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Top South Africa Cultural Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 167 most popular South Africa Cultural Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 44 tour companies. 483 reviews.

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Family South Africa’s Garden Route and Safari
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Family South Africa’s Garden Route and Safari

By Explore!
premier
4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Cape Town, Garden Route, Indian Ocean, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Robben Island, Table Mountain, Tsitsikamma National Park

Highlights

  • Spot elephant and search for leopard in Addo National Park
  • Explore Cango Caves and discover the famous Garden Route
  • Discover the Western Cape and take a cable-car up Table Mountain

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Very efficient and re assuring as a single traveller"

Trip dates & details
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$3,395
12 days From$2,760

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Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure
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Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure

By Explore!
premier
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They travel to places beyond the typical tourist locations and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Durban, Indian Ocean, Johannesburg, Kos, Kruger National Park, Nelson, Soweto

Highlights

  • Witness the unrivalled natural beauty of Kosi Bay - a turquoise snorkeller's paradise
  • Visit a traditional Zulu village and learn about the rich culture of these incredible people
  • Go on a thrilling walking Safari in Eswatini's renowned Mlilwane National Park

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Very efficient and re assuring as a single traveller"

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$2,743
13 days From$2,490

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Essence of South Africa
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Essence of South Africa

By Trafalgar
preferred
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"We loved this tour and would only change the tranz alpine train ride on last day. It got to be too long and went too late into the evening which was our last night. All the places, things we experienced were wonderful. Our tour director really enhanced our trip. Isobel was very knowledgeable, fun, respectful and friendly."

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$5,443
10 days From$4,425
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Best of South Africa (with Victoria Falls)
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Best of South Africa (with Victoria Falls)

By Trafalgar
preferred
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We loved this tour and would only change the tranz alpine train ride on last day. It got to be too long and went too late into the evening which was our last night. All the places, things we experienced were wonderful. Our tour director really enhanced our trip. Isobel was very knowledgeable, fun, respectful and friendly."

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18 days From$8,083
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Wonders of the Western Cape
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Wonders of the Western Cape

By Costsaver
preferred
4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their value for money is incredible for the exceptional experiences they offer.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"The staff who arranged my trip were outstanding. The hotels buses and venues were excellent. Our Japenese guide was a bit hard to understand at times."

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$2,801
10 days From$2,225
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Best of South Africa (base )
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Best of South Africa (base )

By Trafalgar
preferred
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"We loved this tour and would only change the tranz alpine train ride on last day. It got to be too long and went too late into the evening which was our last night. All the places, things we experienced were wonderful. Our tour director really enhanced our trip. Isobel was very knowledgeable, fun, respectful and friendly."

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$6,636
15 days From$5,395
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Essence of South Africa (with Victoria Falls)
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Essence of South Africa (with Victoria Falls)

By Trafalgar
preferred
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"We loved this tour and would only change the tranz alpine train ride on last day. It got to be too long and went too late into the evening which was our last night. All the places, things we experienced were wonderful. Our tour director really enhanced our trip. Isobel was very knowledgeable, fun, respectful and friendly."

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13 days From$6,950
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Spectacular South Africa (Small Groups, NoTrain)
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Spectacular South Africa (Small Groups, NoTrain)

By Luxury Gold
premier
4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
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.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"A beautiful experience. Our guide, Marty, made sure that on our long bus rides we were occupied. We played trivia, watched movies, saw scenes from the lord of the rings, and each of us stood up and gave a short autobiography of ourselves. Our driver was excellent on all of those winding mountain roads. It’s a beautiful itinerary and and New Zealand is a beautiful country."

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$12,911
9 days From$11,420
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Apr 2024

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Family South Africa�s Garden Route and Safari

A magical holiday with so many amazing experiences, starting at Table Mountain with beautiful views to ending at Ado Elephant Park watching the wildlife. The coastal...

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Aug 2023

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Family South Africa�s Garden Route and Safari

climbing Table mountain..

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Family South Africa�s Garden Route and Safari

Amazing trip with Explore. So many highlights, Robbin Island, surfing lesson, seal boat trip, ostrich farm, penguin colony, table mountain, breede river kayaking, ca...

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Jan 2025

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Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure

It was a great trip with fantastic game viewing and knowledgeable guides. The accommodation was unique & comfortable, but Rhino lodge at Kosi bay was the poores...

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