10 BEST South Africa Small Group Trips & Tours 2025/2026

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 Small Group Tours: Cape Town & The Garden Route

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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

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Duration12 days

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Cycling the Cape & Winelands

4.7

(79 reviews )

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This part of South Africa is definitely the right place to go on this type of tour. Relaxed and quality experience. Out of this world beautiful sceneries, stunning coastal routes... To my taste, the weather is just right for this physically quite demanding experience: not too hot and not humid.

Bicycle toursFood tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort, Guest House

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Gordons Bay, Stellenb

Cape Town, Gordons Bay, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Barrydale, Bontebok National Park, Cape Agulhas, Hermanus

Duration12 days

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South Africa Small Group Tours: South Africa: Walking & Wildlife

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South Africa: Walking & Wildlife

4.8

(55 reviews )

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Amazing experience! Great balance between walking and wildlife and a really diverse trip, you feel like you are seeing a lot of the country without being rushed. Scenery is stunning and perfect for walking. Campsites are fantastic, food amazing. Really lovely, well paced and interesting trip with fantastic opportunity to spot the big 5!

WildlifeTrekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort, Camping

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Graskop, Battlefie

Johannesburg, Graskop, Battlefields County Lodge, Royal Natal N.P, Witsieshoek Lodge, Letaba Ranch Reserve, Kruger National Park, Malolotja Nature Reserve, Saint Lucia

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Duration15 days

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South Africa Small Group Tours: Journeys: Explore Cape Town & Kruger National Park

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Journeys: Explore Cape Town & Kruger National Park

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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

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Duration10 days

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South Africa Small Group Tours: Journeys: Explore Kruger National Park

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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

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Duration7 days

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South Africa Adventure

(55 reviews )

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Fantastic tour with Machiel and Dan in South Africa. We had a great time and learned a lot about the country. Highly recommended!

Active and outdoorAdventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hostel, Lodge, Camping

Age Range

18-55 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Kruger National Park

Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, Hazyview, Hlane Royal National Park, Pongolapoort Nature Reserve, Durban

Duration12 days

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South Africa Small Group Tours: Kruger In Depth

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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

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Duration8 days

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Southern Africa Safari: Kruger & Coast

4.8

(5 reviews )

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Excellent trip / service as per usual

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Lodge, Hotel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Dolphin

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Dolphin Coast, Graskop, Saint Lucia, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, Ponta Do Ouro, Kruger National Park

Duration11 days

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South Africa's Garden Route

4.6

(27 reviews )

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Stunning and varied landscape on this tour The holiday offers a range of experiences and options to try more. There’s some modest walking, animal encounters ( penguins, whales, birds, monkeys etc) and culture. Food is of a good standard and great value - fresh fish is widely available. Add a couple of days to your tour in Cape Town as there’s so much to do and not much chance on the tour. Similarly if you like safaris, there is just the one drive at the end of the holiday in Addo - add a day or two there and visit the private reserves and Addo park. The tour is at a relatively gentle pace and activities are generally relaxing rather than energetic

Wildlife safaris and game drives

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Addo Elephant Nationa

Cape Town, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Cape Peninsula, Stellenbosch, Hermanus, Cape Agulhas, Cango Caves, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay

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Duration12 days

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25-day Cape Town to Victoria Falls Kruger Camping

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From the dramatic cliffs of Cape Town to the thundering Victoria Falls, the 25-day Cape Town to Victoria Falls Kruger Camping tour offers families a sweeping adventure through southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes. This trip covers Fish River Canyon, Okavango Delta, Hazyview, and 17 other destinations in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and three additional countries. Inclusive of accommodation, transport, and meals, this guided small group tour allows families to immerse themselves in diverse cultures and abundant wildlife. The standout feature of this tour package is its rich itinerary, connecting world-renowned parks and natural wonders in a single journey, ideal for families seeking the ultimate African overland experience.

ExplorerDesert safaris

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Lodge, Tent

Age Range

18-75 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Livingstone, Maun, Etosha Nation

Livingstone, Maun, Etosha National Park, Cederberg, Windhoek, Okavango Delta, Nata, Kasane, Orange River, Bulawayo, Tshipise, Hazyview, Kruger National Park, Pretoria, Fish River Canyon, Sesriem, Sossus, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Cape Town

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Duration25 days

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Cape Town and the Garden Route - Premium Adventure

(8 reviews )

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All the accommodation was amazing. Petro, our guide was so knowledgeable and couldnâ€™t do enough for us and the experience was just brilliant.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Lodge, Hotel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Amakh

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Amakhala Game Reserve, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch

Duration12 days

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South Africa Small Group Tours: Experience Southern Africa

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Experience Southern Africa

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Spot your favourite safari animals on this 16-day Southern Africa adventure. Learn how the Black Mambas are deterring poachers on a bush walk through Greater Kruger National Park, visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and watch roaming wildlife like elephants, zebras and cheetahs on a scenic sunset river cruise. Cycle through the streets of Soweto with a local guide, camp under the stars in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta wilderness and enjoy plenty of free time to explore Victoria Falls at your own pace.

Road tripWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Tent, Hostel, Sleeper Bus, Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Soweto, Maun, Okav

Johannesburg, Soweto, Maun, Okavango Delta, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Kruger National Park, Masebe Nature Reserve, Moremi Gorge, Nata, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park

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Duration16 days

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The Garden Route 10 Days

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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 Tour

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

Duration10 days

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Kruger, Eswatini and South Africa's Garden Route

4.4

(5 reviews )

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Our trip leader Samantha was outsanding and went above and beyond in making sure everyone had a great time and everyone's needs were taken care of. She was attentive, energetic, caring, knowledgeable and funny! She really made our trip that much more amazing!

Wildlife safaris and game drives

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut, Guest House

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Addo Elephant Nati

Johannesburg, Addo Elephant National Park, Drakensberg Mountains, Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Stellenbosch, Hermanus, Cape Agulhas, Swellendam, Knysna, Robberg Nature Reserve, Tsitsikamma National Park, Port Elizabeth, Saint Lucia, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park, Eswatini, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Kruger National Park, Graskop, Port Elizabeth Airport

Duration21 days

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All South Africa Small Group Trips

105 Small Group Trips in South Africa with 440 Reviews

Create your custom-made trip to South Africa

105 Small Group Trips in South Africa with 440 Reviews

Cape Town & the Garden Route

Cycling the Cape & Winelands

South Africa: Walking & Wildlife

Journeys: Explore Cape Town & Kruger National Park

Journeys: Explore Kruger National Park

South Africa Adventure

Kruger in Depth

Southern Africa Safari: Kruger & Coast

South Africa's Garden Route

25-day Cape Town to Victoria Falls Kruger Camping

Cape Town and the Garden Route - Premium Adventure

Experience Southern Africa

The Garden Route 10 Days

Kruger, Eswatini and South Africa's Garden Route

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Africa

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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

All South Africa Small Group Trips

105 Small Group Trips in South Africa with 440 Reviews

Create your custom-made trip to South Africa

105 Small Group Trips in South Africa with 440 Reviews