10 Best South Africa Tour Companies & Reviews | 2025/2026

Best South Africa Tour Companies

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# 2
of 40 matches
4.7
19,105 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises, Independent / Self-Guided Packages
Age Range: 35-55, 55+

Health Safety +

Cancellation Policy
What they’re known for
Global trips to a wide array of destinations with a focus on themed adventures, exciting physical activities and learning about local cultures.
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4.7 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|19,105 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
# 3
of 40 matches
4.5
4,781 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises
Age Range: families, students, 18-35, 35-55

Health Safety +

What they’re known for
Small group tours for all types of travelers at a range of different price points and trips to off-the-beaten-path destinations.
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4.5 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|4,781 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
# 4
of 40 matches
4.6
70,491 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, River Cruises
Age Range: 35-55, 55+
What they’re known for
Tours and experiences that include everything from the iconic sites to breaking bread with locals, guided by expert travel directors.
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4.6 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|70,491 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
# 5
of 40 matches
4.6
1,051 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : luxury
Trip Style: Group Tours, Custom Itineraries
What they’re known for
Specially curated small-group luxury worldwide tours with unique VIP experiences.
Why we love them
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4.6 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|1,051 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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Why we love them
They understand that true luxury lies not only in lavish hotels and gourmet dining but also in the immersive experiences that leave a lasting memory.
# 6
of 40 matches
4.8
4,133 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, River Cruises
Age Range: 55+
What they’re known for
A huge variety of expertly-guided international trips that include cultural activities unique to the destination.
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4.8 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|4,133 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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Why we love them
With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.
# 7
of 40 matches
4.7
9,966 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : budget
Trip Style: Group Tours, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises
Age Range: students, 18-35
What they’re known for
Social travel for 18-35 year olds around the world.
Why we love them
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4.7 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|9,966 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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Why we love them
Their trips create life-long memories for young people setting off to discover the world.
# 10
of 40 matches
4.7
27 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, River Cruises
What they’re known for
This 85-year-old Tour Operator offers proven expertise in travel to exotic destinations and delivers travelers a service-focused experience.
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4.7 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|27 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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Why we love them
Their experienced team of international specialists crafts journeys combining authentic experience with high standards of comfort.
# 21
of 40 matches
5
102 reviews
Type : Local Specialist
Service level : luxury
Trip Style: Group Tours, Custom Itineraries, Independent / Self-Guided Packages
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5 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|102 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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# 37
of 40 matches
4
61 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : luxury
Trip Style: Group Tours, Private Guided Trips, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises, Custom Itineraries
Age Range: 35-55, 55+
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4 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|61 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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# 43
of 40 matches
5
35 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : luxury
Trip Style: Group Tours, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises, River Cruises
Age Range: 55+
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5 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|35 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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# 44
of 40 matches
5
6 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Private Guided Trips, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises, River Cruises, Custom Itineraries, Independent / Self-Guided Packages
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5 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|6 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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# 53
of 40 matches
4.3
9 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises, River Cruises, Independent / Self-Guided Packages
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4.3 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|9 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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# 62
of 40 matches
5
12 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours
Age Range: 35-55, 55+

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5 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|12 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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# 63
of 40 matches
4.9
470 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises, River Cruises, Custom Itineraries
Age Range: 55+
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4.9 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|470 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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# 67
of 40 matches
4
577 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : budget
Trip Style: Group Tours
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4 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|577 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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# 78
of 40 matches
3.5
30 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Private Guided Trips, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises
Age Range: families, 18-35, 35-55, 55+
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3.5 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|30 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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# 87
of 40 matches
3.7
39 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : luxury
Trip Style: Small Ship & Expedition Cruises, River Cruises
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3.7 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|39 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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# 89
of 40 matches
4.7
13,714 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, River Cruises, Independent / Self-Guided Packages
Age Range: 55+
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4.7 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|13,714 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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# 90
of 40 matches
5
32 reviews
Type : Local Specialist
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Private Guided Trips, Custom Itineraries, Independent / Self-Guided Packages
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5 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|32 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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# 92
of 40 matches
4.4
330 reviews
Type : Global Operator
Service level : standard
Trip Style: Group Tours, Small Ship & Expedition Cruises, River Cruises
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4.4 Avg. Rating for South Africa Trips|330 Reviews for South Africa Trips
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Best South Africa Tour Companies

Search 25 South Africa tour operators and travel companies, with 1,040 reviews.
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South Africa Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
1,040  Reviews
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Excellent
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Great
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Average
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Disappointing
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Terrible
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William

Sep 2015

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Excellent trip

Excellent trip

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Denise F.

Feb 2023

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My trip to South Africa was perfect!

My trip to South Africa was perfect! I loved every minute of the trip planned by CharlieTheTraveler. Every tour brought a new experience. I appreciated that there wa...

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Nicole J.

Feb 2023

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Each of the tours by CharlieTheTraveler included so many exciting activities, so it was an easy decision to book my trip to South Africa through them.

Each of the tours by CharlieTheTraveler included so many exciting activities, so it was an easy decision to book my trip to South Africa through them. I was pleased ...

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Marco K.

Feb 2023

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I felt blessed to find CharlieTheTraveler did all of this for their customers.

I personally struggle when I travel abroad, as there is so much research that goes into finding activities, planning the transportation to and from places, and picki...

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Parker S.

Feb 2023

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I found a good balance of scheduled activities/travel and personal time on this trip to South Africa.

I found a good balance of scheduled activities/travel and personal time on this trip to South Africa. CharlieTheTraveler did not overwhelm me with too much to do and...

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