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South Africa Holiday Packages & Tours
Vacations to South Africa
Also known as Southern Africa, is the geographical region that is located in the south of the continent, framed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean. South Africa is home to some of the oldest cultures in the world which are represented by small tribes called primitive for their way of life, beliefs and spiritual activities. In this region you will also find a large part of the continent's white population mostly of European origin, as the countries in this region like those in much of the continent were European colonies. It includes the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Extraordinary South Africa Trips & Holiday Packages
Walk on the wild side on one of our South Africa tours to the southernmost tip of Africa. Get your blood pumping as you take a front-row seat to experience incredible wildlife safaris, stunning winelands, modern cities, and delicious cuisine.
Great value means you can shop till you drop in vibrant cities or pop a steak on the braai (barbeque) with friendly locals. Our South African trips to the mother continent include flights, transfers, hotels, and tours.
Trips to South Africa from the UK
South Africa Tours take you on a magical journey of exploration through the Rainbow Nation. Explore the diverse cultures, mesmerizing landscapes, and extraordinary historical significance this land has to offer.
Travel into the heart of a gold mine in Johannesburg, or gaze over Cape Town from the ultimate viewpoint, Table Mountain. Get up close and personal with the African savannah and its many residents.
Brave the world’s 4th highest bungee jump from Bloukrans Bridge with South Africa tour packages. Or visit the Cango caves, the largest show caves in Africa developed as a result of faulting.
This vibrant country certainly has something for everyone to enjoy a memorable holiday. At Exoticca, we provide the tools you need to embark on the experience of a lifetime without concern.
Top points of interest in South Africa
Locally called Mzansi, this country has a diverse population and equally varied landscapes, languages, and iconic attractions. Let’s take a closer look at a few of the stars of the show.
Kruger National Park
In the northeast of the country, a trip to South Africa isn’t complete without a visit to this legendary reserve. The park presents an amazing density of wild animals like the Big Five and many more.
Spend up to three days exploring this incredible park and the bushveld punctuated by mountains and tropical forests. It’s an ornithologist’s dream, too, with eagles, vultures, storks, colorful sunbirds, barbets, rollers, and ostrich in the wild.
Cape Town
The “mother city” is one of the most beautiful metropolitan areas in the world and central to South Africa holiday packages. Iconic Table Mountain is an obvious must-see, along with the V&A Waterfront, Two Oceans Aquarium, and Kirstenbosch gardens.
Visit the spartan conditions on Robben Island to see where Nelson Mandela spent almost 27 years. Don’t forget the museums, hiking the mountain trails, or visiting the townships for an authentic experience.
When it comes to food and drink, you’re spoiled for choice. The Cape is known as the wine country, and our South Africa tours include packages to Stellenbosch, Paarl, or quaint Franschhoek. These wineries are a hugely popular day out in quite fantastic surroundings and mouthwatering delights.
If the beach is more your speed, hang out in trendy Camps Bay, learn to surf in Muizenberg, or swim with African Jackass penguins at Boulders. Modern, cosmopolitan, gorgeous, and chic, Cape Town regularly rates among the coolest cities in the world.
Cape of Good Hope
The Cape of Good Hope refers to the western tip at the end of the peninsula. It ends in a rocky promontory called Cape Point. Visit this part of Table Mountain National Park on our South Africa tours.
Cape Point is often mistaken for the most southerly point of the continent, but Cape Agulhas, about 100 miles east, owns that honor. There are towering cliffs and unique flora as endemic fynbos. Watch out for the baboons and visit the lighthouse for epic views.
Oudtshoorn
About 260 miles (418 km) east of Cape Town, in the Klein Karoo, you’ll find the world’s ostrich capital. Learn more about the flightless bird and its development on a South African tour. Try an ostrich omelet that feeds 15, or sample an ostrich steak or biltong, the local dried meat snack.
Nestled between two mountain ranges, take in the unique semi-desert beauty and colors. It’s home to the Cango Caves, the country’s largest. A series of dripstone caverns open into enormous halls with stalactite and stalagmite formations that developed over millions of years.
Other attractions
Our carefully curated itineraries allow free time during your South Africa tour, giving you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Discover South Africa off the beaten path for a unique experience that you’ll never forget.
A South Africa trip also offers evidence of the earliest humans in the Sterkfontein caves, often called the Cradle of Humankind. In the northern Cape, the landscape changes with the red dunes of the Kalahari desert and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.
Visit the educational Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg to learn about the country’s turbulent history. Get lost on the Wild Coast of the Transkei, go whale-spotting near Hermanus, visit Addo Elephant Park, or laze on the golden beaches and warm water of Durban.
Book your trip to South Africa with Exoticca
South African tours from Exoticca take the stress out of your international holiday planning. Conserve your energy for safaris and sunsets or shopping and sights. Let us sort your schedule to ensure hassle-free preparation.
All included: Flights, hotels, tours & transfers
Our tours of South Africa include flights, transfers, hotels, and outings, leaving you free to dream (and pack) for your African adventure. We use our decades of experience to produce a memorable trip.
Our South Africa tours include airport pickups and reliable transfers to ease transitions. We include meticulously planned outings and excursions that educate and explain this intriguing melting pot of cultures.
South Africa trips partially or fully guided
At Exoticca, we bridge the gap between local customs and culture and extensive research with knowledgeable guides. Enjoy your South African trip knowing that your guide is a local with valuable insights to the country’s history, languages, and cultures. It’s a fantastic way to unveil important attractions and hidden gems.
Choose fully guided or partially guided tours to suit your needs. With the latter, we provide an extensive, detailed itinerary, leaving you in charge. These tours offer flexibility and allow independence and time for yourself.
Crafted by our own travel experts
Exoticca offers an extensive selection of tours to South Africa. Our travel experts lean on their personal experiences, creating fascinating and enjoyable adventures for a satisfying and memorable trip.
Book with Exoticca to ensure your once-in-a-lifetime trip lives up to expectations. Our South Africa all-inclusive holiday packages offer a unique experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to tour South Africa?
Warm summers last from November to March and provide excellent conditions for the beach. It also offers the best weather for the cape peninsula and game parks. You could also embark on your South Africa tours from the UK from May to September for cooler temperatures that are ideal for game drives.
Why is South Africa a great tourist attraction?
It’s a scenic marvel with dramatic coastlines, stark mountains, bushveld, desert, canyons, and Cape Town. This country has modern cities and infrastructure, mind-boggling nature, incredible fusion cuisine, bungee jumping, cage diving, and 2,000 miles of pristine coastline.
How many days is enough to see South Africa?
South Africa is almost twice the size of Texas, so the best South Africa tours include the must-see attractions, and we build our itineraries around them. Most tours to the Rainbow Nation are 12–14 days, minimum.
Is South Africa affordable to tour?
Yes, it is. Travelers assume the country is expensive due to the relatively high cost of flights and the luxury the country offers. However, the weakness of the Rand (ZAR) makes it an affordable destination.
What are the top 5 most visited places in South Africa?
The top five most visited spots in South Africa include the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain, Kruger National Park, uShaka Marine World, and the Drakensberg.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, the Blyde River Canyon, Namaqualand, wine tours, Robben Island, township trips, and the Cape of Good Hope also deserve a spot on any respectable South Africa tour package.
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South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana
Just returned from a fantastic trip to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. The trip was very well organised and Exoticca were always there when I had questions along the way. Would definitely recommend this holiday
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