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Top South Africa Historic Sightseeing Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 82 most popular South Africa Historic Sightseeing Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 38 tour companies. 169 reviews.

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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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Icons of Southern Africa (Base)
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Icons of Southern Africa (Base)

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

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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$2,423
7 days From$1,795
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South Africa and Eswatini
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South Africa and Eswatini

By Explore!
premier
4.9/5 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
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Johannesburg, Kruger National Park

Highlights

  • Search for the Big Five in South Africa's spectacular Kruger National Park
  • Get up close and personal with a thrilling foot safari in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Visit the battlefield of Rorke's Drift -home of the famous battles of the Anglo-Zulu War

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Very efficient and re assuring as a single traveller"

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$2,386
10 days From$2,210

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Spectacular South Africa - 2024
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Spectacular South Africa - 2024

By Collette
premier
4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
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.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Knysna, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Soweto, Stellenbosch

Highlights

  • Join locals for lunch at a nearby Shebeen, or house tavern.
  • Experience an African Boma dinner in Kruger.
  • Enjoy lunch amongst the ancient milkwood trees in Knysna.
  • Experience a thrilling cable car ride rising more than 3,000 feet.
  • Taste the incredible wines that Stellenbosch is acclaimed for.
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Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This was a tremendous trip. Nice mix of New Zealand s spectacular scenery and cultural highlights. In Australia Cairns was interesting for culture and great barrier reef, which is unfortunetely getting bleached due to rising ocean temps.The Sydney Opera house was amazing. Our Auastralian guide was knowledgeable and very organized. Only complaint was that at 37 folks the trip was too large in our opinion."

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$4,058
14 days From$3,299
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Kathleen Havers

Apr 2025

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Essence of South Africa

Overall this was an excellent tour. The Cape Town section was great with a wide variety of sites to visit. The lunch at Penguino in Hermanus was delicious and hilari...

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Trusted Customer

Apr 2025

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South Africa and Eswatini

Excellent busy trip with lots of variations. Some lon...

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Marion

Mar 2025

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South Africa and Eswatini

A great and affordable trip with excellent opportunities for spotting a range of animals and birds. Some quite long drives but with a good range of visits - glass m...

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Alison

Mar 2025

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South Africa and Eswatini

Good itinerary for seeing the big five, there is a lot of time spent in buses or trucks however. Overall the highlight was probably Eswatini. Usual Explore group hol...

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