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.
62 Small group vacations in South Africa found
Three Reserve safari in South Africa
A 10 day big game safari visits 3 different game reserves
From £3,445 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Oct
South Africa safari vacation, 14 days
Award winning safari in South Africa
From £4,784 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct
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: 10 Oct, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Feb, 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
2027: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Feb, 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
A few spots left for November 2026 departures - enquire now!
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: 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: 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: 17 Oct
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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
South Africa cycling vacation, Western Cape
Superb scenery, culture & wildlife
From US $4,366US $3,715 to US $4,445 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 21 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 28 Feb, 28 Mar, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 28 Feb, 28 Mar, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
Up to US $650 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 21 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 21 Dec
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
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!
Family vacation to South Africa & Swaziland
Kruger, Swaziland and Durban with the family
From US $3,180 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Mar, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 15 Aug, 21 Aug, 23 Oct
Nine day wildlife safari, South Africa
9 day big five safari plus our unique Camera Trap Challenge
From £2,920 to £3,250 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov
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: 30 Sep, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Feb, 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
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Feb, 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
A few spots left for November 2026 departures - enquire now!
7 day big five safari in South Africa
7 Day Safari with wildlife conservationists
From £2,600 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov
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 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
Up to US $570 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 11 Oct
Cape town to Victoria Falls vacation
Southern Africa highlights tour
From US $6,915 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 23 May, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct, 14 Nov
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South Africa and Swaziland safari vacation
Search for the Big 5 in South Africa and Swaziland
From US $2,670US $2,120 to US $2,900 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov
2027: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Mar, 25 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
2027: 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Mar, 25 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
Up to US $550 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 01 Oct, 08 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 01 Oct, 08 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov
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
South Africa, eSwatini and Lesotho vacation
Short tour takes you to one of the world’s best game parks
From £2,399£2,040 to £2,649 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Oct, 15 Nov, 13 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Mar, 21 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
2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Mar, 21 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 £350 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Oct, 15 Nov, 13 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 18 Oct, 15 Nov, 13 Dec
South Africa walking safari
Active walking holiday Kruger Swaziland Zululand Drakensberg
From US $3,060 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 8 May, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec
A few spots left for November 2026 departures - enquire now!
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
Up to US $680 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 01 Nov, 06 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
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:
2026: 11 Oct, 25 Oct
2027: 2 May, 11 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 5 Dec
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
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
South Africa small group tour
Best of South Africa in 12 days.
From £2,099 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 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.
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: 4 Oct, 8 Nov, 20 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 4 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, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep ...
2027: 10 Jan, 4 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, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep ...
Up to US $590 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Oct, 08 Nov, 20 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 04 Oct, 08 Nov, 20 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
Bearded vulture conservation vacation, South Africa
Conserving endangered vultures in the Southern Drakensberg
From R25,916 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Sep, 26 Oct, 23 Nov
2027: 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 29 Mar, 10 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 30 Aug, 27 Sep, 25 Oct, 22 Nov
2027: 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 1 Mar, 29 Mar, 10 May, 7 Jun, 5 Jul, 2 Aug, 30 Aug, 27 Sep, 25 Oct, 22 Nov
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: 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 7 Nov, 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
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
Aid Big 5 conservation at the SanWild Sanctuary & Reserve
From £1,595 to £7,995 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 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 ...
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 ...
