SOUTH AFRICA's BEST Self-guided & Independent Tours and Trips in 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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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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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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Kruger in Depth

(7 reviews )

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This trip exceeded my expectations and got to experience wildlife like I could have never imagined

Wildlife safaris and game drives

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Lodge, Hotel, Eco Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Kruger National Park

Duration8 days

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Journeys: Explore Kruger National Park

(8 reviews )

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My trip lived up to every expectation I had and more. Both my mom and I could not have been happier with the trip and everyone who was in our group. It really was a top lifetime experience! My mom has some limited mobility and they worked so hard to make the trip great for her while not taking away any experience for the others on the trip.

WildlifeExplorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Tent, Hotel, Eco Lodge, Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Kruger National Pa

Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Duration7 days

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Southern Africa Overland: Cape Town, Falls & Kruger

(8 reviews )

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I've been solo traveling for the last 9 months and chose this tour with G Adventures as my grand finale and I'm so happy that I did. Our CEOs were so knowledgable and helpful that I felt like my brain was off for half of the month. Every day holds some sort of fun adventure without the usual work that comes along with most travel because those logistics are being taken care of for you. In my option, there is not better way to overland Southern Africa than this tour. We got to see things and go places that we never would have been able to go to on our own. It was such a wonderful experience.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel, Hostel, Guest House, Resort

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Etosha

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Etosha National Park, Waterberg Plateau, Windhoek, Ghanzi, Maun, Okavango Delta, Gweta, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Cederberg, Matobo National Park, Tshipise, Kruger National Park, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Kalahari Desert, Namibia, Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe

Duration28 days

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South Africa: The Garden Route

(2 reviews )

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Great trip. Wonderful views of the landscape. Happy we did it

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Addo

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Addo, Tsitsikamma Forest, Knysna, Franschhoek

Duration9 days

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Southern Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping

(4 reviews )

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G delivers on what is promised. Their staff goes above and beyond to make the trip a spectacular adventure for all, it cares for communities along the way and creates a community for the travellers. I love the animal welfare policies and the Planeterra projects, thank you for the given opportunity to make a difference! What a fantastic experience!

Explorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel, Resort, Lodge

Age Range

12-100 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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Best of South Africa

(4 reviews )

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A fantastic tour to really see south africa and especially Kruger National park. It was beyond my dreams and we got to see the big 5 animals

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park

Duration10 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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Kruger Safari & The Garden Route

(4 reviews )

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Had a great time as a solo traveller. Everything ran smooth and on time. Good quality accommodation and delicious food throughout. Some great wildlife encounters, unforgettable!

Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Tsitsik

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Tsitsikamma Forest, Knysna, Franschhoek, Kruger National Park, Port Elizabeth, Addo Elephant National Park

Duration16 days

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South Africa Self-guided tours and trips 2025/2026

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22 Self Guided Trips in South Africa with 56 Reviews

Journeys: Explore Cape Town & Kruger National Park

Southern Africa Encompassed: Bush Camps & Wildlife Spotting

22 Self Guided Trips in South Africa with 56 Reviews

Kruger in Depth

Journeys: Explore Kruger National Park

Southern Africa Overland: Cape Town, Falls & Kruger

South Africa: The Garden Route

Southern Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping

Best of South Africa

Highlights of Southern Africa

Kruger Safari & The Garden Route

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South Africa Self-guided tours and trips 2025/2026

Create your custom-made trip to South Africa

22 Self Guided Trips in South Africa with 56 Reviews

22 Self Guided Trips in South Africa with 56 Reviews