33 Adventure holidays in South Africa found
Classic South Africa self drive holiday
Ideally suited for the first-time visitor to South Africa
From £4,110 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 €1,990 to €2,090 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec
2019: 10 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 9 Jan
2019: 10 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 9 Jan
Kruger, coast and cape holiday in Southern Africa
African wildlife, friendly locals and relaxing beaches
From £1,700£1,545 to £1,880 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 11 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 11 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
Up to £180 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Dec, 05 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 02 Feb, 16 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 22 Dec, 05 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 02 Feb, 16 Feb
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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If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Cape Town and the Garden Route tour
Travel along the dramatic coastline at the bottom of South Africa
From £2,199 to £3,079 14 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Dec, 15 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 14 Oct, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 23 Mar, 6 Apr, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 14 Oct, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 01 Dec, 15 Dec, 12 Jan, 09 Feb, 23 Feb
Cape Town to Victoria Falls holiday in South Africa
A spectacular and diverse African journey
From £2,699 to £4,449 22 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 15 Dec
2019: 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 18 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 12 Dec
2019: 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 18 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 12 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 15 Dec
Southern Africa holiday
Experience game drives & wonder at Victoria Falls
From £1,350 to £1,999 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 9 Dec, 23 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 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
2019: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 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
Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group camping safari
"Overland" camping safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe
From €2,490 to €2,590 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec
2019: 10 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 9 Jan
2019: 10 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 9 Jan
Southern Africa holiday for under 30s
Safari adventure in Southern Africa
From £1,615£1,373 to £1,680 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Dec
2019: 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Mar, 13 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 21 Dec
2019: 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Mar, 13 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 21 Dec
Up to £240 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Dec, 19 Jan, 26 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 22 Dec, 19 Jan, 26 Jan
Zimbabwe, Botswana & South Africa Safari tour
I bless the rains down in Africa...
From US $6,900 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Jan
Garden Route tour in South Africa
Explore South Africa's iconic Garden Route.
From £2,085£1,959 to £3,099 14 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Jan, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec
South Africa holiday, Cape escape
South Africa's highlights: Beaches, winelands and wildlife.
From £1,959 to £3,099 13 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Jan, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec
Best of South Africa tour
Explore the diverse country of South Africa
From £3,485 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 May, 11 Sep
South Africa marine conservation diving holiday
Learn to dive and contribute to research in Sodwana Bay
From £1,195 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Dec, 15 Dec
2019: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec
2020: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
2019: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec
2020: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
If you're interested in marine conservation, why not volunteer with our team in South Africa! Spaces are currently still available
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Southern Africa adventure holiday, 18 days
A journey through southern Africa’s most popular countries
From £1,689 to £1,819 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 29 Dec
2019: 9 Feb, 23 Mar, 4 May, 15 Jun, 27 Jul, 7 Sep, 19 Oct, 23 Nov, 28 Dec
2020: 1 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 16 May, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 12 Dec
2019: 9 Feb, 23 Mar, 4 May, 15 Jun, 27 Jul, 7 Sep, 19 Oct, 23 Nov, 28 Dec
2020: 1 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 16 May, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 12 Dec
Best of Africa holiday, Nairobi to Cape Town
Experience the ultimate overland Africa adventure
From £5,699 to £6,169 53 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Jan, 30 Mar, 11 May, 22 Jun, 3 Aug, 14 Sep, 19 Oct, 23 Nov, 28 Dec
2020: 1 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 16 May, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 12 Dec
2020: 1 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 16 May, 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 12 Dec
Cairo to Cape Town overland truck tour, the Nile route
Explore the length of Africa on this epic overland journey
From £9,240 to £9,380 142 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 3 Dec
2019: 18 Nov, 9 Dec
2019: 18 Nov, 9 Dec
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:
2019: 7 Jan, 4 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 May, 3 Jun
Luxury rail holiday in Southern Africa
Stunning scenery and luxury rail travel bound for Vic Falls
From £2,400 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 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 26 Jan, 29 Jan, 2 Feb, 12 Feb, 16 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 2 Mar, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 23 Apr, 27 Apr, 30 Apr, 7 May, 11 May, 14 May, 18 May, 25 May, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 15 Jun, 18 Jun, 22 Jun, 2 Jul, 6 Jul, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 20 Jul, 23 Jul, 3 Aug, 6 Aug, 10 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 28 Sep, 1 Oct, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct ...
Late availability on these dates: 05 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 26 Jan, 29 Jan, 02 Feb, 12 Feb, 16 Feb, 19 Feb
South Africa, Botswana and Zambia holiday
A taste of Africa through the continent’s popular highlights
From £1,029 to £1,099 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Jan, 10 Mar, 21 Apr, 2 Jun, 14 Jul, 25 Aug, 6 Oct, 10 Nov, 15 Dec
2020: 19 Jan, 23 Feb, 29 Mar, 3 May, 7 Jun, 12 Jul, 16 Aug, 20 Sep, 25 Oct, 29 Nov
2020: 19 Jan, 23 Feb, 29 Mar, 3 May, 7 Jun, 12 Jul, 16 Aug, 20 Sep, 25 Oct, 29 Nov
Cape to Windhoek Namibia Desert tour
Lodge safari from Cape Town to Namibia, Sossusvlei Etosha
From €2,360 to €2,430 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2019: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2020: 8 Jan, 15 Jan
2019: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
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:
2018: 19 Nov, 3 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
Volunteering holiday in South Africa
Track endangered animals, camp out in the African jungle.
From £999 7 days ex flights
Tailor made
Cape Argus cycle race in South Africa
Compete in the Cape Argus Race in South Africa
From £2,499 11 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Mar
Camping safari in Southern Africa
Camping safari highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana & Kruger
From €1,850 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 24 Nov, 15 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 2 Feb, 23 Feb, 16 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 21 Sep, 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 23 Nov, 14 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 2 Feb, 23 Feb, 16 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 1 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 21 Sep, 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 23 Nov, 14 Dec
Horse rehabilitation project in South Africa
Work hands on with horses on the South African coast
From £895 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Placements can start on any date throughout the year
There are currently still spaces available to join our Horse Rehabilitation project in South Africa for a 1-12 week placement
Victoria Falls to Cape Town overland truck tour
A classic overland route through Southern Africa
From £1,380 to £1,450 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip departs 3-4 times a month throughout the year. Some departures run in the opposite direction from Cape Town to Nairobi
From
£2,699
including UK flights
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
For me the National Parks were always going to be the highlight and they didn't disappoint. Etosha and Chobe are so different from each other but both have lots of interesting animals.
(more)Wendy Pountain
From
£4,110
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
€2,490
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
£1,029
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
£2,215
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
£1,495
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
£1,545
excluding flights
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
£1,959
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
