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179 South Africa Budget trips. Tours from 59 tour companies. 681 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Super South Africa and Cairo
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Super South Africa and Cairo

By Indus Travels
preferred
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cairo, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park

Highlights

  • Explore the world famous Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza
  • Visit Soweto, a vibrant township that offers a fascinating glimpse into South Africa’s political history
  • Take in a game-drive through the breathtaking Kruger National Park in search of the BIG FIVE
  • Discover beautiful Cape Wine Region and city of Stellenbosch
  • Soak up the atmosphere in Cosmopolitan Cape Town

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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South African Highlights
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South African Highlights

By Indus Travels
preferred
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Johannesburg, Kruger National Park

Highlights

  • Take an exciting game-drive through the breathtaking Kruger National Park
  • See the natural beauty of Mpumalanga, and Knysna
  • Go on a guided tour of the city of Oudtshoom, the ostrich capital of the world
  • Soak up the atmosphere in Cosmopolitan Cape Town on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Sun City and Cape Town
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Sun City and Cape Town

By Indus Travels
preferred
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Stay in the famous Sun City, Africa’s premier holiday resort destination
  • Go on an exciting safari experience in the Pilanesberg National Park
  • Discover beautiful Cape Town, one of the most picturesque cities in the world

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger
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South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger

By Cosmos
none
4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Oudtshoorn, Tsitsikamma National Park

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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Highlights of South Africa
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Highlights of South Africa

By Grand Circle Travel
none
5/5 Excellent
35 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cape of Good Hope, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Table Mountain

Highlights

  • Explore Cape Town
  • Explore Kruger National Park
  • Embark on a full-day Intimate African Safari game drive
  • Get an opportunity to visit George, Drostdy Museum and Stellenbosch
  • Visit the fascinating Apartheid Museum, where the history of nearly 50 years of unequal rights
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Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I've traveled with this company 4 times and find the value and service outstanding. If you are on a slim budget try the " last minute" opportunities. We got an incredible deal on a river cruise two months out."

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Journey through Botswana
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Journey through Botswana

By Geckos Adventures
none
4.9/5 Excellent
25 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta

Highlights

  • Ever helped save a rhino? well you can answer ‘yes, thanks’ to that once you’ve been to botswana’s khama rhino sanctuary
  • Try and tell the difference between your buddy’s snores and the sound of wild hippos while camping in the heart of the okavango wilderness
  • There's nothing more relaxing than feeling the african sun on your face as you lie back in a mokoro, eyes closed while your expert poler propels you through the okavango delta
  • Elephants might never forget, but you’ll get the unforgettable experience of cruising down the river in chobe national park, home of the world's highest concentration of african elephants
  • Victoria falls is made for thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. peer over the edge of this crazy cascade, then stay on for adventures on land and in the sky

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"FANTASTIC. Start to finish it is such a fantastic taste of Central America, all the destinations are interesting and you can do as much or as little as you choose."

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South Africa & Botswana Multisport Adventure Tour
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South Africa & Botswana Multisport Adventure Tour

By Backroads
none
4.8/5 Excellent
62 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Johannesburg, Robben Island, Table Mountain

Highlights

  • Bike among elephants in Botswana, zebras in the Cederbergs, and penguins on the Cape
  • Chances to spot the Big Five
  • Hike the dramatic and rarely visited Great Escarpment
  • Private charter flights smoothly connect diverse African landscapes
  • Relax and rejuvenate at some of Africa's top lodges

Themes

Cycling & Biking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Until Covid clears, I would steer clear of Backroads. We were partially through their June 2020 Costa Rica tour when a guest tested Covid positive. She and her husband were isolated. The rest of the group were offered wimpy masks. Nobody was offered Covid testing daily and masks were not required of the guests or staff. The guides kept repeating "not in the CDC guidelines." Our group of six decided that the Backroads response was inadequate so returned home mid-excursion. The hotel and food was excellent, but the provided bikes were inadequate. The front derailleurs were poorly adjusted, and most of the riders had the chains come off during the first ride. Hikes or bike rides were conducted in downpours. Disappointed for charging such a premium price."

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Best of Southern Africa
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Best of Southern Africa

By Geckos Adventures
none
4.9/5 Excellent
25 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Maun, Okavango Delta

Highlights

  • Ever helped save a rhino? well you can answer ‘yes, thanks’ to that once you’ve been to botswana’s khama rhino sanctuary
  • Try and tell the difference between your buddy’s snores and the sound of wild hippos while camping in the heart of the okavango wilderness
  • There's nothing more relaxing than feeling the african sun on your face as you lie back in a mokoro, eyes closed while your expert poler propels you through the okavango delta
  • Elephants might never forget, but you’ll get the unforgettable experience of cruising down the river in chobe national park, home of the world's highest concentration of african elephants
  • Victoria falls is made for thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. peer over the edge of this crazy cascade, then stay on for adventures on land and in the sky
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"FANTASTIC. Start to finish it is such a fantastic taste of Central America, all the destinations are interesting and you can do as much or as little as you choose."

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Gilles

Sep 2019

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Fantastic Trip in Southern Africa

We did this trip, Explore Southern Africa, from Aug 9 - 26 this year and we thought it was probably our most memorable trip ever. The variety of wildlife (we saw th...

Tour:  Vic Falls to Kruger

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Joburg to Vic Falls to oburg 18 day Basix

Nov 2016

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Tent design is a problem

The overall trip was satisfactory, at times excellent. We had no significant rain. On three nights there was however, some iight drizzle for a short time. The ten...

Tour:  Vic Falls to Kruger

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Caroline

Sep 2015

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There was an issue with the large

There was an issue with the large truck so we were therefore on a smaller truck. This was fine but nothing fitted. Everything felt squashed, including ourselves. Eve...

Tour:  Vic Falls to Kruger

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Pedro

Sep 2015

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In the second half of the itenerary

In the second half of the itenerary (Vic Falls to Joburg), there are 5 days with 1 only activity included. There are many days just in travel to reach Kruger Park. A...

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Jackson

Sep 2015

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Excellent trip! It was a very active

Excellent trip! It was a very active trip, constantly moving around and seeing new things! It's hard to adjust back to normal life! I highly recommend this to anyone...

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