South Africa Tours in May 2025
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- 5 Day Garden Route Adventure Including Addo
- Amazing South Africa
- South Africa Highlights (Hermanus Itinerary)
- Garden Route & Addo Group Adventure - 6 Days
- Premium Cape Town and the Garden Route
- 5-Day Group Garden Route & Addo Adventure Tour (one-way)
- Journeys: Explore Cape Town & Kruger National Park National Geographic Journeys
- Kruger in Depth
- Cape Town and the Garden Route
- South African Escape
5 Day Garden Route Adventure Including Addo
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was excellent, he gave us the best Vibes from Africa.”
Nereida, traveled in October 2022
- Explore the Cango Caves and ostrich farm
- Visit Knysna Heads and vibrant markets
- Walk Tsitsikamma's coastal trails
Duration 5 days Destinations Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Stormsrivier, Wilderness National Park, Jeffreys Bay, Addo Elephant National Park, Albertinia, HermanusSee all destinations Age Range 6 to 65 year olds Operated in English Operator Bokbus Garden Route Adventure Tours & Safaris - From
- US$744
- Price per day
- $149
- Explore Johannesburg's vibrant culture and art
- Experience predator and cultural tours near Johannesburg
- Embark on a full-day game drive in Kruger Park
Duration 9 days Destinations Johannesburg, Hazyview, Kruger National Park, Cape Town Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Wonderful Holidays UK - From $3,117
- US$2,993You save $124
- Price per day
- $333
South Africa Highlights (Hermanus Itinerary)
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We especially enjoyed the added hikes to see things 'on the ground'. Cape Town was also a fun place to visit.”
Pamela, traveled in November 2023
- Explore vibrant Soweto by tuk tuk
- Spot the Big 5 in Kruger National Park
- Walk Tsitsikamma's suspension bridges
Duration 14 days Destinations Johannesburg, Soweto, Kruger National Park, Port Elizabeth, Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna, Hermanus, Betty's Bay, Stellenbosch, Cape Town Age Range 16 to 85 year olds Operated in English Operator Explore! - From $3,980
- US$3,383You save $597
- Price per day
- $242
Garden Route & Addo Group Adventure - 6 Days
112 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“All the stops, meals & accommodations were spectral!”
Denise, traveled in September 2024
- Winner Tour of the Year Award 2019 - South Africa
- Spot colonies endangered penguins
- Relax in the seaside town of Hermanus
Duration 6 days Destinations Cape Town, Gordons Bay, Betty's Bay, Hermanus, L'Agulhas, Barrydale, Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn, Wilderness National Park, SedgefieldSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 65 year olds Operated in English Operator Earthstompers Adventures - From
- US$708
- Price per day
- $118
- Explore Cape Town's vibrant waterfront
- Tour the Cape Peninsula and meet penguins
- Cook with a chef in the Cape Winelands
Duration 9 days Destinations Cape Town, Franschhoek, Knysna Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Premium - From
- US$5,235
- Price per day
- $582
5-Day Group Garden Route & Addo Adventure Tour (one-way)
37 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The lodges/hostels we stayed at were great offering us every night a different local meal. I definitely recommend this tour!”
Kim, traveled in June 2023
- Explore endangered penguins at Betties Bay
- Taste wines on Route 62, the longest wine route
- Canoe and hike in Wilderness National Park
Duration 5 days Destinations Cape Town, Betty's Bay, Hermanus, L'Agulhas, Barrydale, Oudtshoorn, Wilderness National Park, Sedgefield, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 65 year olds Operated in English Operator Earthstompers Adventures - From
- US$670
- Price per day
- $134
Journeys: Explore Cape Town & Kruger National Park National Geographic Journeys
14 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was one of those trips, after having booked it and the plane ticket, didn't have to worry about anything else such as food, transportation, lodging.”
Jasmine, traveled in December 2019
- Explore Cape Town and Bo-Kaap's vibrant streets
- Tour Kirstenbosch and see the Cape of Good Hope
- Experience a full-day safari in Kruger National Park
Duration 10 days Destinations Cape Town, Johannesburg, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park, Karongwe Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures - From
- US$4,199
- Price per day
- $420
Kruger in Depth
13 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The time spent travelling by motor vehicle allows one to see more of the South African landscape and saves money compared to a fly in safari.”
Peter, traveled in August 2022
- Enjoy a traditional South African Braai
- Explore Kruger on a full-day safari drive
- Walk through the bush for wildlife encounters
Duration 8 days Destinations Johannesburg, Kruger National Park Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures - From
- US$1,699
- Price per day
- $212
Cape Town and the Garden Route
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Traveling from Capetown along the Garden Route was one of the best holidays ever.”
Tatyana, traveled in February 2023
- Discover vibrant Cape Town as well as the beautiful Cape winelands and Hermanus
- Explore the stunning Garden Route, including Knysna, Mossel Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park
- See African wildlife on an exciting Game Drive at Botlierskop
Duration 9 days Destinations Cape Town, Table Mountain, Robben Island, Stellenbosch, Hermanus, Swellendam, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, OudtshoornSee all destinations Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Expat Explore Travel - From $1,455
- US$1,185You save $270
- Price per day
- $132
South African Escape
33 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We were so lucky to also have 2 fellow employees of Expat Tours on our trip. Had an amazing experience & already thinking of next years tour with Expat.”
David, traveled in September 2023
- Explore Cape Town and the Cape Winelands
- Admire the beautiful landscapes of the Garden Route
- Visit Hermanus, Mossel Bay and Knysna
Duration 14 days Destinations Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Hermanus, Swellendam, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Tsitsikamma National Park, Oudtshoorn, Johannesburg, Kruger National ParkSee all destinations Age Range 10 to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Expat Explore Travel - From $3,200
- US$2,105You save $1,095
- Price per day
- $150
