THE 10 BEST Self-guided & Independent Tours and Trips in Southern Africa 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.
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41 Self Guided Trips in Southern Africa with 361 Reviews

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Kruger, Falls & Zimbabwe: Mineral Pools & National Parks

(8 reviews )

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Our trip was amazing - seeing the rhinos at Matobo was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our CEOs were knowledgeable and fun, and we enjoyed sitting under the stars at night with our group.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Camping, Resort

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Li

Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Matobo National Park, Tshipise, Kruger National Park

Duration8 days

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Delta & Falls Eastbound: Baobab Trees & River Views

(8 reviews )

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Great way to get close to the nature and wildlife of Africa! Great adventure in short time.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Lodge, Tent, Hotel

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Dekar

Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Dekar, Maun, Okavango Delta, Gweta, Kasane

Duration9 days

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Journeys: Wonders of Namibia

(14 reviews )

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Namibia is a fantastic country with amazing landscapes and wildlife. This tour provided a good experience going to many of the best places in the country at a good pace in a good amount of times considering the long travel distances.

WildlifeExplorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Windhoek, Sesriem, Swakopmund, Etosha National Park

Duration10 days

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Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure

(10 reviews )

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I absolutely would recommend this trip to anyone. It is a very active tour because you are on the go all of the time, but we saw and experienced so much. I got just enough of a taste to want to return. I would also recommend adding at least a day, or two, before and after the tour.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Dekar

Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Dekar, Maun, Okavango Delta, Nata, Kasane

Duration8 days

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Delta & Falls Discoverer

4.9

(9 reviews )

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My experience was amazing and took me out of my comfort zone with the onsite camping in the Okavango Delta. However, the people and the experiences we met along the way surpassed any negatives. One other thing I forgot to mention about our CEO was that it would have been more engaging if he had identified various markers along the way. For example, our taxi drive to WDH airport pointed out landmarks and items of interest on our way to the airport that our guide could maybe have identified to enrich our knowledge.

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel, Lodge, Tent

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Living

Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Livingstone, Kasane, Nata, Maun, Ghanzi

Duration8 days

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Botswana and Falls Overland: Wildlife Walks & Safari Drives

4.9

(9 reviews )

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Incredible first G Adventures tour - would go back thanks to Mea and Philip, thank you so much!

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Se

Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Serowe, Maun, Okavango Delta, Gweta, Kasane

Duration8 days

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Cape & Dunes Southbound: Desert Camping & Safari Drives

(7 reviews )

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This was one of my favourite trips I've done with G adventures! The locations are absolutely stunning, and I think we got lucky with our tour guides who were brilliant. I really enjoyed the mix of activities and I would definitely recommend this to a friend!

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Guest House, Hostel, Hotel

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Windhoek, Fish River

Cape Town, Windhoek, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Cederberg, Waterberg Plateau, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Sossusvlei

Duration14 days

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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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Cape & Dunes Northbound: Wildlife & Starry Night Skies

(8 reviews )

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An incredible time seeing amazing places in the bar country of Namibia

Wildlife

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Camping, Hostel, Lodge, Hotel

Age Range

18-39 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Windhoek, Etosha Nati

Cape Town, Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Waterberg Plateau, Cederberg, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe

Duration13 days

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Journeys: Explore Kruger & Victoria Falls

(12 reviews )

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Great package, full immersion into Southern Africa with Safaris, and the absolute highlight the Victoria falls (make sure you book a helicopter flight on top privately). Also recommend to combine with Cape Town (went on my own afterwards and was perfect finish)

Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Tent, Eco Lodge, Lodge

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Kr

Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park, Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Duration9 days

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Southern Africa Self-guided tours and trips 2025/2026

41 Self Guided Trips in Southern Africa with 361 Reviews

41 Self Guided Trips in Southern Africa with 361 Reviews