designed by expats.
designed by expats.
Welcome to South Africa
Our South African Founders
Welcome to the flagship South African tour operated by Expat Explore! South Africa is our home country and we believe it is one of the most surprising, diverse and naturally beautiful travel destinations in the world. The roads we drive on these tours are the roads that shaped our ideas of travel and exploring. It sparked our wanderlust from a young age, and once you’ve been to South Africa, you will understand why. The scenery, wildlife, fauna, flora, food, and people - there is no place like it. Here, you can go river-deep, mountain-high and into the arid desert all in one day!
We had dreamed of launching South African tours ever since we started Expat Explore 18 years ago. In 2017, we were able to make that dream a reality with the launch of our first South African Escape tour! This itinerary was designed with care, putting our intimate insider knowledge to good use. Our South African tour packages seamlessly connect three of South Africa’s most popular regions, opening up a whole new world to our travellers! At Expat Explore, our aim is to create travel experiences that show people the world at affordable prices and these South African travel packages are no exception. As with all of our tours, you will get the best value and price out there - guaranteed!
Believe us when we say that South Africa offers more than you think. It should absolutely be the next destination on your list!
Welcome to South Africa!
Welkom in Suid Afrika!
Jakes Maritz & Carl Cronje,
Founders of Expat Explore
Explore South Africa
An epic, colourful, adventurous, delicious, memory-filled, staggeringly beautiful trip of a lifetime.
A Wildlife Wonder
A South African wildlife experience. If there's one reason to visit South Africa, it's the incredibly diverse wildlife. Experience everything from the famed Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino), to gigantic whales and fearsome sharks! Claws and teeth not your thing? We've got adorable monkeys and penguins too!
Seriously Scenic
South Africa is utterly gorgeous. Think sandy beaches, cool forests, open plains and smoky mountains. Here you can go from the cultural epicentre of world-famous Cape Town to the quiet of the arid Karoo in less than two hours. A South African tour is a visual treat from beginning to end.
The Spirit of Africa
A colourful culture. The Republic of South Africa is home to 55 million people that speak 11 official languages, so there is plenty of variety. Our rainbow nation has found unity in diversity and it makes for a truly inspiring travel experience. Plus, our Rand is very affordable!
A Culinary Adventure
Experience South Africa’s ‘rainbow cuisine’. South African cuisine is a colourful tapestry of flavours inspired by local tribes and foreign influences. Local flavours offer a mix of African, Afrikaans, Indian, Cape Malay, Venda cuisines (to name but a few). Expect to be treated to freshly fried fish and traditional braai meat to Cape Malay bobotie and Ouma rusks with rooibos tea.
Some of the incredible sights to see in South Africa:
The Western Cape
One of South Africa’s most culturally inspiring regions. The Western Cape is roughly the size of England and home to the Mother City, Cape Town! Explore the Western Cape’s wonderful wine farms, stunning nature reserves, quaint towns and iconic landmarks. Oh, and Cape Town. Only the best city ever!
Cape Town
These are just so many incredible sights to see in South Africa’s glorious Mother City! The glorious Table Mountain watches over the city and offers exceptional views from the top. Some other top places to visit include the Cape Point Nature Reserve, Robben Island, the V&A Waterfront, Boulders Beach penguin colony and so much more!
The Garden Route
If it’s paradise you want, South Africa’s Garden Route should be at the top of your list. Situated in the most ecologically diverse parts of the country, this area allows visitors to experience natural beauty and serenity. Think sandy beaches, indigenous forests, quaint coastal towns and adventure activities!
Kruger National Park & Johannesburg
Up north you'll encounter everything that stalks, roars and trumpets at the world-famous Kruger National Park. Then, we'll show you our world famous Panorama Route to explore the Mpumalanga highlands. Our final destination will be Johannesburg, the City of Gold. This bustling metropolis developed in the wake of the South African gold rush.