SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa is an open invitation to explore, connect and rejuvenate. It’s the rush of spotting a lion on an early morning game drive, the breeze of the wild Atlantic as it crashes against the Cape’s rugged cliffs, and the rhythm of vibrant cities where history and culture collide. From the vast bushveld of the Kruger Park to the Drakensberg’s dramatic peaks, every landscape tells a story, and every road leads to the unexpected. Whether you’re sipping world-class wine or road-tripping the legendary Garden Route, South Africa is many worlds in one.

COUNTRY INFORMATION

  • BEST TIME TO GO

All-year round destination

  • WEATHER

Great for all year round travel

  • LANGUAGES

English, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu

SOUTH AFRICA

Highlights

Cape Agulhas Southern Tip of Africa

Cape Agulhas Southern Tip of Africa

Cape Agulhas Southern Tip of Africa

Big 5 Animal Viewing

Big 5 Animal Viewing

Big 5 Animal Viewing

Addo Elephant National Park

Addo Elephant National Park

Addo Elephant National Park

Wild Coast

Wild Coast

Wild Coast

Takalani's Long experience and deep knowledge increased the value of the trip immeasurably. Thank you, drifters, for accommodating our 2-person group.

Matthew Leater

9 Day Garden Route, Karoo and Add Thatcher Wonders Traveller

Rating: 5 Stars

"Very happy with the tour and the professionalism of our guide Wyatt, thank you for making our 50th wedding anniversary."

Christine Rowe

6 Day Cape Kaleidoscope Traveller

Rating: 5 Stars

"The trip was amazing! We saw a lot of different animals, including the big 5. the guides were very professional and organized."

Marcia Almeida

6 Day Safari Guide Experience Explorer

Rating: 5 Stars

This was indeed a great trip, this is thanks to the well-constructed itinerary and the level of professionalism displayed by the guides

Joao Alves

6 Day Safari Guide Experience Explorer

Rating: 5 Stars

Thank you so much for this amazing time and hosting me for my first excursion in South Africa. all in all the tour was beyond my expectation.

Magdelana Sommer

13 Day Best of South Africa Traveller

Rating: 5 Stars

I really enjoyed the tour from start to finish, I am really grateful for the amazing time and unique experience our guides gave us

Anite Sharpe

13 Day Best of South Africa Traveller

Rating: 5 Stars

"The campsites were all perfect—each with their own charm and all very clean. As nature travellers, we wondered about the comfort of the truck camp heads, but everything was great and there was lots of leg room and comfortable seats. We loved our trip and will always remember it as very special. Well done Drifters, thank you Duncan and Bheki."

Wright Fiona (Ireland)

24 Day Cape Town to Johannesburg via Victoria Falls Pioneer

Rating: 5 Stars

"Our guides, Duncan and Bheki, did an amazing job. They are both top-notch and make a great team."

Chris Kasper (USA

24 Day Cape Town to Johannesburg via Victoria Falls Pioneer

Rating: 5 Stars

"This tour exceeded all my expectations. I booked it immediately after seeing the itinerary, and it turned out to be the best decision I could have made. Our guides demonstrated exceptional professionalism — always punctual, driving with great care even during heavy 'cats and dogs' rain, and consistently checking the quality of the food we were served throughout the trip."

Laila Abdullina (Russia)

18 Day South Africa Eco Explorer

Rating: 5 Stars

"All the hikes, and different landscapes, especially the ones located in Bush Lodge and Greenfire Lodge. Even the loud and bumpy ride in the truck, I will miss it."

Manou Hoch (Germany)

18 Day South Africa Eco Explorer

Rating: 5 Stars

"Amazing guides and program, Thank you so much."

Josefine & Christofer (Switzerland)

5 Day Wild and Scenic Kruger Traveller

Rating: 5 Stars

“Many thanks for making sure there were gluten free options available at all times. I did not expect this to be so well organised. I would love to travel with Drifters again.”

Claudia, Germany

24 Day Cape Town to Johannesburg via Victoria Falls Explorer

Rating: 5 Stars

“We had a great time for the few days we were there. Our guide was helpful, friendly and gave great information. The tour delivered us everything we were promised.”

Arnold, Netherlands

5 Day Kruger Safari Explorer

Rating: 4 Stars

“This tour was great fun with a good group of adventurous people. This tour was better than I expected. Rafael was a wonderful guide and he made our trip so enjoyable, thanks for the great memories.”

Irene, Australia

24 Day Cape Town to Johannesburg via Victoria Falls Explorer

Rating: 5 Stars

”Fantastic tour with fantastic guide driver cook, Christopher. We saw soo much. I will remember this trip till the end of my days with stories to tell my grandchildren.”

Myriam, Germany

14 Day South African Highlights Classic

Rating: 5 Stars

”Thanks again for the wonderful Southern Circle tour!! we really enjoyed it. Thanks Greg, you’re a TOP GUIDE!”

Glenn and Tamara, USA

24 Day Cape Town to Johannesburg via Victoria Falls Explorer

Rating: 5 Stars

”We would just like to say thank you so much for a fantastic time we have had on our trip. Everything was great! We hope to return for another Safari in the future.”

Howard and Margie, UK

5 Day Kruger Safari Explorer

Rating: 5 Stars

”The whole experience was amazing and an awesome adventure. In these 24 days we visited South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe which was amazing and whole group made it just better.”

Christian, Germany

24 Day Cape Town to Johannesburg via Vic Falls

Rating: 5 Stars