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.
58 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 $3,090 to US $3,140 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Oct
2027: 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: 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
Cape Town and the Garden Route tour
Travel along the dramatic coastline at the bottom of South Africa
From US $3,250 to US $3,620 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Oct, 20 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 20 Dec, 02 Jan
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: 1 Oct, 13 Oct, 19 Oct, 31 Oct, 6 Nov, 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: 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 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: 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 07 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
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
South Africa Garden Route luxury vacation
One of the finest coastal routes in the world
From US $8,329US $7,750 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 11 Oct
Cape Town to Vic Falls small group tour
Adventure packed holiday from Cape Town to Victoria Falls.
From US $3,270US $2,652 to US $4,290 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Oct, 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 ...
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 ...
Up to US $680 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Oct, 18 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov, 06 Dec, 27 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 04 Oct, 18 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov, 06 Dec, 27 Dec
Vic Falls to Cape Town vacation in Southern Africa
A spectacular and diverse African journey
From US $4,570US $3,885 to US $4,730 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 14 Mar, 25 Apr, 13 Jun, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec
2027: 14 Mar, 25 Apr, 13 Jun, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 01 Nov, 06 Dec
Southern Africa camping safari
Camping safari highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana & Kruger
From US $2,575 to US $2,780 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Oct
2027: 30 Jan, 20 Mar, 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
2027: 30 Jan, 20 Mar, 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 $3,545 to US $3,830 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 vacation in Southern Africa
African wildlife, friendly locals and relaxing beaches
From US $3,450 to US $3,595 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 10 Oct, 07 Nov, 19 Dec
Victoria Falls to Cape Town small group vacation
Explore the best of Southern Africa's wildlife and nature.
From US $2,995US $2,247 to US $3,790 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 9 Oct, 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 US $840 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec, 01 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 09 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec, 01 Jan
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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
A few spots left for November 2026 departures - enquire now!
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls tours in Southern Africa
Experience the best of southern Africa
From US $2,385US $1,789 to US $3,450 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 US $590 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 08 Nov, 20 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 08 Nov, 20 Dec
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: 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 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: 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 07 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
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
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
Garden Route tour and safari in South Africa
Incredible wildlife, national parks & plenty of wineries
From US $4,270US $3,630 to US $4,645 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
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: 7 Jan, 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: 7 Jan, 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
A few spots left for November 2026 departures - enquire now!
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: 7 Jan, 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: 7 Jan, 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
A few spots left for November 2026 departures - enquire now!
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:
2026: 12 Oct
2027: 1 Mar, 10 May, 26 Jul, 25 Oct
2027: 1 Mar, 10 May, 26 Jul, 25 Oct
St Helena to Cape Town sailing expedition
Sail one of the most remote stretches of ocean on Earth
From £5,995 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Oct
2027: 25 Mar, 3 Jun, 19 Aug, 18 Nov
2027: 25 Mar, 3 Jun, 19 Aug, 18 Nov
