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Top South Africa 50 Plus Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 97 most popular South Africa 50 Plus Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 17 tour companies. 30 reviews.

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Private Expedition: South Africa
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Private Expedition: South Africa

By National Geographic Expeditions
preferred
3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Spot diverse aquatic wildlife, from friendly whales to penguins, in the rich waters off Africa’s southernmost shores.
  • Track lions and other nocturnal animals preparing for their nighttime hunt on an evening safari through Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
  • Step just beyond the threshold of your room at Grootbos Garden Lodge—a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World—into the unusual flowering fynbos of the Cape Floristic Region.
  • Ascend Table Mountain, venture out to Robben Island, and explore the eclectic neighborhoods and gardens of Cape Town.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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10 days From$7,995
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Golden Trails of East Africa
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Golden Trails of East Africa

By AMA Waterways
preferred
3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Visit most beautiful national parks like Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park.
  • Explore Arusha
  • Enjoy fascinating look at Johannesburg
  • Enjoy the glorious Victoria Falls commonly referred to as the smoke that thunders.
  • Visit Chobe National Park
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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17 days From$14,495
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Discover Africa
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Discover Africa

By AMA Waterways
preferred
3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Discover Cape Town one of the world’s most beautiful drives.
  • Explore Chobe River’s fascinating game viewing.
  • Enjoy the river cruise in Zambezi River
  • Opportunity to view Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders on earth
  • Enjoy the Cruise along the Zambezi River.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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10 days From$8,799
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Rivers & Rails of Africa
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Rivers & Rails of Africa

By AMA Waterways
preferred
3.7/5 Great
39 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Discover Cape Town
  • Enjoy the safari of Chobe National Park
  • Explore the Chobe River’s spectacular game viewing
  • See the magnificent Victoria Falls
  • Amazing travel by rail to Hwange Game Reserve

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I’ve sailed with AmaWaterways 4 times. They are the best! You become family. I can’t wait to sail with them again!"

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13 days From$12,695
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A South Africa Family Safari
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A South Africa Family Safari

By Ker & Downey
preferred
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Fascinating game drives
  • Enjoy chaperoned activities such as a bugs & bones ecology walk and a chefs-in-training cooking lesson
  • Experience equestrian rides, forest walks, spa treatments, sandy beaches
  • Explore the surrounding winelands for tastes of the crisp white and classic french-style red wines the region is famous for producing
  • Embark on a short horseback ride for panoramic views of the wellington and drakenstein mountains and estates

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Family Friendly, 50 Plus, National Parks

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13 days From$8,300
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South Africa in 9 days - Cape & Kruger Explorer - Charm
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South Africa in 9 days - Cape & Kruger Explorer - Charm

By Exoticca
preferred
1/5 Terrible
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Table Mountain

Highlights

  • Blyde River Canyon
  • Cape Town
  • Johannesburg
  • Kruger National Park
  • Pretoria

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Great trip. A little more free time would be nice."

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9 days From$1,899
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8 Day Essential South Africa
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8 Day Essential South Africa

By Gate 1 Travel
none
3.6/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Experience Cape Town on a panoramic city tour Game drives in magnificent Limpopo Province †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"We used gate 1 for the first time for our travels to Greece. We were very impressed with the ease of travel. We were picked up from the airport and met our guide Angela/Άντζελα. She was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and she went above and beyond to make the trip memorable. By far the best guide I've had on an international trip. Gate 1 handled all travel from city to city and we didn't have to worry about booking hotels or carrying luggage everywhere. Would definitely book another trip."

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8 days From$2,329
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Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa & Egypt in 17 days - Amazing African Adventure - Charn
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Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa & Egypt in 17 days - Amazing African Adventure - Charn

By Exoticca
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cairo, Cape Town, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara, Nairobi, Table Mountain, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Victoria Falls
  • Cape Town
  • Cairo
  • Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Great trip. A little more free time would be nice."

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17 days From$5,899
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Apr 2025

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Cape Safari and Falls

excellent trip, wish there were an extra day or 2 in Cape Town but overall very good trip.

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Marisa Villarreal

Mar 2025

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Cape Safari and Falls

It was awesome to see and do so much within the 11 days! To have someone plan everything from transportation to activities was incredible! I highly recommend traveli...

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Mar 2025

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Cape Safari and Falls

The trip was planned very well and we were kept pretty busy but still had free time to do other things if we wanted. Our trip manager *Personal information removed b...

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Jason Williamson

Mar 2025

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Cape Safari and Falls

This trip exceeded expectations more than I could have imagined, it covered a great range of activities and places to see. I was very happy with my trip manager Jess...

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Mar 2025

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Cape Safari and Falls

The safari trip was such an eye opener- to other cultures, history, general life activities and the support and education from our Trip Manager *Personal information...

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