Encounters Travel Top Destinations in South Africa.

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South Africa tours show a very diverse country with several Nature Parks for African Safaris, Mountains, Wine Areas, the Garden Beach Route and amazing Cape Town.

Below are our most visited cities, destinations and national parks in South Africa. Click on the city for more details of the destination.

Capetown ("Kaapstad" in Afrikaans) is one of the most beautiful major cities in the world. It is the meeting point for two oceans with mountains and a natural harbor. Thanks to its nature many migrants moved there and movies were recorded there. Activities may include surfing, fishing, shark watching (!) or just walking and enjoying. Note that the area also produces good wines...

Johannesburg is the largest city and economic heart of South-Africa. People are starting to make it a "friendlier" city, away from the bad name of robbers and thieves. You still need to be careful, but a city tour to see the old and new Joburg is certainly worthwhile. Buying diamants? De Beers has its HQ here. Politics? Visit So-We-To (South-West Township) where Nelson Mandela lived.

The Kruger National Park is one of the largest game reserves in the world. The big five and many other animals have their home here. The location north-east of Johannesburg makes it an easy destination.

Stellenbosch is a wine area close to Capetown. It is named after its Dutch founder Simon van der Stel.

Blyde River Canyon (Dutch: "happy river canyon") is one of the largest and certainly greenest canyons on Earth.

Knysna is a major destination on the Garden Route with a lagoon, cliffs , forests an lots of ourdoor activities.

Oudtshoorn is known for its ostrich farms.

Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) is one of the largest cities in South-Africa. Portuguese, Dutch and English history left its traces.

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We have 152 tours for Encounters Travel in South Africa with duration 5 - 29 Day and rates starting at USD 620.

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Cape Town (Round Trip)
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South Africa
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tour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Safari

Tour Variations:

The Garden Route - 6 days
The Garden Route - 8 days
The Garden Route 10 Days
Duration
5 Days
Starting at
USD 940
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USD 940

5 Days
Next Departure
24-Aug-2026
31-Aug-2026
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Port Elizabeth ⇒ Cape Town
Countries
South Africa
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Group Tours Group Tours
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tour category: Naturetour category: Safari
Duration
6 Days
Starting at
USD 1,680
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USD 1,680

6 Days
Next Departure
03-Oct-2026
31-Oct-2026
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Johannesburg (Round Trip)
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South Africa
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tour category: Naturetour category: Safari
Duration
8 Days
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USD 2,095
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USD 2,095

8 Days
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23-Oct-20262
27-Jan-2027
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Google Map: The Grand Southern Safari
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Cape Town ⇒ Victoria Falls
Countries (4)
Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
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tour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Campingtour category: Safari
Duration
20 Days
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USD 3,050
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USD 3,050

20 Days
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22-Aug-2026
29-Aug-2026
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Google Map: Kruger, eSwatini & Lesotho
From/To
Johannesburg ⇒ Port Elizabeth
Countries
South Africa
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Group Tours Group Tours
Activities
tour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Campingtour category: Safari
Duration
14 Days
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USD 3,090
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USD 3,090

14 Days
Next Departure
13-Sep-2026
20-Sep-2026
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Google Map: Wildlife & Waterfalls - 2026
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Victoria Falls ⇒ Kruger National Park
Countries (2)
South Africa, Zimbabwe
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours
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tour category: Naturetour category: Expert Guidetour category: Safari
Duration
11 Days
Starting at
USD 3,765
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USD 3,765

11 Days
Next Departure
04-Sep-2026
16-Oct-2026
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