On the road with a guide
South Africa guided tours
Guided tours in South Africa: routes, tour leaders and itineraries of trusted operators side by side, plus the best time to go, flight times and your own days before or after.
From Halifax, you can be in South Africa in about 14 h 20.
- Best time to go
- March to November
- Daytime high in January
- 36 °C
- Flight from Halifax
- about 14 h 20
South Africa guided tours from our partners
Each operator shows routes, dates and the real price for your departure. You book with the operator, who is your contract partner.
TourRadarSouth Africa at TourRadarCheck live priceSee offers
Intrepid TravelSouth Africa at Intrepid TravelCheck live priceSee offers
G AdventuresSouth Africa at G AdventuresCheck live priceSee offers
You book with the partner, who is your contract partner. Links marked "Partner" are partner links: we earn a commission when you book, and your price stays the same.
How it works
1Find your route
Compare routes, length, tour leaders and group sizes of the operators for your country.
2Book with the operator
You book straight with the operator, at their price and on their terms.
3Follow the itinerary
Your itinerary sits day by day in HolidayWow: map, trip film, packing list and Genie. Add your own days before or after with a tap.
When to go in South Africa
In South Africa, the best time for a trip is March to November, with daytime highs up to 34 °C.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °C | 36 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 36 |
| Night °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 18 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Rain days | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
For your free days in South Africa
Everything about South Africa, from towns and beaches to getting there and the weather, is in the travel guide: Vacation in South Africa
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partners for Guided tours, one plan
- TourRadar
- Intrepid Travel
- G Adventures
On the road, place to place
South Africa guided tours: frequently asked questions
When is the best time for a guided tour in South Africa?
In South Africa, the best time for a trip is March to November, with daytime highs up to 34 °C. The flight from Halifax takes about about 14 h 20.
Which operators run guided tours in South Africa?
On HolidayWow you compare TourRadar, Intrepid Travel and G Adventures. Each operator shows the route, dates and the real price for your departure.
Can I plan my own days before or after a tour in South Africa?
Yes. Open the tour in HolidayWow and add your own days before or after; Genie plans them with places, tours and stays that fit the start and end of the itinerary.
What is a guided tour?
A trip with a set itinerary, a tour leader and usually a small group: the operator arranges route, stays and transfers, and you just come along.
How do I follow my itinerary in HolidayWow?
Open the tour as a trip in HolidayWow: the operator's days sit in your plan with the map, places and overnight stops. You add notes and plan your own days before or after; the operator sets the itinerary itself.
Who is my contract with?
Always the operator you book with. HolidayWow links to their offers and helps you plan everything around it.
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