Beyond Cape Town – Experience a World of Adventures in South Africa
Cape Town with its famed Table Mountain and Boulders Beach penguins, is the starting point to most people’s journey across South Africa. But where to explore after you’ve experienced the city’s V&A Waterfront and botanical gardens? This is where we come in, to showcase the highlights including the Cape Winelands, Garden Route, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape.
Explore the Best of South Africa With These Recommended Tour Itineraries
We’ve delved into the holiday offering from a number of our favourite travel experts to find what we think are the best trips you can book to immerse yourself in majestic South Africa.
15-Day Classic Garden Route & Safari
Self-Drive
From iconic Table Mountain to the coastal Garden Route and on to the plains of the Eastern Cape game reserves, discover South Africa’s most popular fly drive route.
Why we love this trip…
Check out Cape Town’s views from the top of Table Mountain
Take a tour of the Cape Peninsula
Drive into the heart of the beautiful Cape Winelands
Spot the Big 5 in the Eastern Cape Game Reserve
Marvel at the landscapes of Tsitsikamma National Park
** 4* to 4*+ Accommodation **
From £1,155pp
Price includes 14 nights accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis, daytime drinks, selected lunches and dinners, 12 days car hire, 4 game drives
22-Day Kruger, Coast & Cape
Small Group Adventure Tour
Embark on an action-packed adventure through some of the most stunning scenery in southern Africa. In 22 days, head from Johannesburg to Cape Town on the spectacular coastal route, with plenty of epic stops along the way.
Why we love this trip…
Safari with expert local guides through Kruger National Park
Guided Hippo Boat Cruise on St Lucia Estuary
Spend the night in a Zulu homestay
Embark on a half-day guided walk in the mighty Drakensburg Range
Explore the Garden Route and visit Knysna
** Save up to 25% **
From £1,684pp
Price includes 21 days mixed accommodation comprising camping with facilities & basic facilities, dormitory, homestay, hotel and lodge, 20 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 17 dinners, overland vehicle
13-Day Cape Town, Garden Route with Hermanus & Safari
Self-Drive
This is a wonderful 11-night premium itinerary visiting the exciting city of Cape Town, then travelling through the Garden Route at your own pace in a hire car; stopping in Hermanus, one of the best destinations in the world for whale watching.
Why we love this trip…
Stay in Mosel Bay – the start of your Garden Route adventure
Visit Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn
Cruise across Knysna Lagoon
Stop by Tsitsikamma National Park
Flexible options for your Eastern Cape safari – each inclusive of all meals
** Great Choice of Unique Accommodations **
From £2,749pp
Price includes 9 nights accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis, 2 nights Eastern Cape safari full board – plus game drive, 9 days car hire, return flights
15-Day South Africa Culinary Delights & Safari
Self-Drive
South Africa is a food lover’s paradise, and plays host to some of the continent’s most amazing cuisine. From traditional Boma dinners in the bush, to contemporary cuisine in Cape Town, to fine dining and wine tasting in the Winelands, this holiday will guide you through them all.
Why we love this trip…
Stay on Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront – close to the city’s bustling foodie scene
Enjoy fine dining experiences in the Winelands
Stop at a number of wine estates en-route to Plettenberg Bay
Enjoy open-air meals in a private game reserve
Sleep at a luxury safari lodge such as in Pumba or Shamwari
** Flexible Options for Your Accommodations **
From £2,340pp
Price includes 14 nights accommodation, car hire and return flights
12-Day Classic KwaZulu-Natal
Self-Drive
Spend time in the green countryside of the Midlands, the mountains of the Drakensberg, the plains of the Battlefields and safari at Manyoni Private Game Reserve on this premium self-drive.
Why we love this trip…
Follow hiking trails independently or with a guide in the striking Drakensberg Mountains
Sleep at the cutely named Granny Mouse Country House
Discover the history of the Battlefields area on a guided tour of two battle sites
Spot the Big Five on morning and afternoon game drives in Zululand Rhino Reserve
Stay at the lovely Leopard Mountain Game Lodge
** 4.8/5 Trustpilot Brand Rating **
From £3,305pp
Price includes 11 nights accommodation, car hire and return flights
18-Day South Africa with Rovos Rail
Escorted Tour
This wonderful tour is designed to highlight South Africa’s truly amazing diversity of cultures, its curious blend of old and new, and its phenomenal scenery and wildlife.
Why we love this trip…
Full-day guided safari in Kruger National Park
Enjoy a cellar tour and tasting at a 300-year-old wine estate
Explore legendary Cape of Good Hope and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Gaze at the awe-inspiring Blyde River Canyon
Visit Hermanus for the world’s finest on-shore whale watching
** Stay on the Luxurious Rovos Rail Train **
From £4,999pp
Price includes 16 nights accommodation, 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, full board while on Rovos Rail train, expert tour manager and return flights
