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Best of South Africa
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4.1/5 Great
10 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Johannesburg, Kruger National Park

Highlights

  • Free time in the port city of Cape Town
  • Drive along the magnificent coastal route of Chapman's Peak to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point
  • Explore the Wineland towns of Stellenbosch and Franschoek
  • Tour of Knysna Featherbed Nature Reserve
  • A full day game drive to spot the Big Five, in Kruger National Park

Themes

Birding, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Straight forward to book on-line. Any problems are dealt with on telephone & the staff are very helpful."

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Namibia With A Touch of Zambia & Botswana
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5/5 Excellent
4 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Etosha National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Explore namibia and enjoy watching the incredible birds
  • Visit the mighty victoria falls for which the native name, mosi-oa-tunya, means “the smoke that thunders
  • Enjoy visiting the mahango game reserve, a fabulous birding spot
  • Opportunity to drive to watch incredible waterbirds in the okavango delta, and the amazing supporting cast of the african savannas.

Themes

Birding, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"To me Cheepers is a10 star company. I love traveling and birding with them. The birding is outstanding, the bird guides outstanding, and the birders themselves are such wonderful people to be with. I like the casual, comfortable, non-competitive approach to birding. While our guides have unfailingly worked (and intensely) to make sure everyone sees the bird, I've never felt as if I were among high intensity birders who are competing either with others or themselves. And I can't remember a single trip where anyone was unable to see the bird. The price of each trip is what really appeals to my "retired budget." I've yet to experience any kind of lodging that was substandard; every place I have been, we've stayed at good places close to where we can get to the birds we want to see. The leaders are never intrusive or over bearing, yet are constantly aware of each person and attentive to each person's needs. Birding is hard work, yes; but birding with Cheepers is so much fun. I could go on but to use a very overworked word, this company is just plain awesome. It is my company of choice for any birding trip."

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Western Cape Wow
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5/5 Excellent
19 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cape of Good Hope

Highlights

  • Hout Bay: Absorb true ‘rainbow nation’ energy at this coastal town with colourful fishing boats anchored in a lively harbour. Browse traditional craft markets or chill at the beach.
  • Chapmans Peak Drive: Follow this winding coastal road as it cuts into the mountain and wraps around the Peninsula - one of most dramatic drives in the world.
  • Cape Point: Observe wildife roaming free among the Cape’s fynbos landscape in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Spot antelope such as klipspringer, steenbok, eland, Cape mountain zebra and the peninsula's endemic Chacma baboons and sugarbirds. Wander along stone paths toward the historic lighthouse on top of Cape Point - where wild Atlantic waves crash into the tip of Africa’s most southwestern point.
  • Kayamandi Tour: A community leader guides you on a walk through this vibrant township. Visit the locals and learn about ‘The Struggle’ and Xhosa culture.
  • Wine Tasting: Visit wine estates of the region to sample some of the local produce - paired with cheese and chocolate. Prepared to be wowed by dramatic backdrops of grand Cape Dutch homesteads encircled by vineyards and cradled by soaring mountains.
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Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Thank you Nev Siya for our amazing 4 days garden route tour- including: penguins, caves, safari, elephant walks, bunjee jump, wine tasting. You’re the best (guide, driver and friend)!!"

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5-Day Kruger Big 5 Family Safari
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5/5 Excellent
14 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Kruger National Park

Highlights

  • Experience Big 5 on daily game drives while staying at an exclusive lodge
  • Discover South Africa
  • You'll visit Southern Kruger & Kruger National park

Themes

50 plus, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Travelling in a really complicated moment, Jumbari always beside us. All was perfect and clear, before and during the trip, no problem during the safari. The team on the place also great and Botswana is a natural paradise"

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South Africa Self Drive Honeymoon
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5/5 Excellent
8 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Table Mountain

Highlights

  • Drive along the famous Garden Route
  • Explore Cape town

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Safari

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service from start to finish. Probably the most memorable trip I've ever been on and can't fault Wayfairer or the ground handlers in Vietnam."

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Garden Route + Wine
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5/5 Excellent
19 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Garden Route

Highlights

  • Wilderness Canoe: Evergreen temperate forests merge with rocky beaches to touch the warm Indian Ocean. Lagoons and strings of shining lakes beg to be explored. Canoe on streams in the Wilderness National Park and watch the bird life while you glide over the water on your encounter with Mother Nature; or follow the shady footpaths that wind through a wonderland of giant trees into the forest
  • Myoli Beach: This stretch of white beach starts at the Sedgefield Lagoon mouth - an unspoiled paradise with the Indian Ocean’s warmer waters. Nothing happens quickly in this ‘Slow Town’ - a small town community focused on celebrating local arts & crafts and a natural way of life. Situated between Knysna and Wilderness - this beautiful seaside village is surrounded entirely by lakes, fynbos covered dunes and forests.
  • Knysna Heads: A lively, popular holiday town nestled between forested mountains and sea, and curves around a big lagoon. Walk to The Heads, where the sea crashes between two massive sandstone cliffs.
  • Tsitsikamma Hike: Spend time in lush green paradise as we explore the marine reserve with its unique combination of ancient Outenique Yellowwood forests and wild dramatic coastal landscape. Walk along forest trails to a suspension bridge and find a quiet spot from where to absorb the living splendour. Look out for inquisitive vervet monkeys & array of bird life in dense vegetation.
  • Addo Bus Safari: Explore the third-largest national park in South Africa - a world of diversity; varied landscapes of fauna and flora - in our guided tour bus. The lush vegetation provides protection and food to support the most dense population of wild elephants on the planet. Home to over 500 elephants and also lions, buffalo, black rhino, spotted hyena, leopard, a variety of antelope and in the marine section, great white sharks and southern right whales, which means that Addo is one of the few reserves in the world that can boast having the Big 7.
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Thank you Nev Siya for our amazing 4 days garden route tour- including: penguins, caves, safari, elephant walks, bunjee jump, wine tasting. You’re the best (guide, driver and friend)!!"

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Garden Route + Wow
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5/5 Excellent
19 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cape Agulhas , Cape of Good Hope

Highlights

  • Hout Bay: Absorb true ‘rainbow nation’ energy at this coastal town with colourful fishing boats anchored in a lively harbour. Browse traditional craft markets or chill at the beach.
  • Chapmans Peak Drive: Follow this winding coastal road as it cuts into the mountain and wraps around the Peninsula - one of most dramatic drives in the world.
  • CapePoint: Observe wildife roaming free among the Cape’s fynbos landscape in the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Spot antelope such as klipspringer, steenbok, eland, Cape mountain zebra and the peninsula's endemic Chacma baboons and sugarbirds.
  • Wander along stone paths toward the historic lighthouse on top of Cape Point - where wild Atlantic waves crash into the tip of Africa’s most southwestern point.
  • Kayamandi Tour: A community leader guides you on a walk through this vibrant township. Visit the locals and learn about ‘The Struggle’ and Xhosa culture.
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Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Thank you Nev Siya for our amazing 4 days garden route tour- including: penguins, caves, safari, elephant walks, bunjee jump, wine tasting. You’re the best (guide, driver and friend)!!"

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Cape Town 4-Day Boutique Package – 5* Lodge Tour
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5/5 Excellent
5 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Table Mountain

Highlights

  • Cape Town half day city tour: Company Gardens, S.A. Museum, Bo-Kaap, Castle of Good Hope, Greenmarket Square and Table Mountain

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I couldn't find you on TripAdvisor, so I'll leave a review here. I just got back from a tour with a company that subcontracted with Jenman. Everything seemed to flow well, and Rex and Mats were great guides, full of knowledge and easygoing with a large group. They also were very talented trackers, especially Rex. I mean, Rex spotted a porcupine on the night drive with a spotlight. What the what? It was crazy. I really enjoyed Botswana and will look forward to returning again. There was some confusion about our accommodations; one of the reservations were cancelled and then we were promised a tented camp which didn't end up being the one we actually stayed at...this caused some issues with long drives because I don't think we were at the place we were supposed to be. Since I don't know where that mix up happened, I'll keep this at 5 stars due to the experience with the guides and the stays/drives at the other locations, which were great."

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Why we love them
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Chobe National Park, Kasane, Makgadikgadi Pans, Okavango Delta, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Windhoek

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the spectacular Okavango wilderness with two nights on a houseboat. Listen to the melodies of the African wildlife outside your door as the sun sets and night descends each night.
  • Enjoy an unforgettable sunset cruise in Chobe National Park. Spot African elephants and other wildlife while enjoying a sundowner and breathtaking views.
  • Venture out on an exhilarating morning game drive in open 4WDs through Chobe National Park, home to an impressive concentration of African wildlife. You may encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, and many other fascinating animals that thrive here.
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Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys

What travelers are saying

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Lodging level
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Visits

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Highlights

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Great holiday, but communication could have been improved

The week was very enjoyable and there was a lot to see and it was a very varied itinerary. Visiting Petra and seeing the Treasury for the first time. Alaa was cle...

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

A Week in Jordan

Highlight was night in the desert. Trek round Petra also very good. Trip to Aqaba seemed a bit superfluous. Maybe cancel that and have two nights in desert camp in...

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Fantastic week, thoroughly recommend

An awe inspiring trip, with something for everyone, and covering all the key sights, sounds and tastes of Jordan. I knew I wanted to see Petra, but didn't really h...

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

A Week in Petra

A great week with a great bunch of people This was the trip just as I expected it - Petra being the highlight, but Wadi Rum coming a close second. Or maybe Jerash?...

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Oct 2018

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a week in jordon

full on trip which was very informative and interesting. all sites were good especially Petra, Little Petra and camping in Wadi Rum Eddy was entertaining and engag...

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Nature Photography Tips

Capturing the beauty of nature through photography requires skill and technique. Here are some valuable tips to enhance your nature photography experience:
Use a Wide-Angle Lens: Opt for a wide-angle lens to capture expansive landscapes and make background features pop. If using a smartphone, crop your photo horizontally to achieve a similar effect.
Long Exposure for Moving Water: When photographing moving water, use a long exposure effect to create a smooth, ethereal effect. Use a tripod to stabilize the camera during the exposure.
Know Your Subjects: Study the behavior of local wildlife before photographing them to anticipate their movements and capture compelling shots. Time your visit to capture specific natural phenomena, such as blooming or changing foliage.
Leverage Water Reflections: Take advantage of water reflections during the golden hours of sunrise and sunset for stunning, ethereal photos with warm, soft lighting.
Edit with Smartphone Tools: Enhance your photos by using the editing tools built into smartphone cameras. Adjust brightness and contrast, and apply filters to achieve desired effects. Explore third-party editing apps for more advanced editing options.
Embrace Natural Lighting: The best filter for nature photography is natural lighting. Capture the soft, golden glow of the golden hour for beautifully illuminated subjects without harsh shadows.
Timing for Wildlife Photography: Plan wildlife photography excursions during the early morning or late afternoon when animals are most active. Avoid midday heat when animals seek shade and are less visible.
Respect Wildlife: When photographing animals on a safari, prioritize their well-being by respecting their natural habitat. Adhere to designated areas for visitors, refrain from disturbing or feeding wildlife, and observe from a respectful distance for the best photo opportunities.
Applying these tips can elevate your nature photography skills and capture stunning images of the natural world around you.

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Why go on a guided nature tour?

Depending on where you’re traveling, there is a good chance there will be little to no cell reception. Trying to connect to your GPS or internet if you get lost without cell service is a frustrating and nerve wracking experience. If you’re going to a new country, it can be difficult to navigate remote trails or national parks, especially if you don’t speak the language.

This should in no way discourage you from getting out in nature during your travels. Guided nature tours are the perfect option to take the stress out and truly enjoy the experience. The tour guides are out nearly every day, so they know the land, allowing you to just have fun without trying to navigate on your own. 

Tour guides may also know unusual and interesting facts about the area that will help connect your nature experience to the local community, culture, and heritage. And they’ll often know of secret viewing or picnic spots that the average traveler would not know about . A guided nature tour can keep you safe and stress free, allowing for the best experience.

Nature Travel and Ecotourism

When traveling in nature, it’s important to be aware of the environment and try your best to not disturb the landscape. Traveling has become extremely popular in recent years, and with globalization and the ability to travel more affordably than recent years, more and more people are visiting the worlds natural attractions. 

This is awesome! However not everyone is aware of the damage that can be done by some of their actions when they travel. 

Here are some tips for being a respectful traveler

1. Do some research before you go so you’re aware of what’s happening in that particular environment. By being knowledgeable about your destination, you’re not only staying safe, but you’re practicing good tourism etiquette and avoiding doing damage.

2. Consider trips with farm stays, local stays, and/or camping. These options can be eco-friendly and help boost the local economy, supporting the community.

3. Wild animals are not for entertainment. Do some research and look for tours that have high ethical standards. If you’re really keen on seeing animals, look for places that allow viewing of the animals in their natural habitat.



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