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- Platinum Operator
- Expat Explore Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 1 - 50
- Ages 10+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Cape Town and the Cape Winelands
- Admire the beautiful landscapes of the Garden Route
- Visit Hermanus, Mossel Bay and Knysna
- Experience a South African safari with 3 full days of wildlife spotting in the Kruger National Park Region
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start of tour in Cape Town
- Day 2 Cape Town: Free Day
- Day 3 Cape Winelands - Stellenbosch - Hermanus Region
- Day 4 Hermanus Region - Swellendam - Mossel Bay
- Day 5 Garden Route: Game Reserve - Knysna - Tsitsikamma
- Day 6 Tsitsikamma National Park & Storms River - Eastern Cape
- Day 7 Route 62 - Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm - Cango Caves Experience
- Day 8 Oudtshoorn - Route 62 - Cape Winelands - Cape Town
- Day 9 Cape Town - Johannesburg - Kruger National Park Region
- Day 10 Kruger National Park Region
- Day 11 Kruger National Park Region: Free Day
- Day 12 Kruger National Park Region: Free Day
- Day 13 Three Rondavels - Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint - Bourke’s Luck Potholes - Johannesburg
- Day 14 End of tour in Johannesburg
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Operated by
Expat Explore Travel
Number of tours
85
Age Range
10 to 80 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
84%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
Raj· August 21st, 2025It was one of the most memorable Tours in Africa. The Itinerary was well drawn, Hotels were Comfortable, Transport / Drivers were Excellent and the Tour Guide was Exceptional ! The Sights & Sounds of Africa will forever remain in our minds.Show moreTrip date: August 2025- CTChristine· August 19th, 2025A wonderful tour with great experiences. Willem the tour guide was everything you would want in a guide putting everything into making the holiday both enjoyable, safe and fitting in as much as possible into the journey. Thank you Expat Explore for another fabulous experience.Show moreTrip date: August 2025
- Oneplus· June 9th, 2025best in africa toursShow moreTrip date: June 2025
- Maria· May 27th, 2024Loved South Africa, but we were disappointed with Expat Explore! I would definitely recommend going to South Africa, but using another company. Positives: - The tour covered a lot of South Africa - it was quite intense but that's the nature given just how much is covered in so few days! So it was a good route for trying to see everything South Africa has to offer. - The tour guide, Willem, was great! Energetic and helpful and always had things to entertain us on the long journeys. - Most hotels were good, all at least satisfactory. Again this is only as expected, but to manage expectations for those considering the tour. Negatives: - Terrible pre-tour treatment and info. We had to postpone and had a letter from Dr saying unfit to travel and TourRadar trying to assist but they made us forfeit money saying they'd spent it. Yet when I asked what hotels and flight info we had, they hadn't organised it yet, so was a lie. - No pre-tour info sent and anything sent was incorrect. We had info on 'our trip to Europe'. Still chasing for info on day 1 of tour! This caused us (and we know others on the tour too!) a lot of anxiety and stress. - Info then sent was incorrect - excursions changed, excursions missing, prices incorrect. This meant we did not have enough money and lost money due to having to pay bank fees to draw out internationally. - Tour information misleading. E.g. said there is an included game drive in Kruger but there is not, you drive through Kruger on the bus, so not the same thing and means that tour is less value for money when this is all factored in. - Collection of cash for excursions not appropriate - making us carry large sums of cash unsafe and this was not collected on a regular basis. - Felt rushed through some excursions. E.g. paid for a meal and Post-Diving debrief in the Shark Diving excursion and didn't get to do either due to being told needed to leave. - Those who had dietary needs sometimes didn't get options, and ended up having to pay for their own additional food. Please note, however, this was typically the hotels own fault and not Expats. - Expat Explore said could not organise pre/post tour accomodations but then was doing it for some people, so unfair treatment based on where you book via. Rooms not always equal in quality between tour goers. Overall, we had a good time there, met lovely people and experienced the culture and great environmental and activity offers. The tour guide meant it was better than the pre-tour experience had us worried it would be. However, it felt like Expat Explore was very amateur and definitely unorganized. This caused us stress and anxiety and wasted us a lot of money. We've traveled with other tour providers and not felt like this, so was very disappointed. But the country itself was absolutely incredible so don't let it put you off going to South Africa! I just would recommend doing it with another tour company.Show more
Expat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your feedback on our tour. We're pleased you enjoyed the itinerary and appreciated Willem's assistance. We apologize for the issues you faced with overall organization. Your feedback is valuable, and we're committed to reviewing our... Show moreTrip date: May 2024 - JJJodie· April 28th, 2024I have just returned from an incredible two weeks. It was an amazing experience of animals, wine, and adventures. Our guide was Matt and he kept us entertained and safe and really helped bond the group. It wasn’t a relaxing holiday as lots of early starts, but it was worth every hour of lost sleep!Show moreTrip date: April 2024
- Tan· December 19th, 2023Very comfortable pace tour, and u will get to see most of the good stuffs. It could have been shorter but at the expense of rush factor. But it's very comfortable for me. The tour guide Matt, and our driver Benny, were both very professional, with Benny also being a high average driver. Just take note of the optional tours and it's prices that you are keen to take up and prepare some cash in advance. Matt will arrange time for ATM visits occasionally though. Nice tour!Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your tour experience! We're thrilled that you had a fantastic time. Your positive comments about our tour guide, Matt, and driver, Benny, are much appreciated. We take pride in our professional team, and it's great to see their... Show moreTrip date: November 2023
- MDMichael· November 13th, 2023An incredible experience that will stay with me my whole lifeShow moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your experience with us! We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon.Trip date: October 2023
- JNJenny· November 1st, 2023Very good and would thoroughly recommend it to my friends. The accomadation was reallly nice just long trips in the bus and the 1 night stays were tiring but that couldnt be helped because of the distance to Kruger Park.Show moreTrip date: October 2023
- DBDavid· September 30th, 2023Matt was an amazing guide.Went beyond the call of duty.Treated everyone with kindness.There is nuthing Matt does not know about his home country of Sth.Africa. We were so lucky to also have 2 fellow employees of Expat Tours on our trip.Nico & Alex were gentlemen,kind & helpful to me now an old age pensioner.They enhanced the trip for everyone. Matts choice of tours was excellent. Had an amazing experience & already thinking of next years tour with Expat.Show moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for sharing your experience with us and for rating us 5-stars! We're so happy to hear that our team on the road took excellent care of you and that you had an amazing time. We hope that we will see you on another Expat Explore adventure in the... Show moreTrip date: September 2023
- WPWilliam· September 6th, 2023Great itinerary, terrific guide, very good buses and drivers, mostly very good hotels, really nice fellow travellers equals excellent experienceShow moreExpat Explore Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your review; it brings us great joy to know that our team delivered a 5-star experience! Witnessing our tours transform a group of strangers into a circle of friends, united by shared memories, is truly one of our greatest accomplishments.... Show moreTrip date: August 2023
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- From Sunday28 Sep, 2025To Saturday11 Oct, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $4,220 per person
- From Sunday12 Oct, 2025To Saturday25 Oct, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $4,220 per person
- 1 Other Unavailable Departure
- Instant Confirmation-12%From Sunday26 Oct, 2025To Saturday8 Nov, 2025EnglishFilling FastFrom:$4,220NZ $3,713 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Sunday9 Nov, 2025To Saturday22 Nov, 2025EnglishFilling FastFrom:$4,220NZ $3,605 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday4 Jan, 2026To Saturday17 Jan, 2026This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $4,515 per person
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Sunday18 Jan, 2026To Saturday31 Jan, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,515NZ $3,825 per personMultiple Room Types
- From Sunday1 Feb, 2026To Saturday14 Feb, 2026This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $4,515 per person
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Sunday29 Mar, 2026To Saturday11 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,515NZ $4,045 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Sunday12 Apr, 2026To Saturday25 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,515NZ $4,045 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant Confirmation-15%From Sunday26 Apr, 2026To Saturday9 May, 2026EnglishFrom:$4,515NZ $3,825 per personMultiple Room Types
What our customers ask about this tour
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April
Asked on August 10th, 2025What are the hotels for this itinerary?
Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025Below are the default hotels we usually partner with for this itinerary: Cape Town – StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl, Hermanus – Windsor Hotel Hermanus, Mossel Bay – Garden Route Hotel, Tsitsikamma – Tsitsikamma Village Inn, Oudtshoorn – Protea Hotel by Marriott Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate, Kruger Gateway – Hazyview Sun, Kruger – Timbavati Safari Lodge, Johannesburg – Garden Court OR Tambo International Airport. Hotel allocations are subject to change. Final list available to confirmed bookings around 90 days before departure.
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Naomi
Asked on August 3rd, 2025what size bag is included on the flight
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025
The Luggage Allowance for the Included Fights on the tour are the same as the allowance that we advertise for our travelers on the website. You are permitted to take one piece of main luggage with you on the coach to a maximum weight of 20kg. Maximum dimensions are 75cm x 43cm x 90cm. If you arrive with more luggage than this, or luggage that is too big and/or heavy, you may be asked to leave it behind. In addition to your main bag, you will need a small daypack or backpack for everyday things you may need (e.g. camera, water bottle, sun cream, hat etc.) while travelling, sightseeing or on overnight excursions. Maximum dimensions are 42cm x 30cm x 18cm. Try to keep this bag as light as possible and make sure that all main sections of your bags can be padlocked. Do not leave ANYTHING of value in your main luggage – keep it on you or in a safe, where available.
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Keith
Asked on July 24th, 2025why is that price different between expat explorer website and touraddar pricing
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
Expat Explore and TourRadar operate as separate entities, and while Expat Explore may offer exclusive deals on direct bookings, TourRadar also provides a variety of fantastic promotions on many of their tours. Unfortunately, the specific departure you mentioned is not currently part of those promotions.
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Vicki
Asked on July 9th, 2025I'm wondering what the single supplement is. I have a male friend who is also interested in South Africa but we would like our own rooms please.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2025
The Single Room Upgrades for our South African Escape Tour is offered at 1,895 AUD per person on top of the tour price.
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Dean
Asked on May 5th, 2025We are non Veg. We do not eate pork .Halal or Kosher meat.
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Dean
Traveler•Written May 2025we have 3 adults one male 78, and one lady 84years and other lady is 74 can they be accommodated/
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written May 2025
We're happy to confirm that we welcome travellers of all ages, and many of our guests are seasoned explorers just like yourselves. That said, please do note that our tours are fast-paced and designed to help you experience as much as possible. This includes long coach drives, walking tours of up to 3 hours, and occasionally carrying luggage up or down stairs, as not all hotels have lifts. A good level of fitness and mobility is therefore essential to enjoy the tour comfortably. In terms of accommodation, we unfortunately do not offer triple rooms on our tours. For groups of three, the third traveler will typically be roomed with another solo traveler of the same gender. Alternatively, you can choose to upgrade to a single supplement for a private room, if preferred.
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Natasha
Asked on April 9th, 2025Is there still availability for this adventure?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written April 2025
Yes, there are still 2 seats available on the South African Escape departing on Sunday, 11 May 2025.
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Christopher
Asked on January 12th, 2025Can you please provide the optional tour options for this trip including prices?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written January 2025
Here's the list of Optionals offered for this tour, their description, and the price per person.
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Sabrina
Asked on December 30th, 2024Do you have any tours available for these dates?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2024
We offer a variety of guided tours in South Africa, showcasing the country's diverse landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage. Here are some of their notable offerings: South Africa Escape, Cape Town and the Garden Route, Kruger Safari and the Panorama Route.
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Teresa
Asked on November 30th, 2024What is the single supplement for this tour?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2024
A single supp/private room upgrade for this tour is currently 975.00 USD. This will ensure that you have your own bedroom and private bathroom for the entire tour.
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Teresa
Traveler•Written December 2024Thanks for your reply, but the single supplement is too high for me.
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Annette
Asked on November 29th, 2024We are looking for a tour of South Africa without safaris. Do you offer that?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2024
You can join the first leg of the tour, which includes Cape Town and the Garden Route.
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