South Africa fascinates visitors with its large wildlife reserves such as Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, rugged mountain formations, wide beaches on the Cape or the Indian Ocean, multi-ethnic metropolises such as Cape Town, Durban, or Johannesburg, and whitewashed historic villages nestled among charming vineyards.
Adventure seekers, nature lovers, culture enthusiasts, and connoisseurs alike will find something to suit their tastes in the land of the rainbow nation.
Whether it’s a safari in search of the Big Five, a view of the Lowveld savannahs from the Drakensberg, a visit to the brand-new Museum of Contemporary African Art (MOCAA) in Cape Town, or an exquisite meal in Franschhoek.
Our grand tour of South Africa takes you from south to north (or vice versa) to the most interesting and exciting destinations.
For those who also enjoy hiking, we have included a multi-day hut-to-hut hike at the foot of the Drakensberg Mountains as well as the De Hoop Nature Reserve and Camdeboo National Park in the middle of the vast Karoo in the itinerary.
Those who are not traveling to South Africa for the first time will find an attractive alternative in our “South Africa without Cape Town and the Garden Route” route, which includes a detour to Swaziland and the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.