Adventure vacations 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 vacation 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.
57 Adventure vacations in South Africa found
Cape Town, Kruger and Victoria Falls vacation, 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 vacation, Cape escape
South Africa's highlights: Beaches, winelands and wildlife.
From US $2,740 to US $3,300 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Nov
2027: 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov
2027: 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 28 Nov, 13 Feb
Cape Town and the Garden Route tour
Travel along the dramatic coastline at the bottom of South Africa
From US $3,248US $3,060 to US $3,790 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Nov, 20 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 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
2028: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 29 Apr, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 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
2028: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 29 Apr, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 16 Dec
Up to US $180 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 20 Dec, 02 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 06 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 20 Dec, 02 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 06 Feb
Classic South Africa self drive vacation
Ideally suited for the first-time visitor to South Africa
From US $7,250 13 days ex 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 small group tour
Best of South Africa in 12 days.
From £2,099 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Nov, 24 Nov, 6 Dec
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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: 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: 30 Nov, 07 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec, 04 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 01 Feb, 08 Feb, 15 Feb
South Africa nature and activity vacation
Set within the remote Mkambati Nature Reserve
From €5,900 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 10 Sep
Cape Town to Vic Falls small group tour
Adventure packed holiday from Cape Town to Victoria Falls.
From US $3,370US $2,696 to US $4,075 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 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, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 24 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 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, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 24 Dec
Up to US $670 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 06 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 24 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 06 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 24 Jan
Vic Falls to Cape Town vacation in Southern Africa
A spectacular and diverse African journey
From US $4,722US $4,395 to US $4,885 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Dec
2027: 14 Mar, 13 Jun, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec
2027: 14 Mar, 13 Jun, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec
Up to US $320 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 06 Dec
Southern Africa camping safari
Camping safari highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana & Kruger
From US $2,780 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 US $3,830 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 20 Mar, 1 May, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 11 Sep, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
Kruger, coast and cape vacation in Southern Africa
African wildlife, friendly locals and relaxing beaches
From US $3,530 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 Dec
Victoria Falls to Cape Town small group vacation
Explore the best of Southern Africa's wildlife and nature.
From US $3,320US $2,158 to US $3,670 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 5 Mar, 2 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, 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 US $1160 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec, 01 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec, 01 Jan
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: 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: 30 Nov, 07 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec, 04 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 01 Feb, 08 Feb, 15 Feb
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Cape to Windhoek Namibia Desert tour
Lodge safari from Cape Town to Namibia, Sossusvlei Etosha
From US $3,255 to US $3,520 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
We still have a few spots left on December 2026 departures - enquire now!
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls tours in Southern Africa
Experience the best of southern Africa
From US $2,385US $2,028 to US $3,450 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 4 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 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, 29 Oct, 19 Nov, 3 Dec ...
2027: 10 Jan, 4 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 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, 29 Oct, 19 Nov, 3 Dec ...
Up to US $350 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Dec, 10 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 20 Dec, 10 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
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.
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
Nairobi to Cape Town overland tour
Overland camping adventure: wildlife, culture—Nairobi to Cape Town!
From £2,995£2,396 to £2,995£2,696 56 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 24 Jan, 18 Apr, 4 Jul, 15 Aug, 17 Oct, 28 Nov
Up to £590 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 24 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 24 Jan
Garden Route tour and safari in South Africa
Incredible wildlife, national parks & plenty of wineries
From US $4,431US $4,215 to US $4,645 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov
2027: 10 Jan, 7 Feb
2027: 10 Jan, 7 Feb
Up to US $210 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov, 10 Jan, 07 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov, 10 Jan, 07 Feb
Family horse riding vacation 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 Namib desert camping safari
Camping safari from Cape Town to Sossusvlei & Etosha
From US $2,845 to US $3,080 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
Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group camping safari
Overland camping safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe
From US $3,475 to US $3,760 21 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
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 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
Cape Town to St Helena sailing expedition
Cross the South Atlantic ocean with a world class skipper
From £5,995 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 1 Mar, 10 May, 26 Jul, 25 Oct
2028: 28 Feb, 8 May, 23 Jul, 23 Oct
2028: 28 Feb, 8 May, 23 Jul, 23 Oct
