Explore South Africa

Explore South Africa

Headquarters in Knysna, South Africa

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Number of tours
11
Age Range
1-100
Number of reviews
27
Rating
4.6/5
Response rate
100%
Response time
9 hours

Explore South Africa Reviews (27)

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Accommodation
4.5/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Meals
4.5/5
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Guide
5/5
  • MM
    Written on August 15th, 2025
    Hello, We would not recommend this tour company we had several issues with the tour and the tour guide refused to address the issues with meals, activities etc…
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    Explore South Africa commented on this review
    Hi Maryann (Travel Agent) Once again thank you for bringing this unfortunate matter to my attention. I have sent a written apology to your client and reimbursed him for the meals he paid for and also paid for meals that were not included in his tour. I would also like to thank you for the kind remarks I received from you - pasted below. ................. Paul – Explore South Africa, I see on your end (with the statements) you did pay what I had asked - I am complete - I feel and see that you did honor what we discussed. Being that you have worked with us and trying to find a resolution and supplied all documentation that you did on your end I am more than willing to work with you again- in the near future as I feel you did what you said you were going to do. We are good! Enjoy your weekend - look forward with working with you again! Respectfully Maryann
  • KB
    Written on August 9th, 2025
    A great tour with lots of variety. A lot of travelling, but if you want to see lots in a short period of time this can’t be avoided. Our guide was kind, highly …
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  • T
    Written on May 18th, 2025
    Our tour guide Paul has been excellent with organising the trip, suggesting reasonably priced restaurants and extra activities. Paul did his best to ensure we w…
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  • Explore the Garden Route - 4 Days reviewer 4
    Written on March 26th, 2025
    The tour was so beautiful. Our guide, Paul was very knowledgeable and very kind. The places where we stayed were beautiful and comfortable. We had choices for f…
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  • CF
    Written on March 16th, 2025
    Very responsive to all contacts Flexible Some excellent tour inclusions
    Explore South Africa commented on this review
    Thank you for your kind words Catherine. Always a pleasure to host the "Aussies"
  • JB
    Great tour guides, well organized. Ideal for first impressions of the country. Some of the accommodation could be better.
  • Cape Winelands and the Garden Route for Wine Lovers - 5 Days reviewer 7
    Written on November 20th, 2024
    Wonderful guide. Visited places/sites we would not have found on our own. Same with the guest houses.
  • JF
    Written on September 18th, 2024
    Well-organized. Accommodating to wishes of participants
  • JS
    Written on August 23rd, 2024
    We enjoyed our personal tour with Paul along the Garden Route between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. Everything ok the itinerary was met, and even when an unexp…
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  • YA
    Amazing tour with amazing tour guides, 100% recommend, great experience and knowledge with visits to fantastic guest houses and vineyards
    Explore South Africa commented on this review
    Thank you Yosur. it was a pleasure hosting such wonderful guests.

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About Explore South Africa

Explore South Africa is based in South Africa’s favourite town – Knysna. We have been in operation since 1997. Situated in the heart of the famous Garden Route we offer innovative, exciting and affordable chauffer-drive tours both in and around the Garden Route as well as to the rest of Southern Africa. Special interest tours include the ING things such as: sight-seeing, adventuring, game viewing, golfing; hiking, fishing, whale watching, eating and much more.

Highlights

Local Knowledge – We have been living and operating in the Garden Route for 24 years
We cater for the outdoor adventure seekers, wildlife enthusiasts, whale watchers, wine lovers, those looking for a healthy holistic experience, Halal and Asian Cuisine and families.
Accommodation is in quality three and four star Guest Houses, Hotels and Villas and include breakfasts and certain meals.
Our chauffer-drive tours all offer some free time for optional activities. We avoid the tourist traps and show you the REAL Garden Route.

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