Best 2-6 Day South Africa Itineraries

Begin in Johannesburg at at O.R. Tambo International and spend four days chasing classic safari moments around Kruger. Settle into a Hazyview lodge before a sunset to night game drive, then dive into a full day in the park with a ranger as you seek the Big Five. Expect to see vast savannahs, riverbeds and waterholes alive with wildlife. Swap gears with a scenic day on the Panorama Route & Blyde River Canyon, the Three Rondavels and God's Window, with short forest walks and big views. Finish with an early morning safari for those last elusive sightings, then return to Johannesburg.

CAMPING SAFARI: Search for the iconic Big Five and plenty of other wildlife on this 4-day overland camping safari from Pretoria, visiting Kruger National Park. Travel along the famous Panorama Route and see Blyde River Canyon before arriving in South Africa's premier wildlife reserve for two full days on safari. With included morning and afternoon game drives, and optional night game drives, when lions and leopards come out to hunt.

ACCOMMODATED SAFARI: This 4-day overland adventure includes two full days on safari Kruger, the flagship of South Africa's national parks. As well as spending your time searching for lions, elephants and rhinos, you will journey along the famous Panorama Route from Pretoria, stopping to admire the impressive Blyde River Canyon.

Start and finish in Cape Town on a five day escape blending city sights with winelands indulgence. You’ll explore the City Bowl, the Castle of Good Hope and squares, then wander the Company’s Garden and Bo Kaap – with a lunch of local bites. Expect a thought provoking township visit in Langa, sweeping views from Table Mountain and time at the V and A Waterfront. Wine lovers are in for treats at Groot Constantia, Stellenbosch and Boschendal – with tastings and a picnic in season – plus Franschhoek. A relaxed pace, food and culture, and easy transfers round things off.

Start in Cape Town and end at Cape Town International Airport on this 5–day culinary and culture escape. Settle in, then you’ll explore the city – think Table Mountain views, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and colourful Bo–Kaap. Head to Stellenbosch for a food walk with local bites, tea and an alcohol free wine tasting option. Back in town, you’ll join a Cape Malay cooking experience after sweeping views from Signal Hill. A day along the Cape Peninsula brings Chapman’s Peak scenery, Hout Bay, craft gin and brewery tastings, an urban farm stop and the penguins at Boulders Beach. Relaxed pace – big flavours and coastal drama.

Set off from Durban on a 6–day journey that blends classic Big Five safari with Indian Ocean bliss – finishing back in Durban. After a scenic run along the Dolphin Coast, you’ll explore Hluhluwe–Imfolozi, home to thriving rhino populations and superb birdlife, with ranger led dawn and dusk drives and sundowners in the bush. Then switch to Maputaland’s wild beaches – expect to see coral reefs, coastal forests and Lake Sibaya. You’ll snorkel or dive, kayak, join guided forest walks and meet the Mabibi community, with seasonal turtle tracking from November to February. A relaxed pace, gorgeous scenery and varied wildlife make this an easy crowd pleaser.

Prepare for a journey through some of South Africa’s most exceptional natural sights! In the Kruger National Park Region, look forward to safari adventures and see the famous Big 5 animals. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in comfortable lodging after hearty dinners featuring local cuisine. After 4 days of wildlife sightings, travel through the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga and admire scenic sights such as the Blyde River Canyon and Bourke's Luck Potholes. End off this epic South Africa holiday in Johannesburg where a range of optional excursions are available.