South Africa Group Tours with INTRO Travel

South Africa Group Tours with INTRO Travel

Location
  • South Africa
    • Johannesburg
    • Cape Town

Program Details

Activities
Animal Viewing Backpacking Camping City Exploring Mountain Biking Safari Swimming
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Guesthouse Hostel Hotel
Age Min.
18
Age Max
49

Pricing

Starting Price
2799
Price Details
Airport pickup
11 nights accommodation
Walking and bus tour of Soweto
Apartheid Museum/Mandela's house entrance
Drive the Panorama Route
Half day open vehicle game drive of Kruger National Park
Sunset game drive in Hlane National Park
Local village Swazi cultural experience
Historic walk of Cape Town
Return Table Mountain ticket (alternative activity in Winter)
Full day peninsula tour
Seal island boat cruise
Boulders beach penguins
Meals as indicated on itinerary
Private transport throughout plus internal flights
Experienced group leader and local guides
Onward travel help & planning
24/7 support after the trip finishes.
+ This tour is 100% carbon neutral!
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Some Meals Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Travel Insurance Visa
May 13, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
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About Program

From spotting the Big Five on the savanna to summiting the heights of Table Mountain, there are so many reasons to travel to South Africa. That’s why we’ve created South Africa Adventure, a 12 day trip that will have you immersed in indigenous Zulu communities, spotting herds of elephants and prides of lions on a once-in-a-lifetime safari, exploring dazzling cities, cruising around Cape Peninsula, and so much more. With an experienced group leader from the moment you land, an instant crew of mates and help with all your onward travel, get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

This well-organized South Africa trip offers a rich mix of wildlife, culture, and adventure with comfortable accommodations and smooth travel.

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Impact 🌎

At INTRO our commitment to a sustainable future is a key principle, and the driving force behind our Small Change initiative, which we launched in 2017.

As part of our goal to make a real positive impact to the environment, we partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects in 2019 to plant 10 trees for every booking we received. And as a result we’ve planted tens of thousands of trees, aided reforestation, rehabilitated wildlife and reduced poverty in multiple local communities.

However we wanted to go even further and achieve true sustainability, so in late 2023 we began a new partnership with Path Net Zero to accurately measure our tours emissions, and Veritree to plant trees to offset those emissions.

We are now very proud to say that every INTRO tour is 100% carbon neutral.
At INTRO our commitment to a sustainable future is a key principle, and the driving force behind our Small Change initiative, which we launched in 2017.

As part of our goal to make a real positive impact to the environment, we partnered with Eden Reforestation Projects in 2019 to plant 10 trees for every booking we received. And as a result we’ve planted tens of thousands of trees, aided reforestation, rehabilitated wildlife and reduced poverty in multiple local communities.

However we wanted to go even further and achieve true sustainability, so in late 2023 we began a new partnership with Path Net Zero to accurately measure our tours emissions, and Veritree to plant trees to offset those emissions.

We are now very proud to say that every INTRO tour is 100% carbon neutral.

Program Highlights

  • Learn about South Africa’s history on a tour of Soweto, Johannesburg
  • Experience a once in a lifetime safari in Kruger National Park
  • Immerse yourself in Swazi culture
  • Explore beautiful Cape Town and see breath-taking views atop Table Mountain
  • Get up close and personal with wild Seals in their natural environment

Program Reviews

4.96 Rating
based on 23 reviews
  • 5 rating 95.65%
  • 4 rating 4.35%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Housing 4.65
  • Support 5
  • Fun 4.9
  • Value 4.75
  • Safety 5
Showing 1 - 8 of 23 reviews
Dionne
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

4th April SA Adventure

I recently did the Intro Travel tour across South Africa and had such an amazing experience. I went in the autumn but the weather was still great. The itinerary was a perfect mix of city life, culture and nature, starting in Johannesburg and finishing in Cape Town, with unforgettable stops like Kruger National Park along the way.

There were plenty of optional activities to choose from, which made it easy to tailor the trip depending on what you enjoy, whether that is adventure, wildlife or more relaxed experiences.

A huge highlight of the trip was our group leader, Liezl. She was absolutely amazing, very knowledgeable and helpful, and always made safety a priority, which was really reassuring as a solo traveller. She also brought so much fun to the group with her sense of humour.

I travelled solo and found it a great way to meet like minded people. The group dynamic was brilliant from the start and I made some really lovely friends along the way.

I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone thinking about visiting South Africa, especially if you are travelling solo. I would absolutely book with Intro Travel again.

What was your funniest moment?
Safari was amazing seeing the animals up close and having the chance to go again as an additional extra allowed us to see more.
Pros
  • Safari and rhino walk
  • Cape Town and Boulders Beach
  • Graskop cliff walk
Cons
  • Not a lot of beach time
  • Lots of driving on winding roads
  • Lots of early rises
11 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Hello Dionne,

Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! We’re so glad you had an amazing time exploring South Africa and enjoyed the balance of culture, wildlife, and adventure throughout the trip. Liezl will really appreciate your kind words, and it’s great to hear you felt safe, supported, and connected with such a great group along the way

Kind Regards,
The INTRO Travel Team

Laura
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

From Start to Finish Just a Great Trip

I did the South Africa tour with Intro Travel as a solo traveller and had a really great experience.

Liezl was incredibly helpful from the very beginning. Before the trip even started, she sent a very clear and detailed guide for the airport transfer. It actually made me smile at first because it was so thorough – but it turned out to be exactly what you need after a long flight, and everything went smoothly because of it.

Due to some airline issues, I arrived a day late, which could have been quite stressful. But Liezl made everything so much easier once I arrived. She had everything organized and personally welcomed me at the hotel, taking the time to explain everything so I could just relax and settle in.

The whole trip was very well organized. The safari was definitely a highlight – we saw 4 of the Big Five on the first day already, which was incredible. And on the second day in Eswatini, we were lucky enough to see lions as well.

The accommodations were consistently great. And whenever something didn’t work perfectly, like a broken air conditioner, Liezl took care of it immediately and made sure it was resolved.

What really stood out to me was her knowledge of the country and its cultures. She shared so much with us and always made sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and included.

She also brought such a positive energy to the group and created a really great atmosphere. She’s genuinely such a warm and lovely person, and her laugh is absolutely contagious.

I would absolutely recommend this tour – and especially Liezl as a guide. It was a truly memorable experience.

Thank you again, Liezl! 💛

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
During the Safari we got chased by an elephant! Our driver/ guide in Kruger was the best! But it was scary for a moment! But also, the best experience happend during this trip. Absolutely unforgettable!
Pros
  • Liezl as a guide!
  • The animals
  • The accommodations
Cons
  • The rain
  • The rain
  • The rain
25 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Hello Laura,

Liezl will be so happy to hear this, she puts so much care into every group. Glad everything ran smoothly despite the change of plans and you felt supported throughout. Thanks for recommending us.

Kind Regards, The INTRO Travel Team

Tracy
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Well-rounded SA trip

I’ve never used intro travel but found the South Africa itinerary good value fo what you see. I had the privilege of having Liezl Seidel as my guide and she was the perfect guide for SA: attentive, organized, enthusiastic and full of energy! She’ll jump in and answer you right away if you needed anything and ensured our safety throughout the trip. She even included a winery and adventure activities even though they weren’t in the included itinerary. The safari, seals and penguins were def the highlights of the trip. Great value without spending 10k for an African safari

33 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Hello Tracy,

Great to hear you enjoyed the South Africa trip and felt it offered such good value for everything included. The safari and wildlife encounters sound like real highlights.

Liezl will be very happy to hear your feedback. It’s great to know her organisation and enthusiasm helped make the experience even better.

Kind regards,
The INTRO Travel Team

Elisa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Feb 2026

This trip was amazing. Our guide Liezl was an incredible guide. We felt like she knew the whole country. Everywhere she went she knew the staff by name and that made us feel so at home. The experiences were diverse and exciting. I felt safe the whole time and we got to explore places I would have never gone on my own.

The group on our trip was also so fantastic. We were 17 people all together and we all bonded so well together.

This is a great trip for those looking for an adventure trip. :)

46 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Hello Elisa,

Great to hear you had such a good experience and enjoyed exploring so many different places during the trip. It’s also lovely that the group connected so well along the way.

Liezl will really appreciate the kind words. Her knowledge and care for the group clearly made a big difference.

Kind regards,
The INTRO Travel Team

Izzy
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Very good

Great trip and Liezl was a great tour guide. Liezl made sure we were all safe and happy all of the time. Saw a lot of the country which was great with all internal travel sorted especially. Great game drives where we saw a lot of animals and a jam packed schedule. Good thing that breakfasts were all included which was very convenient. Only thing that was missing was night time activities and there were extra activities you had to pay for which the website does not say - would have been helpful.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Bunjee jumping
Pros
  • Safaris
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
Cons
  • Extra activities needed to be paid for
37 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Hello Izzy!

Glad to hear you enjoyed the trip and had the chance to see so much of the country, especially during the game drives. It’s great that Liezl helped the group feel looked after throughout the tour.

We also appreciate the feedback regarding evening activities and optional extras.

Kind regards,
The INTRO Travel Team

Georgina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

The Best Tour

The most unforgettable 12 days in South Africa with our amazing tour guide Liezl. We have seen some incredible sights with a highlight being the safari at Krugu. I felt completely safe the entire journey and all questions were all answered promptly. We have covered so many experiences from giving back int the community at an unapproved settlement, meeting a cultural tribe to learning at the rich history of South Africa. As a solo traveler it definitely ticked all the boxes, from meeting new friends to exploring a new country without having to organise a thing. I would recommend the trip to anyone!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The most incredible sight of the night five. I didn’t expect to see them all in only a couple of hours. I thought we would be driving for hours before we saw anything. I would go again in a heartbeat.
Pros
  • Safari and meeting children for unapproved housing
Cons
  • One nights accommodation wasn’t the best however it was quickly sorted by our guide and we got a new room.
48 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Thank you for sharing your experience, Georgina. It’s great to hear how much you took away from the South Africa tour, from the range of experiences to the sense of ease while travelling solo.

Liezl will really appreciate your feedback. Knowing you felt safe, supported, and able to fully enjoy everything along the way means a lot to us.

Thanks for travelling with us and for the recommendation.

Kind Regards,
The INTRO Travel Team

Laura
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Trip of a lifetime

This is my second tour with INTRO and I can honestly say best tour company. The tour guides are great, especially Liezl, she made the South Africa trip. Her enthusiasm was amazing, she really looked after us. My experience in this beautiful country has been wonderful and I will definitely be coming back in the future.

What was your funniest moment?
Game drive in Kruger
46 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Thank you for your review, Laura. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your second tour with us and had such a special time in South Africa.

Liezl will be delighted to read your feedback. Her enthusiasm and care clearly made a big impact, and the photo with the lion captures just how memorable the experience was.

Thanks again for travelling with us. We’d love to welcome you back on another adventure in the future.

Kind Regards,
The INTRO Travel Team

Matthew
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Intro SA

Amazing experience,
Lots of variety in activities and the guide Liezl was very experienced and knowledgeable and was always on hand if we needed something. There is a lot of driving involved which was long and could be boring but Liezl tried to make it as interesting as possible. The accommodation was lovely we had no issues at any of the accommodation. The animals at Kruger National Park was amazing we saw almost everything that we wanted to see, I think there should be more variety of food options I feel like I’ve eaten a lot of beef these two weeks

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Extra day at the beach
Pros
  • Animals at the national park
  • The school visit was fun
  • Our guide
Cons
  • Lots of bus journeys
  • Variety of food
47 people found this review helpful.
Response from Intro Travel

Hello Matthew,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are really happy to hear you enjoyed the variety of activities, the accommodation and of course the incredible wildlife at Kruger National Park.

It is great to know Liezl’s experience and knowledge helped make the longer travel days more enjoyable. We also really appreciate your honest feedback about the food options and will be sure to pass this on to our team as we are always looking to improve.

Thanks again for travelling with us and we hope to welcome you back on another INTRO adventure in the future.

Kind regards,
The INTRO Travel Team

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