Southern Africa Self-guided tours and trips 2025/2026
Navigate Southern Africa at your own pace. Browse our selection of 85+ self-guided trips and tour packages through Southern Africa. Independent exploration offers a unique way to experience Southern Africa.
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Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
Upscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.
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
This trip was outstanding. My wife and I are back home and we're still talking about it with big smiles on our faces. G Adventures came through wonderfully and showed us exactly what we went to see, and more, in every way.
I would not change a thing!!
We have already started recommending this trip and tour to others.
WildlifeExplorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Resort
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Sesrie
Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Sesriem, Swakopmund, Palmwag, Etosha National Park
Wild landscapes, intrepid activities and all the laughs - what an epic trip! Taffy was an incredible guide - communicative, knowledgeable on local culture, and the best laugh! We felt safe in his presence, he's an amazing cook, and he's a credit to G Adventures!
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Guest House, Resort
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Windhoek, Etosha Nati
Cape Town, Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Lambert’s Bay, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund
This trip not only met but exceeded my expectations and it was an amazing introduction to Southern Africa. I felt sad to be leaving the group in Windhoek as they continued on to Victoria Falls, but I also felt energized and more interested than ever in planning another trip and exploring more of the region in the years to come.
Explorer
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Camping, Hostel, Lodge, Hotel
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Windhoek, Etosha Nati
Cape Town, Windhoek, Etosha National Park, Waterberg Plateau, Cederberg, Orange River Plateau, Fish River Canyon, Namib Desert, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe
It was a wonderful trip and I have many fond memories of it. Everything went very smoothly and I know I'll definitely be going back to Africa!
Our CEO was top notch and so was the bus driver. We had a great time with lots of humor and great experiences.
I also really appreciated the fact that G Adventures showed us “Planeterra” projects. I really enjoyed visiting “Pentuka” and especially “!Khwattu”, and I loved being able to buy things in these places to support these two organizations. Thank you so much!
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Camping, Hotel, Guest House, Resort, Tent
Age Range
12-100 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Livin
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, Orange River, Lambert’s Bay, Kasane, Nata, Maun, Ghanzi, Windhoek, Etosha National Park
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 TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
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
I think the whole experience was so well organized and included a lot of exciting and fun activities. The group was well taken care of, well informed about what would happen next and not to mention warmly welcomed to Africa by the best CEO and driver we could have wished for! Thank you, Masivu and Anthony, what a duo!
Wildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Hut, Resort, Lodge
Age Range
18-39 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Serengeti National Park
Nairobi, Serengeti National Park, Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Iringa, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar, Bagamoyo, Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lusaka, Luangwa, Chipata, Kande Beach, Chitimba
It was the best experience I could have asked for and I am so sad to be finished. Thought I would be sick of camping after 3 weeks but wish I continued with the longer trip now. The CEOs were honestly brilliant , Phillip came across as more of a friend than someone who was at work. He honestly made the trip Unbeleivable and is a great chef. He deserves a massive raise cause he literally made the trip. I couldn't imagine how different it would have been if he wasn't there. Nothing was ever an issue and just absolutely best craic !
Wildlife
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Camping, Hut, Resort, Lodge
Age Range
18-39 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Nairobi, Serengeti National Park
Nairobi, Serengeti National Park, Victoria Falls, Baobab Valley, Iringa, Chitimba Beach, Kande Beach, Chipata, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Bagamoyo, Zanzibar, Stone Town