South Africa Walking Safari

South Africa is one of the most beautiful countries in its entire continent, boasting impressive wildlife, stunning scenery, vibrant cultures, and unique landscapes. South Africa walking safaris are thus one of the most sublime ways in which to experience the genuine beauty of it all.

South African walking safari tours allow you to truly engage in an authentic ‘bush’ experience, sleeping wherever you stop, beneath the velvet, star-speckled sky. Your evenings are spent relaxing around crackling campfires, soaking in the events of the day, or simply resting while taking in all of the beautiful sounds around you.

You could choose to partake in a Kruger Park walking safari, during which you get to spend plenty of time exploring the highlights of the reserve – which hosts the Big Five. Aside from the Kruger National Park, these South African walking safaris see you head into marvellous areas, such as the Mpumalanga Panorama Route, St Lucia, the mighty Drakensberg Mountains, and even the majestic country of Swaziland.

Highlights of other South African walking safari packages include areas like the remarkable Garden Route, Blyde River Canyon, Milwane Nature Reserve, Addo Elephant National Park, several gems of the Western Cape – such as Stellenbosch and Cape Town, and more.

What makes a South African walking safari holiday so enticing to adventurers is the undeniable sense of excitement you feel while trekking through the wilderness, tracking magnificent, beautiful creatures and experiencing incredible close encounters with them. This makes for an unbelievable and unforgettable experience, keeping the real spirit of Africa alive and well.

Kruger National Park accommodated safaris are highly popular – with the Kruger Park being South Africa’s flagship nature reserve, and home to the majestic Big Five. Highlights of our budget four-day tour include seeing the Blyde River Canyon and Bourkes Luck Potholes, while these safaris are geared toward finding leopards, lions and elephants.

Our Garden Route tours take you down one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world, stopping at sights like the Cango Caves, the winelands of Stellenbosch, Port Elizabeth and the Ostrich capital – Oudtshoorn.

If you prefer tropical climates and some fun in the sun, try our accommodated tours of the land of the Zulu, Durban – with packages that also include stops in Swaziland and Lesotho.

Beach and wildlife safari holidays are perfect to enjoy a combination of South Africa’s two best assets, while our incredible Rainbow Nations tours showcase the true diversity of South Africa.

From the City of Gold, Johannesburg, and its hidden treasures, to the European-like city of Cape Town, which resides in the shadow of Table Mountain, African Overland Tours will show you the best of South Africa.

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  • Tour Length 14 days
    Group Size Max 12
    Starts & Ends Starts: Johannesburg Ends: Johannesburg
    Countries Swaziland, South Africa
    Overview This small group (max 12) South Africa Walking Tour leads you through the game region of the Kruger National Park. We embark on several treks in Swaziland prior to making our way into the Zulu Kingdom. We pay a visit to the wetlands, wildlife and sun-kissed beaches of KwaZulu-Natal before travelling to the mountainous Drakensberg area. The accommodation on tour is a mixture of guest houses, chalets, lodges or permanent tented camps. The accommodation we use is graded 2 to 3 star and is comfortable, clean and on a twin share bases (en-suites with occasional shared bathrooms). All linen and bedding is provided. Most meals are provided by the guides around the fire or on the roadside during travel days (the truck has a fully kitted kitchen). Should you be a single traveller you will be roomed up with another same gender traveller unless you prefer a single supplement (limited to 2 travellers). The tour is a limited participation safari tour where your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we do ask travellers to help (on rotation) with the washing up. There are some long travel days which require early morning starts, to gain the most of our day in Africa.

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    14 Day South Africa Walking Tour (Accommodated)

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  • Tour Length 22 days
    Group Size Min 1 Max 13
    Starts & Ends Starts: Cape Town Ends: Victoria Falls
    Countries South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
    Overview

    Embark on an exhilarating  journey through the magnificent nations of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe when you travel to Africa on this 22 Day Cape Town to Victoria Falls Tour. There is an array of wildlife, culture, and landscapes to be explored and enjoyed in Southern Africa. Experience breathtaking scenery as lush green landscapes turn into harsh desert dunes and rugged mountain peaks. Enjoy thrilling game drives, canoe and houseboat excursions, immersion in unique ecosystems, and the sheer force of Victoria Falls. The trip is filled with surprises around every corner as well as welcoming locals.

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    22 Day Cape Town to Victoria Falls (Small Group) (Accommodated)

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  • Tour Length 30 days
    Group Size Min 1 Max 22
    Starts & Ends Starts: Cape Town Ends: Johannesburg
    Countries South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
    Overview Visualize the remote desert landscapes, the wild open spaces and natural wonders. Now go experience it! Southern Africa offers up the beautiful Cape Town, glistening Namibian sunsets and lush waterways of Botswana, not to mention the vast wildlife spotting opportunities in Etosha, Kruger and Chobe National Parks. Your Southern Africa experience holds nothing back and instead opens you to the most beautiful region while enjoying authentic moments and connections.

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    30 Day Southern Africa Experience (Camping)

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