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Explore remote villages on one of the below 11 unique South Africa cultural experiences for 2026 or 2027. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Wildlife Viewing, Land & Sea Exploration, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wine Tasting, and Archaeological Site Visits and cost from $7,590 for experiences of 9 to 22 days. Tell us about your ideal South Africa cultural trip and our South Africa experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.

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A variety of wildlife in Africa.
from $14,795
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Stars of South Africa

Cape Town to Johannesburg - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Tour famous wineries
  • Take a cable car ride
  • Drive through Chobe National Park
  • Experience the local culture
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Cape Town / Johannesburg
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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!
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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
  • Cruise along Botswana’s Chobe River
  • Spot wildlife in Chobe Park
  • Witness majestic Victoria Falls
  • Explore historic Soweto sites
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Johannesburg / Johannesburg
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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.
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Elephants cooling down with a mud bath, Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
from $15,310
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South Africa and Namibia by Sea - with Smithsonian Journeys

Durban to Walvis Bay - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Xhosa heritage village visit
  • Visit Cape Town and Table Mountain
  • Spot Walvis Bay flamingo colony
  • See Luderitz colonial architecture
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Durban / Walvis Bay
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Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration
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Variable
Sail on a 11-day South Africa and Namibia cruise aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore South Africa’s Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town, plus Namibia’s Luderitz. Enjoy cultural sites, wildlife, desert landscapes, ocean views.
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Marvel at the wildlife of Africa on a river cruise
from $25,801
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Kaza Undercover

Maun - Zambezi - 22 Day Itinerary
  • Experience Okavango Delta
  • Visit Nxamaseri Island Lodge
  • Visit Victoria Falls
  • Visit Hwange National Park
  • Explore Livingstone and Kafue
  • Safari quest in Lower Zambezi
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Nxamaseri Island Lodge / Jeki
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Land & Sea Exploration, Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration
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Relaxed
Join this 22-day trip through Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, exploring landscapes and wildlife. From the lively Okavango Delta to Victoria Falls, experience game viewing and adventures. Conclude in Lower Zambezi with morning drives, canoeing, and walking safaris. Bid farewell with a shared transfer to Jeki airstrip to
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Elephants cooling down with a mud bath, Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
from $7,590
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Namibian & South African Coastlines

Walvis Bay to Durban - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Spot flamingos in Walvis Bay lagoon
  • See Cape fur seals in Pelican Point
  • Hike Cape St. Blaize trail
  • Explore Addo Elephant National Park
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Walvis Bay / Durban
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Small Ship Sailing, Hiking
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Variable
Take an 11-day cruise from Walvis Bay to Durban aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Experience Walvis Bay’s birdlife and seal colonies, Lüderitz’s colonial history, Cape Town’s Table Mountain, Mossel Bay’s wildlife, and Port Elizabeth’s Addo elephants. Enjoy days at sea with spa, fitness, lectures, and ocean views before ending in multicultural Durban.
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African Penguin
from $12,570
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Discover Africa

Cape Town - Johannesburg - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • 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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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.
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Victoria Falls
from $12,661
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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River with Extended Stay at the Cape Peninsula

Port-to-Port Cruise - 13 Day Itinerary aboard African Dream
  • Cape Town city tour
  • Visit Robben Island's prison
  • Explore Cape of Good Hope
  • Discover Namibian culture
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Cape Town / Victoria Falls
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Wine Tasting, Helicopter Tours
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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.
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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
  • Enjoy a cable car up Table Mountain
  • Discover local vineyards
  • Visit Kasenu Village
  • Safari through Chobe National Park
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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.
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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
  • 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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Johannesburg / Arusha
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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.
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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
  • Explore Impalila Island villages
  • Explore Chobe National Park
  • Discover Matusadona’s rare wildlife
  • Walk Victoria Falls viewpoints
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Johannesburg / Victoria Falls
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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.
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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
  • 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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Nosy Be / Durban
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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.
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