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  • Kruger National Park, South Africa

    Kruger National Park, South Africa

  • The Cape of Good Hope, South Africa

    The Cape of Good Hope, South Africa

  • Boulders Beach, South Africa

    Boulders Beach, South Africa

  • The Cango Caves, South Africa

    The Cango Caves, South Africa

  • Table Mountain and Cape Town from the air, South Africa

    Table Mountain and Cape Town from the air, South Africa

  • A whale off Hermanus, South Africa

    A whale off Hermanus, South Africa

  • Hermanus, South Africa

    Hermanus, South Africa

  • An ostrich farm in the Klein Karoo, South Africa

    An ostrich farm in the Klein Karoo, South Africa

  • A safari at Mossel Bay, South Africa

    A safari at Mossel Bay, South Africa

  • A wine flight below the mountains, South Africa

    A wine flight below the mountains, South Africa

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From safari to sandy beaches, scenic drives, adventure and wilderness, allow us to introduce you to South Africa's unrivalled diversity.

Duration
14 Days / 13 Nights
Route
Cape Town → Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
Activity level
Moderate (3 of 5)
A fast-paced coach tour with frequent hotel changes: guided walking tours in Cape Town and Stellenbosch, a walk through the Cango Caves and over the Storms River bridge. Game drives are seated, so it is more sightseeing than fitness
Accommodation
13 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels, including 4 nights near Kruger National Park, 3 of them at a safari lodge
Meals
13 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 9 dinners
Group
Group tour, up to 33
Guide
English-speaking tour leader throughout
Transport
Air-conditioned coach, Plane
Best time to go
Runs most of the year, with no departures in February. Kruger’s dry season (May–September) suits game viewing; the Cape and Garden Route are warmest from November to March

Tour overview

Welkom in Suid-Afrika! Wamkelekile eMzantsi Afrika! Welcome to South Africa! Designed by locals, this adventure-packed tour showcases the best of the “Rainbow Nation”. Discover captivating Cape Town - voted the World’s Best City. Discover the scenic Garden Route, explore the Great Karoo, and see incredible African wildlife in the Kruger National Park.

Highlights

  • Take a driving and walking tour of the city of Cape Town
  • Enjoy a traditional braai & African drumming
  • Visit Stellenbosch; a picturesque university town
  • Taste local wine in the Cape Winelands
  • Explore Hermanus; a stunning seaside town
  • Discover Swellendam, South Africa’s third-oldest town
  • Embark on a Game Drive at Botlierskop Game Drive
  • Discover Knysna; a stunning seaside town
Show all 17 highlights
  • Explore Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park
  • Visit a Klein Karoo ostrich farm
  • Explore the Cango Caves
  • Visit a winery in Robertson
  • Enjoy a cheese and wine tasting in Paarl
  • Embark on a full-day Kruger National park game drive
  • Visit the Three Rondavels for Blyde River Canyon views
  • Explore Bourke’s Luck Potholes
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner in Johannesburg

Route and hotels

Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.

Start, endOvernightOn the way
  1. Cape Town

    2 nights · Days 1–2

    StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl

  2. Cape Winelands

    Day 3 · on the way

  3. Stellenbosch

    Day 3 · on the way

  4. Hermanus

    1 night · Day 3

    Windsor Hotel Hermanus

  5. Swellendam

    Day 4 · on the way

  6. Mossel Bay

    1 night · Day 4

    Garden Route Hotel

  7. Garden Route

    Day 5 · on the way

  8. Knysna

    Day 5 · on the way

Show all 20 stops
  1. Tsitsikamma

    2 nights · Days 5–6

    Tsitsikamma Village Inn

  2. Cango Caves Experience

    Day 7 · on the way

  3. Oudtshoorn

    1 night · Day 7

    Protea by Marriott Hotel Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate

  4. Cape Winelands

    Day 8 · on the way

  5. Cape Town

    1 night · Day 8

    StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl

  6. Johannesburg

    Day 9 · on the way

  7. Southern Kruger Region

    1 night · Day 9

    Hazyview Sun

  8. Central Kruger Region

    3 nights · Days 10–12

    Timbavati Safari Lodge

  9. Three Rondavels

    Day 13 · on the way

  10. Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint

    Day 13 · on the way

  11. Bourke’s Luck Potholes

    Day 13 · on the way

  12. Johannesburg

    1 night · Day 13

    Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Start of tour in Cape Town

    Meals included: Dinner
    Table Mountain and Cape Town from the air, South Africa

    Your South African adventure begins today in Cape Town, home to Table Mountain. At the hotel you meet your tour leader, then set out on a city tour that takes in Signal Hill and District Six. In the evening, the group gathers at a local winery for a traditional braai, or BBQ.

    Included

    • Walking and driving tour of Cape Town, taking in District Six, St George’s Cathedral and the Company’s Garden
    • Traditional braai (barbecue) with a Drumstruck African drumming performance at a local vineyard
    Overnight
    Cape Town
    Hotel
    StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2

    Cape Town: Free Day

    Meals included: Breakfast

    Cape Town and the surrounding area are yours to explore on a free day. You can join the optional Cape Peninsula Day Trip, which takes you to Cape Point, the penguins at Boulders Beach and a lunch stop in Kalk Bay. On the way back, the tour stops at the V&A Waterfront, with its shops, restaurants and entertainment.

    Included

    • Free time in Cape Town

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Cape Town
    Hotel
    StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3

    Cape Winelands – Stellenbosch – Hermanus Region

    Meals included: BreakfastLunch
    A wine flight below the mountains, South Africa

    After breakfast, the tour drives through the Cape wine region to Stellenbosch, a university town known for its Cape Dutch architecture. Lunch is at a local winery, where a specialist talks you through the local grape varieties and how the wine is made during a tasting. From there, the coach continues to Hermanus for a free evening in this seaside town.

    Included

    • Visit Stellenbosch: Cape Dutch architecture, tree-lined streets and free time to explore
    • Wine tasting and lunch at a winery in the Cape Winelands
    • Free time in Hermanus, known for whale watching in season
    Travel
    Cape Town → Cape Winelands → Hermanus by coach
    Overnight
    Hermanus
    Hotel
    Windsor Hotel Hermanus
    Meals
    Breakfast and lunch
  4. Day 4

    Hermanus Region – Swellendam – Mossel Bay

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner
    A safari at Mossel Bay, South Africa

    This morning, the optional Marine Eco Big 5 Trip offers a chance to spot dolphins, seals, penguins, sharks and whales. Afterwards, you can also join the optional Spirit of Hermanus for a seafood and craft beer pairing at a waterfront eatery. The tour then continues to Swellendam, a Cape Dutch town, before the final stop in Mossel Bay, where dinner is included.

    Included

    • Guided walking tour of Swellendam, South Africa’s third-oldest town, with free time for lunch

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Hermanus → Swellendam → Mossel Bay by coach
    Overnight
    Mossel Bay
    Hotel
    Garden Route Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  5. Day 5

    Garden Route: Game Reserve – Knysna – Tsitsikamma

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner

    The day starts with a visit to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, where you can see rhinos, lions, giraffes and other wildlife. Lunch is at the Knysna waterfront, and in the afternoon you can choose between two optional excursions: Monkeyland, where the monkeys roam free, or Birds of Eden, a free-flight aviary and bird sanctuary described as the largest in the world. Dinner is included this evening.

    Included

    • Game drive at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: giraffe, zebra, lion, rhino, hippo and birdlife
    • Free time at the Knysna waterfront

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Garden Route → Knysna → Tsitsikamma by coach
    Overnight
    Tsitsikamma
    Hotel
    Tsitsikamma Village Inn
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  6. Day 6

    Tsitsikamma National Park & Storms River – Eastern Cape

    Meals included: Breakfast

    The Tsitsikamma forest is home to rivers, gorges, mountains and dense woodland. You can add the optional tree-top canopy tour or the optional Woodcutters Trail Drive, before heading to the Storms River Mouth. A coastal walk leads to the 77-metre Storms River suspension bridge, which you can cross if you choose, and there is free time for lunch with views over the ocean.

    Included

    • Walk the Storms River trail and cross the suspension bridge in Tsitsikamma National Park

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Tsitsikamma
    Hotel
    Tsitsikamma Village Inn
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7

    Route 62 – Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm – Cango Caves Experience

    Meals included: BreakfastLunchDinner
    The Cango Caves, South Africa

    The day follows Route 62, between the Kouga and Tsitsikamma Mountains. In Oudtshoorn, you tour a working ostrich farm with a guide before a three-course lunch. Later, you explore the Cango Caves, caverns of dripstone that formed more than 20 million years ago, and the day ends with a buffet dinner.

    Included

    • Guided tractor tour of a working ostrich farm in the Klein Karoo, with a traditional lunch
    • Visit the Cango Caves: limestone formations more than 20 million years old

    Optional extras

    Travel
    Tsitsikamma → Route 62 → Oudtshoorn by coach
    Overnight
    Oudtshoorn
    Hotel
    Protea by Marriott Hotel Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  8. Day 8

    Oudtshoorn – Route 62 – Cape Winelands – Cape Town

    Meals included: BreakfastLunch

    The tour heads back towards Cape Town today, stopping in Robertson, another wine-producing region, for an included lunch. From there it continues to Paarl in the Cape Winelands, where a wine and cheese tasting awaits. Your last night in Cape Town is free to enjoy the city’s restaurants and bars.

    Included

    • Winery visit and lunch in Robertson, in the Cape Winelands
    • Cheese and wine tasting in Paarl
    • Free evening in Cape Town
    Travel
    Oudtshoorn → Route 62 → Cape Winelands → Cape Town by coach
    Overnight
    Cape Town
    Hotel
    StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl
    Meals
    Breakfast and lunch
  9. Day 9

    Cape Town – Johannesburg – Kruger National Park Region

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner

    Early morning transfer to Cape Town airport, where an included flight takes you to Johannesburg, the City of Gold. From there, the tour travels east into South Africa’s Mpumalanga province, ending the day at tonight’s accommodation on the outskirts of the Kruger National Park. Dinner with the group is included.

    Travel
    Cape Town → Johannesburg by plane, then on to the Kruger region by coach
    Overnight
    Southern Kruger Region
    Hotel
    Hazyview Sun
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  10. Day 10

    Kruger National Park Region

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner
    Kruger National Park, South Africa

    A full day of game drives in the Kruger National Park brings sightings of elephants, rhino, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs. Later, the group heads to the safari lodge on the western edge of the park, with time for a swim and a sundowner or two before tonight’s included dinner.

    Included

    • Full-day game drive in Kruger National Park, in an air-conditioned vehicle
    Travel
    Southern Kruger → Central Kruger region by coach
    Overnight
    Central Kruger Region
    Hotel
    Timbavati Safari Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  11. Day 11

    Kruger National Park Region: Free Day

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner

    The exploration of the Kruger National Park continues, with the option of an open-vehicle safari guided by local wildlife specialists. The full-day route takes in prime game-viewing areas, with stops at waterholes and rest camps along the way, and the day ends with an included dinner in African style.

    Included

    • Free time in the Kruger region

    Optional extras

    Overnight
    Central Kruger Region
    Hotel
    Timbavati Safari Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  12. Day 12

    Kruger National Park Region: Free Day

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner

    The choice today is a sunset, half-day or full-day safari for more wildlife encounters. As the sun goes down over the savanna, the sunset drive watches for animals in the golden light. This is the last evening in the African bush, with dinner around the campfire and time to share safari stories over a glass of Amarula, an African liqueur.

    Included

    • Free time in the Kruger region
    Overnight
    Central Kruger Region
    Hotel
    Timbavati Safari Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  13. Day 13

    Three Rondavels – Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint – Bourke’s Luck Potholes – Johannesburg

    Meals included: BreakfastDinner

    The Panorama Route takes you through Mpumalanga, starting at the Three Rondavels viewpoint, which looks out over the Blyde River Canyon. From there, the drive continues to a site with hundreds of potholes and plunge pools, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, before returning to Johannesburg, where the group shares a farewell dinner.

    Included

    • Panorama Route drive via the Three Rondavels viewpoint over Blyde River Canyon
    • Visit Bourke’s Luck Potholes: waterholes and rock formations carved by the river
    • Farewell dinner in Johannesburg
    Travel
    Central Kruger → Johannesburg by coach, via the Panorama Route
    Overnight
    Johannesburg
    Hotel
    Garden Court O.R. Tambo International Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast and dinner
  14. Day 14

    End of tour in Johannesburg

    Meals included: Breakfast

    This South Africa tour concludes this morning after breakfast, with time for one last meal together before saying goodbye. Guests are welcome to stay on in Johannesburg to explore Soweto, a historic township, taking the optional guided tour for a closer look at its cultural history.

    Optional extras

    Meals
    Breakfast

Dates & prices

Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.

22 dates

  • FromSun 25 Oct 2026ToSat 7 Nov 2026

    Sold out

    AED 9,384

    Single room supplement +AED 3,398 single

    Full

  • FromSun 8 Nov 2026ToSat 21 Nov 2026

    Sold out

    AED 9,384

    Single room supplement +AED 3,398 single

    Full

  • FromSun 17 Jan 2027ToSat 30 Jan 2027

    AvailableBest price

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

  • FromSun 28 Mar 2027ToSat 10 Apr 2027

    Available

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

  • FromSun 11 Apr 2027ToSat 24 Apr 2027

    Available

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

  • FromSun 25 Apr 2027ToSat 8 May 2027

    Available

    AED 10,743

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

  • FromSun 9 May 2027ToSat 22 May 2027

    Available

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

  • FromSun 23 May 2027ToSat 5 Jun 2027

    Sold out

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

    Full

  • FromSun 6 Jun 2027ToSat 19 Jun 2027

    Available

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

  • FromSun 20 Jun 2027ToSat 3 Jul 2027

    Sold out

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

    Full

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  • FromSun 4 Jul 2027ToSat 17 Jul 2027

    Available

    AED 9,971

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

  • FromSun 18 Jul 2027ToSat 31 Jul 2027

    Sold out

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

    Full

  • FromSun 1 Aug 2027ToSat 14 Aug 2027

    Available

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

  • FromSun 15 Aug 2027ToSat 28 Aug 2027

    Sold out

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

    Full

  • FromSun 29 Aug 2027ToSat 11 Sept 2027

    Available

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

  • FromSun 12 Sept 2027ToSat 25 Sept 2027

    Few seats left

    AED 10,743

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

  • FromSun 26 Sept 2027ToSat 9 Oct 2027

    Available

    AED 10,743

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

  • FromSun 10 Oct 2027ToSat 23 Oct 2027

    Available

    AED 9,971

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

  • FromSun 24 Oct 2027ToSat 6 Nov 2027

    Sold out

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

    Full

  • FromSun 7 Nov 2027ToSat 20 Nov 2027

    Available

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

  • FromSun 21 Nov 2027ToSat 4 Dec 2027

    Sold out

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

    Full

  • FromSun 5 Dec 2027ToSat 18 Dec 2027

    Available

    AED 8,943

    Single room supplement +AED 4,132 single

What’s included

Included

  • 13 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
  • Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
  • 13 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 9 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
  • Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
  • Internal flight from the Garden Route to Johannesburg
  • Fully-guided tour

Not included

  • Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
  • Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs

Optional extras

Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.

  • Cape Peninsula Day Trip

    Day 2

    A scenic drive along the Cape Peninsula to Cape Point, with time to see the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach and lunch by the water in Kalk Bay. R2550, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 565 per person

  • Marine Eco Big 5 Trip

    Day 4

    A boat trip off Hermanus with a marine biologist on board, looking for whales, sharks, seals, penguins and dolphins along this stretch of coast. R2500, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 550 per person

  • Spirit of Hermanus

    Day 4

    A craft beer and seafood pairing at a waterfront restaurant in Hermanus, with vegetarian and non-alcoholic options available. R495, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 110 per person

  • Monkeyland

    Day 5

    A free-roaming primate sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay, where you can see more than 500 rescued primates living in the forest. R450, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 100 per person

  • Birds of Eden

    Day 5

    A large free-flight aviary near Plettenberg Bay, home to more than 200 species of birds across a stretch of forest. R450, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 100 per person

  • Tree Canopy Zip-Lining

    Day 6

    A zipline course through the Tsitsikamma forest canopy, with a trained team managing the harness and platforms throughout. R925, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 205 per person

  • Woodcutters Trail Drive

    Day 6

    A drive along the old Storms River Pass through indigenous forest, with tea at a picnic site by the river and background on the area’s history. R675, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 150 per person

  • Kayak & Lilo Adventure

    Day 6

    A two to three hour kayak trip into the Storms River Gorge, past deep pools and caves. No experience is needed, and wetsuits are available to hire. R940, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 210 per person

  • Oudtshoorn Stargazing

    Day 7

    An evening stargazing session in the Klein Karoo with a local guide, away from city lights, with notes on how the San people read the night sky. R790, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 175 per person

  • Half-Day Game Drive

    Day 11

    A half-day game drive in the Kruger National Park region with an expert guide, including breakfast out in the bush. R1700, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 375 per person

  • Full-Day Game Drive

    Day 11

    A full day exploring the Kruger National Park region with a qualified guide, with a good chance of seeing the Big Five. R2000, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 440 per person

  • Sunset Game Drive

    Day 11

    A game drive in the Kruger National Park region timed for sunset, when nocturnal animals start to appear. R1700, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 375 per person

  • Soweto Half-Day Tour

    Day 14

    A guided half-day visit to Soweto, taking in the Hector Pieterson Museum, Freedom Square, Vilakazi Street and the former homes of Nelson and Winnie Mandela. R1490, booked with your tour leader on the day.

    AED 330 per person

To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.

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Good to know

Practical details to read before you travel.

  • Passport & visas

    South Africa asks most non-exempt nationalities for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), applied for online and tied to the passport you travel on. It only works if you land at OR Tambo (Johannesburg), Cape Town or Lanseria airport, which matches how this tour starts and ends.

    Rules differ by passport, so our visa team checks what you need and handles the ETA application when you book.

  • Flights and timings

    Flights aren’t included: arrange your own to Cape Town for the start and from Johannesburg at the end. The flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg on day 9 is included in the tour.

    Day 1 starts at the StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl, where you meet your tour leader in the afternoon; full contact details reach you by email about a week before you travel. The tour ends in Johannesburg after breakfast on the last day.

    Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.

  • Meals and dietary needs

    Breakfast is included every day, lunch on three days (including the winery and ostrich-farm lunches), and dinner on nine evenings, among them the farewell dinner in Johannesburg.

    Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.

  • Money

    South Africa’s currency is the rand (ZAR). Cards are widely accepted in cities, hotels and most restaurants; it’s worth carrying some cash for small stops along the route, at the ostrich farm or at the Cango Caves.

    Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.

  • Weather and packing

    Departures run most of the year except February. Cape Town and the Garden Route are warm and mostly dry from November to March, and cooler with more rain from June to August; the Kruger region is hot and can be humid from October to March, and dry and cooler from May to September, which is also the best time for game viewing.

    Pack layers, a light rain jacket, comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. Early-morning game drives can be cool even in summer, so bring something warm to put on.

  • Safari and malaria

    Game drives are done from a seated, open or air-conditioned vehicle, so no particular fitness is needed, though binoculars and a camera with some reach are worth packing.

    Kruger is a malaria area: ask your doctor or a travel clinic about prevention before you travel.

Plan your trip

Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.

  • Visas

    Check the visa for each country on the route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.

    South Africa visaAsk our visa team

  • Flights

    Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Cape Town, and home from Johannesburg. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.

    Book and add flights

  • Pay in instalments

    Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.

    How instalments work

Book this tour

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Questions about this tour

  • What will my days actually look like?

    Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.

  • Who will I be travelling with?

    People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.

  • What are the hotels like?

    Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.

  • How active is this tour?

    All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.

  • How do Optional Experiences work?

    Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.

  • Will I have time to explore on my own?

    Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.

  • What support do I have while I'm on tour?

    Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.

    You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.

  • How do I book South Africa Escape?

    Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.

  • When do I pay?

    Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.

  • Is the price per person?

    Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.

  • Are flights included?

    Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.

  • Do I need a visa?

    That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.

Payment plans

Pay over time, at 0% interest

Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.

  • Credit card plans from AED 1,000
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  • Cape Town and its mountains from above, South Africa

    9 days · South Africa

    Cape Town & the Garden Route

    Explore the marvels of sunny South Africa, from vibrant Cape Town and the lush winelands to the scenic Garden Route.

    FromAED 5,307 per person

    Next: Sun 8 Nov 2026

  • An elephant in Kruger National Park, South Africa

    6 days · South Africa

    Kruger Safari & the Panorama Route

    Discover South Africa’s spectacular scenery and awe-inspiring wildlife! This 6-day tour is tailor-made for nature lovers and safari seekers.

    FromAED 3,655 per person

    Next: Mon 25 Jan 2027

  • Victoria Falls from the air, Zimbabwe

    17 days · South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana

    South Africa Escape with Victoria Falls

    Experience spectacular scenery and wildlife on this Cape Town to Victoria Falls tour via the Garden Route & Kruger National Park!

    FromAED 14,489 per person

    Next: Sun 17 Jan 2027

From AED 8,943per person, twin share

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