Private, Self Drive & Tailor Made Safaris

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OUR PRIVATE, SELF-DRIVE & TAILOR-MADE SAFARIS OFFER UNBEATABLE VALUE

WHY CHOOSE US

Introducing people to Africa is a privilege. We’re passionate about the treasures and lessons of Southern Africa. Our connections have deepened over the years. So, we can offer visits to places hard to find on your own. We get you closer to the wildlife, with people who have studied this land for decades. We offer a personalized adventure in the company of guides, researchers, outfitters, lodge and camp staff and community groups renowned for their knowledge, celebrated for their commitment to Africa’s future, and warmly appreciated for their close attention to every traveller’s interest and needs. 

Private Guided Tours – Because we are “hands on” owner guides Gerry, Gareth, or I shall be your host and guide on many of the safari tours.

Self-Drives – We meet and greet you at the airport, offer you an introductory tour of the region, or simply go through the itinerary with you in detail either at the hotel or airport. Comprehensive maps, relevant literature, brochures, and vouchers will be handed to you. We are available 24/7 throughout your tour of Southern Africa.  

Southern African Tours is a member of SATSA (No: 2160) which means that any deposit you pay to us comes with a third-party financial guarantee. 

 

*We are happy to recommend and book optional activities for you throughout your safari holiday at our preferential rates!

 

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DAY TOURS FROM CAPE TOWN

SOUTH AFRICA & EXTENTIONS

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Best Beaches in Cape Town & Garden Route

Blouberg beach

Home to one of the most iconic views in the world, Cape Town’s Bloubergstrand is the place to gaze at one of the 7 Wonders of the world – Table Mountain. Robben Island is close and a great spot to take that “postcard” picture. It is here that the crazy cold water swimmers head out to Robben Island and some even swim back again. The long beach has great waves for surfing and supping. The beach is clean and safe for kids. Enjoy the many restaurants and bars nearby, sip an aperitif and watch the sunset over the Atlantic ocean. 

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8 Advantages of Booking Private Safaris in Africa

Are private safari tours a safe travel option for Southern Africa? Yes! Private travel in Africa is definitely safer than public or shared big group travel. That’s why more and more travelers are booking private tours to create safe travel bubbles. The days of big group bus tours are over!

Due to the global epidemic, travel safety has become more very important. Travelers are very keen to get back out there. But, we are finding that our clients are looking for the safest travel options because of COVID-19.

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10 Safari Tips for First Timers

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Family Holidays & Safaris in South Africa

Going on a safari with children is a life-changing experience. The landscape is one huge outdoor classroom and safari guides will be one of the most inspiring teachers your kids ever have.

Children aged eight and up will gain the most from a safari holiday,  journeys can be long, and 5am games drive chilly. Bush walks may be limited to those over 12, so do check with your tour operator.

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Rhinos in Botswana

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16 Reasons to do a self - drive tour in South Africa

There’s nothing quite like exploring Southern Africa at your own pace and in your own time. While most safari packages adhere to a predetermined itinerary, a self-drive safari is where you get to take control.

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Self-Drive Holidays & Safaris in Southern Africa

We have designed each trip carefully picking only the most suitable routes, lodges and activities depending on your style and choice of travel.

PRIVATE GUIDED SAFARI TOURS:

Travelers are expertly escorted by either Craig Lucke or Gerard Maritz. Our ethos is “the guide is the difference between an average or a great tour”.

SELF – DRIVE TOURS:

Explore Southern Africa at your own pace and create your own itinerary each day. Our safari tour consultants suggest your routing, book your accommodation but in the end, you decide how you spend your time.

Our safari tour guides meet and greet you and offer an introductory tour of Cape Town. Comprehensive maps, GPS (optional), brochures, vouchers and all the necessary information will be handed to you. We are available to you 24/7 throughout your tour of Southern Africa.

LODGE EXPERIENCES:

Your personal travel ideas are being taken care of by our safari specialists including transfers between your destinations, activities, dinner bookings and suggestions of a once -in-a-lifetime African safari.

Any optional activities you might be interested in shall be offered to you at our preferential rates, discounted at around 12%. These include: Helicopter trips, hot air ballooning, boat cruises, shark cage diving, whale cruises and more.

We are SATSA bonded. This binds us to a strict code of ethics and certifies that we have complied with the necessary legal and insurance requirements.

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BOTSWANA SAFARIS

Botswana, officially the Republic of Botswana, is a landlocked country located in South Africa and provides a wide variety of self-drive safaris, comparable in size to Madagascar or France, straddling the tropic of Capricorn and covering about 58 6000 km , of which…

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NAMIBIA SAFARIS

Namibia, one of the world’s last true wilderness areas is vast, fifth largest country in Africa and larger than France and Great Britain combined. It is famed for its immense landscapes that are devoid of people…

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SOUTH AFRICA

If you could visit only one African country, South Africa self-drive tours and safaris should be your first choice. The natural and cultural diversity, as well as the authenticity of the African people, combined with the sophistication and comfort of European influence, gives an absolutely unique atmosphere

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