Top South Africa Trips & Tours in April 2026

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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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from $25,220

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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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from $2,277

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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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from $15,295

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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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from $16,045

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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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from $5,833

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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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from $19,142

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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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from $12,770

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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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from $13,323

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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

Activities

Wine Tasting

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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from $17,620

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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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from $878

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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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from $20,270

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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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from $1,878

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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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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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from $9,002

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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, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, 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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