South Africa

Luxury safaris, beach escapes and self-drive holidays to Africa's most diverse country

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South Africa Holidays

Truly a world in one country, South Africa is a land of great scenic and cultural diversity, which offers an equally diverse range of holiday options, from intense Kruger safaris to relaxing Cape Town city and beach breaks.

South Africa self-drive

We had an absolutely fantastic holiday... Difficult to pick out special highlights as it was so full of them!

Doreen and Mark

South Africa By Region

Cape Town

Situated on the south-western tip of Africa, Cape Town is regarded as one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in the world, boasting a rich past, stunning location, and a host of city attractions....

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Eastern Cape

One of the most diverse regions of South Africa, the Eastern Cape encompasses much of the semi-arid greater Karoo, Tsitsikamma Forest, the Garden Route and a number of bustling towns, including Port E....

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Garden Route

The Garden Route is a beautiful stretch of South Africa's coastline, running from Tsitsikamma Forest in the east to Mossel Bay in the west. The region is so-named because of its wild flowers, the famo....

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Gauteng

Despite being the smallest province in South Africa, Gauteng is one of the most densely populated, with a number of major cities situated in the region, including Johannesburg, Soweto and Pretoria. Ou....

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Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park is the largest, and best, game park in South Africa. It is home to a huge variety of game, including endangered species such as wild dog as well as the 'big five'. It caters to mo....

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Kwazulu Natal

One of the largest provinces in South Africa, Kwazulu Natal is a scenically diverse region, bordered by the Drakensberg Mountains to the west and the warm Indian Ocean to the east. It houses a treasur....

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Little Karoo

The Little Karoo is a fertile valley bounded by three mountain ranges, the Swartberg, Langeberg and Outeniqua. It runs parallel to the more famous Garden Route, and offers a similar combination of stu....

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Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga is one of South Africa’s most unique destinations. The region is divided in half by the Drakensberg Mountains, with expansive grasslands to the west and savannah to the east.....

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North West

The North West province of South Africa is an oft-overlooked region of the country with a number of unique attractions, from the Cradle of Mankind world heritage site to the big game parks of Pilanesb....

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Northern Cape and West Coast

The largest yet least populated region of South Africa, the Northern Cape and West Coast is a hugely diverse region, with large expanses of desert, rugged coastline, flatland salt pans and dramatic mo....

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Whale Coast and Overberg

Considered the bread basket of South Africa, the Overberg's countryside is dominated by rich pastures, fruit orchards and wheat fields, while the coastal region around Hermanus, the Whale Coast, offer....

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Winelands

A region of picturesque valleys populated by grand estates, pretty towns, and endless vineyards, the Winelands are also a region steeped in culture and history, home to some of the finest examples of ....

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Our South Africa Itineraries

Western and Eastern Capes

Journey from Cape to Cape on this comprehensive 18-day private self-drive itinerary.

Destination

  • South Africa

Experience

  • Self-drive Holidays
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays
  • Honeymoons and Weddings

Prices from £3845 pp

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White Lions of the Eastern Cape

Travel to the private Pumba Game Reserve in South Africa's Eastern Cape to see the rare white lion in the wild.

Destination

  • South Africa

Experience

  • Family Travel
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £1510 pp

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Gondwana Conservation Experience

Gondwana Game Reserve offers an in-depth conservation experience for those wanting a more involved safari, during which you will learn about wildlife and veld management, while taking on board important bush skills.

Destination

  • South Africa

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £695 pp

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Singita Lebombo Star-Gazing Safari

Enjoy fabulous game-viewing and unique star-gazing opportunities on this special four-night safari to a private reserve of Kruger National Park, South Africa. On this luxury safari itinerary, you'll spend four nights at the exclusive Singita Lebombo Lodge. The itinerary is inclusive of return flights from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park, and can be extended to include time in Cape Town & the Winelands, the KwaZulu-Natal coast, or the Panorama Route.

Destination

  • South Africa

Experience

  • Honeymoons and Weddings
  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £5800 pp

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Southern Africa Odyssey

20-day small group safari exploring Cape Town, Chobe National Park, the Caprivi Strip, and the Victoria Falls. This is a small group tour departing at fixed dates throughout the year.

Destination

  • Botswana
  • Namibia
  • South Africa
  • Zambia

Experience

  • Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £3060 pp

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South Africa By Activity

Additional Information

Visa Requirements

UK and Irish citizens do not need a visa to visit South Africa. However, passports should be full 10-year passports and have at least six months validity beyond your intended stay. If travelling to other countries from South Africa you may need a visa - please check.

Please note that anyone travelling to South Africa must have two consecutive blank pages in their passport which lie side by side when the passport is open (i.e. a left and a right-hand page).

We recommend that you double check visa requirements before travel as requirements can change.

Non-UK passport holders: please consult the South African embassy or consulate in your home country for the latest advice on visas and entry requirements.

Travelling with children
When travelling with children you may be required to present a valid birth certificate. This will not be requested if both parents are travelling with the child and if the surnames (as per passport) of parents and child match. Please note the following requirements if this is not the case:

When children are travelling with guardians, these adults are required to produce affidavits from the parents proving permission for the children to travel. If children are travelling with only one parent, that parent must produce a full birth certificate and consent in the form of an affidavit from the other parent.

Ethiopia - Historic Route & Tigray

It is difficult to pick a favourite place but I think Gheralta and the remote rock hewn churches just take it.

Nicola