Travel South Africa your way on a private guided tour
Private tours in South Africa enable you to choose dates, destinations, and activities.
They are ideal for families, romantic couples, or travellers with specific interests such as birdwatching or photography.
Travel with an expert guide for an insightful experience at South Africa’s top destinations, like Kruger National Park and the Garden Route.
Whatever the request, our Travel Experts can make it happen – from the best places to stay to romantic experiences.
Private tours in South Africa are perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries, or family vacations, allowing you to disconnect from the busy world.
Curious travellers will appreciate the insights provided by expert guides, who open a window into a new world.
If you want to travel extensively without worrying about logistics or driving, our guides handle these details for you.
Book with confidence knowing that our Travel Experts have organised everything perfectly and that our in-country team is available to assist you if an unlikely need arises.
"We love designing private tours in South Africa because it allows us to craft unique and unforgettable experiences for our guests, which brings us great satisfaction."Marlene | South Africa Travel Expert
On private tours in South Africa, you can explore a single region or combine multiple areas if you have more time.
The northeast features Kruger National Park and private reserves such as Sabi Sands Nature Reserve.  It’s also famous for the Drakensberg Mountains, the Indian Ocean and unique parks such as iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park.
The southwest includes Cape Town, the Garden Route, the Cape Winelands, Big Five parks such as Addo Elephant National Park, and exclusive reserves like Shamwari Private Game Reserve.
South Africa is a year-round destination, yet its vast size creates regional climate differences.
From May to September, the northeast experiences a dry season, providing optimal wildlife viewing and pleasant weather. However, the southwest is chilly and wet.
From November to March, the warm summer months are ideal for exploring the southwest. Meanwhile, the northeast experiences its rainy season with higher temperatures and afternoon thunderstorms that shouldn’t impact your experience.
April and October, the shoulder seasons, provide pleasant weather with fewer visitors.
May to SeptemberBest for wildlife viewing in the northeast
May to SeptemberBest for wildlife viewing in the northeast
The dry winter season is the prime time for a safari experience in the northeast.
The dry landscapes draw wildlife to permanent water sources, and the sparse vegetation makes wildlife viewing easier.
Early-morning game drives start cold (8-12°C) but warm up quickly to 18-28°C, so we recommend wearing several thin layers to adjust to the changing temperatures.
It is a popular period, so booking in advance is recommended.
November to March Best time to explore the Garden Route
November to March Best time to explore the Garden Route
The summer months are ideal for visiting the southwest, including Cape Town, the Garden Route, and the Cape Winelands.
Although temperatures are higher in the northeast, it’s still a good time to visit, as passing afternoon thunderstorms shouldn’t disrupt morning game drives or activities.
Additionally, the landscapes become vividly green, and from December to February, newborn animals can be seen, adding special charm to game drives.
Booking early from October to March is recommended as it is high season.
Our country experts have carefully crafted itineraries that will take you to the best places in South Africa.
You can choose one of the below itineraries or customise your trip to create your dream safari.
Contact us today to make your private safari a reality.
Private tours in South Africa offer world-class accommodations, including country hotels, guest houses, elegant lodges, and tented camps in the wild.
Did you know that staying at permanent tented camps offers spacious rooms, large beds, and en-suite bathrooms, while the thin canvas walls create a closer connection to nature?
Our Travel Experts can assist in selecting the ideal accommodation based on your preferences. Whether you are travelling with family or on a honeymoon, we can organise the perfect stay for you.
Private tours in South Africa offer complete flexibility.
You will travel with an expert guide who will share local knowledge, reveal nature’s secrets, and customise game drives and activities to suit you.
Private tours are ideal for a significant occasion. Families can bond in nature, while romantic couples can share unforgettable experiences.
On our private tours, you choose the activities — from game drives to guided bush walks, every day is shaped around you.
Choose where you rest your head - a beachfront retreat, a bush lodge or anywhere in between - on a private tour, the choice is yours.
Your own private vehicle, your own expert guide - ask every question, stop whenever you like and experience South Africa entirely on your own terms.
Choose your destination and discover the landscapes, wildlife and beauty of South Africa's most iconic national parks at your own pace.
A private tour is just that - private. If you're imagining a romantic picnic in the Cape Winelands with the one you love - we'll make it happen.
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime holiday on a private tour in South Africa, and travel with confidence in our vehicles, guided by our experts.
Unlike group tours, your experience isn’t influenced by other guests. If you wish to finish a game drive early to relax by the lodge’s pool or stay longer to enjoy the sunset, you’re free to do so.
You can also customise the itinerary to suit your interests, whether it’s a fly-in safari, hiking in the Drakensberg Mountains, or whale watching along the coast.
Adapt activities to the age group. Younger travellers might enjoy adventure activities along the Garden Route, while couples can enjoy wine tours in the Cape Winelands.
Visit destinations that suit the individuals. Wildlife enthusiasts can spend days in renowned parks, sharing the experience with passionate guides.
In contrast, private reserves such as Shamwari Private Game Reserve suit families and romantic couples, offering walking safaris, romantic bush dinners, and conservation visits.
Begin by browsing the private tours listed above; each overview includes a snapshot of the price, duration, and places to visit.
Once you find a tour that fits your budget and preferences, click to view the full itinerary.
These tours have been thoughtfully crafted through years of customising private experiences for hundreds of guests and serve as excellent templates for your tour.
You can personalise any of these tours by adding experiences or extra stops to the itinerary.
If you’re short on time, share your ideal holiday with a Travel Expert, and they will organise it for you.
You can also extend your trip to Namibia or Botswana to see the Namib Desert, Skeleton Coast, and Okavango Delta with our sister companies.
Start planning your tour by contacting our Travel Expert for a no-obligation consultation.
Private tours are ideal if you have a special interest, such as photography, birdwatching or hiking. You set the goals, and we help you achieve them.
Whether you want to spot a Verreaux’s eagle-owl, capture a time-lapse of the night sky, or hike in the Drakensberg Mountains, we make it a reality.
On a birdwatching tour, we pair you with an expert guide to take you to the best places in South Africa to see the birds on your bucket list.
On a photography safari, our guides will get you to the right place at the right time.
Some accommodations have adapted vehicles with large windows and roof hatches for unobstructed photos, while others feature photography hides for eye-level wildlife shots.
For those who love to explore on foot, our hiking tours offer incredible experiences in stunning landscapes.
Experience South Africa your way. You dream it, and we will make it happen.
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