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South Africa is one of the most popular safari and holiday destinations on the African continent. With easy access from the UK and a good travel infrastructure and facilities, South Africa offers a huge variety of accommodation and regions to suit all manner of travellers, including families, honeymooners, hikers, birdwatchers, wine tasters, horse riders and has a range of choices for self drive, adventure travel, luxury lodge and boutique hotels, stunning beaches, city culture, wine tours and of course safaris.

It is the country's extraordinary diversity that makes it so attractive, encapsulating so much of what the continent has to offer, and thereby making South Africa a perfect choice for an African safari or holiday. We can tailor make your South Africa holiday to suit your requirements, mixing and matching the best choice of hotels and activities to fit with you.

There are over 300 game reserves and national parks, making it possible to search out specific animal species or to get an overview of the natural world. You can chose to stay in luxury safari lodges or budget national parks accommodation. It is even possible to choose a reserve in a malaria-free zone.

There are cosmopolitan cities, world renowned vineyards, and stunning beaches on the Cape, and the picturesque Garden Route which follows the coast between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Add to this a melting pot of different cultures, with tribal heritage and traditions from distinctive peoples like the Zulu, and South Africa becomes a great place for a holiday, whatever your interests.

The two small countries of Swaziland and Lesotho can also be easily included in a visit here, adding another dimension to an already varied South African safari holiday or honeymoon.

Featured accommodation
Itinerary ideas
  • Cape Town & Winelands Holiday

    Cape Town and winelands

    ​8 days from £790 pp
    Table Mountain, stunning coastal scenery, penguins, plus wine and chocolate tasting. Heaven?

  • Kruger & the Panorama Route

    Kruger and Panorama route

    8 days from £1,575 pp
    Exciting game viewing in Sabi Sands (Kruger), dramatic scenery, and lots of activity!

  • KwaZulu Natal Explorer

    KwaZulu Natal Explorer

    13 days from £1,905 pp
    Dramatic Drakensbergs, Battlefields, Zululand wildlife & culture, then off to the beach!

  • Cape Town and Kruger

    Cape and Kruger

    8 days from £1,225 pp From the excitement of Cape Town to the big game of Kruger, this will be an unforgettable week!​

  • Family Garden Route & Safari

    Family garden route and safari

    ​12 days from £1,025 pp
    City life in Cape Town, gorgeous Garden Route scenery and magnificent wildlife in the Eastern Cape. 

  • A Conservation Safari

    Conservation Safari

    ​10 days from £1,900 pp
    Get an inside track on wildlife in South Africa, including leopard conservation.

Experiences
  • African cooking in a township

    African cooking in a township

    Enjoy a day with Lily, finding out about life in a township and learning some great African dishes.

  • Meet the Meerkats

    Meeting Meerkats

    Meeting a colony of meerkats can be almost as rewarding as meeting a gorilla. They are SO captivating!

  • Night Safaris

    Leopard on night safari

    It's a different world on safari in the dark, so make sure you see it. 

  • South African township tours

    Townships

    Meet some great characters as you gain an insight into township life.

  • Treetop canopy tour

    Tree Top Canopy tour

    Bring out your inner Tarzan! An exciting experience in the trees of South Africa.

  • Wild Dogs Safari

    Watching Wild Dogs

    Watching wild dogs 'talk' to each other, play or hunt is enthralling. Catch them if you can!

Our travel experts

 
Tracy Edwards
Africa Travel Co-ordinator
Born and raised in South Africa, it’s perhaps not surprising that Tracy’s first love in travel is Africa. She is generous with her wide knowledge of this continent.

South Africa Reviews

 
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