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South Africa Tours & Safaris 2026

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Discover the captivating beauty of South Africa on our 20 diverse tours and cruises for 2026. From thrilling wildlife safaris in Kruger National Park to scenic drives along the Garden Route, our itineraries offer a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and natural wonders. Over a range of 5 to 29 days, you can explore the vibrant cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg, taste world-class wines in the Cape Winelands, and witness the stunning landscapes of the Drakensberg Mountains. With options for wildlife viewing, cultural experiences, and outdoor activities like hiking and whale watching, there is something for every traveler to enjoy in South Africa. Starting at $778 to $180,220, embark on a journey that will leave you with unforgettable memories of this diverse and enchanting destination. To start planning your South African adventure, contact one of Adventure Life's South Africa specialists for personalized assistance.
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Rhino in Kruger National Park
from $4,106
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South Africa Big Five Safari

Kruger & KwaZulu-Natal - 9 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Johannesburg / Johannesburg
Activity Level
Relaxed
After arriving in Johannesburg, spend 9 days traveling through KwaZulu Natal and Kruger National Park on this authentic safari in search of the Big 5 wildlife. You'll also enjoy a trip to Dolphin Coast where optional boat excursions offer close encounters with bottle-nose dolphins! End your tour with a stay at Rhino Post Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park.
  • Take a walk through the bush
  • Enjoy game drives to spot the big 5
  • Explore the Dolphin Coast
  • Search for wildlife as you travel
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Boulder Beach penguins
from $22,467
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South Africa Luxury Family Safari

12 Day Itinerary
Activities
Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy a 12-day family friendly luxury safari visiting some of the best game reserves & wine lands in South Africa. Explore the vibrant city of Cape Town before you head off for wildlife viewing in Tswalu and Sabi Sands Reserve. Kayaking among penguins, wine tasting, and horseback riding are all part of this exciting adventure.
  • Horseback ride Hermanus
  • Kayak with penguins
  • Sip wine in the Winelands
  • Explore Sabi Sands via game drives
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A variety of wildlife in Africa.
from $14,795
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Stars of South Africa

15 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
Starts / Ends
Cape Town / Johannesburg
Activity Level
Variable
This two-week adventure combines a stay in Cape Town, a river cruise aboard the Zambezi Queen, and a stay in the private Tintswalo Atlantic game lodge. Experience the best of South Africa with the opportunity to visit national parks, take game drives, and visit Victoria Falls, all in one itinerary!
  • Tour famous wineries
  • Take a cable car ride
  • Drive through Chobe National Park
  • Experience the local culture
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Babylonstoren
from $1,834
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South Africa Luxury Winelands

3 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
From the excellent accommodations at one of the oldest Cape Dutch Farms, Babylonstoren, this luxury 3-day Winelands extension samples wines from South Africa's famous Winelands region. Taste wines from Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. This is a great tour to start or end your South Africa experience.
  • Explore the Winelands of Africa
  • Enjoy wine tasting and desserts
  • Visit culinary capital, Franschhoek
  • Relax at Babylonstoren farm
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A herd of elephants of all sizes make their way across the valley.
from $15,345
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Wildlife and the Falls

Roundtrip Johannesburg - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
Starts / Ends
Johannesburg / Johannesburg
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day river cruise with stays in Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, and Kruger Park aboard the Zambezi Queen. Enjoy wildlife adventures in Chobe National Park and thrilling game drives in Greater Kruger while ticking the “Big Five” off your bucket list.
  • Cruise along Botswana’s Chobe River
  • Spot wildlife in Chobe Park
  • Witness majestic Victoria Falls
  • Explore historic Soweto sites
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Cape of Good Hope
from $8,100
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South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys

Durban - Walvis Bay - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
Starts / Ends
Durban / Walvis Bay
Activities
Wine Tasting, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail aboard Le Bougainville on an 11-day voyage through South Africa and Namibia. Discover Durban's multicultural charm, spot wildlife in Port Elizabeth, and admire Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain. In Namibia, explore Lderitz’s historic sites and marvel at Walvis Bay's unique ecosystem, where the desert meets the Atlantic.
  • Lectures with Smithsonian Experts
  • Visit UNESCO site of Robben Island
  • Observe wildlife at Walvis Bay
  • Hike to the top of Table Mountain
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Dine on the patio by the water at the V&A Hotel
from $5,521
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South Africa Snapshot

9 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Visit vibrant Cape Town and game-rich Kruger National Park on this 9-day adventure through South Africa. This tour offers the best of both worlds: a world class metropolitan area steeped in history, and a bush experience renowned as one of the greatest in southern Africa, on which you are sure to encounter some of the Big 5.
  • Tour Robben Island
  • Explore the highlights of Cape Town
  • View lions, zebra, & impala
  • Explore Kruger by foot or vehicle
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A herd of zebras quench their thirst at a watering hole.
from $16,948
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South Africa Luxury Snapshot

9 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Begin your 9-day luxurious vacation visiting the highlights of Cape Town, followed by a tour of Robben Island - where you'll learn about the Apartheid years and tour the cell of Nelson Mandela- before spending the last half of your journey doing game drives searching for the Big 5 in Kruger National Park.
  • Tour the port city of Cape Town
  • Visit Robben Island
  • Safari through Kruger National Park
  • Explore wildlife reserves by foot
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African Penguin
from $12,570
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Discover Africa

Cape Town - Johannesburg - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the Zambezi Queen from Cape Town to Johannesburg, featuring three nights in Cape Town with iconic sites like Table Mountain and Boulders Beach. Experience a Chobe River safari near Victoria Falls, concluding with two nights at this natural wonder.
  • Explore Cape Town’s iconic beauty
  • Visit Cape Point's stunning reserve
  • Spot penguins at Boulders Beach
  • Savor wine in Cape Winelands
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Victoria Falls
from $12,661
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Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth with Extended Stay at the Cape Peninsula

Port-to-Port Cruise - 13 Day Itinerary aboard African Dream
Starts / Ends
Cape Town / Victoria Falls
Activity Level
Variable
Travel from Cape Town to Victoria Falls, experiencing history, nature, and wildlife along the way. Embark on a 4-day cruise exploring Lake Kariba aboard African Dream. This adventure includes city tours, wildlife encounters, and offers a diverse and immersive exploration of Southern Africa.
  • Cape Town city tour
  • Visit Robben Island's prison
  • Explore Cape of Good Hope
  • Discover Namibian culture
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Zambezi Queen, Africa Safari
from $17,520
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Rivers & Rails of Africa

Cape Town - Johannesburg - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise featuring three nights in Cape Town and a wildlife safari on the Zambezi Queen along the Chobe River. After exploring Victoria Falls, enjoy a luxurious journey on Rovos Rail through Zimbabwe and South Africa, complete with fine dining and stunning scenery.
  • Enjoy a cable car up Table Mountain
  • Discover local vineyards
  • Visit Kasenu Village
  • Safari through Chobe National Park
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A Maasai warrior walks across the African bush
from $19,770
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Golden Trails of Africa

Johannesburg - Arusha - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
Starts / Ends
Johannesburg / Arusha
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 17-day cruise with stays in Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, and Tanzania aboard the Zambezi Queen. Enjoy thrilling safaris, visit Victoria Falls, explore Tanzania’s wildlife, and search for the Big Five in the Serengeti.
  • Take a safari in search of wildlife
  • Discover Ngorongoro’s vast crater
  • Explore vibrant Soweto’s history
  • Spot Big Five in Serengeti
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Cape Dutch homestead and vineyard
from $777
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South Africa Winelands

3 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
From the comfort of the Avondrood Guest House, enjoy a 3-day Winelands extension to sample some of South Africa's most savory vineyards. Sample fine wines at the estates and vineyards of Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek. You will see canal-lined avenues and magnificent examples of Cape Dutch architecture.
  • Discover vineyards in Winelands
  • Enjoy spectacular views
  • Relax and unwind at Avondrood
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An aerial view of Cape Town
from $1,723
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Discover Cape Town

5 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
The Victoria & Alfred Hotel host your stay as you visit vibrant Cape Town, Robben Island, Table Mountain and Cape Point and Peninsula on this 5-day south Africa highlight tour. Explore a world class metropolitan area steeped in history while staying on the coast of South Africa.
  • Take a private tour of Cape Town
  • Visit Robben Island
  • Cable car up Table mountain
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A close up of a type of traditional dress worn in Africa.
from $8,340
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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe

9 Day Itinerary aboard African Dream
Starts / Ends
Johannesburg / Victoria Falls
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard the African Dream on a 9-day cruise through southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes. This journey combines land, river, and air to offer an immersive look at Africa’s nature, history, and culture, without backtracking or long overland drives.
  • Explore Impalila Island villages
  • Explore Chobe National Park
  • Discover Matusadona’s rare wildlife
  • Walk Victoria Falls viewpoints
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Devil's Cataract in Zimbabwe
from $8,340
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Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth

9 Day Itinerary aboard Zimbabwean Dream
Starts / Ends
Johannesburg / Victoria Falls
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Land & Sea Exploration, Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
Variable
From Johannesburg, South Africa, enjoy this 9-day exploration cruise of Southern Africa aboard the luxurious Zimbabwean Dream. Get an up-close experience of the region's wildlife, observe the grandness of Victoria Falls, and meet the locals. Along the way you'll visit Chobe National Park, Lake Kariba, and other top destinations.
  • Hike to Victoria Falls
  • Look for wildlife
  • Discover Impalila Island
  • Visit Chobe National Park
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Elephant battle
from $9,780
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Madagascar & South Africa

Nosy Be - Durban - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bougainville
Starts / Ends
Nosy Be / Durban
Activities
Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 12-day cruise from Nosy Be to Durban aboard Le Bougainville, exploring Madagascar and South Africa. Visit Nosy Be’s beaches, Toliara’s gardens, and Mahajanga’s red rock formations. See baobab trees in Morondava, lemurs on Nosy Komba, and Nosy Hara’s limestone formations. Stop in Richards Bay for a safari before ending in Durban.
  • Diverse cultural landscapes
  • Gardens and sandstone formations
  • Lemurs and limestone formations
  • South Africa's natural landscapes
  • Hluhluwe Park’s diverse wildlife
  • Durban's history and Zulu culture
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Cape Town sunset
from $4,480
$100 Dep.
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Cruising in Namibia: The Skeleton Coast

Cape Town to Luanda - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
Starts / Ends
Cape Town / Luanda
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day African coastal cruise from Cape Town to Luanda aboard SH Diana and explore Cape Town’s vibrant waterfront, Saldanha Bay’s rich birdlife, and Luderitz's German architecture. This adventure combines scenic landscapes, rich history, and diverse ecosystems, offering a captivating African coastal adventure.
  • Birdwatching at Saldanha Bay
  • Visit Kolmanskop ghost town
  • Explore Namibe’s colonial sites
  • See Cape fur seals at Pelican Point
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