10 Best Southern Africa Multiday Tours in August 2026

Super Sales

Discover Namibia - Camping - August 2026

4.6

(71 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Great trip, wonderful group and marvelous guides. Be prepared for early mornings and long drives but the pace of the trip is about right with plenty to see and do with "down time" when you need it.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel, Resort, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Windhoek, Waterberg Plateau, Ses

Windhoek, Waterberg Plateau, Sesriem, Solitaire, Swakopmund, Brandberg, Etosha National Park

Duration13 days

From

USD 3,300

USD 3,201

Saving

USD 99

View Tour

Super Sales

Cape Town & the Garden Route - August 2026

4.9

(88 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

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

Duration12 days

From

USD 2,470

USD 2,396

Saving

USD 74

View Tour

11% OFF TODAY

Namibia Lodge Safari - August 2026

4.9

(30 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Highlights - Stunning landscapes, especially around the Namib desert/Sossusvlei, Brandberg area and Walvis Bay/Swakopmund. Wildlife viewing was excellent - plenty of time to view and observe and search both mammals and birds throughout the trip. You will get some amazing photos and memories! A knowledgeable guide who sorted everything that needed doing and had a great understanding of the wildlife/country. A couple of the lodges were above expectations (NB the app stated that there might be changes and there were). Things that surprised me: One of the lodges was disappointing but we were only there for one night (Brandberg White Lady Lodge - no proper AC and nowhere to charge anything plus very basic room and the food was also below par). There wasn't much time to decompress and just enjoy the areas without being on the move - ideally this should be a 14 or 15 day trip with Toshari or Makuti and Swapokmund stays being extended by a further day. Water is not provided at many of the lodges or at the inclusive meals so you end up buying plastic bottles of water (more costly than a beer!) that you then can't keep chilled as the rooms often did not have a fridge. One of the recommended excursions in Walvis Bay was a waste of time and very expensive. The Shifting Sands excursion to Sandwich Harbour was vastly more costly (x3) than the Desert Discovery trip (both 3 hours) and yet covered much the same but at a much lower standard. The Desert Discovery Trip had much better guides, much more to see and a far superior dune driving experience. The Sandwich Harbour trip just gave the "dunes meeting the sea" and a fraction of the elements covered in the other trip but for the time/cost and drive it would have been better to have stayed in Walvis Bay and appreciate all the birdlife and coast there. Avoid that if offered. What I needed on the trip: The following items were really useful: A sarong - to sit on a very hot seat or use as a sunshield in various locations; a water bottle flask that kept my water chilled all day; A broad brimmed hat - in summer a baseball cap did not cut it at Sossusvlei; Binoculars - even a basic pair; A power bank for your phone as some days you are on the road for 12 hours and with all the photos you'll need an extra power source.; A usb adaptor for your phone charger as a few lodges had these in the socket spaces; Washing powder as you may end up hand washing a lot; A basic set of general medications..... you never know! Additionally I would recommend going at least one day earlier so you have time to take in a township and Windhoek tour. The on-cost of the hotel was minimal (arranged directly) but it meant we had no stress of being late and we had a chance to acclimatise, plus had a good look around prior to meeting the rest of the group and the guide. The Mercure has full access to the sister Movenpick which has a great pool area, other restaurants and spa/gym for use by all residents. If you fly through Germany and direct on to Windhoek, you travel overnight and arrive morning time giving you a whole afternoon plus a whole day before you meet the group at 6pm. Plus your return flight is early evening so you get the departure day too if you extend your room at the Mercure. Well worth it! Overall a truly great and varied trip even if you have done safaris before.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Windhoek, Otjiwarongo, Sesriem

Windhoek, Otjiwarongo, Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Uis, Etosha National Park

11% OFF TODAY

Duration12 days

From

USD 4,560

USD 4,080

Saving

USD 480

View Tour

South Africa Highlights - August 2026

4.8

(10 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

Lovely trip, this is my second explore trip, the first was a very experienced guide in Costa Rica, Nathi was our guide for this one he said he was new to explore, what he lacked in explore experience he gained in his buzzing personality and local knowledge, he was a great kind and considerate guide nothing was too much trouble. He arranged things and recommend things sharing his knowledge freely. As he gets more experience he’ll be a great asset to Explore. You never know what people you’ll get on such a holiday and I’m always a bit apprehensive since I don’t suffer fools. Fortunately everyone seemed to bond by the end of the 2 weeks. Re the itinerary it was a good balance, maybe include the wine tasting as part of it instead of an option.

Active and outdoorWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Hermanu

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Hermanus, Kruger National Park, Stellenbosch, Garden Route National Park, Cape Winelands, Tsitsikamma National Park, Table Mountain, Blyde River Canyon, Port Elizabeth, Knysna

Duration14 days

From

USD 4,370

View Tour

Picturesque Solo South Africa Tour - August 2026

Trip customizable

Best price guaranteed

ABOUT THIS TRIP Experience the captivating history and vibrant culture of South Africa on this solo tour. Explore the vibrant city of Johannesburg and discover Soweto township, a cultural melting pot with extraordinary heritage sites that will fascinate any visitor. Continue your journey to Kruger National Park, home to extraordinary wildlife where you may spot Africa's Big Five. Next, you will travel to Stellenbosch, a glorious South African town boasting Cape Dutch architecture. This is the warm and wonderful heart of the Cape Wine Lands. Pay a visit to Cape Town, the modern city with an extraordinary history that is regularly voted one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Take the time to stroll along the waterfront and visit Table Mountain — or simply relax and enjoy some last-minute shopping. End your extraordinary tour of South Africa with a bang in Cape Town! This is a Solo Tour You don't pay single supplement and get a room for yourself!

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Stellen

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Stellenbosch, Hazyview, Kruger National Park

Duration8 days

From

USD 3,254

View Tour

Southern Africa Encompassed: Bush Camps & Wildlife Spotting - August 2026

22% OFF TODAY

Super Sales

Southern Africa Encompassed: Bush Camps & Wildlife Spotting - August 2026

(9 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

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

22% OFF TODAY

Duration15 days

From

USD 2,649

USD 2,055

Saving

USD 594

View Tour

Super Sales

Southern Africa Overland: Cape Town, Falls & Kruger - August 2026

(8 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

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

From

USD 4,299

USD 4,170

Saving

USD 129

View Tour

Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure - August 2026

4.7

(6 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

It was a great trip with fantastic game viewing and knowledgeable guides. The accommodation was unique & comfortable, but Rhino lodge at Kosi bay was the poorest -the rooms etc were lovely but there was a decidedly run down aspect to the site and the dinning room service was notable lacking -2-3hr wait after ordering but the food when it came was fine -very understaffed and pushed, not helped by sharing facilities with an inebriated wedding group. Wernan the guide was competent, knowledgeable and did all he could to facilitate the experience -including re driving thro the mountains so we could see Gods Window etc as our first journey was thro thick fog etc with no visibility. Great trip, especially for the kids.

Active and outdoorWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut, Eco Lodge, Guest House

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Durban, Kosi Bay

Johannesburg, Durban, Kosi Bay, St. Lucia, Graskop, Tshukudu Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Mlilwane

Duration13 days

From

USD 2,750

View Tour

Zimbabwe Heritage and Wildlife Tour: 10 Days - August 2026

Trip customizable

Best price guaranteed

Be part of this ten-day, leisurely tour of Zimbabwe`s main tourist attractions and get the chance to discover the rich culture as well as the large variety of wildlife that call this country home. See the towering ruins of the Great Zimbabwe, which gave this country its name, and visit Matobo Hills National Park to see leopards and rhinos along with bushmen rock paintings. Also included in the itinerary are Hwange National Park, one of the premiere wildlife reserves in the country for big game sightings, as well as the Victoria Falls. Please scroll down to the itinerary section for more details.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Hwange National Park, Victoria F

Hwange National Park, Victoria Falls, Harare, Great Zimbabwe, Matobo Hills

Duration10 days

From

USD 3,650

View Tour

22% OFF TODAY

South Africa & Eswatini - August 2026

4.6

(31 reviews )

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

This was a great tour - albeit full on and with a lot of travelling involved. However this was outweighed by seeing such a diverse range of landscapes and wildlife and experiencing so much in a short space of time. The game drives were the stand out for me, we were lucky enough to see the big 5 and it was honestly an incredible experience. I'd have loved to have had more time in the Kruger National Park, as our time was limited. Highlights include: The incredible landscapes in the Drankensberg Mountains, the hippo cruise in St Lucia and the game drives in Kruger. Seeing lions in their natural habitat was a dream come true, but the elephants have to be the star of the show. As someone who has never been on safari, this was the perfect introduction to this type of holiday and I'm already planning the next. Thanks Explore!

ExplorerActive and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hut, Guest House, Hotel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Drakensberg Mounta

Johannesburg, Drakensberg Mountains, St. Lucia, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, Eswatini, Mlilwane, Kruger National Park, Graskop

22% OFF TODAY

Duration10 days

From

USD 2,510

USD 1,960

Saving

USD 550

View Tour

Super Sales

Discover South Africa's Garden Route - August 2026

No booking fees

Best price guaranteed

The Garden Route, the greatest road trip in South Africa, deserves an adventure to match. So, join this activity-packed itinerary for a showcase of its greatest experiences, handpicked by the local experts. You’ll discover the wonders of Cape Town and the glorious Cape Peninsula, ride the wine tram to legendary wine estates, marvel at mischievous meerkats, cruise the beautiful Knysna waterfront and hike through the dramatic landscapes of Tsitsikamma National Park. It ends with an unforgettable safari through the African bush, spotting beasts big and small with the help of an expert ranger.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Gqebe

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Gqeberha, Hermanus, Cango Caves, Knysna, Amakhala Game Reserve

Duration10 days

From

USD 4,050

USD 3,929

Saving

USD 122

View Tour

All Southern Africa Tours in August 2026

Page 3 of 48 Trips in Southern Africa during August 2026 with 567 Reviews

Page 3 of 48 Trips in Southern Africa during August 2026 with 567 Reviews

Discover Namibia - Camping - August 2026

Cape Town & the Garden Route - August 2026

Namibian Family Adventurer - August 2026

South Africa Adventure - August 2026

Namibia Lodge Safari - August 2026

South Africa Highlights - August 2026

Picturesque Solo South Africa Tour - August 2026

Southern Africa Encompassed: Bush Camps & Wildlife Spotting - August 2026

Southern Africa Overland: Cape Town, Falls & Kruger - August 2026

Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure - August 2026

Zimbabwe Heritage and Wildlife Tour: 10 Days - August 2026

South Africa & Eswatini - August 2026

Discover South Africa's Garden Route - August 2026

Cape Town Explorer - August 2026

Europe

Asia

South America

Africa

North America

Oceania

Polar

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 Southern Africa Tours in August 2026

Page 3 of 48 Trips in Southern Africa during August 2026 with 567 Reviews

Page 3 of 48 Trips in Southern Africa during August 2026 with 567 Reviews