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Best of South Africa

15-Day South Africa Tour from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Save up to US$ 625

Best of South Africa Guided Tour
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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

15 days, 3 countries and 13 cities

14 nights accommodation

Meals

14 Breakfasts, 1 Be My Guest, 1 Lunch, 10 Dinners

Activity Level

Balanced

Itinerary

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South Africa's sights: Johannesburg to Cape Town

South Africa reveals itself here through game drives in Kruger, a visit to a Swazi Chief’s village, the Garden Route, Knysna and Cape Town’s Table Mountain, coast and cosmopolitan energy, all wrapped into one trip. 

From 2027, this tour will become a Small Group tour, with an average of 16 guests. Enjoy a smaller group setting while discovering the places, people and stories that make each destination special.

Free booking changes

Low deposit from US$200

Deposit protection

Free booking changes

Low deposit from US$200

Deposit protection

To enquire in local currency, call or click on Easy Quote button and add your currency preference in the Additional Information box.

Extend Your Tour

Choose to end your tour in Cape Town or add a three-night extension to explore Victoria Falls.

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Experience South Africa

Experience South Africa

15-Day South Africa Tour from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Deals available

Save up to $625

From

US$ 5,153

Was

US$ 5,725

With Victoria Falls

With Victoria Falls

This tour version travels to Victoria Falls for an additional three-night stay.

Deals available

Save up to $849

From

US$ 7,664

Was

US$ 8,450

Experience South Africa

Experience South Africa

15-Day South Africa Tour from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Deals available

Save up to $625

From

US$ 5,153

Was

US$ 5,725

With Victoria Falls

With Victoria Falls

This tour version travels to Victoria Falls for an additional three-night stay.

Deals available

Save up to $849

From

US$ 7,664

Was

US$ 8,450

Trip map

Best South Africa Guided Tour Map

Day By Day Itinerary

15-day itinerary from Johannesburg to Cape Town visiting 3 Countries and 13 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes, Kruger National Park, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna and Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting) in Cape Town

View Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, the Drakensberg mountains and Storms River Mouth, South Africa's wildlife and birds on safari

See South Africa's wildlife and birds on safari

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Live, unedited & independent traveller reviews

Best of South Africa trip reviews

Best of South Africa trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.4/

5

71 reviews

independently verified reviews

83% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/24/2026 12:33:13

We had a great director. He was very informative. We saw a lot of animals in the wild and the

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 06/10/2026 13:31:47

Best of South Africa itinerary was great. Our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo*

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"africa 2026"

Ruth Morrison

5/5

Reviewed on 06/03/2026 15:15:16

We were met at the airport and shuttled back to the airport, all the way to TSA. every detail was

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 04/14/2026 10:10:27

Excellent trip, enjoyed the people, places, the little things make a big difference on these trips,

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"Excellent tour of South Africa"

Trusted Customer

4.5/5

Reviewed on 04/07/2026 12:15:26

Excellent tour guide, but would have liked choice in Capetown on our final day. Also wanted to see

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 03/05/2026 11:39:07

Great itinerary & fantastic Tour Guide & Coach driver

Michael Almaraz

4/5

Reviewed on 11/24/2025 17:21:43

Our tour guide, *personal information removed by feefo*, was the best. I can't imagine anybody

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"Will have great memories"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/17/2025 16:06:54

Well looked after Great hotels Good tour guide (*Personal information removed by Feefo*) GREAT

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Bonnie Bloom

1.5/5

Reviewed on 11/17/2025 12:14:09

The itinerary was great however Craig Oliver, the tour director/driver was very difficult to get

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Patrick Banks

5/5

Reviewed on 11/10/2025 09:54:14

I’ve traveled many places around the world and this was by far one of the best trips I’ve ever

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