South Africa Tours for Young Adults

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Unforgettable South Africa tours for young adults & young solo travelers:

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  • Cape, Safari and Falls

    Don’t want to compromise? Think of this trip as the best of the best. From seeing the beautiful coast of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain, to having a chance of spotting the Big 5 in two of Africa’s top wildlife destinations, and experiencing the adrenaline fuelled activities of one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls, this trip lets you tick off all the highlights that Southern Africa has to offer.

    $ 2,327
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  • Kruger Safari with Eswatini

    Ready to journey through the heart of South Africa, on a 7-day adventure that’s full of history, hippos and awesome heritage sites? On this trip you’ll bask on the beaches, check out the marine life and take unforgettable game drives through some of the best wildlife parks in the whole of Africa. Includes a visit to Eswatini so you can tick 2 countries off your list!

    $ 1,161
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  • Southern Africa Northbound: Dunes, Deltas & Falls

    Now’s the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. Sand dunes, safari drives, and epic sunrises… all that and we’ve only scratched the surface on this 21-day tour of southwestern Africa. Visit the thunderous Victoria Falls, explore wildlife-rich deltas, and go camping overnight in the wilderness. Our Landos (overland adventure vehicles) get you close to all the action while local guides and Chief Experience Officers ensure each day goes off without a hitch.

    $ 2,124
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  • Southern Africa Overland: Cape Town, Falls & Kruger

    Now’s the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. Like action, adventure, and wildlife documentaries? Then you’re going to love this trip. The itinerary reads like a special double-issue of your favourite travel mag: towering sand dunes, impossibly deep canyons, wildlife safari drives in Etosha, Kruger, and Matobo National Parks, the bone-shaking roar of Victoria Falls, traditional dinner and dance, campouts under a sprawling blanket of stars — and that’s just the start! With expert CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) and loads of optional activities available, you’ll run out of time before you run out of things to do, see, and experience.

    $ 3,099
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  • Cape Town to the Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness

    Now’s the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. Keen to check off eight countries as “been there” and journey across nearly half of the African continent? Well, give us 40 days and we’ll take you on this epic overland adventure. Marvel at the world’s highest sand dunes, float through the Okavango in a dugout “mokoro” canoe, and meet the San People in the blazing Kalahari Desert. You’ll soak up vibrant colours, culture, and scenery from the southern tip of Africa up to Kenya. Take the road less travelled and come away with jaw-dropping photos and a deeper understanding of this incredible corner of the globe.

    $ 5,755
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  • Southern Africa Encompassed: Bush Camps & Wildlife Spotting

    Now’s the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. When it comes to raw, in-your-face wildness, South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe is where it’s at — and from the vantage of our rugged Lando, even more spectacular. Witness traditional dancing, explore the Okavango Delta with a wildlife walk and bush camping, track wildlife on foot in Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park, and capture the “big five” (in photo form, of course) in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, while camping keeps you close to the incomparable scenery. This quick tour isn’t simply a taste of Africa; it’s a full-course meal — with seconds.

    $ 1,814
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  • Ultimate Africa: Safari Drives & the Savannah

    Now’s the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. 55 days may sound like a lot of time, but once you reach south and east Africa, you’ll see there’s a lifetime of epic landscapes, rare wildlife, and unique people to meet and discover. Track the “big five” across open savannah, explore the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro canoe, and encounter gorillas deep in the Ugandan wilderness to get a real feel for how large Africa truly is. Travel comfortably aboard our overland adventure vehicle, the Lando, and enjoy wilderness camping that will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife. Try not to blink, the time will fly by.

    $ 9,397
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  • Garden Route and Addo

    Ready for one of the world’s most epic road trips – where you flicker from wildlife to city life to beach life? You’ll gawp at the Cango Caves, sample the nightlife of Cape Town, and even encounter the Big 5 at some of Africa’s finest national parks. The Garden Route has everything, and you’ll experience it all on this unforgettable 7-day adventure, with a squad of fellow 18-35s.

    $ 1,058
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  • Learn to be a Safari Guide in Kruger National Park

    Love wildlife? Always wanted to be a safari ranger? This adventure puts you in the heart of Kruger National Park, where you’ll get up close and personal with the Big 5 whilst experiencing what life is like for Game Rangers. With your expert Game Ranger guides, you’ll participate in game drives and walks, discovering what it’s like to live life on the wild side.

    $ 1,489
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  • Cape Town to the Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness

    Now’s the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. Keen to check off eight countries as “been there” and journey across nearly half of the African continent? Well, give us 40 days and we’ll take you on this epic overland adventure. Marvel at the world’s highest sand dunes, float through the Okavango in a dugout “mokoro” canoe, and meet the San People in the blazing Kalahari Desert. You’ll soak up vibrant colours, culture, and scenery from the southern tip of Africa up to Kenya. Take the road less travelled and come away with jaw-dropping photos and a deeper understanding of this incredible corner of the globe.

    $ 5,755
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  • Cape, Safari and Falls

    Don’t want to compromise? Think of this trip as the best of the best. From seeing the beautiful coast of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain, to having a chance of spotting the Big 5 in two of Africa’s top wildlife destinations, and experiencing the adrenaline fuelled activities of one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls, this trip lets you tick off all the highlights that Southern Africa has to offer.

    $ 2,327
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  • Southern Africa Safari

    Looking for the ultimate safari adventure through Africa? This one doesn’t just explore the gorgeous city of Cape Town and thundering might of Victoria Falls – it also takes a wild safari through iconic Kruger, before exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Botswana and Namibia, with heaps of included game drives, luxe lodges with swimming pools, opportunities for helicopter wildlife spotting and interactions with indigenous communities. This is the ultimate African adventure, unfiltered, and once you’ve made memories like these under African skies, your life will never be the same.

    $ 5,065
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Contiki and G Adventures* are two very experienced and internationally popular providers of tours for young travelers!
* Not all of the “G Adventures” tours are for young travelers only. Choose “18-to-Thirtysomethings” in the search filter, after having executed the search!

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  • Paris for New Year

    There’s so much to see in Paris, so get to know the chic French capital in depth this winter on this 4 day New Year’s Eve package. See the city on an ‘Illuminations’ tour, covering the must see sights! Take time to do as the the locals do as you try some authentic French cuisine, relax on a Seine River cruise or take in the city’s cultural side & dive into it’s many museums, galleries & cafes.

    $ 703
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  • Eastern Road

    The ultimate collision of history and modernity happen here in the arms of Eastern Europe. Commencing in Berlin with the option to loop back around or end in Warsaw, you will flutter from traditional meals and royal castles, to eclectic clubs filled with well-dressed locals.

    $ 2,237
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  • Quito to La Paz: Amazon & Ancient Cultures

    Really discover what South America is all about on this epic five-week journey through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. This adventure truly has it all – the Pacific coast, the awe-inspiring Amazon, and the archeological highlights and cultural treasures of the Andean highlands. Hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, tear it up on mountain bikes, raft wild rivers, catch big waves, and get your adrenaline pumping on exciting optional excursions. With local transportation and authentic accommodation, this adventure offers an intense blend of included activities and free time to explore on your own.

    $ 3,536
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  • London To Vienna Trail

    The ultimate collision of history and modernity happen here in the arms of Eastern Europe. 8 days will jive you from London to Vienna, passing by windmill lands, gothic spires and some of the best partying cities on the European map.

    $ 1,162
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  • Philippines Island Hopping

    Are you ready, beach enthusiasts? We’ve got 9 days of ultimate island hopping in store. It’s time to experience this tropical symphony of crystal blue waters, white-sand beaches, awe-inspiring historical sites (and countless insta-worthy spots too). You’ll discover reefs and shipwrecks in Port Barton. Take a boat ride through the jaw-dropping limestone caves at Puerto Princesa. Dine on authentic Filipino food. Catch once-in-a-lifetime sunset views in El Nido. And of course, soak in the blissful beach vibes throughout – all with your new set of fellow island lovers. Grab your swimsuit and let’s go!

    $ 1,417
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  • Sol Seeker

    Chase the sun across 3 spectacular countries. From Mexico City to Antigua you’ll be spoilt with beaches, national parks, ancient ruins & plenty of included, unforgettable travel experiences that allow you to experience this enchanting region like one of the locals. From sailing in Caye Caulker to zip-lining through the jungles, and getting the party started in Mexico City – this one isn’t just about soaking up rays, it’s about enriching the soul.

    $ 3,283
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  • Berlin to Paris: Bike Rides & Big Nights

    Ah, a relaxing week’s vacation in Old Europa. What could be finer? Don’t ask anyone who’s taken this trip! Our six-day odyssey across four countries is a blur of beauty, culture, and adventure from start to finish, with loads of optional activities to pick and choose from. From the varied architectural wonders of Berlin to the nightclubs of Amsterdam and romantic Bruges, this trip contains more European awesomeness per minute than should be permissible by law. (We won’t tell if you won’t.)

    $ 1,045
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  • Ecuador and Galapagos Island Hopper

    From the heights of the volcanoes to the unexplored waters of Galapagos, this tour is a must for the lovers of the great outdoors. Whether you are snorkeling with sea lions & rays, or chilling with the giant Galapagos tortoise, this adventure is epic!

    $ 3,595
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  • North Queensland Adventure

    Get ready to uncover Queensland’s many wonders. From the pure sands of Whitehaven Beach, there’s so much laid-back beauty in this part of Australia. And that’s before you head to Magnetic Island, taking epic coastal walks and meeting the local koalas, then ending on a high with an expedition to the Great Barrier Reef itself.

    Contiki acknowledges the Traditional and Torres Strait Island owners of the land, sea and waters of the spectacular Australian continent. As we explore this remarkable land, we recognise and respect their custodianship of a unique, ancient culture and country.

    $ 1,244
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  • European Highlights

    This trip delivers a highlight reel of European beauty, history, culture and food over two unforgettable weeks. The perfect loop from that will see you gawping at the glittering lights of Paris one moment to gliding through Venetian canals the next. Oh, and did we mention the French Riviera and a stay at Contiki’s legendary private chateau? Twinkling cities, lush vineyards and enough culture to fill a thousand journals – this one has it all.

    $ 2,304
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  • Peru Uncovered

    Experience the best of Peru on this adventure into the country’s ultimate hotspots. From ancient Inca culture & Amazon jungle to awesome locals, Peru has it all. See the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, the cultural-hub of Cusco, the Colca Canyon & our highlight, Machu Picchu. When you’re done, sit back & relive the memories over a perfect Pisco Sour. You can choose to either trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, or take it easy & go by train.

    $ 3,523
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  • London to Berlin by Train

    Wanna explore Europe’s coolest cities by train, with unique experiences that go deeper than sightseeing? On this trip, you’ll see famous cities through a whole new lens as we explore Amsterdam with refugees. You’ll see a cabaret show in Paris, and get to know Berlin’s alternative art scene. Go dancing, dining and daydreaming with a small, close-knit group. And then there’s the scenery…

    $ 2,183
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  • The Big Tiki

    Geysers and glaciers. Māori settlements, mighty cities and majestic mountains. If NZ doesn’t impress you with its diverse beauty, nothing will. Cruising from Auckland in the north to Christchurch in the South – with stop-offs in Rotorua, Wellington, Queenstown and more top class adventure spots along the way – this one is the ultimate adventure, offering up over 65 optional activities from whale watching to skydiving and beyond.

    $ 3,403
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  • Canadian Rockies: National Parks Eastbound

    Now’s the time to explore western Canada on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. Discover that big mountain mood on this journey along the Pacific Coast from Vancouver to the Canadian Rockies. Do a touch of whale spotting before heading east into the enveloping mountain wilderness of Banff and Jasper National Parks in search of sulphur springs, canoeing excursions, and massive glaciers. Camping out most nights means you could find yourself face-to-face with a moose, deer, or maybe even a bear. (Just don’t ask it for a selfie.) The Great Outdoors is the perfect playground for your next adventure.

    $ 2,600
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  • Laos: Sunrises & Street Food

    Now’s the time for adventure on your terms with this tour of Laos that’s affordable for young travellers. Explore countryside caves by bike in Vang Vieng, go back in time in the ancient city of Luang Prabang, and watch local life unfold on the Mekong. It’s some of the best of Southeast Asia, all in one place. Take it all on with new friends, new places, and new must-sees and -dos to share back home.

    $ 746
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  • England and Scotland

    From the birth of the Beatles to the creators of the kilt, this sojourn through England and Scotland is all about uncovering the best of Britain. Picture-perfect lands and charming cities make this a perfectly balanced way to spend your trip.

    $ 1,604
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  • India to Sri Lanka: The Pink City & Spice Gardens

    Now’s the time to explore India on your terms with this tour that’s affordable for young travellers. Embrace the the hectic pace of Delhi before balancing it out with the beaches of Goa in the first leg of this epic subcontinental journey. Then, finish it off in the southern half of Sri Lanka, a culture-loving backpacker’s dream. Here you’ll discover beautiful ruins, hike through tea plantations, and chill out on Hikkaduwa Beach. And the best part? You’ll do it all with travellers of a similar age and state of mind.

    $ 2,241
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