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Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

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Cairo to Cape Town Nile Trans

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Johannesburg to Nairobi

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Cape Town to Nairobi Epic

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Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

5 weeks From US$ 1790 More about this trip
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Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg

26 days From US$ 1390 More about this trip
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Central Africa Family Loop

22 days From US$ 1090 More about this trip
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Discover South West Africa

21 days From US$ 990 More about this trip
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Livingstone to Johannesburg

21 days From EUR 1895 More about this trip
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Kalahari and Okavango Delta

15 days From EUR 1595 More about this trip
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Mozambique Magic

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Mozambique Explorer

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Classic Mozambique

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Victoria Falls to Johannesburg Family Tour

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Johannesburg to Vic Falls Family Tour

11 days From US$ 590 More about this trip
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Voortrekker Express

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Cape Town to Swakopmund

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Swakopmund to Cape Town

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Kruger and Swaziland Lodge Safari

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Short Garden Route Safari

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Kruger Lodge Safari

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Kruger Safari

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Adventure Travel in South Africa

Our adventure travel activities in South Africa are plentiful, and the choice is growing all the time. The list below allows you to view the most popular South Africa adventure travel activities. Click on your choice of activity in South Africa from the list below to view adventure activities in South Africa.

South Africa's top adventure activities

Which of these South Africa adventure travel activities excite you?


Adventure Tours in South Africa

Find South Africa overland tours that include some of these great activities.

Bear in mind that many of these South Africa adventure activities are available as optional activities on our tours. You thus have a choice; if you're a daring, ultra-fit thrill-seeker, you can opt for the hair raising adventure travel activities (skydiving, sand boarding or white water rafting), while the leisure travellers can enjoy more relaxed activities such as hiking, bird watching and engaging with the local culture.

One thing's for certain. There is bound to be an activity in South Africa suits you!

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Short Garden Route Safari - 5 days

Explore the Whale Route, Route 62, the Little Karoo and the Garden Route all the way to Mandela Bay and Port Elizabeth on this fabulous short journey from Cape Town.

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Kruger Lodge Safari - 4 days

The jewel in South Africa's crown! Kruger National Park is this country's wildlife highlight and not to be missed!! Search for the 'Big 5' and the 'Small 5' with game drives, game walks and night driv...

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Kruger Safari - 4 days

A in depth look at South Africa's biggest and best National Park - and everything that lies within!

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Discover South Africa - 20 days

Discover southern Africa between Johannesburg and Cape Town including Kruger National Park and Durban as well as the kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland. Explore the famous Garden Route and sip on wine ...

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Zimbabwe to Kruger via Vic Falls - 20 days

Explore Zimbabwe from the Chinhoyi Caves to the great Zimbabwe Ruins. This journey also includes the majestic Victoria Falls and a canoe adventure on the Lower Zambezi River. Round off your journey wi...

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Waterways and Wildlife - 20 days

Explore the waterways of the Okavango Delta and walk with lions at Antelope Park. Add to that Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and a canoe trip on the mighty Zambezi River!

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Northern Express - 4 weeks

Head north from Johannesburg all the way to Nairobi on this awesome adventure! The flat Botswana deserts give way to green Zambia, blue Lake Malawi, the tea plantations of Tanzania and the plains of K...

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Table Mountain to Kruger - 26 days

Discover Southern Africa with this amazing tour that includes the best culture, adventure, game viewing and landscapes.

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Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam via Zimbabwe - 26 days

Start in the bustling city of Johannesburg, finish on a deserted beach on Zanzibar Island and enjoy everything this exhilarating continent has to offer you, in between these two extremes!

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Eastern Trans Africa Expedition - 16 weeks

REAL overland travel at its best! If you want air conditioning, hot showers every night and a cook then this expedition is not for you. Expect to get "stuck in" on t...

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Cape Town to Nairobi with Gorilla Trek - 8 weeks

This is the Ultimate African Expedition! From the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean, from lush jungle to the Namib desert, from bustling markets to quaint villages, Africa will not cease to amaze you...

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Johannesburg to Nairobi - 7 weeks

Get a real feel for Africa on this mighty trip! Chat with the local tribes in their own homes, spot The Big Five in one of the many game parks or just enjoy the travelling through this exhilarating co...

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11 Activities tours in South Africa recommended for you

  • Ultimate Trans Africa Expedition

    40 weeks   From GBP 4850

    London to Cairo

  • Johannesburg to Nairobi

    7 weeks   From US$ 2490

    Johannesburg to Nairobi

  • Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

    5 weeks   From US$ 1790

    Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town

  • Central Africa Family Loop

    22 days   From US$ 1090

    Johannesburg to Johannesburg

  • Livingstone to Johannesburg

    21 days   From EUR 1895

    Livingstone to Johannesburg

  • Mozambique Magic

    14 days   From ZAR 10550

    Johannesburg to Johannesburg

  • Classic Mozambique

    14 days   From ZAR 12750

    Johannesburg to Johannesburg

  • Johannesburg to Vic Falls Family Tour

    11 days   From US$ 590

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

  • Cape Town to Swakopmund

    7 days   From US$ 490

    Cape Town to Swakopmund

  • Kruger and Swaziland Lodge Safari

    7 days   From ZAR 8650

    Johannesburg to Durban

  • Kruger Lodge Safari

    4 days   From ZAR 6950

    Johannesburg to Johannesburg

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