South Africa holidays including Cape Town, the Winelands, the Garden Route, Kruger National Park, escorted tours and cruises

South Africa Holidays

Cape Town, wine regions, scenic road trips, Big Five safari lodges and unforgettable long-haul adventures.

How would you like to see South Africa?

South Africa is one of the most rewarding long-haul destinations if you want variety in one trip. You can combine Cape Town, the Winelands, the Garden Route and a safari in Kruger or a private game reserve, with each part of the journey feeling completely different from the last.

Whether you are looking for a tailor-made South Africa holiday, an escorted tour, a self-drive itinerary, a luxury safari stay or a cruise visiting South Africa, you will find plenty of inspiration below.

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South Africa Holidays

Discover our collection of South Africa holidays, including Cape Town stays, Winelands escapes, Garden Route self-drive ideas, Kruger safari extensions and tailor-made multi-centre itineraries.

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From Cape Town and the Winelands to the Garden Route and Kruger, we can help shape the right South Africa itinerary for you.

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South Africa Escorted Tours

Travel as part of a group and discover the highlights with the guidance of an expert tour guide.

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Some tours below include flights, while others are land-only. Our touring experts can provide a full quote with flights from your preferred UK airport, plus pre or post-tour hotel stays, city extensions, or even a cruise and tour combination.

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South Africa Cruises

Explore cruises that visit South Africa, including Cape Town, Durban and wider Africa or Indian Ocean itineraries. Speak to us about adding flights, hotel stays and safari extensions before or after your sailing.


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All About South Africa

Big scenery, world-class wine, memorable road trips, coastal cities and iconic safari experiences make South Africa one of the most rewarding long-haul destinations for variety in a single trip.

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Cape Town South Africa holidays

Cape Town

Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, coastal scenery and excellent restaurants make Cape Town one of the world’s great city stays.

Cape Winelands South Africa holidays

Cape Winelands

Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and the surrounding valleys offer scenery, standout food and relaxed wine experiences.

Garden Route South Africa holidays

Garden Route

One of the world’s classic road trips, linking dramatic coastlines, charming towns and easy-going scenic stops.

Kruger National Park safari holidays

Kruger Safari

Big Five safari experiences and luxury game lodge stays make Kruger one of Africa’s great wildlife regions.

Time Difference

South Africa is usually 2 hours ahead of the UK, or 1 hour ahead when the UK is on summer time.

Best Time to Go

South Africa works well year-round, with Cape Town strongest in their summer and Kruger excellent in the drier safari months.

Great For

City and safari combinations, scenic drives, wine regions, wildlife and bucket list multi-centre holidays.

Suggested Duration

10 to 14 nights is ideal for combining Cape Town, the Garden Route and a Kruger safari.

Perfect For

Bucket List Holidays

South Africa offers one of the best combinations of city, scenery and safari in a single trip.

Scenic Road Trips

The Garden Route is perfect for self-drive holidays with manageable distances and memorable scenery throughout.

Food & Wine

The Cape Winelands are ideal for beautiful surroundings, standout food and relaxed luxury.

Safari Experiences

Kruger and the surrounding private game reserves are superb for Big Five game drives and lodge stays.

Multi-Centre Holidays

Cape Town, the Winelands, the Garden Route and Kruger work brilliantly together in one well-paced itinerary.

Cruise Ideas

Perfect for adding Cape Town before or after an ocean cruise, with the option to extend inland too.

Best Time to Go

Spring

18°C – 27°C

A lovely time for Cape Town, the Garden Route and the Winelands, with fresh scenery and milder conditions.

Best for: the Cape and scenic touring

Summer

24°C – 32°C

Best for Cape Town and the coast, with long sunny days ideal for city stays, Winelands and road trips.

Best for: Cape Town and the Garden Route

Autumn

18°C – 28°C

Excellent for combining the Cape with Kruger, with warm weather and a slightly calmer feel in many areas.

Best for: balanced multi-centre itineraries

Winter

10°C – 24°C

Kruger is especially strong in the drier winter safari season, when wildlife spotting can be at its best.

Best for: safari in Kruger

Helpful Planning Tips

South Africa works best when you build a route around a few standout experiences. Cape Town, the Winelands, the Garden Route and Kruger is one of the strongest long-haul itineraries you can put together.

The Garden Route is particularly well suited to self-drive travel, while Kruger often works best as a fly-in safari extension. A well-paced trip gives you the best of city, scenery and safari without feeling rushed.

If you are not sure whether to self-drive, take an escorted tour or combine several regions in one holiday, that is exactly where we can help. South Africa offers huge variety, and the right route makes a big difference to the overall experience.

South Africa holidays offer one of the most rewarding combinations of scenery, culture and wildlife anywhere in the world. From the dramatic beauty of Cape Town and the food and wine experiences of the Winelands to the coastal road trip appeal of the Garden Route and the Big Five safari experience in Kruger National Park, South Africa delivers huge variety in a single trip.

Whether you want to plan a city and safari itinerary, a self-drive route through the Cape, a luxury multi-centre holiday or an escorted South Africa adventure, the country offers excellent flexibility and some of Africa’s most rewarding travel experiences.

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