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The Best Organized Adventure Tours in Southern Africa

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Southern Africa

If you're headed to Southern Africa and are looking for the best options for adventure tours, then you've come to the right place. We have done an extensive analysis of all available guided tour packages in Southern Africa based on price, guest ratings, service, amenities, activities, and value. We've done the groundwork for you, meticulously analyzing the holiday packages and organized tours based on these key criteria in order to find the best adventure tours. Whether you're dreaming of a vacation filled with relaxation, adventure, or a perfect blend of both, we've found the ideal journeys to make your holiday to Southern Africa unforgettable. We have lots of details below on what these multi-day tours and trips are like, where they visit, how much you can expect to pay, and more. So, let's dig in.


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 21 Days, $3725.00

  • 7 Days, $1185.00

  • 11 Days, $2055.00
Southern Africa
The Best Adventure Tours through Southern Africa

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Acacia Adventure Holidays 21 Days Livingstone to Nairobi 21 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for adventure tours in Southern Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 18 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $124

This tour visits Livingstone, Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park, Petauke, Lake Malawi, Chipata, Kande, Mzuzu, Chitimba, Songwe, Iringa, Mikumi National Park, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Stonetown, Kendwa, Usambara Mountains, Nungwi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Bagamoyo, Marangu, Moshi, Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Namanga, and Nairobi.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Fully Guided

By Acacia Adventure Holidays
Acacia Adventure Holidays offers local overland truck tours through South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Their expertise is in organizing fantastic overland truck adventures to exciting destinations. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$2,607
on TourRadar

Organized by Acacia Adventure Holidays 7 Days Pretoria to Durban 7 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for adventure tours in Southern Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 18 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $135

This tour visits Pretoria, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Hazyview, Kruger National Park, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, St Lucia, and Durban.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Fully Guided

By Acacia Adventure Holidays
Acacia Adventure Holidays offers local overland truck tours through South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Their expertise is in organizing fantastic overland truck adventures to exciting destinations. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$948
on TourRadar

Organized by Acacia Adventure Holidays 11 Days Cape Town to Windhoek 12 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for adventure tours in Southern Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 18 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $140

This tour visits Cape Town, Cederberg Wildnerness Area, Vioolsdrif, Noordoewer, Fish River Canyon National Park, Namib-Naukluft Park, Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Etosha National Park, and Windhoek.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Fully Guided

By Acacia Adventure Holidays
Acacia Adventure Holidays offers local overland truck tours through South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Their expertise is in organizing fantastic overland truck adventures to exciting destinations. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$1,541
on TourRadar

Organized by Intrepid Travel 49 Days Cape Town to Nairobi 37 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for adventure tours in Southern Africa.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.3 rating

Age Range: 15 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 22
Price per Day: $132

This tour visits Cape Town, Fish River Canyon National Park, Table Mountain, Namaqualand, Sesriem, Orange River, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Etosha National Park, Namib-Naukluft Park, Grootfontein, Cape Cross, Bagani, Okavango Delta, Okaukuejo, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Masvingo, Harare, Lusaka, Petauke, South Luangwa National Park, Lower Zambezi National Park, Lake Malawi, Chitimba, Chipata, Iringa, Mikumi National Park, Dar es Salaam, Stonetown, Zanzibar, Bagamoyo, Arusha, Karatu, Lushoto, Ngorongoro, Serengeti National Park, Usambara Mountains, Mto Wa Mbu, Nairobi, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Overland Truck
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By Intrepid Travel
Intrepid specializes in small-group adventure travel with a strong focus on sustainable tourism and authentic experiences. They cater to different travel styles, from budget-friendly backpacking-style tours to premium small-group adventures.



$6,448
on TourRadar

Organized by Intrepid Travel 22 Days Victoria Falls to Cape Town 19 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for adventure tours in Southern Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 15 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 22
Price per Day: $106

This tour visits Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Bagani, Kasane, Okavango Delta, Grootfontein, Etosha National Park, Otavi, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Okaukuejo, Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon National Park, Noordoewer, Cape Cross, Klawer, Cape Town, Bethanien, and Orange River.

  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By Intrepid Travel
Intrepid specializes in small-group adventure travel with a strong focus on sustainable tourism and authentic experiences. They cater to different travel styles, from budget-friendly backpacking-style tours to premium small-group adventures.



$2,324
on TourRadar

Organized by Intrepid Travel 14 Days Durban to Cape Town 14 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for adventure tours in Southern Africa.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.3 rating

Age Range: 15 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 22
Price per Day: $114

This tour visits Durban, Umhlanga, Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Cintsa, Howick, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Bontebok National Park, L'Agulhas, Table Mountain, Hermanus, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and Simon's Town.

  • Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By Intrepid Travel
Intrepid specializes in small-group adventure travel with a strong focus on sustainable tourism and authentic experiences. They cater to different travel styles, from budget-friendly backpacking-style tours to premium small-group adventures.



$1,596
on TourRadar

Organized by Acacia Adventure Holidays 21 Days Livingstone to Nairobi 17 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for adventure tours in Southern Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 18 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $169

This tour visits Livingstone, Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, Lusaka, Chipata, South Luangwa National Park, Lilongwe, Kande, Mzuzu, Chitimba, Iringa, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Marangu, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Nairobi.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Beach
  • Fully Guided

By Acacia Adventure Holidays
Acacia Adventure Holidays offers local overland truck tours through South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Their expertise is in organizing fantastic overland truck adventures to exciting destinations. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$3,559
on TourRadar

Organized by Intrepid Travel 48 Days Nairobi to Cape Town 41 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for adventure tours in Southern Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 15 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 22
Price per Day: $135

This tour visits Nairobi, Mto Wa Mbu, Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Arusha, Usambara Mountains, Dar es Salaam, Lushoto, Stonetown, Zanzibar, Mikumi National Park, Iringa, Chitimba, Lake Malawi, South Luangwa National Park, Kande, Petauke, Lusaka, Harare, Masvingo, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Matobo National Park, Bagani, Zambezi, Okavango Delta, Grootfontein, Etosha National Park, Kasane, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Sesriem, Otavi, Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon National Park, Cape Town, Okaukuejo, Cape Cross, Bethanien, Orange River, Noordoewer, and Klawer.

  • Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By Intrepid Travel
Intrepid specializes in small-group adventure travel with a strong focus on sustainable tourism and authentic experiences. They cater to different travel styles, from budget-friendly backpacking-style tours to premium small-group adventures.



$6,472
on TourRadar

Organized by Absolute Africa 45 Days Jinja to Victoria Falls 21 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for adventure tours in Southern Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 18 to 80
Maximum Group Size: 28
Price per Day: $90

This tour visits Jinja, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kampala, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kigali, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Morogoro, Iringa, Chitimba, Kande, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Kariba, Masvingo, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park, and Victoria Falls.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • White water rafting
  • Camping
  • Big Five
  • Fully Guided

By Absolute Africa
Absolute Africa offers local overland truck tours through Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and others. They are known for providing overland truck tours to amazing and remote destinations. This company's tour offerings are generally priced lower than others, which makes them attractive for budget travelers. They specialize in wildlife viewing tours, ensuring you'll have an enjoyable experience.



$3,209
on TourRadar

Organized by G Adventures 27 Days Johannesburg to Nairobi 25 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for adventure tours in Southern Africa.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.9 rating

Age Range: 18 to 39
Maximum Group Size: 22
Price per Day: $189

This tour visits Johannesburg, Soweto, Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Maun, Okavango Delta, Nata, Chobe National Park, Livingstone, Lusaka, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Lake Malawi, Iringa, Dar es Salaam, South Luangwa National Park, Lilongwe, Chipata, Zanzibar, Kande, Korogwe, Arusha, Chitimba, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Ruaha National Park, Nairobi, Jambiani, Bagamoyo, and Stonetown.

  • Overland Truck
  • Fully Guided

By G Adventures
G Adventures is a popular travel company that specializes in small-group adventure tours worldwide. They focus on sustainable tourism, immersive cultural experiences, and off-the-beaten-path destinations.



$5,099
on TourRadar

Why does Southern Africa appeal to adventure travelers?

Southern Africa offers endless adventures for thrill-seekers looking to experience exciting activities and dynamic destinations. With its variety of ecosystems and outdoor activities, Southern Africa is a playground for adventure travelers.

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How much do Adventure Tours in Southern Africa cost?

The average daily price of Adventure Tours in Southern Africa is $241 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Adventure Tours in Southern Africa here.


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$241
Average Price Per Day
286
Tours Analyzed
4.5
Average Rating
52
Tour Companies
19
Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Adventure Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer adventure tours in Southern Africa. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Acacia Adventure Holidays

Acacia Adventure Holidays offers local overland truck tours through South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 3 days to 8 weeks. Their expertise is in organizing fantastic overland truck adventures to exciting destinations. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, wine tasting, and whale watching.

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Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel logo Intrepid Travel is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Australia, Thailand, Tanzania, and Italy. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, wine tasting, snorkelling, kayaking, cooking classes, island hopping, white water rafting, surfing, horse riding, whale watching, and bird watching.

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G Adventures

G Adventures logo G Adventures is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include Thailand, Peru, South Africa, and Vietnam. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, island hopping, snorkelling, surfing, wine tasting, kayaking, cooking classes, water sports, jungle surfing, and canyoning.

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Motema Tours and Safaris

Motema Tours and Safaris is a smaller international tour company with tours to 3 countries, including Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Although the prices might be slightly above average, the small group sizes provide travelers with a more personal experience. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their focus, guaranteeing a memorable and exciting experience.

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Adventure Destinations in Southern Africa

Wondering where adventure tours visit in Southern Africa? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

A few of the most popular places visited by tours in Southern Africa include Victoria Falls, Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Okavango Delta, and Johannesburg.


Adventure Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

Before deciding to book a tour or handle the planning yourself, it's important to consider the aspects of each travel style.

Organized Tours
Pros
  • Experts ensure safety and guide the activities.
  • Equipment and gear are provided.
  • Access to remote or restricted areas.
  • Travel with a group of like-minded adventurers.
  • No need to research or plan logistics.
  • Guides share knowledge about the environment.
  • Transportation is handled for you.
  • Perfect for beginners needing guidance.
Cons
  • Fixed schedules limit your freedom.
  • Activities might not match your preferences.
  • Strict itineraries may limit spontaneity.
  • Physical demands may vary within the group.
  • Less opportunity to explore independently.


Independent Travel
Pros
  • Total control over your itinerary.
  • Choose activities that suit your skill level.
  • Flexibility to change plans on the go.
  • Travel at your own pace without a group.
  • Explore lesser-known or unique spots.
  • Customize your gear and adventure style.
Cons
  • Requires time and effort to plan.
  • Researching safety and risks can be tough.
  • Navigating remote areas may be stressful.
  • Finding quality gear can be expensive.
  • Risk of missing important permits or rules.
  • Emergencies are harder to manage solo.
  • May miss out on local insights from guides.
  • No backup support if something goes wrong.


Tour Prices in Southern AfricaAdventure Tours in Africa

Which is cheaper?

Is traveling independently less expensive than taking guided adventure tours? The answer isn't straightforward. Guided tours often include services like hotels, transportation, meals, entry tickets, guides, and activities, all of which you would need to arrange and pay for individually if traveling on your own. To determine the cost difference, you'd need to compare the total cost of the tour package with the cost of booking everything separately. You may prefer a less expensive hotel or splurge on dining, so the cost of a tour could either save you money or cost you more. Be sure to review what's included in the tour package before making your comparison.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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