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Independent Adventures
Our handpicked South Africa holidays, from Cape Town and the Winelands to Garden Route journeys and unforgettable Kruger safari stays.
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From Cape Town and the Garden Route to the Winelands and Kruger National Park, we can help shape the right South Africa holiday for you.
DESIGN YOUR OWN ITINERARYEscorted Tours
Travel as part of a group and discover the highlights with the guidance of an expert tour guide.
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SPEAK TO A CRUISE EXPERTAll About South Africa
Big scenery, world-class wine, memorable road trips and iconic safari experiences. South Africa is one of the most rewarding long-haul destinations for variety and value in one trip.
Bucket List Highlights
Cape Town
Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront and stunning coastal scenery make Cape Town one of the world’s great city stays.
Wine Regions
Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and the surrounding valleys offer scenery, food and wine experiences that are hard to beat.
Garden Route
One of the world’s classic road trips, linking dramatic coastlines, charming towns and easy-going scenic stops.
Kruger National Park
Big Five safari experiences and luxury game lodge stays make Kruger one of Africa’s great bucket list wildlife regions.
Time Difference
South Africa is 2 hours ahead of the UK in winter, and 1 hour ahead during British 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 travellers who want beautiful surroundings, standout food and relaxed luxury.
Safari Experiences
Kruger is perfect for Big Five sightings, game drives and memorable lodge stays at the end of a wider trip.
Multi-Centre Holidays
Cape Town, the Winelands, the Garden Route and Kruger work brilliantly together in one well-paced itinerary.
Cruise & Stay 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°CA lovely time for Cape Town, the Garden Route and the Winelands, with fresh scenery and milder conditions.
Summer
24°C – 32°CBest for Cape Town and the coast, with long sunny days ideal for city stays, Winelands and road trips.
Autumn
18°C – 28°CExcellent for combining the Cape with Kruger, with warm weather and a slightly calmer feel in many areas.
Winter
10°C – 24°CKruger is especially strong in the drier winter safari season, when wildlife spotting can be at its best.
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. It is one of the strongest bucket list long-haul destinations for travellers who want a holiday that feels rich, varied and genuinely memorable.
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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