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Secure your trip now
Speak with a specialist for the latest advice on all your travel options. As soon as you're ready to plan, they'll create the trip you’re looking for.
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Full flexibility in your plans
Book by 31st December and we'll give you the flexibility to change your plans for free if changing travel guidance or restrictions impact you.
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Travel with confidence
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South Africa is beguiling in its variety. It’s confident, cosmopolitan Cape Town but it’s also big game viewing in Kruger National Park, the farmsteads and valleys of the Winelands, and the remote, wild Elephant Coast. Our South Africa specialists have thoroughly explored this land of contrasts, from the north to the Cape Peninsula, and can recommend the best South African experiences for you.
On your holiday to South Africa, you could learn about the country’s colonial past in the battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, or focus on its more recent history with a visit to Robben Island. Take a relaxed road trip along the Garden Route, enjoying views over the wave-lashed coast. Or go on a Big Five safari in the Eastern Cape. Meanwhile, rail journeys traversing South Africa’s mountain ranges, grasslands, and semi-arid Karoo Desert allow you to see the country’s untouched, far-flung areas.
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Suggested tours for South Africa
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to South Africa could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Suggested activities for South Africa
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience South Africa.
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A journey aboard The Blue Train ![The Blue Train with Table Mountain in the distance]()
A journey aboard The Blue Train
Cape TownA journey aboard The Blue Train
Following a historic route between Pretoria and Cape Town, The Blue Train is one of South Africa’s finest rail journeys. On board, you can experience fine dining, relax in your own private suite and take in mountain views from the Observation Car.
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Rovos Rail ![Club lounge, Rovos Rail]()
Rovos Rail
Cape TownRovos Rail
The beautifully restored carriages of Rovos Rail combine luxury travel with the chance to experience living history.
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Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens ![Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa]()
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Cape TownKirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens occupy a large swathe of beautiful land on the lower slopes of Table Mountain. They house a huge collection of indigenous flora, such as heathery fynbos, flowering proteas and dramatically coloured strelitzias.
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- Inspiration across all our African destinations
- Trip suggestions based on your interests
- Advice on where to safari, when
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit South Africa, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for travelling to South Africa, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest government travel advice.
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Our detailed brochures feature trip ideas and travel experiences recommended by our specialists.
South Africa in pictures
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Spot endangered wild dogs in Madikwe Game Reserve -
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Dare to cross the swinging bridge over Storms River -
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Go whale watching in Hermanus
Our expert guides to travelling in South Africa
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to South Africa. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate South Africa at its best.
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![The Big Five with Audley Travel]()
The Big Five with Audley Travel
South Africa is arguably the best place in Africa to see the Big Five: lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhino. In this video, safari specialists Kirsty, Alex and Margaret discuss the country’s best parks and reserves for crossing the animals off your list.
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What to do in South Africa: our highlights ![Table Mountain South Africa]()
What to do in South Africa: our highlights
What to do in South Africa: our highlights
From the vibrant capital city, Cape Town, to the world-famous Kruger National Park, home of the Big Five, South Africa is a land of exciting contrasts. Our specialists can help plan your ideal first visit to this African giant.
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Self-driving in South Africa ![Self-driving in the Kruger National Park]()
Self-driving in South Africa
Self-driving in South Africa
With well-maintained roads and little traffic, a self-drive trip is a flexible way to explore South Africa's southern coast. Country specialist, Toby, selects his favourite drive, taking in the Garden Route, South Africa’s Winelands and finishing with time on safari.
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What to do in Cape Town ![Cape Town, South Africa]()
What to do in Cape Town
What to do in Cape Town
Cape Town is a fantastic, cosmopolitan city with a superb location under Table Mountain. Any trip to South Africa is likely to include a few days here and our specialists can advise you on the many things you can see and do in this iconic city.
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Family holidays & safaris in South Africa ![White Rhino]()
Family holidays & safaris in South Africa
Family holidays & safaris in South Africa
From sunny beaches to remarkable whale watching and child-friendly safaris, South Africa offers a huge variety of experiences for families of all ages. Our South Africa specialist Toby explains how to get the most of your time in the country.
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South Africa safaris: our guide to the parks & reserves ![White rhino, Eastern Cape]()
South Africa safaris: our guide to the parks & reserves
South Africa safaris: our guide to the parks & reserves
South Africa offers some of the continent's premier wildlife destinations, such as the private reserves of the famous Greater Kruger Park. The country is also home to the largest number of places where you have an opportunity to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape buffalo).
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Train journeys in South Africa ![Rovos Rail]()
Train journeys in South Africa
Train journeys in South Africa
Watch the scenery unfold as the clackety-clack of rail tracks pass beneath you. A trip on the famous Blue Train or Rovos Rail in South Africa are two of the great train journeys of the world.
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Luxury holidays in South Africa ![Franschhoek, South Africa]()
Luxury holidays in South Africa
Luxury holidays in South Africa
South Africa can pull out all the stops for a luxury trip, and a safari’s just the start. Here, country specialist Tom shares ways to elevate your trip to the rainbow nation, from Cape Town comforts to wine tasting.
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Whale watching in South Africa ![a Humpback whale, Hermanus]()
Whale watching in South Africa
Whale watching in South Africa
The annual migration of southern right whales to South Africa’s coast creates a flurry of excitement around Walker Bay, where the whales come to have their young. From boat trips to coastal walks and whale festivals, South Africa specialist Jaanki shares her whale watching tips.
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