The best self-guided and independent tours in South Africa. We currently offer 20 South Africa tours and trips that are self-guided with varying trip durations from 1 to 17 days. Self-guided and independent tours can be a great way to discover South Africa although potential risks associated with not having a guide always needs to be considered. See our guided tours to South Africa if you’ve decided the risks were too high.
20 self-guided tours in South Africa
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa Self-drive Adventure
11 day self-drive or vehicle rental trip in South Africa, visiting Cape Town, Hermanus and Plettenberg Bay. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator Wayfairer Travel
- Activities Self-drive or vehicle rental & Wildlife safaris and game drives +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge & Villa
- Transport Flight, Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range1+ years old
days11
From
US$ 1,885
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- May 29
- May 30
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa On A Shoestring
16 day countryside and village visits trip through Johannesburg, Dinokeng Game Reserve, Soutpansberg Mountain Range and 6 other destinations in South Africa. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator Abang Africa Travel
- Activities Countryside and village visits & Local culture +2 more
- Accommodation Camping, Resort, Home-stay, Eco Lodge & Guest House
- Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range18+ years old
days16
From
US$ 1,718
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- May 26
- May 27
- Starts Durban, South Africa
- Ends Durban, South Africa
Drakensberg, Battlefields and Safari Tour
“Wayfairer were given a huge challenge to arrange a 5 week holiday for us in South Africa with some v ...”
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator Wayfairer Travel
- Activities Self-drive or vehicle rental & National parks +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Eco Lodge
- Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range1+ years old
days10
From
US$ 2,262
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- May 29
- May 30
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Self-drive Trip in South Africa
13 day national parks tour through Cape Town, Franschhoeck, Cape Winelands and 3 other destinations in South Africa. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator Wayfairer Travel
- Activities National parks & Self-drive or vehicle rental +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Eco Lodge & Guest House
- Transport Private Vehicle, Flight, Boat & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range1+ years old
days13
From
US$ 1,948
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- May 29
- May 30
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls Tour
10 day self-drive or vehicle rental trip to Cape Town, Kruger National Park and 1 other destinations traveling through South Africa and Zimbabwe. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator Wayfairer Travel
- Activities Self-drive or vehicle rental & National parks +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Eco Lodge
- Transport Private Vehicle, Flight & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range1+ years old
days10
From
US$ 4,084
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- May 29
- May 30
- Starts Paarl, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town With Garden Route And Vineyards, Self-drive
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8 day art and architecture tour through Paarl, Oudtshoorn, Sundays River Valley and 5 other destinations in South Africa. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator Destination Services Superior This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.0 on average.
- Activities Art and architecture & Active and outdoor +1 more
- Accommodation Hotel
- Transport Private Vehicle, Boat & Ferry
- Age Range10+ years old
days08
From
US$ 834
US$ 709
SavingUS$ 125
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- Brochure Price:US$ 834
- Special Deal (15%):- US$ 125
- Total Price from:US$ 709
Next Departures
- Jul 24 Only 4 seats left
- Jul 25 Only 4 seats left
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town: West Coast
16 day countryside and village visits tour through Cape Town, West Coast National Park, Paternoster and 5 other destinations in South Africa. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator Abang Africa Travel
- Activities Countryside and village visits & National parks +3 more
- Accommodation Guest House, Hut, Home-stay & Sleeping Hut
- Transport Private Vehicle
- Age Range1+ years old
days16
From
US$ 1,196
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Next Departures
- May 30
- May 31
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Vilanculos, Mozambique
Best of South Africa and Mozambique
15 day self-drive or vehicle rental tour to Cape Town, Franschhoek and 5 other destinations traveling through South Africa and Mozambique. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator Wayfairer Travel
- Activities Self-drive or vehicle rental & Wildlife safaris and game drives +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge, Hostel & Resort
- Transport Private Vehicle, Flight, Boat & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range1+ years old
days15
From
US$ 5,467
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Next Departures
- May 29
- May 30
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa & Botswana Self-driving Trip
15 day wildlife safaris and game drives tour to Tzaneen, Musina and 6 other destinations traveling through Botswana and South Africa. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator Abang Africa Travel
- Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Natural landmarks sightseeing +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
- Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range1+ years old
days15
From
US$ 2,860
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Next Departures
- Jun 23
- Jun 24
Kruger to Addo, eSwatini & Lesotho'
15 day wildlife safaris and game drives trip through Johannesburg, Graskop, Kruger National Park and 8 other destinations in South Africa. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator Abang Africa Travel
- Activities Wildlife safaris and game drives & Countryside and village visits +1 more
- Accommodation Guest House, Hut, Home-stay & Sleeping Hut
- Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
- Age Range1+ years old
days15
From
US$ 1,132
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- Jun 01
- Jun 02
- Starts Durban, South Africa
- Ends Durban, South Africa
Zulu Cultural Village & Zulu Oracle Tour
6 hour countryside and village visits tour in Durban. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator Zulu Safaris
- Activities Countryside and village visits & Sightseeing Tours
- Accommodation No Accommodation
- Age Range1+ years old
hours06
From
US$ 145
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- Tomorrow
- May 26
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
Joburg Bush Voluntour 17D/16N
17 day volunteering trip visiting Johannesburg and Dinokeng Game Reserve in South Africa. Read More
- Tour Type Independent Tour
- Operator Bamba Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities Volunteering
- Age Range18+ years old
days17
From
US$ 1,630
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- Jun 02 10+ seats left
- Jun 09 10+ seats left
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, Garden Route & Addo Adventure 10D/9N
10 day adventure tour through Cape Town, Cape Agulhas, Oudtshoorn and 6 other destinations in South Africa. Read More
- Tour Type Independent Tour
- Operator Bamba Premier This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.5 on average.
- Activities Adventure & Safari +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Hostel & Resort
- Transport Bus
- Age Range18+ years old
days10
From
US$ 1,934
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- May 27 10+ seats left
- Jun 03 10+ seats left
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town Kruger And Garden Route, Self-drive
Exclusive Super Sales
12 day art and architecture tour through Belfast, Kapama Private Game Reserve, Pretoria and 8 other destinations in South Africa. Read More
- Tour Type Private Tour
- Operator Destination Services Superior This operator is consistently delivering tours which receive customer ratings above 4.0 on average.
- Activities Art and architecture & Active and outdoor +2 more
- Accommodation Hotel, Guest House & Hut
- Transport Private Vehicle, 4WD Jeep, Ferry & Flight
- Age Range10+ years old
days12
From
US$ 3,949
US$ 3,357
SavingUS$ 592
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You've unlocked exclusive savings:
- Brochure Price:US$ 3,949
- Special Deal (15%):- US$ 592
- Total Price from:US$ 3,357
Next Departures
- Jul 09 10+ seats left
- Jul 10 10+ seats left
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