Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel

View profile
912 trips
4.5/5
4,875 reviews
premier

Health Safety +

USTOA

What they’re known for
Small group tours for all types of travelers at a range of different price points and trips to off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Why we love this operator
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
36 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
My selections:
South Africa
Johannesburg to Zanzibar
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Kalahari Desert, Lake Malawi, Luangwa, Lusaka, Maun, Okavango Delta, Rhodes, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Zanzibar

Highlights

  • Track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including warthogs, leopards and klipsingers. Also, learn about the park's cultural significance and San rock paintings.
  • Camp on a remote island in the heart of the Okavango wilderness and listen as night falls and the sounds of the remote African bush come alive!
  • Go wildlife-spotting along the river at Chobe National Park – home of the world's highest concentration of African elephants – and keep the safari going in South Luangwa National Park on a dawn game drive.
  • Experience the rumble and roar of Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side, which gives you the broadest view. Looking for something special? Why not book a scenic helicopter experience?
  • Support local conservation efforts by visiting the Khama Rhino Sanctuary – the only place left in Botswana where both black and white rhinos sit side by side.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks, Overland Journeys

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Kruger, Coast & Cape
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Oudtshoorn, Table Mountain

Highlights

  • Experience a once-in-a-lifetime chance to camp at the Black Mambas headquaters, the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit. Join them for a bush walk to search for snares and hear their inspiring stories around the campfire in the evening.
  • Enjoy a different perspectives for game viewing with a jeep safari in Kruger National Park, a guided hippo boat cruise on St Lucia Estuary, and a walking safari in Hlane Royal National Park.
  • Visit Cape Town's Boulder's Beach to watch the resident African Penguins waddle across the sandy shore that's framed by ancient granite boulders.
  • Rise early with your small group to watch wild meerkats wake and warm in the morning sun, before continuing south to Cape Town – South Africa’s third-oldest town.
  • Search for gentle giants on a game drive through Addo Elephant National Park.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks, Overland Journeys

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Johannesburg to Kenya
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Chobe National Park, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Kalahari Desert, Lake Malawi, Luangwa, Lusaka, Maun, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater, Okavango Delta, Rhodes, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Zanzibar

Highlights

  • Protect the wilderness you came to explore by visiting the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, the only place left in Botswana where both black and white rhinos reside.
  • Camping on a remote island in the heart of the Okavango wilderness is an experience you’ll never forget. As night falls, listen to the sounds of the bush coming alive.
  • Go wildlife-spotting along the river in Chobe National Park, home of the world's highest concentration of African elephants.
  • Discover the magic of South Luangwa National Park, a highly concentrated arena of noble beasts and exotic wildflowers, on 4x4 guided Game Drives at dawn and dusk.
  • Get incredible views over the great plains of Tanzania after a hike to Irente viewpoint in the Usambara Mountains.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks, Overland Journeys

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Intrepid Travel

Why we love Intrepid Travel

They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.

Africa Encompassed Southbound
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Etosha National Park, Kampala, Lake Malawi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Luangwa, Lusaka, Nairobi, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rhodes, Rift Valley, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Zanzibar

Highlights

  • With permits included in your trip, seek out the rare mountain gorilla on a trek through Uganda's steamy forests and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
  • Get the chance to spot and get close to all of the Big Five and more in Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Etosha National Park and Chobe National Park, among others.
  • Join an expert guide to track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park. Discover black and white rhinos and other game while learning about the cultural and spiritual importance of the many ceremonial sites, San paintings, and rock formations.
  • Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar enjoying white sand and sparkling blue sea of the Indian Ocean, and cross over to Africa's Atlantic coastline for seafood spreads and dune bashing experiences.
  • Meet with village communities during your African adventure, including the colourful Maasai tribespeople, the hunter-gatherer traditions of the San communities, and local fishermen on Lake Malawi.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks, Overland Journeys

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Kruger Lodge Experience
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Experience a private game reserve in an open top 4x4 vehicle
  • Enjoy traditional South African cuisine while dining under the stars
  • Try to spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park on a full day game drive
  • Stay in a comfortable safari lodge in a communal setting with friendly hosts
  • Visit the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels on your return trip to Johannesburg

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks, Relaxing Retreats

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Okavango & Beyond
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Maun, Okavango Delta, Soweto, Victoria, Victoria Falls

Highlights

  • Soak up the ambience of the Chobe River with a sunset cruise within the national park. Keep an eye out – and your camera at the ready – for local elephants, cheetahs and lions on the shores.
  • Immerse yourself in the untouched wilderness of Botswana's Okavango Delta – you'll be staying on a remote island in a bush camp for an authentic experience. As night falls, the sounds of the African bush are like nothing else.
  • Support local conservation efforts by joining local rangers in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary – the only place left in Botswana where both black and white rhinos reside.
  • Cycle through the colourful streets of Soweto in South Africa with a local guide and hear firsthand about the townships’ rough but fascinating history.
  • Start your trip in Victoria Falls – where a huge range of nature-based activities are on offer. Maybe take a scenic helicopter flight over the cascades or swing over the gorge.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Overland Journeys

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Premium Southern Africa in Depth
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Kruger National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, Maun, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Enjoy two magnificent Feature Stays – a perfectly positioned camp on the Namibian banks of the Zambezi River, and a scenic lodge in a private reserve within the Greater Kruger Region.
  • Let Exclusive Experiences take you closer to nature, including a 4x4 drive through the striking Makgadikgadi Pans and a privately catered cruise down the Zambezi River.
  • Spot Chobe National Park's abundant wildlife and the world’s highest concentration of elephants from multiple vantage points with an early morning 4x4 game drive, and an afternoon boat cruise along the picturesque Chobe River.
  • Seek out the Big Five of Africa – lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino with two full days in South Africa’s biggest reserve, Kruger National Park, in 4x4s with an expert local guide.
  • Visit the thundering Victoria Falls, one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders. Admire their power, then return to your comfortable lodge boasting magnificent views of uninterrupted wilderness.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Kruger Experience - Lodge (5 days)
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Johannesburg, Kruger National Park

Highlights

  • Experience a private game reserve in an open top 4x4 vehicle
  • Enjoy traditional South African cuisine while dining under the stars
  • Try to spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park on two full day game drives
  • Stay in a comfortable safari lodge in a communal setting with friendly hosts
  • Take in amazing views at the viewpoint over the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, National Parks, Relaxing Retreats

Trip dates & details
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
More
Member Savings. Save up to $700!

Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)

Unlock Savings

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

  • You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
  • Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Design custom trip
Travelstride Gift Card
One card, thousands of extraordinary trips
Gifts Card
36 trips exactly matchall of the the filters you selected.
My selections:
South Africa
...

1

2

...

Intrepid Travel Reviews & Ratings

4.5/5  Excellent
4,875  Reviews
See all Intrepid Travel tour reviews
Excellent
3,502
Great
674
Average
156
Disappointing
87
Terrible
241
C

Caitlin

Apr 2025

Written on

Great tour company from start to finish

I went on the Intrepid 15 day "Best of Morocco" tour in 2025 and had such an amazing time that I wasn't ready to leave by the time the trip finished! It exceeded my ...

M

Mr Mark Wiggin

Apr 2025

Written on

Egypt with Intrepid - an unmissable experience

Egypt with Intrepid is a seamless series of archeological, cultural and social events from one end of the country to the other. We travelled in style by minibus, tra...

c

customer

Apr 2025

Written on

Another Exotic Adventure with Intrepid Travel

Phnom Penn and Siem Reap were names I wasn't even sure how to pronounce before my trip but I trusted Intrepid Travel to provide an exciting, culturally significant a...

J

Juanita

Apr 2025

Written on

The Women's Expedition to India - adventure, fun and I'd do it again in a heartbeat!

The Women's Expedition to India with Intrepid Travel was an unforgettable experience, taking us to incredible places like Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Chandeleo Ghar,...

J

Jane R

Mar 2025

Written on

Morocco Uncovered Delight

Morocco Uncovered Delight A combination of culture, colour, food and more. Adventure plus. Diverse scenery, amazing history, architecture and locals. Then add foo...

Write a Review

Always Find the Best

On Travelstride you can find 912 trips to Intrepid Travel and more than 20,000 trips worldwide ranging from budget to luxury and private guided to group tours and everything in between. Only on Stride can you find and compare expert-planned trips from 1,000+ tour operators, cruise lines and local experts. Read traveler and professional reviews so you can confidently find your perfect trip.

Top Tour Companies on Travelstride:
All 1,600+ companies >
Sign in to reveal savings up to $700 per person!