South Africa Escorted Tours & Tailor Made Holidays
South Africa Holidays & Tours – Escorted & Tailor-Made
Discover the incredible diversity of South Africa with Hessle Travel. From the spectacular scenery and vineyards of Cape Town and the Cape Winelands to the wildlife of Kruger National Park, the Garden Route, the beaches of KwaZulu-Natal and the historic cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa offers an unforgettable choice of holidays.
Our South Africa holidays include both escorted tours with leading UK tour operators and tailor-made holidays for those who would prefer to create their own itinerary. Whether you're looking for a fully escorted tour combining Cape Town and safari, a Garden Route adventure, a Big Five safari or a completely independent journey around South Africa, we can help you find the right holiday.
South Africa is a destination where you can combine world-class wildlife, spectacular scenery, wine, beaches, fascinating history, vibrant cities and unforgettable road journeys in one holiday.
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Escorted Tours of South Africa
An escorted tour is an excellent way to discover South Africa, particularly if you want to combine several different regions without having to organise all the transport, accommodation and sightseeing yourself.
Escorted itineraries can combine Cape Town, the Garden Route, the Cape Winelands and Kruger National Park, while other tours concentrate on wildlife, the Western Cape, the country's history or the spectacular scenery of the Garden Route.
- Experienced tour managers and local guides
- Carefully planned itineraries covering South Africa's major highlights
- Safari experiences and wildlife viewing on selected tours
- Included excursions and sightseeing depending on the itinerary
- Group travel with like-minded travellers
- Selected small-group and solo options available with some operators
Leading South Africa Escorted Tour Operators
We can help you compare South Africa escorted tours from a selection of leading UK touring specialists. Each operator offers its own itineraries, style of travel, accommodation, departure dates and experiences.
Titan Travel – South Africa Tours
Titan Travel offers a wide range of South Africa escorted holidays, including The Best of South Africa, Sensational South Africa, Contrasts of the Cape and safari-focused itineraries. Tours can include Cape Town, the Garden Route, Kruger National Park and private game reserves, with options to combine South Africa with other African destinations.
Newmarket Holidays – South Africa Tours
Newmarket Holidays has a strong South Africa touring programme covering Cape Town, the Garden Route, Kruger National Park, the Winelands and South Africa's wildlife and cultural highlights. Current itineraries include Kruger Safari and the Garden Route, Cape Town and Big Five Safari and dedicated safari holidays.
Travelsphere – South Africa Tours
Travelsphere offers escorted and guided South Africa holidays designed to combine the country's major highlights with wildlife, history and local experiences. Current tours include Ultimate South Africa and itineraries combining Cape Town with Big Five safari experiences.
Mercury Holidays – South Africa Tours
Mercury Holidays offers escorted South Africa tours covering wildlife, Cape Town, the Garden Route and the country's natural and cultural highlights. Current examples include Best of South Africa, Cape Town and Big Five Safari, South Africa: Kruger and Private Reserve and itineraries combining South Africa with other African destinations.
Riviera Travel – South Africa Tours
Riviera Travel offers escorted touring holidays and carefully planned group travel experiences. Explore their current collection for the latest South Africa itineraries and availability.
Tailor-Made Itinerary's and Touring to South Africa
If you'd rather explore South Africa at your own pace, a tailor-made holiday can give you the flexibility to choose exactly where you go, how long you stay and the experiences you include.
Popular tailor-made ideas include a Cape Town, Winelands and Garden Route self-drive, a Cape Town and safari combination, a multi-centre holiday including Johannesburg and Kruger, or a longer itinerary combining several regions of South Africa.
Premier Holidays currently features tailor-made South Africa itineraries including Self-drive Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route, as well as Independent Cape Town, Kruger & Mauritius and South Africa and Mozambique combinations.
For independent and tailor-made South Africa holidays, we recommend using Premier Holidays and African Pride as a starting point for ideas and itinerary inspiration. Once you have found an itinerary you like give us a call for a quote on 01482 641064.
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Why Book Your South Africa Holiday with Hessle Travel?
- Compare escorted South Africa tours from leading tour operators.
- Compare different itineraries, dates and departure options.
- Find tours combining Cape Town, safari, the Garden Route and the Winelands.
- Ask us to check the latest prices and offers.
- Get friendly advice before booking your South Africa holiday.
- For tailor-made holidays, we can help you explore the options and arrange a quote.
Not sure whether an escorted tour or tailor-made holiday is right for you? Give Hessle Travel a call and we'll be happy to talk through the options.
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Cape Town – Table Mountain, Waterfront & The Cape Peninsula
Cape Town is one of the world's most spectacular cities, with Table Mountain providing an unforgettable backdrop to the city, harbour and coastline.
A South Africa holiday can include time exploring the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain, the colourful Bo-Kaap, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Depending on your itinerary, you can also visit Boulders Beach to see its famous African penguin colony.
Cape Town also makes an excellent base for exploring the surrounding Cape Peninsula, Winelands and coastal areas. Premier Holidays describes Cape Town as a starting point for exploring the Winelands and whale-watching around Hermanus.
The Cape Winelands – Stellenbosch, Franschhoek & Paarl
Just a short journey from Cape Town lies the beautiful Cape Winelands, where mountains, vineyards, historic towns and some of South Africa's finest wines combine to create one of the country's most attractive regions.
Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl are particularly popular, offering wine estates, restaurants and spectacular scenery. Many escorted and tailor-made itineraries include time in the Winelands, often with wine tasting and visits to local estates.
The Garden Route – Knysna, Oudtshoorn & Tsitsikamma
The spectacular Garden Route is one of South Africa's most popular touring regions, stretching along the country's southern coast through forests, mountains, beaches, lagoons and wildlife-rich reserves.
Popular stops include Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park. You can explore the famous Knysna Lagoon, discover the Cango Caves around Oudtshoorn and experience the dramatic scenery of the Tsitsikamma coast.
Newmarket's current escorted itineraries combine the Garden Route with Kruger, Cape Town and the Winelands, including visits to Knysna, Tsitsikamma, Oudtshoorn and Cape Agulhas.
Kruger National Park – The Big Five & Safari
For many visitors, a South African safari is the highlight of the holiday. Kruger National Park is one of Africa's great wildlife destinations and offers the opportunity to search for the famous Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.
Escorted tours can include several game drives, while tailor-made holidays allow you to choose the type of safari experience, accommodation and length of stay that suits you.
Kruger can also be combined with Cape Town, the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Mozambique or other destinations, creating a multi-centre South African adventure.
Titan, Newmarket, Travelsphere and Mercury all currently feature South Africa itineraries incorporating safari and wildlife experiences.
Private Game Reserves & Luxury Safari Lodges
You don't have to stay within Kruger National Park itself to enjoy an incredible safari. South Africa is home to a wide variety of private game reserves and luxury safari lodges, offering an intimate wildlife experience.
Private reserves can provide guided game drives, knowledgeable wildlife guides and beautifully located lodges, with some offering an especially luxurious safari experience. Tailor-made holidays make it possible to build a safari around the type of accommodation and wildlife experience you prefer.
Johannesburg & Soweto
Johannesburg provides an important introduction to South Africa's history and modern culture and is often used as a starting point for safari itineraries travelling towards Kruger.
A tour can include Soweto, the Apartheid Museum and other significant sites, while tailor-made itineraries can give you additional time to explore Johannesburg before continuing your journey.
Hermanus & Whale Watching
Hermanus is one of South Africa's best-known whale-watching destinations and can be incorporated into a Garden Route or Western Cape itinerary.
The coastal scenery around Hermanus makes it a particularly attractive stop on a South African touring holiday, especially during whale season.
The Panorama Route & Blyde River Canyon
The spectacular Panorama Route provides a scenic introduction to the landscapes surrounding the Kruger region. Highlights can include God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels.
The route is often incorporated into escorted safari itineraries travelling between Johannesburg and Kruger National Park and provides an excellent contrast to the wildlife experiences later in the trip.
KwaZulu-Natal & The Drakensberg
KwaZulu-Natal offers a fascinating combination of beaches, wildlife, history and dramatic scenery. The region can be particularly appealing if you want to experience a different side of South Africa away from Cape Town and the Western Cape.
The magnificent Drakensberg Mountains provide spectacular scenery, while the region's history includes important Zulu and Anglo-Zulu War sites.
Sun City & Pilanesberg
Sun City provides a very different South African experience, combining resorts, entertainment, golf and leisure with easy access to the nearby Pilanesberg Game Reserve.
Pilanesberg can provide another opportunity for wildlife viewing and safari, making the area an option for travellers looking to combine relaxation with a game reserve experience.
Seen an itinerary you like? Don't just book it online. Give Hessle Travel a call and we can discuss the options and arrange a quote for you.
Popular South Africa Holiday Ideas
- Cape Town & Table Mountain
- Cape Town & the Cape Peninsula
- Cape Town & the Winelands
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek
- Garden Route
- Knysna & Oudtshoorn
- Tsitsikamma National Park
- Kruger National Park Safari
- Big Five Safaris
- Private Game Reserves
- Johannesburg & Soweto
- Panorama Route & Blyde River Canyon
- Hermanus & Whale Watching
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Drakensberg Mountains
- Sun City & Pilanesberg
- South Africa & Mozambique
- South Africa & Mauritius
- South Africa Self-Drive Holidays
Found the South Africa Holiday You Want?
Whether you've found an escorted tour you'd like to book or you've seen a tailor-made South Africa itinerary that you'd like us to look at, give Hessle Travel a call before booking direct.
We can discuss your requirements, check the options available and help you arrange a quote for your South Africa holiday.
Let's Start Planning Your South Africa Holiday
From a Cape Town and Big Five safari to a complete South Africa, Garden Route and Kruger itinerary, or a tailor-made self-drive adventure through the Cape Winelands and along the coast, we can help you find the right holiday.
Call Hessle Travel today on 01482 641064 or contact us online to discuss your plans and request a quote.
