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
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.
South Africa small group tour
Best of South Africa in 12 days.
From £2,099 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Aug, 26 Aug, 7 Sep, 13 Sep, 25 Sep, 1 Oct, 13 Oct, 19 Oct, 31 Oct, 6 Nov, 18 Nov, 24 Nov, 6 Dec
Book now and save 5% off on this tour.
South Africa nature and activity vacation
Set within the remote Mkambati Nature Reserve
From €5,900 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Sep
2027: 10 Sep
2027: 10 Sep
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
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South Africa multi activity vacation
Gravel bike cycling, slackpacking & diving adventure
From £5,345 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa & Vic Falls active adventure
Active adventure around three African landmarks
From £5,080 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South Africa Garden Route luxury vacation
One of the finest coastal routes in the world
From US $7,635US $7,455 to US $8,235 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Sep, 11 Oct
2027: 24 Jan, 21 Feb, 7 Mar
2027: 24 Jan, 21 Feb, 7 Mar
Up to US $550 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 11 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 11 Oct
South Africa vacation, Cape escape
South Africa's highlights: Beaches, winelands and wildlife.
From US $2,810 to US $3,100 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 28 Nov
2027: 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 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: 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 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: 22 Aug, 05 Sep, 12 Sep
Cape Town to Vic Falls small group tour
Adventure packed holiday from Cape Town to Victoria Falls.
From US $3,315US $2,907 to US $3,860 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 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 ...
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 ...
Up to US $510 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 04 Oct, 18 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 04 Oct, 18 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov
Vic Falls to Cape Town vacation in Southern Africa
A spectacular and diverse African journey
From US $4,393US $3,870 to US $4,545 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
Up to US $520 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 01 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 01 Nov
Cape Town and the Garden Route tour
Travel along the dramatic coastline at the bottom of South Africa
From US $3,025 to US $3,370 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 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: 06 Sep, 25 Oct, 01 Nov, 15 Nov
Camping safari in Southern Africa
Camping safari highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana & Kruger
From US $2,575 to US $2,780 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 3 Oct, 5 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec
October last minute safari availability. Book now and secure your 2026 African adventure.
Safari adventure holiday, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique
An extraordinary camping safari across South Eastern Africa
From US $3,545 to US $3,830 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep, 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
October last minute safari availability. Book now and secure your 2026 African adventure.
Kruger, coast and cape vacation in Southern Africa
African wildlife, friendly locals and relaxing beaches
From US $3,320US $2,971 to US $3,595 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec
Up to US $520 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 05 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 07 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 05 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 07 Nov
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Victoria Falls to Cape Town small group vacation
Explore the best of Southern Africa's wildlife and nature.
From US $3,280US $2,882 to US $3,790 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 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 $500 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 09 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 09 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov
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: 30 Sep, 21 Oct, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2027: 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 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, 17 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
October last minute safari availability. Book now and secure your 2026 African adventure.
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls tours in Southern Africa
Experience the best of southern Africa
From US $2,385US $1,992 to US $2,870 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 20 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 23 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 ...
2027: 10 Jan, 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 23 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 ...
Up to US $490 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 08 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 08 Nov
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 £2,300 to £4,700 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 £3,850 to £4,840 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
Southern Africa 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 coastal adventure vacation
Scuba, sightseeing & slackpacking in South Africa
From £3,126 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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
Gravel bike cycling adventure, South Africa
Adventurous cycling holiday on remote gravel roads
From £3,599 9 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 $3,973US $3,705 to US $4,320 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 13 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 7 Feb
2027: 10 Jan, 7 Feb
Up to US $280 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 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: 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 12 Nov, 26 Nov
2027: 7 Jan, 25 Feb, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 25 Feb, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 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: 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 12 Nov, 26 Nov
2027: 7 Jan, 25 Feb, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 25 Feb, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 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: 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 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: 31 Aug, 07 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov
