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37 Adventure holidays in South Africa found
Classic South Africa self drive holiday
Ideally suited for the first-time visitor to South Africa
From £4,315 16 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.
Cape to Windhoek Namib desert camping safari
Camping safari from Cape Town to Namibia, Sossusvlei, Etosha
From €2,090 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 9 Jan
2020: 9 Jan
Kruger, coast and cape holiday in Southern Africa
African wildlife, friendly locals and relaxing beaches
From £1,790£1,649 to £2,055£1,975 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
Up to £300 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct
Family horse riding holiday in South Africa
Family horse riding safari holiday in South Africa
From £1,525 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Cape Town and the Garden Route tour
Travel along the dramatic coastline at the bottom of South Africa
From £2,339 to £3,399 14 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 12 Oct, 14 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 10 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 8 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 18 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 10 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 8 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 21 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 18 Dec, 26 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 07 Sep, 21 Sep, 12 Oct, 14 Oct
Cape Town to Victoria Falls holiday in Southern Africa
A spectacular and diverse African journey
From £2,699 to £4,549 22 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Sep, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 12 Dec
2020: 29 Feb, 21 Mar, 25 Apr, 16 May, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
2020: 29 Feb, 21 Mar, 25 Apr, 16 May, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep
Garden Route holiday, tailor made, South Africa
Wildlife, mountains & sandy beaches, adventure and people
From £1,295 to £1,750 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be arranged at any time to suit you and adapted to your requirements as necessary
Southern Africa holiday
Experience game drives & wonder at Victoria Falls
From £1,500 to £1,999 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov ...
2020: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov ...
Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group camping safari
"Overland" camping safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe
From €2,590 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 9 Jan
2020: 9 Jan
Cape Town to Johannesburg 17 day tour
Overland tour staying in simple lodges & camping
From £795 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Jul, 29 Sep, 28 Nov
2020: 3 Jan, 9 Feb, 20 Mar, 25 Jul, 26 Sep, 24 Oct, 28 Nov
2021: 10 Jan, 13 Feb
2020: 3 Jan, 9 Feb, 20 Mar, 25 Jul, 26 Sep, 24 Oct, 28 Nov
2021: 10 Jan, 13 Feb
Cape Town to Zanzibar overland tour
Stunning beaches with some of the best wildlife parks
From £2,405 to £2,480 42 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Aug, 5 Aug, 21 Sep, 21 Oct, 2 Dec
2020: 11 Apr, 29 Jun, 15 Aug, 31 Aug, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 30 Nov
2021: 25 Feb, 10 Apr, 28 Jun, 14 Aug, 30 Aug, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 29 Nov
2022: 24 Feb
2020: 11 Apr, 29 Jun, 15 Aug, 31 Aug, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 30 Nov
2021: 25 Feb, 10 Apr, 28 Jun, 14 Aug, 30 Aug, 16 Oct, 18 Oct, 29 Nov
2022: 24 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 03 Aug, 05 Aug, 21 Sep, 21 Oct
Africa overland expedition, Accra to Capetown
On this epic overland journey from Accra to Cape Town
From £3,890 to £4,150 85 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 13 Jan
2021: 11 Jan
2022: 10 Jan
2021: 11 Jan
2022: 10 Jan
Garden Route tour in South Africa
Incredible wildlife, stunning national parks and plenty of wineries
From £3,319 to £3,739 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Sep
2020: 8 Feb, 4 Apr, 6 Jun, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 17 Oct
2020: 8 Feb, 4 Apr, 6 Jun, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 17 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep
Photography volunteer program in Cape Town
Make a difference through photography!
From US $1,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Oct
Southern Africa holiday for under 30s
Safari adventure in Southern Africa
From £1,635£1,449 to £1,805£1,740 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 21 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 25 Jan, 29 Feb, 11 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 25 Jan, 29 Feb, 11 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
Up to £270 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 03 Aug, 07 Sep, 14 Sep, 05 Oct, 19 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 03 Aug, 07 Sep, 14 Sep, 05 Oct, 19 Oct
Zimbabwe, Botswana & South Africa Safari tour
I bless the rains down in Africa...
From US $6,900 13 days ex flights
Small group travel
South Africa holiday, Cape escape
South Africa's highlights: Beaches, winelands and wildlife.
From £2,230 to £3,180 14 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 20 Dec
2020: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 3 Apr, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 18 Dec
2020: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 3 Apr, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 18 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 02 Aug, 09 Aug, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 18 Oct
Best of South Africa tour
Explore the diverse country of South Africa
From £3,485 to £4,125 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Sep
2020: 6 May, 9 Sep
2020: 6 May, 9 Sep
South Africa marine conservation diving holiday
Learn to dive and contribute to research in Sodwana Bay
From £1,345 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Aug, 1 Sep, 1 Oct, 1 Nov, 1 Dec
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Southern Africa adventure holiday, 18 days
A journey through southern Africa’s most popular countries
From £2,459£1,230 to £2,639 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Jul, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 19 Oct, 23 Nov, 28 Dec
2020: 1 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 16 May, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 12 Dec
2020: 1 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 16 May, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 12 Dec
Up to £1220 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 27 Jul, 07 Sep, 14 Sep, 19 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 27 Jul, 07 Sep, 14 Sep, 19 Oct
Best of Africa holiday, Nairobi to Cape Town
Experience the ultimate overland Africa adventure
From £8,489£5,518 to £8,819 53 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Sep, 19 Oct, 23 Nov, 28 Dec
2020: 1 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 16 May, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 29 Aug, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 12 Dec
2020: 1 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 16 May, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 29 Aug, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 12 Dec
Up to £3080 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 14 Sep, 19 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 14 Sep, 19 Oct
Cairo to Cape Town overland truck tour, the Nile route
Explore the length of Africa on this epic overland journey
From £9,375 to £9,710 142 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Dec
2020: 17 Nov, 30 Nov
2021: 16 Nov, 29 Nov
2020: 17 Nov, 30 Nov
2021: 16 Nov, 29 Nov
Mozambique marine conservation & Kruger safari
Moz Marine conservation & Kruger
From US $3,036 to US $4,630 5 weeks ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kruger safari & community volunteering in Swaziland
Kruger and Building
From US $1,236 to US $2,851 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
What we rate and what we don't
Luxury rail holiday in Southern Africa
Stunning scenery and luxury rail travel bound for Vic Falls
From £2,640 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cape tour to Vic falls budget holiday
Africa on a shoestring
From £1,549£1,395 to £1,749£1,575 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 23 Jul, 3 Aug, 6 Aug, 10 Aug, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 1 Oct, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 9 Nov, 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 3 Dec, 7 Dec, 21 Dec, 24 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 15 Feb, 25 Feb, 29 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 21 Apr, 25 Apr, 5 May, 9 May, 16 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 6 Jun, 13 Jun ...
2020: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 15 Feb, 25 Feb, 29 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 21 Apr, 25 Apr, 5 May, 9 May, 16 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 6 Jun, 13 Jun ...
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Jul, 03 Aug, 06 Aug, 10 Aug, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 07 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 01 Oct, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 23 Jul, 03 Aug, 06 Aug, 10 Aug, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 07 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 01 Oct, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct
South Africa, Botswana and Zambia holiday
A taste of Africa through the continent’s popular highlights
From £1,579£1,027 to £1,639 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Aug, 6 Oct, 10 Nov, 15 Dec
2020: 19 Jan, 23 Feb, 29 Mar, 3 May, 7 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 20 Sep, 25 Oct, 29 Nov
2020: 19 Jan, 23 Feb, 29 Mar, 3 May, 7 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 20 Sep, 25 Oct, 29 Nov
Up to £570 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 25 Aug, 06 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 25 Aug, 06 Oct
Cape to Windhoek Namibia Desert tour
Lodge safari from Cape Town to Namibia, Sossusvlei Etosha
From €2,430 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2020: 8 Jan, 15 Jan
2020: 8 Jan, 15 Jan
Zululand conservation project
Preserve iconic wildlife in the breathtaking South Africa!
From £1,195 to £4,945 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec
The great white shark conservation project in South Africa
Encounter iconic Great White Sharks in South Africa!
From £895 to £3,895 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
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From
£2,699
including UK flights
Seeing the herd of elephants coming towards the waterhole we were parked up near and playing, washing and cooling down was the most memorable part of our holiday. (more)Bimal Tailor
The bus catching fire in the Namib desert was memorable. (more)Steve Hall
A river crossing of a group of elephants at Chobe Nat. Park (Botswana). Simply amazing! As a NatGeo documentary in front of my eyes. Speechless!!! (more)Paolo Berti
From
£4,315
including UK flights
So many memories as it was so varied - the safari experience, the wildlife and the birdlife, dramatic coastlines and mountain passes. Excellent for a first time visit to South Africa. (more)Jill Roberts
Our trip took in 5 different areas of South Africa and every single part of it was unforgettable (more)Philippa Roll
From
£1,295
excluding flights
Most memorable was being so close to wild animals on the game drives at Elephant Plains...Fantastic! (more)Yvonne Chapman
The Drakensberg mountains and Didima camp at Cathedral Peak provided a magical start to the holiday, with stunning scenery, fantastic hiking and lovely accommodation; we could easily have stayed much longer there. (more)Barbara Sykes
Some of the best highlights were - the penguins on Boulder Beach, Cape Point on a glorious day, staying with Hazel of Hazel's Homestays, the Real City tour in PE, Amakhala Lodge. (more)David Catherall
From
€2,590
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Every day was a different wonder but the two days wild camping at the Okavanga
Delta were really special.
Tips?
Be prepared for very early starts and not much relaxing times.
Local benefits?
Yes, local guides were used in a number of locations but obviously driving such
long distances is not exactly environmentally friendly.
Overall rating?
Excellent. (more)christina monson
From
£1,027
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Everyday brought new adventures and experiences - Very early morning starts meant we got to see lots of both sunrises and sunsets, sunset cruise in
Zimbabwe brought us up close to wallowing Hippo's and a walking safari got as close to a crash of 7-8 Rhino and then walking in the vicinity of these
beautiful animals. In Kruger a pack of very young Hyena were out of the den playing in daylight close to the road. Spray off Victoria Falls from both
Zimbabwe and Zambia side... (more)Vince Williams
From
£2,048
excluding flights
I can't wait to return to Africa with these operators. It is a unique and special way to see a country and feel the local vibe. Extensive overland travel gives more than a taste of the local culture and enables one to experience a very different way of life than we are used to in the western world. (more)Honey Bernstein
It was all pretty memorable - for positive reasons! Well organised, excellent guide - and the group of us gelled well. (more)Rachel Balen
Botswana is a fantastic country and we had a brilliant guide who was happy to share his knowledge about the different countries, animals and places we travelled through. (more)Anna Downie
From
£1,649
excluding flights
Everything! It was an amazing trip with a wonderful creation. We were well taken care of, spoiled in fact. An amazing journey to be able to discover a little bit of these four countries. (more)Mylene Henrie
There are very many wonderful bits to the holiday. I particularly enjoyed my time in Lesotho and the town tour there and the township tour in Oudtshoorn. I was very thrilled by the countryside. (more)Christine Ketchen
Excellent... Kruger was the most memorable part. (more)Helen Wightman
From
£895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Working with experienced people who are always willing to help and teach you
Tips?
To bring many working pieces of clothes and leave at home fashion dresses
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Great and fulfilling experience
(more)Giorgia Trevisan
From
£2,230
including UK flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was seeing and going up Table Mountain, the wonderful wild flowers and birds, going to the most southerly tip of Africa, seeing Whales, dolphins and penguins and visiting a Township. The optional trip to Robben Island was memorable.
(more)Stephen Pick
Most memorable were climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town; staying in vineyards in Stellenbosch; township visit in Swellenham. (more)Norma Castillo
Most memorable was hiking up table mountain in the morning and doing two wine tastings in the afternoon on one day. (more)Sally Sellars
From
€1,850
excluding flights
We had a great crew, our vehicle was perfect, the meals where very tasteful! Lets do it again! (more)Babs van Eck
Most memorable moments were the sunset cruise and land safari at Chobe National Park in Botswana. Also camping at Elephant Sands where you can see elephants at a waterhole for hours. (more)Nancy Wiesenfeld
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