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Best of South Africa

15-Day South Africa Tour from Johannesburg to Cape Town

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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 R3000

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Free booking changes

Low deposit from R3000

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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 R11460

From

R84 690

Was

R94 100

With Victoria Falls

With Victoria Falls

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

Deals available

Save up to R15364

From

R126 019

Was

R138 900

Experience South Africa

Experience South Africa

15-Day South Africa Tour from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Deals available

Save up to R11460

From

R84 690

Was

R94 100

With Victoria Falls

With Victoria Falls

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

Deals available

Save up to R15364

From

R126 019

Was

R138 900

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

67 reviews

independently verified reviews

82% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

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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Carol Philomena Clark

4.5/5

Reviewed on 10/09/2025 12:25:17

Loved the hotel choices (except for crawfords. Wonderful concept, excellent location but 3* quality)

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Dennis Piper

5/5

Reviewed on 10/07/2025 10:12:31

Although some of the bus rides between attractions can be lengthy, they are well worth it. Our tour

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"Best tour ever !"

Lisa Baker

5/5

Reviewed on 09/17/2025 10:03:05

The service was professional and safe at all times . Communication excellent and every detail looked

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"The very best of South Africa, great way to travel."

Martin Paranihi

5/5

Reviewed on 09/10/2025 13:57:48

Trafalgar is a fantastic way to travel with like minded people of all backgrounds, exceptional

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Tatiana R.

5/5

Reviewed on 07/15/2025 10:02:05

Our 15-day journey through South Africa was nothing short of extraordinary, every day brought a new

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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