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South Africa Expedition

10 days, 3 cities  |  From $2,849 $2,399 before flights($450 off)  |  Estimated biweekly payments as low as $81

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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Which trip style is right for you?

Essential: Budget-friendly, shared accommodations. Perfect for solo travelers and extroverts.

Plus: Hotel-style rooms with one other traveler. Great for those who want more privacy.

Why go?

South Africa brings a lot to the table. Like two cities brimming with history and culture, stunning coastlines, and a national park home to lions, elephants, and rhinos. In fact, it brings Table Mountain to the table, too.

What you'll get

  • Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
  • 8 nights in handpicked accommodations
  • 8 breakfasts
  • 3 dinners
  • 2 lunches
  • Expert Tour Director
  • 24/7 support
  • 2 insider tours with local guides
  • Excursion to Cape Peninsula
  • Full-day game drive at Kruger National Park

Picture yourself

  • Capturing photos of wild animals you never dreamed of seeing
  • Gazing out at Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain
  • Visiting the former home of President Nelson Mandela
  • Diving into the waves of the (very) south Atlantic
  • Sipping on wine just feet from where the grapes are grown

Itinerary

Day 1: Overnight flight

You’ve got a long journey ahead of you before those travel dreams become IRL experiences. So, recline that seat and start counting lions, elephants, and rhinos until you zonk out. 

Day 2: Arrive in Cape Town

Welcome to Cape Town, one of South Africa’s three capital cities—head to your hotel and get some rest. Tomorrow, the adventure begins.

Today’s highlights
  • Land at the airport and meet an EF representative.
  • Transfer to your accommodations, check in, and start to meet your fellow travelers.
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Accommodations

We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.

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Onomo Cape Town Inn on the Square

This chic hotel is located in the city center of Cape Town. Guests will enjoy unlimited WiFi, air conditioning, and a restaurant-bar. Nearby, you’ll find museums, restaurants, and the Company’s Garden.

Numbi Hotel Kruger

This upscale hotel is located in the Hazyview area of the Kruger Region. Guests will enjoy a pool and restaurant. Nearby, you’ll find the Blue Haze Mall and various restaurants options.

City Lodge Sandton Johannesburg

This charming hotel is located on the north side of Johannesburg. Guests will enjoy a café, pool, and unlimited WiFi. Nearby, you’ll find Benmore Garden's shopping center, Sandton Convention Centre, and various restaurants.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Overall rating based on 40 traveler reviews

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My safari adventure

5 out of 5 stars

5th-time traveler Christina, traveled in Mar 2025

This trip was absolutely amazing. Patricia was just the sweetest and really worked with us to make sure we had the best trip. To see all of these beautiful animals in the wild was so surreal. Capetown was gorgeous. This trip is a perfect mix of beach town and safari. Definitely...

Best First EFUB Trip

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Jared, traveled in Mar 2025

This is definitely a trip that should be on anyone’s bucket list! South Africa was truly an amazing country with so much important history and you truly got to experience a mix of city, beach, and safari! Our TD Patricia truly allowed to experience South Africa and made this...

Amazing

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Olena, traveled in Mar 2025

The tour to South Africa was incredible, beautiful views, many interesting activities! Our tour director Patricia was amazing ! Got to meet amazing friends. Kruger park was the highlight of our trip!

Expedition to South Africa with Patricia M

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Ian, traveled in Mar 2025

This was my first international trip. And let me tell you! One I will remember forever ! Patricia was our tour guide who educated us on the economy, history, languages like Zulu, farming, architecture, foods, activities, and religious practices! She was amazing and I learned so...

Perfect trip

5 out of 5 stars

8th-time traveler Grace, traveled in Dec 2024

This trip was amazing, a perfect mix of beach, city, history and safari! Would definitely go back and do more, there's so much to do and all of the locals were so nice! Our Tour Director Patricia was amazing and her story is unbelievable!!

South Africa- A travellers bucketlist

5 out of 5 stars

3rd-time traveler Alyssa, traveled in Dec 2024

South Africa is a must visit spot, the vegetation, wildlife, and lifestyle is unmatched to anywhere in the world. This trip incorporated 3 vacations in 1. You had the beach, the mountains, and of course the game drives and food. We got to experience everything South Africa had...

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