Top South Africa Nature Tours & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 143 most popular South Africa Nature Tours & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 58 tour companies. 301 reviews.

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Southern Africa Odyssey
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5/5 Excellent
51 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy Soweto touring
  • Experience Spectacular Victoria Falls
  • Have a chance for Rhino safari in Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve
  • Explore Chobe National Park safari excursion
  • Visit World’s largest crested dunes at Sossusvlei
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Our 8th OU tour was to Switzerland. We visited many sites in Switzerland, Austria and also a quick stop in Germany. O.U. takes all the stress away by using outstanding Tour Directors who handle everything. Our T. D. Kiara was fantastic! She worked flawlessly throughout the tour, even when we were stuck in Zermatt after a flood. I highly recommend O.U."

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Journey Through South Africa
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5/5 Excellent
51 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Experience Soweto and Pretoria sightseeing
  • Enjoy Deluxe Rovos Rail journey
  • Visit Cape Town touring
  • See African penguins at Boulders Beach
  • Visit The Winelands, Seaside Hermanus and Breathtaking Garden Route
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Our 8th OU tour was to Switzerland. We visited many sites in Switzerland, Austria and also a quick stop in Germany. O.U. takes all the stress away by using outstanding Tour Directors who handle everything. Our T. D. Kiara was fantastic! She worked flawlessly throughout the tour, even when we were stuck in Zermatt after a flood. I highly recommend O.U."

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Africa's Wildlife
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5/5 Excellent
51 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Spectacular Victoria Falls
  • Sunset Zambezi River cruise
  • Safari in Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve
  • Chobe National Park’s diverse and abundant game
  • Early morning game drives and afternoon boat safaris
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Our 8th OU tour was to Switzerland. We visited many sites in Switzerland, Austria and also a quick stop in Germany. O.U. takes all the stress away by using outstanding Tour Directors who handle everything. Our T. D. Kiara was fantastic! She worked flawlessly throughout the tour, even when we were stuck in Zermatt after a flood. I highly recommend O.U."

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South African Discovery
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5/5 Excellent
8 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the museums and historical highlights of Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town with an expert guide
  • Discover diverse scenery as you travel through the forested mountains of Mpumalanga, visit Blyde River Canyon and cruise on the World Heritage site of Lake St Lucia
  • Experience an up-close interaction with elephants. Meet, touch, feed and learn about their fascinating behavior
  • Enjoy exhilarating wildlife viewing in 4x4 vehicles in both Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Lights on Africa Safaris has garnered praise for its exceptional service, ensuring unforgettable experiences in the heart of Africa. With a focus on customer satisfaction, they excel in providing knowledgeable guides who enhance the safari with their expertise. Clients consistently highlight the well-organized itineraries that cater to both adventure seekers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Moreover, the company's commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism practices further enhances its appeal. Overall, Lights on Africa Safaris stands out for its dedication to quality, making it a top choice for those seeking an authentic and memorable African safari experience."

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South Africa – Wildlife Conservation Experience
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5/5 Excellent
87 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Going behind the scenes of the conservation efforts to protect endangered species
  • Visiting an elephant sanctuary to learn about South Africa's gentle giants
  • Tracking the “Big 5” throughout Kruger National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • Learning firsthand about wildlife conservation from experts at the country’s largest reserve
  • Reading and playing with disadvantaged children who want to learn English
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Family Friendly, 50 Plus, Birding, Education / Learning, National Parks, Volunteering & Community Service, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Our trip started off with a lunch at Maya Gardens. We went to see the poultry in their pens while waiting for lunch, thinking it was a petting zoo. The poor birds did not have water or any indication that they ever had water. One of the turkeys was lying on it's side looking very sick. No one would give them water when I asked them to. The lunch was so awful I did not eat meat for the rest of the trip. I sent a video to Angela Bailey telling her this is not what we want to see when on a conservation trip and she acted like I was lying. Our guides were lazy and not caring about us. They took us to overpriced markets to get fleeced by the sellers there. At the anti-poaching farm tour, we had to walk over a bridge with wires on it, to keep wildlife in. One of our travelers, who was 65 years old, tripped over it and had to go to the hospital. No one warned her about the wires. Then, trying to get off the safari trucks, she was so very very sore and no guides helped her to get out of the truck. Completely appalling. The guides had very poor communication skills that worked for Discover Corps. I was forced to get vaccinated while in Kenya, because the laws changed while we were there. I asked if I could try to get out of the airport first and if I could not then get the vaccine. Discover Corps said "If you choose to do that, you are on your own". The conditions of medical in Kenya is not like the US and it was awful. The airport didn't even ask me for my vaccine card on the way out. DC could have worked with me on trying this first before forcing me to get this vaccine in a poor 3rd world country. Also, my vaccine card had the wrong date of birth and my name did not match what is on my passport. The doctor tried to get me to tip the nurse giving me the vaccine. The guides dropped us off curbside at the airport and left us there to navigate. I will NEVER use this company again. They did not have my back on anything that happened and Angela Bailey never contacted me to follow up about my experience after this trip was over."

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Wildlife Research in South Africa Expedition
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4.5/5 Excellent
21 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Experiencing a unique African bush adventure at the heart of a spectacular game reserve
  • Be woken by a dawn chorus and sent to sleep by the roar of lions
  • Mastering radio telemetry techniques and learning to track animals through the bush
  • Getting acquainted with big game and all the main predators, including lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant and rhino
  • Exploring nearby regions to experience such breathtaking views as from the Blyde River Canyon in the Drakensberg Mountains
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Education / Learning, National Parks, Volunteering & Community Service, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I can honestly say that joining the GVI Turtle and Lemon Shark Conservation Project was the best thing I have ever done. It is an experience I will value for the rest of my life. Right from the very beginning with the field manual I knew this trip was going to be amazing but nothing can prepare you for how stunning it is. I remember one day, I was chilling in the hammock before dinner when I saw a juvenile Lemon Shark and a ray. I called everyone and we watched the shark almost beach itself on a few occasions. However the best experience for me was when I was lucky enough to see not 1 or 2 but 3 Hawksbill Turtles lay their eggs all in one day. It was magical. The staff were so knowledgeable and were always happy to help. I have learnt to cook food for 25 people with very limited cooking equipment and ingredients, loved every Friday BBQ night and made friends for life."

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Discover South Africa With Victoria Falls
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4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy a romantic sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
  • See the stunning Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world
  • Soak up the atmosphere in Cape Town
  • Visit Soweto, a vibrant township that offers a fascinating glimpse into South Africa’s political history
  • Take in a game-drive through the breathtaking Kruger National Park in search of the BIG FIVE

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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The Panorama Route Kruger Park 7 day / 6 Night experience Tour
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5/5 Excellent
2 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Shiloh estate game park
  • Visit Kruger National Park
  • Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre
  • Experince Walking safari
  • Panorama Route
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

"This trip is very nice with people and good accommodation good host dinner nice in town and we also prepare our own food transport is nice Johan"

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South Africa Nature Tours & Packages Reviews

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

A comprehensive and very enjoyable trip in this incredible country!

A thoroughly enjoyable trip! This trip is pretty full on and many hours are spent on the bus, travelling from place to place. However, as the scenery is constantly...

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Anonymous

Feb 2018

An awesome experience!

I was so excited about this trip and was not disappointed as I thought it was outstanding. The pace was good, the scenery very varied, there were a lot of new expe...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Fabulous sightseeing adventure

What an amazing experience! 3 weeks, a lot of time spent on the bus traveling, but never boring, always stunning landscapes, often wonderful wildlife, and with th...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Johannesburg to Cape Town Reverse

Accommodation was good. Scenery excellent. Wild life excellent. Close encounter with the Cheetah Group leader started very well. Would recommend this trip The ...

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Anonymous

Jul 2017

Sylvia Herd

This was a great trip, showing off the main sights of South Africa, with the added bonus of Lesotho & Swaziland. Although there were some long driving days, w...

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