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15+ Day South Africa Itineraries
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2026
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15+ Days in South Africa: Garden Route, Kruger & Beyond
From Cape Town views to Kruger safari days, enjoy a longer journey with support
15+ day South Africa itineraries are ideal for travellers who want enough time for headline sights, unhurried stops, and the in-between moments that make a journey feel complete. Expect a blend of wildlife viewing and scenic drives, with a genuine sense of moving through the country as the route links key regions. Many trips are overland safaris that start or finish in Cape Town or Pretoria, and some itineraries extend across borders into Botswana, Namibia, or Zambia. Within South Africa, days often shift between city viewpoints and wide-open landscapes, from Cape Town’s coastline to the broad interior, with certain routes finishing on classic safari days in Kruger National Park.
Best 15+ day itineraries
Cape, Delta & Falls
CAMPING SAFARI: See the best of Southern Africa on this 19-day overland camping safari travelling from South Africa to Zambia. From Cape Town, take in the Western Cape and visit Fish River Canyon over the border in Namibia. Climb Dune 45 in the Namib Desert, relax in the colonial resort town of Swakopmund and search for wildlife on safari in Etosha National Park. Paddle mokoro canoes in the Okavango Delta, game drive through Chobe National Park, cruise the Chobe River and end your adventure on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls in Livingstone.
Tour Highlights
Cape Town - Begin your adventure in South Africa's 'Mother City' with a township tour before departing for the Western Cape
Fish River Canyon - Admire this colossal canyon, which scars the Earth for 160km, second only in size to the USA's Grand Canyon
Namib-Naukluft National Park - Climb to the top of Dune 45 for tremendous views, discover barren Deadvlei and marvel at Sesriem Canyon
Swakopmund - Relax in this coastal German colonial town with free time to sit by the pool, go skydiving, dolphin-watching or surfing
Etosha National Park - Search for the wildlife which gathers around the limited watering holes in this barren salt pan
Okavango Delta - Paddle traditional mokoro canoes through this biodiverse wetland and enjoy an optional scenic flight
Chobe National Park - Cruise the Chobe River in search of hippos, elephants and crocodiles, then game drive in search of lions and leopards
Livingstone - End your journey on the Zambian side of cascading Victoria Falls, with an included visit to this natural wonder
Table Mountain to Victoria Falls
SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Travel from Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain in South Africa to thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe on this lodge accommodated overland adventure, taking in the highlights of Namibia and Botswana en route. Marvel at Fish River Canyon and the towering Sossusvlei dunes, enjoy game drives in Etosha and Chobe, mokoro rides in the Okavango Delta, and more, in 20 unforgettable days.
Tour Highlights
Namib-Naukluft National Park - Scramble up the giant dunes of Sossusvlei, explore Deadvlei and hike through the Sesriem Canyon
Swakopmund - Stroll around this charming German colonial town and join an optional dolphin cruise or scenic flight
Damaraland - Take in the spectacular scenery of this wild, mountainous region
Etosha National Park - Spend two days exploring Namibia's premier game reserve and head out in search of lions, elephants and more on game drives
Okavango Delta - Explore the world's largest inland delta on guided nature walks, mokoro and boat excursions
Chobe National Park - Search for wildlife on safari and enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River to spot crocodiles and enjoy a magical sunset
Victoria Falls - Finish your tour in this charming Zimbabwean town which is home to the spectacular Victoria Falls
Cape Town - Start your adventure in South Africa's captivating Mother City and enjoy a full day tour of the beautiful Cape Peninsula
Augrabies Falls National Park - Marvel at the magnificent Augrabies Falls where the Orange River plummets 56m into the gorge below
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Spot the famous black maned lion on game drives in this vast reserve
Fish River Canyon - Admire the world's second largest canyon
South Africa, Eswatini & Lesotho
CAMPING SAFARI: Take in the highlights of South Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho on this 20-day overland camping safari. Search for the Big Five and other wildlife in Kruger National Park, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Mountain Zebra National Park and Addo Elephant Park. Cruise on St Lucia Lagoon in search of hippos, explore lively Durban independently and enjoy the view from Thabana Ntlenyana, the highest point in southern Africa. Hike in the Drakensberg Mountains, explore the iconic Garden Route from Port Elizabeth to Hermanus, and end in the 'Mother City', Cape Town.
Tour Highlights
Kruger National Park - Enjoy two full days of safari in South Africa's most popular national park, home to all of the Big Five
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Spot hippos and zebra, visit a local Swazi village and enjoy optional activities such as horse riding
St Lucia - Cruise the biodiverse St Lucia Lagoon, keeping your eyes peeled for crocodiles, hippos and abundant birdlife
Durban - Explore South Africa's third largest city independently, with an entire free day to relax on the beach or sightsee at your leisure
Lesotho - Cross the Sani Pass and climb to the highest point in southern Africa, then enjoy plenty of free time in Malealea
Drakensberg - Hike some of the picturesque trails in Royal Natal National Park and visit some of the historic battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal
Mountain Zebra National Park - Marvel at the huge herds of zebra in this national park, which is also home to rhinos and lions
Addo Elephant Park - Head on safari in search of the largest land animal on the world in South Africa's third largest national park
Garden Route - Enjoy the idyllic scenery of this famous route, visiting Port Elizabeth, Tsitsikamma, Oudtshoorn and Hermanus
Cape Town - End your journey in South Africa's most famous city, and opt to stay a few days to explore independently
Southern Africa Cape to Falls
SMALL GROUP COMFORT CAMPING: Embark on a momentous overland journey from Cape Town in South Africa to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, taking in the highlights of Namibia and Botswana en route. Admire iconic Table Mountain, enjoy game drives in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Etosha and Chobe National Parks, explore the Okavango Delta and more.
Tour Highlights
Namib-Naukluft National Park - Admire the giant dunes of Sossusvlei, trek through striking Deadvlei and the Sesriem Canyon
Swakopmund - Explore this charming German colonial town and enjoy an optional dolphin cruise or scenic flight
Spitzkoppe Mountains - Camp among the boulders of the Spitkoppe Mountains and explore this stunning area on foot
Etosha National Park - Enjoy game drives in Namibia's premier game reserve
Okavango Delta - Explore the world's largest inland delta on guided nature walks, mokoro and boat excursions
Chobe National Park - Search for wildlife on safari and enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River
Victoria Falls - Finish your tour in Africa's adrenaline capital, home to the spectacular Victoria Falls
Cape Town - Start in South Africa's captivating Mother City and enjoy a full day tour of the beautiful Cape Peninsula
Augrabies Falls National Park - Marvel at the magnificent Augrabies Falls where the Orange River plummets 56m into the gorge below
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Go in search of the famous black maned lion on a game drive in this vast reserve
Fish River Canyon - Admire the world's second largest canyon
Grand Southern Safari
Begin in Cape Town and finish in Victoria Falls on a 20 day journey through Southern Africa. You’ll roll past the Cederberg and Namaqualand – with seasonal wildflowers – then cross into Namibia for the Fish River Canyon, the Namib’s ochre dunes at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, and time in breezy Swakopmund and along the Skeleton Coast. Expect ancient rock art at Brandberg, big game in Etosha, serene river cruising to Popa Falls, and Delta wildlife in Khwai and Moremi. Continue through Botswana to Nata’s salt pans and Chobe’s sunset cruise, before wrapping up by the thundering Falls – a great blend of scenery, safari and downtime.
Tour Highlights
Explore the vibrant cityscape and cultural landmarks of Cape Town
Witness the sunrise over the iconic red dunes of Sossusvlei
Walk along the rim of the dramatic Fish River Canyon
Experience wildlife tracking in Etosha National Park's vast salt pans
Glide through the Okavango Delta's lily-padded channels in a traditional mokoro
Enjoy breathtaking views and cultural experiences at Victoria Falls
Table Mountain to Victoria Falls 2027
SMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Travel from Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain in South Africa to thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe on this lodge accommodated overland adventure, taking in the highlights of Namibia and Botswana en route. Marvel at Fish River Canyon and the towering Sossusvlei dunes, enjoy game drives in Etosha and Chobe, mokoro rides in the Okavango Delta, and more, in 21 unforgettable days.
Tour Highlights
Namib-Naukluft National Park - Scramble up the giant dunes of Sossusvlei, explore Deadvlei and hike through the Sesriem Canyon
Swakopmund - Stroll around this charming German colonial town and join an optional dolphin cruise or scenic flight
Damaraland - Take in the spectacular scenery of this wild, mountainous region
Etosha National Park - Spend two days exploring Namibia's premier game reserve and head out in search of lions, elephants and more on game drives
Okavango Delta - Explore the world's largest inland delta on guided nature walks, mokoro and boat excursions
Chobe National Park - Search for wildlife on safari and enjoy a cruise on the Chobe River to spot crocodiles and enjoy a magical sunset
Victoria Falls - Finish your tour in this charming Zimbabwean town which is home to the spectacular Victoria Falls
Cape Town - Start your adventure in South Africa's captivating Mother City and enjoy a full day tour of the beautiful Cape Peninsula
Augrabies Falls National Park - Marvel at the magnificent Augrabies Falls where the Orange River plummets 56m into the gorge below
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Spot the famous black maned lion on game drives in this vast reserve
Fish River Canyon - Admire the world's second largest canyon
Kruger, Falls, Delta & Cape
CAMPING SAFARI: Embark on an overland adventure travelling from Pretoria to Cape Town in South Africa, through Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. Discover the wildlife of Kruger, Chobe and Etosha on game drives and spot rhinos on a walking safari in Matobo National Park. Gaze at the spectacular Victoria Falls, explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta and climb dunes in the Namib Desert. Experiencing the best of Southern Africa in 25 days.
Tour Highlights
Cape Town - End your adventure in South Africa's 'Mother City' with a township tour.
Fish River Canyon - Admire this colossal canyon, which scars the Earth for 160km, second only in size to the USA's Grand Canyon
Namib-Naukluft National Park - Climb to the top of Dune 45 for tremendous views, discover barren Deadvlei and marvel at Sesriem Canyon
Swakopmund - Relax in this coastal German colonial town with free time to sit by the pool, go skydiving, dolphin-watching or surfing
Etosha National Park - Search for the wildlife which gathers around the limited watering holes in this barren salt pan
Okavango Delta - Paddle traditional mokoro canoes through this biodiverse wetland and enjoy an optional scenic flight
Chobe National Park - Cruise the Chobe River in search of hippos, elephants and crocodiles, then game drive in search of lions and leopards
Livingstone - Discover the spectacular Victoria Falls, with an included visit to this natural wonder
Matobo National Park - Join a walking safari and game drive with a specialist guide in search of rhinos and elusive leopards
Kruger National Park - Game drive in search of the Big Five in South Africa's premier wildlife reserve
Cape, Delta, Falls & Kruger
CAMPING SAFARI: From Cape Town embark on an exciting overland adventure taking in the best of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, before returning to South Africa. Encounter spectacular wildlife on safari in Etosha, Chobe, Matobo and Kruger National Parks. Climb Dune 45 in the Namib Desert and paddle mokoro canoes in the Okavango Delta. Visit the spectacular Victoria Falls, take in the beauty of Fish River Canyon and more on this 25 day journey through Southern Africa.
Tour Highlights
Cape Town - Begin your adventure in South Africa's 'Mother City' with a township tour before departing for the Western Cape
Fish River Canyon - Admire this colossal canyon, which scars the Earth for 160km, second only in size to the USA's Grand Canyon
Namib-Naukluft National Park - Climb to the top of Dune 45 for tremendous views, discover barren Deadvlei and marvel at Sesriem Canyon
Swakopmund - Relax in this coastal German colonial town with free time to sit by the pool, go skydiving, dolphin-watching or surfing
Etosha National Park - Search for the wildlife which gathers around the limited watering holes in this barren salt pan
Okavango Delta - Paddle traditional mokoro canoes through this biodiverse wetland and enjoy an optional scenic flight
Chobe National Park - Cruise the Chobe River in search of hippos, elephants and crocodiles, then game drive in search of lions and leopards
Livingstone - Discover the spectacular Victoria Falls, with an included visit to this natural wonder
Matobo National Park - Join a walking safari and game drive with a specialist guide in search of rhinos and elusive leopards
Kruger National Park - Game drive in search of the Big Five in South Africa's premier wildlife reserve
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Kruger, Falls, Delta & Cape - 25 days CAMPING SAFARI: Embark on an overland adventure travelling from Pretoria to Cape Town in South Africa, through Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. Discover the wildlife of Kruger, Chobe and Etosha on game drives and spot rhinos on a walking safari in Matobo National Park. Gaze at the spectacular Victoria Falls, explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta and climb dunes in the Namib Desert. Experiencing the best of Southern Africa in 25 days. Overlanding Adventures25The food was amazing! We had two guides, Heritage and Joe, who both cooked incredible food every single day. They catered to our vegan diet and it was honestly some of the best food we'd eaten. Every destination was amazing. There wasn't a single destination that I felt disappointed by
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Victoria Falls to Table Mountain - 20 daysSMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Travel from Zimbabwe's spectacular Victoria Falls to Cape Town - South Africa's captivating Mother City, taking in the best of Botswana and Namibia en route. Traverse the Kalahari and Namib deserts and game drive through Chobe, Etosha and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Marvel at the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes, ride a mokoro in the Okavango Delta and more on this 20-day overland adventure with comfortable lodge accommodation. Worldwide Touring20Going to the gaming reserves in Botswana and Namibia and seeing the animals in the wild was spectacular. The accommodation was also very good. One of the optional extras in Namibia was going in the 4x4 wheel drive across the sand dunes and driving along the ocean which was a wonderful experience It was something beyond the tour operator's control but the roads at times were very rough and bumpy and made me feel a bit queezy.
Victoria Falls to Table Mountain - 20 daysSMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Travel from Zimbabwe's spectacular Victoria Falls to Cape Town - South Africa's captivating Mother City, taking in the best of Botswana and Namibia en route. Traverse the Kalahari and Namib deserts and game drive through Chobe, Etosha and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Marvel at the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes, ride a mokoro in the Okavango Delta and more on this 20-day overland adventure with comfortable lodge accommodation. Worldwide Touring20The helicopter in Victoria Falls, the balloon in Swakopmund, Namibia. This whole city and this whole country. Hiking the "Big Daddy" in Namibia. The accommodation in general exceeded my expectations. Too many hours inside the truck without air conditioning and with no two-way radio for communicating with the guide/driver. He knows many data around the itinerary but he lacked sharing his culture, being more human, and explaining about the actual status of racism in SouthAfrica, for instance.
Victoria Falls to Table Mountain - 20 daysSMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Travel from Zimbabwe's spectacular Victoria Falls to Cape Town - South Africa's captivating Mother City, taking in the best of Botswana and Namibia en route. Traverse the Kalahari and Namib deserts and game drive through Chobe, Etosha and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Marvel at the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes, ride a mokoro in the Okavango Delta and more on this 20-day overland adventure with comfortable lodge accommodation. Worldwide Touring20The Ugab Terrace Lodge was wonderful, it would have been nice to have two nights here. I think this tour could be adjusted itinerary wise, some of the days are just too long to be sitting in a truck with no air con. Perhaps finishing in Cape Town but with a two night stop at Highlanders Lodge instead of one night at Kakamas.
Southern Africa Cape to Falls - 20 days SMALL GROUP COMFORT CAMPING: Embark on a momentous overland journey from Cape Town in South Africa to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, taking in the highlights of Namibia and Botswana en route. Admire iconic Table Mountain, enjoy game drives in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Etosha and Chobe National Parks, explore the Okavango Delta and more. Overlanding Adventures20Chobe was the final highlight with the big 5 seen especially the lions. Having said that, the tour can be shorter, even with Botswana and skipping the South African and Namibia part will do. 2. Nice to have a hotel stay bang on day 10, middle of the tour. Also a treat before the most basic night. The breakdown of the truck Cedarwood was a shock to us. Luckily it was not in a remote area and it didn't affect our itinerary much. 2. The tour guide Gift was knowledgable but he should be more enthusiastic in explaining the landscape and using the mic from the front. Quite often we couldn't hear.
Kruger to the Serengeti - 29 daysCAMPING SAFARI: Travel overland from South Africa to Kenya on this 29-day camping safari from Pretoria to Nairobi. Spot iconic wildlife in many of Africa's best national parks, including Kruger, Matobo, South Luangwa, Mikumi, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit Livingstone and admire cascading Victoria Falls. Swim in Lake Malawi, pass brooding Mount Kilimanjaro and relax on the tropical shores of Zanzibar island with a 4-day beach break.Overlanding Adventures29The best part of the tour for me was the game drives as seeing and photographing the animals was the part that I was most interested in. The time with the group and tour guides was also a highlight as we had good guides and a good group of people which helped make the trip enjoyable. Long days of travel on roads that were less smooth than generally experienced in New Zealand was not as enjoyable as other parts of the tour.
Victoria Falls to Table Mountain - 20 daysSMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Travel from Zimbabwe's spectacular Victoria Falls to Cape Town - South Africa's captivating Mother City, taking in the best of Botswana and Namibia en route. Traverse the Kalahari and Namib deserts and game drive through Chobe, Etosha and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Marvel at the magnificent Sossusvlei dunes, ride a mokoro in the Okavango Delta and more on this 20-day overland adventure with comfortable lodge accommodation. Worldwide Touring20The whole trip was absolutely wonderful. It fulfilled all my expectations. Colin, the driver/guide was absolutely fantastic and I could not have wished for a better guide. The bus/truck transport needs to be updated as it had no air-conditioning or curtains to block out the hot afternoon sun. It also appeared to have little or no suspension consequently making for a very unpleasant ride in much of the trip and some arm rests were damaged.
Table Mountain to Victoria Falls - 20 daysSMALL GROUP LODGE SAFARI: Travel from Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain in South Africa to thundering Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe on this lodge accommodated overland adventure, taking in the highlights of Namibia and Botswana en route. Marvel at Fish River Canyon and the towering Sossusvlei dunes, enjoy game drives in Etosha and Chobe, mokoro rides in the Okavango Delta, and more, in 20 unforgettable days. Worldwide Touring20The ground operator was Kiboko. The itinerary was excellent, and the accommodation exceeded my expectations. When considering this itinerary, I would do it north bound as the first 3 days from Cape Town north were long driving days. it was cold and raining so these days were not that good. I found the standard of the vehicle wasn't great. There was no heater and it was cold for the first 3 days. (Apparently the Air Conditioning didn't work either, but as we were traveling in Aug, this wasn't an issue). Also the baggage storage units leaked so my bag was wet through one day,
South Africa 15+ day itineraries at a glance
Trip and guiding style
All 15+ day South Africa trips in this collection are fully guided group journeys, with a tour leader travelling with the group throughout to coordinate the daily schedule. Depending on the route, local guides may also join for specific experiences and key visits, adding destination expertise where it matters most. Many trips are operated by trusted local partners.
Accommodation
Accommodation style varies across 15+ day South Africa itineraries and can include mid-range lodges, camping, simple stays, and 3 or 4 star hotels, depending on the route and the regions covered. If a listed property is unavailable, an alternative of a similar standard may be used, and hotel standards can also differ from one area to another.
Trip pacing
Trip pace is typically moderate, combining early starts on travel and safari days with downtime later on, when the schedule allows. Longer itineraries naturally involve extended drives, and the plan is timed to reach wildlife areas and scenic viewpoints at the best moments.
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Frequently asked questions
What can you do in South Africa on a tour of 15 days or more?
Safaris of 15 days and up that include South Africa cover a grand sweep of the region. Routes link Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta with Etosha, the Namibian coast and the Sossusvlei dunes, ending at Cape Town. South Africa anchors the southern end.
Do long South Africa safaris visit several countries?
Yes, the longest trips link South Africa with Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Victoria Falls and Cape Town often bookend the route. South Africa features through Cape Town.
Are 15 day plus South Africa safaris guided?
Yes, they run as fully guided safaris throughout, with a guide and crew. The formats span overland, comfort camping and lodge safaris. The guide handles the long overland sections.
How long are the longest South Africa safaris?
These extended trips run from around 19 days up to several weeks. The length reflects the distance across Southern Africa. South Africa features at one end.
How active is a long South Africa safari?
The activity level is moderate, with game drives, camp life and long overland travel. There is a minimum age of around 10. Groups are small, capped at around 18.
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