Adventure holidays in South Africa
“Adventure” means different things to different people – and in a country as vast and diverse as South Africa, it really does take on many different forms. Self drive tours give you a real sense of freedom on your adventure holiday in South Africa – while camping really immerses you in the African bush, surrounded by wildlife. Stay with Zulu communities or learn to surf; and come face to face with the Big Five in Kruger – or with great white sharks off the Cape Town coast.
58 Adventure holidays in South Africa found
Cape Town and the Garden Route tour
Travel along the dramatic coastline at the bottom of South Africa
From £2,096 to £2,335 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 20 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 01 Nov, 20 Dec, 16 Jan
Cape Town, Kruger and Victoria Falls holiday, South Africa
Great value highlights tour of South Africa
From £2,750 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa holiday, Cape escape
South Africa's highlights: Beaches, winelands and wildlife
From £2,230 to £2,265 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Oct
2027: 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 18 Dec
2027: 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 18 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 17 Oct
Classic South Africa self drive holiday
Ideally suited for the first-time visitor to South Africa
From £5,820 15 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Our trips are tailor made and departures can be arranged all year round. This itinerary is simply a suggestion which can be modified entirely to your personal wishes including departure date, duration accommodation used and how long you spend in each destination.
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South Africa Garden Route luxury holiday
One of the finest coastal routes in the world
From £5,553 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 11 Oct
Vic Falls to Cape Town holiday in Southern Africa
A spectacular and diverse African journey
From £3,047 to £3,151 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 14 Mar, 13 Jun, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec
2027: 14 Mar, 13 Jun, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 01 Nov, 06 Dec
Garden Route tour from Cape Town
South Africa's Garden Route in 6 Days: safari, coast, wine
From £769 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2027: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul
2027: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul
Late availability on these dates: 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 07 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec, 04 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan
South Africa nature and activity holiday
Set within the remote Mkambati Nature Reserve
From €5,900 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 10 Sep
South Africa small group tour for under 40s
Best of South Africa in 12 days.
From £2,099 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Oct, 19 Oct, 31 Oct, 6 Nov, 18 Nov, 24 Nov, 6 Dec
Book now and save 5% off on this tour.
Cape Town to Vic Falls small group tour
Adventure packed holiday from Cape Town to Victoria Falls.
From £2,220£1,887 to £2,795 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 30 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
2028: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 21 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 28 Oct, 29 Oct ...
2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 30 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
2028: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 21 May, 4 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 28 Oct, 29 Oct ...
Up to £330 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov, 06 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 18 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov, 06 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan
Southern Africa camping safari
Camping safari highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana & Kruger
From €2,410 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 30 Jan, 27 Mar, 24 Apr, 8 May, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 31 Jul, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec
Safari adventure holiday, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique
Camping safari along South Eastern Africa's trade route
From €3,150 to €3,320 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Oct
2027: 20 Mar, 1 May, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 11 Sep, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
2027: 20 Mar, 1 May, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 11 Sep, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
Kruger, coast and cape holiday in Southern Africa
African wildlife, friendly locals and relaxing beaches
From £2,270 to £2,295 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Nov, 19 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 07 Nov, 19 Dec
Victoria Falls to Cape Town small group holiday
Explore the best of Southern Africa's wildlife and nature.
From £2,090£1,763 to £2,640 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 31 Dec
2028: 3 Mar, 31 Mar, 28 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 10 Nov, 1 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 31 Dec
2028: 3 Mar, 31 Mar, 28 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 10 Nov, 1 Dec, 29 Dec
Up to £580 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec, 01 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec, 01 Jan
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The Garden Route budget tour, 5 days
South Africa's Garden Route in 5 days: safari, coast, wine
From £699 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2027: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul
2027: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul
Late availability on these dates: 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 07 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec, 04 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan
Southern Africa overland adventure, Cape Town to Vic Falls
Cape Town to Vic Falls in 21 days
From £2,575 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2027: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 24 Oct, 27 Oct, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 24 Oct, 27 Oct, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
Cape Town to Namibia tailored made tour
Epic deserts, wild Etosha & coastal highlights
From £2,410 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa family adventure holiday
Activity holiday for teens along the Garden Route
From £2,470 to £5,330 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kwa Zulu Natal safari, off the beaten track
Active adventure safari & beach in South Africa
Active safari & beach
From £3,865 to £4,400 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cape Town and Kwazulu Natal adventure, South Africa
South Africa's whales, waterfalls & wetlands safari
From US $8,300.09 to US $16,600.18 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa Garden Route self drive adventure
Visit South Africa's garden route from wineries to safaris
From £2,047 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
St Helena and South African winelands
Discover remote St Helena & enjoy the best of the Cape
From £7,452 19 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Nairobi to Cape Town overland tour
Overland camping adventure: wildlife, culture—Nairobi to Cape Town
From £2,845 to £2,995 56 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Oct
2027: 24 Jan, 18 Apr, 4 Jul, 15 Aug, 17 Oct, 28 Nov
2027: 24 Jan, 18 Apr, 4 Jul, 15 Aug, 17 Oct, 28 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 18 Oct
Garden Route tour and safari in South Africa
Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Franschhoek & Tsitsikamma NP
From £2,755 to £2,995 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 22 Nov
2027: 10 Jan, 7 Feb
2027: 10 Jan, 7 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 10 Jan
Family horse riding holiday in South Africa
Family horse riding safari holiday in South Africa
From £3,195 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cape to Windhoek Namibia Desert tour
Lodge safari from Cape Town to Namibia, Sossusvlei Etosha
From €2,890 to €3,050 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2027: 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 21 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 17 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 21 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 17 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls tours in Southern Africa
Experience the best of southern Africa
From £1,560£1,458 to £2,115 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 8 Nov, 20 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 4 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 15 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2028: 2 Jan, 6 Feb, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct ...
2027: 10 Jan, 4 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 15 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2028: 2 Jan, 6 Feb, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 25 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct ...
Up to £160 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 08 Nov, 20 Dec, 10 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 08 Nov, 20 Dec, 10 Jan
Kwa Zulu Natal and beach, self drive
Fascinating luxury self-drive, ending in a relaxing coastal paradise
From £3,540 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cape to Windhoek Namib desert camping safari
Camping safari from Cape Town to Sossusvlei & Etosha
From €2,530 to €2,670 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Nov
2027: 18 Mar, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2027: 18 Mar, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
Kwa Zulu Natal family adventure holiday
Active safari & beach for families with teenagers
From £3,960 to £4,140 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
