South Africa Tours in January 2027

I found the hotels to be of a very high standard all across the 12 day holiday. Plus, which was helpful to me all but one was on the ground floor. The penultimate hotel was very nice but my shared room was on the first floor, but Vern the tour leader carried my luggage up the stairs.

Wonderful. Made us fall in love with Africa. Never once did we feel unsafe, unprepared or uncomfortable. Experience was exceptional. CEO and all guides we came across were amazing. Highly recommend. We will be back.

Wonderful. Made us fall in love with Africa. Never once did we feel unsafe, unprepared or uncomfortable. Experience was exceptional. CEO and all guides we came across were amazing. Highly recommend. We will be back.

I booked this trip at the last minute to intentionally push myself beyond my comfort zone, and boy, did it deliver. As an older traveller in Contiki's age range, I was also delighted that this trip attracted older travellers ranging from ages 23-33. Our Tour Manager, *Personal details removed by Feefo* was faultless. He was incredibly organised, communicative, and positive throughout the entire trip. *Personal details removed by Feefo* made the effort to check in with each individual daily, and often spent his downtime ‘hanging out’ with the whole group, sharing stories, meals, and laughs. He made the extra effort to get to know each of us, and supported us to achieve what we wanted from the trip. *Personal details removed by Feefo* also consistently prioritised our security, which I was initially concerned about as a solo female traveller. *Personal details removed by Feefo* passion for his country, for wildlife, and for conservation was immediately evident. His personal insights supported our extended learning across the trip, as he often added to the knowledge the professional guides and rangers shared. Our driver, *Personal details removed by Feefo* , was professional, friendly, and helpful. Despite many early mornings and long drives, he was always prompt and wearing a smile. Thank you, *Personal details removed by Feefo* As the name suggests, this trip balances a great blend of sea, safari, and cultural experiences. Some highlights of the trip for me included the game drive and dinner at Scotia Private Game Reserve (thank you, *Personal details removed by Feefo*!), enjoying the slower pace of beach town, Knysna, and wine tasting in the glorious Stellenbosch region. Camping in Kruger National Park was personally challenging for me, but luckily it was scheduled towards the end of the trip. The weather was not ideal, but of course, this was always a risk when travelling in the wet season (January). Our guide, Matt, did everything possible to rearrange the schedule to ensure we could still experience a variety of game drives. The trip had many early mornings and busy days, but this allowed us to explore and experience so much more of the beautiful country of South Africa than I ever would have managed to if travelling independently. If you’re considering booking this trip, stop thinking and just book it. Thank you very much to *Personal details removed by Feefo*, the vendors/suppliers, my awesome fellow travellers, and Contiki for providing this once-in-a-lifetime experience. I will forever treasure my time in South Africa.

I’ve backpacked through 76 countries and I love to solo travel. But I’m now a business owner in my 40s and sometimes life gets too busy to plan everything while still needing to satisfy my wanderlust. GAdventures takes all that stress away while still offering itineraries and guides that make it feel like a true travel experience and not just a cushy vacation. They take the “Adventure” part seriously and I can’t recommend this company enough.

My experience with G adventures in Africa was once in a lifetime. From the people on the tour to the safaris done in each location, I will never forget my time on this tour. Would recommend to anyone! As a female, I also felt very safe. One note, the whole trip is tent camping, so be prepared! Although upgrades are offered on most nights (excluding 2), they cost approximately 50-100$ so keep that in mind.