurious and aimed at pleasing any honeymoon couple!
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Best of Cape Town: Table Mountain, Wine and Gardens - March 2026
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Our guide Anthea was excellent. After a driving tour through the downtown sites and a stop at the park near Parliament, we went to Table Mountain where the clouds had cleared and views we beautiful. The Groot Constantia winery lunch & wine tasting were fantastic, and our walking tour through Kirstenbosch Garden & the Tree Canopy memorable.
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Drakensberg Giant Castle & Mandela Capture Site Tour - March 2026
The tour starts off with a visit to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu Natal. There we will stop by Pietermaritzburg's City Hall, which claims to be the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere. There we will visit the Gandhi statue also before we head towards the Drakensberg mountains.
We head towards the Giants Castle Reserve in Drakensburg Mountain range. Conveniently built high on the front of the Drakensberg, Giant's Castle camp is surrounded by beautiful landscape, deep valleys and grassy highlands which presents tourists with spectacular unforgettable views.
Giant’s Castle Reserve has a set of sandstone caves which have been turned into an outdoor museum. The San Rock Art depicts life of the San and Khoekhoe people who lived in South Africa for 1000s of years before Bantu and European migration. Both considered ‘hunters and gatherers’, the San were more nomadic that the Khoekhoe, who started to herd cattle when introduced by the bantu people who migrated from central Africa. The San and the Khoekhoe used rock art to communicate their story between clans and people.
Giants Castle’s caves is one of the best maintained Cave Rock Sites in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa. The site has been developed for tourism and offers guided tours on the hour from 9am – 3pm daily. Only 30 minutes from the camp the leisurely trail offers guests an original cultural experience and a spectacular landscape adventure. The local guide will elaborate and display the history and culture behind some of the best-preserved artwork by the San people.
Next stop will be the small town of Howick to visit its waterfall. KwaNogqaza or Howick Falls is approximately 95 m in height and lies on the Umgeni River. The local Zulu people named it the “Home of the Tall” referring to its height. Next to the falls lies a quaint old section of Howick which has a selection of historical museums and antique stores to visit.
Next is the Nelson Mandela Capture Site Statue and Apartheid Museum. The Capture Site boasts a large sculpture of Nelson Mandela made up of multiply steel columns which stand between 6 and 9 metres tall. Tourists at the Capture Site are required to stand 35 meters away from the large Nelson Mandela bust for it to come into clear focus. Facing west the impressive sculpture creates a uniquely beautiful landscape for the local Howick community. The museum is dedicated to Nelson Mandela’s life and his struggle against Apartheid government.
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Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park Tour - March 2026
Join us for a trip to the beautiful and scenic Valley of a 1000 hills where you can also enjoy a glimpse of local Zulu Culture and be mesmerized by some traditional Zulu Dancing at Phezulu Cultural Village.
This tour ventures into traditional Zulu beehive shaped thatched huts, where various artifacts, beliefs and rituals are explained. You can also learn Iszulu.
The tour ends with a visit to the Reptile Park where a qualified park guide will intrigue with information about the resident crocodiles and snakes. You will also be informed about crocodiles' lifestyle and receive many interesting facts.
After the tour ends, we will drop you off at your hotel or accommodation in Durban city.
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Cape Town & Garden Route Experience in 13 days - March 2026
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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.
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Mkambati Magic - March 2026
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.
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Cape Town's Culture And Cuisine, Private Tour - March 2026
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.
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1 Day's Safari in Pilanesberg National Park - March 2026
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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.
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