Small group vacations in South Africa

Small group vacations in South Africa can be a great way to keep costs down, for solo travelers to make friends, or simply to get well off the beaten track in the company of an experienced guide and driver – without having to worry about getting lost or having enough supplies. Some itineraries focus on activities such as cycling, walking or food and wine – while others take in more traditional safaris or follow the gorgeous Garden Route.

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Three Reserve safari in South Africa

Three Reserve safari in South Africa

A 10 day big game safari visits 3 different game reserves
From £3,550 to £3,750 10 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov
South Africa safari vacation, 14 days

South Africa safari vacation, 14 days

Award winning safari in South Africa
From £4,784 14 days ex flights
Small group travel
South Africa and Swaziland safari

South Africa and Swaziland safari

The Rainbow Route from Kruger to Cape Town
From US $3,365 to US $3,795 17 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 14 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 22 May, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
We still have a few spots left on December 2026 departures - enquire now!
South Africa vacation, Cape escape

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
Late availability on these dates: 28 Nov, 13 Feb
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Cape Town and the Garden Route tour

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
Up to US $180 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 20 Dec, 02 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 06 Feb
South Africa cycling vacation, Western Cape

South Africa cycling vacation, Western Cape

Superb scenery, culture & wildlife
From US $4,515 to US $4,595 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 21 Dec
2027: 28 Mar, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 21 Dec
Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group lodge tour

Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group lodge tour

Classic route lodge safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe
From US $4,700 to US $5,055 21 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 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!
Family vacation to South Africa & Swaziland

Family vacation to South Africa & Swaziland

Kruger, Swaziland and Durban with the family
From US $3,180 to US $3,320 13 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 27 Mar, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 15 Aug, 21 Aug, 23 Oct
Zimbabwe & Botswana game tracker safari

Zimbabwe & Botswana game tracker safari

A lodge safari through Kruger, Zimbabwe & Botswana
From US $3,580 to US $3,830 16 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
We still have a few spots left on December 2026 departures - enquire now!
7 day big five safari in South Africa

7 day big five safari in South Africa

7 Day Safari with wildlife conservationists
From £2,225 to £2,600 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 13 Nov
2027: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Garden Route tour from Cape Town

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
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
Cape town to Victoria Falls vacation

Cape town to Victoria Falls vacation

Southern Africa highlights tour
From US $7,145 20 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 23 May, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct
South Africa and Swaziland safari vacation

South Africa and Swaziland safari vacation

Search for the Big 5 in South Africa and Swaziland
From US $2,600US $2,180 to US $2,690 10 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Nov
2027: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Mar, 6 May, 3 Jun, 24 Jun, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 20 Dec
2028: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 4 May, 1 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov
Up to US $420 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Nov, 14 Jan, 28 Jan
South Africa wildlife photography safari

South Africa wildlife photography safari

Enjoy incredible photography during an exclusive safari
From US $5,795 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 19 Jul, 6 Sep
£100 off. End of the year special offer. Book before the end of November. Enquire now!
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South Africa, eSwatini and Lesotho vacation

South Africa, eSwatini and Lesotho vacation

Short tour takes you to one of the world’s best game parks
From £2,399£2,165 to £2,649 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 13 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
Up to £230 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Dec, 10 Jan, 24 Jan
South Africa walking safari

South Africa walking safari

Active walking holiday Kruger Swaziland Zululand Drakensberg
From US $3,060 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec
Vic Falls to Cape Town vacation in Southern Africa

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
Up to US $320 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Dec
Southern Africa camping safari

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
Mozambique, Zululand & beach small group safari

Mozambique, Zululand & beach small group safari

Relaxing Beach & Bush safari through South Africa Mozambique
From US $2,870 to US $3,105 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 2 May, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 5 Dec
Safari adventure holiday, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique

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

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

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
Up to US $1160 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec, 01 Jan
The Garden Route budget tour, 5 days

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
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 small group tour

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
Book now and save 5% off on this tour.
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls tours in Southern Africa

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 ...
Up to US $350 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Dec, 10 Jan
South Africa nature and activity vacation

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
Volunteer with chimpanzees, South Africa

Volunteer with chimpanzees, South Africa

Volunteer at Chimp Eden, The Jane Goodall Institute
From £795 to £2,095 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 15 Nov
2027: 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 8 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
Wildlife sanctuary & rehabilitation centre, South Africa

Wildlife sanctuary & rehabilitation centre, South Africa

Aid Big 5 conservation at the SanWild Sanctuary & Reserve
From £1,595 to £7,995 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 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, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 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, 29 Nov, 6 Dec ...
Food & culture tour, South Africa

Food & culture tour, South Africa

Join the table for a South African festival of flavours
From £2,465 9 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 8 Mar
Southern Africa adventure vacations

Southern Africa adventure vacations

Best of southern Africa, incl Table Mountain climb
From £7,859 to £8,599 22 days inc UK flights
Small group travel: 2027: 17 Mar, 13 Oct
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