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Explore the mesmerising country of South Africa with Distant Journeys and embark on an adventure you’ll never forget. Regardless of which itinerary you choose, our Spectacular South Africa escorted tour, our Spectacular South Africa including Rovos Rail, our Very Best of South Africa, or our African Rail Adventure, you will take in the country’s highlights at a leisurely pace, be guided to the very best sights and experiences in South Africa, and have enough freedom to enjoy your travels as you please too.
Among the world-class locations we visit on our South African escorted tours are Cape Town, The Garden Route and Durban: amazing places you simply must visit at least once in a lifetime. Also included in our South Africa tour packages are some of our personally chosen highlights, such as a visit to Cape Point and Kirstenbosch Gardens, a stay in The Cape Winelands, as well as a historical and architectural tour of Pretoria.
Our South Africa tours also include a number of safari experiences, where you will have the opportunity to spot the ‘Big Five’: lions, leopards, rhinoceros, elephants and Cape buffalo. Our Spectacular South Africa tour, stays at the Bayala Private Safari Lodge and Camp, situated in the heart of Zululand. Or if you prefer the romance of the train, choose our Spectacular South Africa including Rovos Rail, which visits Spioenkop and Nambiti private game reserves. On our Very Best of South Africa tour, we stay in the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Finally, on our African Rail Adventure, there are numerous wildlife experiences, including The Kruger, Kapama Private Game Resereve and Hwange National Park.
And if you’re not ready for the adventure to end, dependent on your choice of tour, you can extend your holiday with a three-night stay at the breath-taking Victoria Falls, a three-night extension in Chobe National Park, or even a six-night stay incorporating both Victoria Falls and Chobe – the perfect finale to your South African holiday.
Along the way, you’ll be guided by our expert Distant Journeys Tour Manager (or your Train Manager if travelling by rail), who is there to ensure you get the very best from your holiday, whether there are arrangements you need or you’re simply seeking advice on the local area. With flights, transfers, hotels, breakfasts and several activities taken care of for you, you can rest assured you will be guaranteed an unforgettable tour of South Africa with Distant Journeys.
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25-day tour from
£6,195pp
18-day tour from
£3,995pp
18-day tour from
£4,995pp
16-day tour from
£8,195pp
3-night holiday extension for
£1,395pp
3 night holiday extension for
£1,245pp
6 night holiday extension for
£2,495pp
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 13-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).
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.
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.
Providing exceptional value while maintaining the highest standards is at the heart of everything we do.
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.
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.
It’s up to you! All our tours of South Africa; our 25-day The Very Best of South Africa tour, both our 18-day Spectacular South Africa tour, and our Spectacular South Africa including Rovos Rail, and our 16-day African Rail Adventure tour, fly with British Airways. In addition to London Heathrow departures, we offer a choice of regional UK departure points including Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen – all at no extra cost!. Please ask one of our travel experts for more details.
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.
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 proximty to the falls it’s an excellent base to explore the sights. Or choose our three-night Chobe National Park extension, best known as being home to Africa’s largest elephant population. Can’t decide? Then combine the two for w 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.
Distant Journeys has won 13 awards in the last six years, at the British Travel Awards, and we have been awarded Feefo’s highest Platinum Trusted Rating for customer satisfaction.
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.
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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