South Africa Escorted Tours & Holidays
2025/26 savings: SAVE £150 per person
on South Africa tours departing from September 2025 to August 2026. Book by 30th June 2025.
Early Booking Offers: SAVE £200 per person
on South Africa tours departing from September 2026. Book by 30th November 2025.
South Africa Tours
Spectacular itineraries to South Africa. Also featuring Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania and eSwatini.
Adventure and awe await on our South Africa tour as we explore its vast lands and neighbouring countries, delving into all that makes it so magical, from the dreamy coastline of Cape Town to Botswana’s breathtaking Chobe National Park, alive with wildlife. Journey into Namibia’s vast, otherworldly deserts; feel the ‘thunder’ of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, and much more. Our meticulously designed and insightful tours, including a brand-new Small Group Safari, allow you to truly explore this fascinating country, as well as neighbouring Botswana, Namibia and more.
Once in a Lifetime Experiences
Red sands of Sossusvlei – Join us on the Namibian Rail Safari, a journey to Sossusvlei, on an ethereal landscape in the heart of Namibia’s Namib Desert. Towering red sand dunes stretch endlessly, shifting in hues from burnished gold to fiery red as the sun rises and sets. The contrast of the blue sky against the vibrant dunes creates a panorama of unforgettable beauty.
Spectacular South Africa Tours and Safaris – Southern Africa is a premier safari destination, famed for its wildlife and landscapes. Highlights include Kruger National Park in South Africa, Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and Chobe National Park in Botswana. Visitors can enjoy thrilling game drives and stay in authentic bush lodges, offering an unparalleled experience of nature’s wonders.
Iconic rail journeys – Be entranced by the landscapes of South Africa from the comfort of the luxurious Blue Train rail tour. Included as part of our Very Best of South Africa tour, the distinctive sapphire-coloured carriages of the legendary Blue Train will take us on a 1,600 km journey from Pretoria to Cape Town. When travelling on board Rovos Rail, one of the world’s most iconic train journeys, scenic views are matched by the elegance and style of travel from a bygone era.
Victoria Falls tours – Extend your South African holiday with the opportunity to embark on a Victoria Falls tours, the world’s largest waterfall and one of the planet’s greatest natural wonders. Among the unmissable included activities are a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Victoria Falls to explore its magnitude, grace and beauty.
So Much Included
Our South Africa escorted tours are carefully planned from start to finish to provide a seamless and enriching travel experience at exceptional value. From the moment you depart the UK, we take care of every detail, including return international flights from the UK, overseas transfers and comfortable transport aboard modern, air-conditioned coaches. You’ll stay in deluxe holidays set in great locations, enjoy the many meals meals included, such as daily breakfast, and entrance fees to the many incredible places and monuments you will visit in South Africa, all with an experienced Tour Manager or local guide, and exclusive access to our Distant Journey’s travel app.
Take advantage of our Special Offers or check out our late availability to South Africa.
And if you’re not ready for the adventure to end, depending on your choice of tour, you can extend your holiday with a three-night stay in Cape Town beneath Table Mountain, visit Chobe National Park in Botswana or Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, or a six-night stay incorporating both Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park – the perfect finale to your South African holiday.
Holiday Styles to Suit You
We had so many highlights – Table Mountain, the penguins on Boulders Beach, Featherbed Nature Reserve, Rovos Rail and included safaris. Our holiday finished with Victoria Falls, a cruise on the Zambezi and an unforgettable evening of African food, drumming and dancing. It truly was a holiday of a lifetime and we were very well looked after.
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Escorted touring experience
At Distant Journeys we are true escorted touring experts. From our knowledgeable Directors and Reservations consultants at Head Office to our Tour Managers on the ground, each person plays a unique role in ensuring you have the holiday of a lifetime.
We have extensive experience in the travel industry and in creating the best escorted tours of South Africa from the UK. You can be confident that our escorted tours to South Africa are of the highest standard.
Our success is evident having now become 23-time winners at the prestigious British Travel Awards, and we have been awarded Feefo’s highest Platinum Trusted rating.
Your money is 100% safe when you book with Distant Journeys. All our Australasian touring packages are fully-bonded by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL no. 10913).
Award-winning tours
We have won numerous awards at the British Travel Awards, most recently ‘Best Small Holiday Company to Australasia’, ‘Best Small Holiday to Sub-Saharan Africa’ and ‘Best Small Escorted Tours Holiday Company’.
Our customers are at the heart of what we do, and this is reflected across our company. We have received an incredible 4.8/5 customer experience rating with independent reviews provider Feefo, and were awarded its highest ‘Platinum Trusted’ rating, for consistently delivering an excellent level of customer service.
South Africa holiday highlights
Escorted tours of South Africa have many and varied highlights for your to experience. Dependent on your chosen itinerary, below are just some you will experience on Distant Journeys South Africa tour.
- Cape Town – a leisurely stay in this beautiful city
- Table Mountain – a cable car ride to the top of magnificent Table Mountain
- Cape Point – where two ocean’s, the Atlantic and the Indian meet
- The Garden Route – enjoy breathtaking scenery, historic towns and pretty villages
- Cape Winelands – discover the picturesque valley’s and vineyards of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
- Bayala Private Game Reserve – includes morning and evening safaris in their 30,000 hectares of unspoiled wilderness.
- Rovos Rail – an all inclusive two, or 11-night rail adventure aboard ‘the most luxurious train in the world’
- Blue Train – an exciting all-inclusive luxury journey from Pretoria to Cape Town
- Kruger National Park – go on safari within South Africa’s most celebrated national Park
- Victoria Falls – spend three nights close to Victoria Falls, the world’s largest waterfall and a World Heritage site.
- Chobe National Park – spend three nights in Chobe National Park, Botswana; one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations.
Quality & Value
Providing exceptional value while maintaining the highest standards is at the heart of everything we do.
Excellent Hotels
We know that your accommodation in South Africa is an extremely important part of your holiday, which is why we generally use hotels with at least a four-star rating. Not only that, but our carefully selected hotels in South Africa are situated in the best locations for you to explore.
So many experiences included
Visit South Africa with Distant Journeys, and you’ll enjoy so many incredible experiences, at no extra cost. From riding a cable car to the top of Table Mountain to looking for Africa’s Big Five on safari, they’re all included in the price of your South Africa tour.
Our South Africa tours include
- Return economy class flights
- A choice of UK departure airports at no additional cost
- Airport transfers overseas
- Superior hotels, with great locations
- Daily breakfast included
- Incredible excursions
- All meals and selected drinks when travelling on Rovos Rail or the Blue Train
- Experienced tour managers, train managers and drivers
- All pre-payable airport taxes
- All hotel porterage
- ATOL protection for your holiday
- Our Price Promise
Where would you like to fly from?
To get your journey off to the best possible start, Distant Journeys over you flights with British Airways from London Heathrow. Should you wish to add a connecting flight from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Belfast City Airport, Distant Journeys will arrange this, at no extra cost.
What would you like to do?
On an escorted tour, we think it’s important to have the flexibility to enjoy experiences that really interest you. In addition to a number of Freedom days on the majority of our tours, when you choose our Spectacular South Africa tour you can choose, a traditional two night safari in a private game reserve with three included game drives, or choose our Spectacular South Africa including Rovos Rail, for a two night all-inclusive Durban Safari rail journey on board the luxurious Rovos Rail train.
Would you like to stay a little longer?
Who wouldn’t? So why not extend your holiday by going to see the World Heritage site Victoria Falls, Zimbawbe or experience the delights of Chobe National Park in Botswana. Our optional Victoria Falls, extension includes a three night stay in the luxurious Ilala Lodge Hotel. With it’s close proximity to the falls it’s an excellent base to explore the sights. Then combine the two for a wonderful six-night Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park extension. If you have family and friends in South Africa and would like to spend time with them after your tour, you can! Arranging flights for you to accommodate this is all part of the service.
Special Offers
Take advantage of 2025/26 savings on tours departing from September 2025 to August 2026 and save £150 per person on all South Africa tours, when booked by 30th June 2025.
We also have Early Booking Offers available with savings of £200 per person, when you book a South Africa tour departing from September 2026. Offer ends 30th November 2025.
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Award-winning Holidays
Distant Journeys has won 23 awards over the last seven years, at the British Travel Awards, and we have been awarded Feefo’s highest Platinum Trusted Rating for customer satisfaction.
Guaranteed Price Promise
Know you are paying the best price for your holiday with our Price Promise. We never offer last minute discounts and we guarantee the earlier you book the better the offer you’ll receive.
100% Financial Protection
Book in the confidence your money is 100% safe. All Distant Journeys holidays are fully bonded by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 10913) or ABTOT (number 5427).
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