Small group holidays in South Africa
Small group holidays in South Africa can be a great way to keep costs down, for solo travellers 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.
56 Small group holidays in South Africa found
South Africa safari holiday, 14 days
Award winning safari in South Africa
From £4,784 to £5,100 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct
Cape Town to Victoria Falls small group lodge tour
Classic route lodge safari to Namibia, Botswana & Zimbabwe
From 4,180 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Feb, 11 Mar, 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 30 Sep, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec
We have last minute availability for March 2026 departures! Get out there and explore Southern Africa with us.
South Africa wildlife photography safari
Enjoy incredible photography during an exclusive safari
From US $4,995 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Jul, 24 Jul
Three Reserve safari in South Africa
A 10 day big game safari visits 3 different game reserves
From £3,445 to £3,900 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 1 Sep, 19 Sep, 5 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Book by 8 January and get £450 off our most popular ten day South African safari starting on the 5th of October 2026. Now just £3,445 per peson sharing!
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South Africa and Swaziland safari
The Rainbow Route from Kruger to Cape Town
From 2,990 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 10 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec
We have last minute availability for March 2026 departures! Get out there and explore Southern Africa with us.
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 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 Victoria Falls holiday
Southern Africa highlights tour
From £4,199£3,599 to £4,599 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Feb, 12 Apr, 24 May, 5 Jul, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 15 Nov
2027: 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 23 May, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct, 14 Nov
2027: 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 11 Apr, 23 May, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct, 14 Nov
Up to £900 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 22 Feb
South Africa and Swaziland safari holiday
Search for the Big 5 in South Africa and Eswatini
From £1,795£1,415 to £2,015 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2025: 18 Dec
2026: 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 7 May, 4 Jun, 25 Jun, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 17 Dec
2026: 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 7 May, 4 Jun, 25 Jun, 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 13 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 17 Dec
Up to £400 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Dec, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 05 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 18 Dec, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 05 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar
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: 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 25 Apr, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov
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: 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov
Mozambique, Zululand & beach small group safari
Relaxing Beach & Bush safari through South Africa Mozambique
From 2,550 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 May, 12 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 6 Dec
Family holiday to South Africa & Swaziland
Kruger, Swaziland and Durban with the family
From £1,985 to £2,135 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 28 Mar, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug
South Africa cycling holiday, Western Cape
Superb scenery, culture & wildlife
From £2,729£2,589 to £2,999 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Mar, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Nov, 21 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 24 Jan, 28 Feb, 28 Mar, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 24 Jan, 28 Feb, 28 Mar, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 19 Dec
Up to £140 off selected dates.
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Contact Us
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
Call us until 6pm
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
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!
Over 50s volunteering with elephants, South Africa
Over 50s group volunteer with elephants adventure in Africa
From £1,395 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Mar, 18 Oct
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!
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 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 7 Nov, 15 Nov
Kruger & coast holiday in South Africa
Explore the incredible Southern Africa
From £875£787 to £1,125 9 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 £130 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 03 Jan, 14 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 03 Jan, 14 Feb
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
Wildlife sanctuary & rehabilitation centre, South Africa
Aid Big 5 conservation at the SanWild Sanctuary & Reserve
From £1,595 to £7,995 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 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
Food & culture tour, South Africa
Join the table for a South African festival of flavours!
From £2,295 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Mar, 1 Sep
2027: 8 Mar
2027: 8 Mar
Southern Africa adventure holiday
Best of southern Africa, incl Table Mountain climb
From £6,499 22 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Mar, 2 Sep, 14 Oct
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
Garden Route tour, South Africa
9-Day tour which takes you along the famous Garden Route
From £799 to £1,259£929 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan ...
2027: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan ...
Late availability on these dates: 09 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 06 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 06 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar
South Africa walking safari
Active walking holiday Kruger Swaziland Zululand Drakensberg
From 2,450 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Jan, 7 Feb, 28 Mar, 18 Apr, 9 May, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
We have last minute availability for March 2026 departures! Get out there and explore Southern Africa with us.
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
