Southern Africa 16-day self-drive safari
16 days
from £4,320 per person
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We connect you with the best travel agents in South Africa for a fairer, more authentic way to travel.
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Collaborate with them to create your perfect itinerary.
Authentic Knowledge
Your trip to South Africa, their local expertise
"South Africa has a total of 42 game reserves! Kruger National Park is one of the largest in the country and ideal for encounters with the Big Five in their natural habitat."
Monika
Local expert in South Africa- We carefully handpick only the best, English-speaking local agents, who have welcomed travellers from around the world
- Your expert will use their intimate local knowledge to give you the most immersive experience
- All the knowledge of a local agent, with support from the TravelLocal team for your peace of mind
"South Africa has a total of 42 game reserves! Kruger National Park is one of the largest in the country and ideal for encounters with the Big Five in their natural habitat."
Monika
Local expert in South AfricaTrips unique to you
Personalised tours to South Africa, made easy
Day 4
Cape Town
Day 5
Stellenbosch
(ADDED DAY)
Day 6
Hermanus
"Spend a day getting to know Stellenbosch, one of South Africa's oldest cities, and visit a nearby wine farm for a tasting tour!"
Monika
Local expert in South Africa- Plan your trip exactly the way you want it, hassle-free
- 24/7 in-destination support
- Peace of mind with financial protection from ABTA
Day 4
Cape Town
Day 5
Stellenbosch
(ADDED DAY)
Day 6
Hermanus
"Spend a day getting to know Stellenbosch, one of South Africa's oldest cities, and visit a nearby wine farm for a tasting tour!"
Monika
Local expert in South AfricaReimagining travel
A fairer way to travel to South Africa
"Working with TravelLocal has helped us grow our business and support our local community."
Louise
Local expert in South Africa- By dealing directly with your expert, more of your money goes straight to the local economy
- With fewer people in the planning chain, you get a better trip at better value
- You save money while local communities benefit more from it. It’s a win-win!
"Working with TravelLocal has helped us grow our business and support our local community."
Louise
Local expert in South AfricaThe best trips combine the unmissable with the lesser-known
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Traveller stories
"Everything worked out smoothly and we had a wonderful stay in South Africa."
Carin Sjöström
Travelled in March 2026
"Out two weeks' trip through South Africa along garden route was excellently composed and planned. Louise of TravelLocal did a great job."
Bernhard Oettli
Travelled in January 2026
"My South African holiday was arranged for me alone. It was excellently organised. The staff, accommodation, divers, golf, forays, wild beasts were all superb. It was exactly as I asked."
CW Jones
Travelled in August 2025
How much could your trip to South Africa cost?
All of our trips are completely tailor-made, so the price of a holiday varies.
To give you an idea of what it might cost, here is what our travellers tend to spend on their trip to South Africa.
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7 nights
Our travellers tend to spend
£1,000 - £1,500
BASED ON TWO ADULTS SHARING
- Bespoke, handcrafted itinerary
- Accommodation
- In-trip transportation
- 24/7 in-destination support
- International flights
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Helping South Africa to flourish for generations to come
- Our local agents work to avoid overtourism, while you enjoy space away from the crowds
- We put local people in charge of local tourism
- We support our local agents, training them in ethical practices, sales and environmental responsibility
