Adventure holidays 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 holiday 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.
51 Adventure holidays in South Africa found
Classic South Africa self drive holiday
Ideally suited for the first-time visitor to South Africa
From £5,600 16 days inc UK flights
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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 multi activity holiday
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
Safari adventure holiday, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique
An extraordinary camping safari across South Eastern Africa
From €3,150 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 May, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov
We have last minute availability for March 2026 departures! Get out there and explore Southern Africa with us.
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
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South Africa Garden Route luxury holiday
One of the finest coastal routes in the world
From £5,199£5,039 to £5,799 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Feb, 19 Apr, 17 May, 13 Sep, 11 Oct, 6 Dec
2027: 24 Jan, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 28 Nov
2027: 24 Jan, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 28 Nov
Up to £270 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 15 Feb
Cape Town to Vic Falls small group tour
Adventure packed holiday from Cape Town to Victoria Falls.
From £2,145£1,647 to £2,495 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 28 Dec
2026: 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 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, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
2026: 4 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 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, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
Up to £540 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 28 Dec, 04 Jan, 01 Feb, 15 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 28 Dec, 04 Jan, 01 Feb, 15 Feb
Cape Town and the Garden Route tour
Travel along the dramatic coastline at the bottom of South Africa
From £1,995£1,715 to £2,375 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 26 Jul, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 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
Up to £460 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 08 Feb, 15 Feb, 08 Mar, 15 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 08 Feb, 15 Feb, 08 Mar, 15 Mar
Camping safari in Southern Africa
Camping safari highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana & Kruger
From €2,290 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 21 Mar, 25 Apr, 9 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
Victoria Falls to Cape Town small group holiday
Explore the best of Southern Africa's wildlife and nature.
From £2,010£1,635 to £2,330 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Jan, 6 Feb, 6 Mar, 3 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 4 Dec, 18 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec, 31 Dec
Up to £540 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 02 Jan, 06 Feb, 06 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 02 Jan, 06 Feb, 06 Mar
Vic Falls to Cape Town holiday in Southern Africa
A spectacular and diverse African journey
From £2,999£2,949 to £3,199 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Apr, 13 Sep, 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 £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
South Africa wineland tour
Exciting discovery of Africa's premier wine region
From £2,449£2,429 to £2,849 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Apr, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Sep, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 5 Dec, 20 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 12 Sep, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 5 Dec, 20 Dec
Up to £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Kruger, coast and cape holiday in Southern Africa
African wildlife, friendly locals and relaxing beaches
From £1,980£1,781 to £2,150 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Jan, 14 Feb, 11 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 13 Mar, 10 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 17 Jul, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 18 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 13 Mar, 10 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 17 Jul, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 18 Dec
Up to £310 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 03 Jan, 14 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 03 Jan, 14 Feb
Cape Town, Kruger and Victoria Falls holiday, 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
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
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Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
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South Africa coastal adventure holiday
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
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
Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Franschhoek & Tsitsikamma NP
From £2,799£2,319 to £3,149 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Mar, 12 Apr, 30 Aug, 27 Sep, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec
Up to £600 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Jan, 08 Feb, 22 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 11 Jan, 08 Feb, 22 Mar
South Africa holiday, Cape escape
South Africa's highlights: Beaches, winelands and wildlife.
From £1,695 to £2,195 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 20 Dec
2026: 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 16 May, 13 Jun, 4 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 26 Dec
2026: 17 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 16 May, 13 Jun, 4 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 26 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 20 Dec, 17 Jan, 07 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 21 Mar
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls tours in Southern Africa
Experience the best of southern Africa
From £1,340£1,015 to £1,660£1,625 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 7 Feb, 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 ...
2027: 10 Jan, 7 Feb, 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 ...
Up to £430 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Jan, 08 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 11 Jan, 08 Feb
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
South Africa small group tour
Best of South Africa in 12 days.
From £2,099 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Jan, 16 Jan, 22 Jan, 3 Feb, 9 Feb, 21 Feb, 27 Feb, 11 Mar, 17 Mar, 29 Mar, 4 Apr, 16 Apr, 22 Apr, 4 May, 10 May, 22 May, 28 May, 9 Jun, 15 Jun, 27 Jun, 3 Jul, 15 Jul, 21 Jul, 2 Aug, 8 Aug, 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
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Nairobi to Cape Town overland tour
Overland camping adventure: wildlife, culture—Nairobi to Cape Town!
From £2,845 56 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Jan, 19 Apr, 5 Jul, 16 Aug, 18 Oct, 29 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 25 Jan
Kwa Zulu Natal family adventure holiday
Active safari & beach for families with teenagers
From £13,400 to £17,375 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group camping safari
Overland camping safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe
From €3,090 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 28 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec
We have last minute availability for March 2026 departures! Get out there and explore Southern Africa with us.
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 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: 2 Mar, 4 May, 20 Jul, 12 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: 21 Mar, 23 May, 8 Aug, 31 Oct
Underwater photography holiday in South Africa
Dive into the world of marine photography
From US $4,500 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 May, 1 Jun, 1 Jul, 1 Aug, 1 Sep, 1 Oct, 1 Nov
Snorkelling and diving holiday, South Africa
Kelp forest snorkelling, shark cage diving & marine life
From US $1,498.33 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
