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Durban Standard Tours & Trips

23 Durban trips. Tours from 29 tour companies. 171 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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South Africa, Eswatini & Lesotho - 20 days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Durban, Kruger National Park, Oudtshoorn, Tsitsikamma National Park

Highlights

  • Kruger National Park - Enjoy two full days of safari in South Africa's most popular national park, home to all of the Big Five
  • Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Spot hippos and zebra, visit a local Swazi village and enjoy optional activities such as horse riding
  • St Lucia - Cruise the biodiverse St Lucia Lagoon, keeping your eyes peeled for crocodiles, hippos and abundant birdlife
  • Durban - Explore South Africa's third largest city independently, with an entire free day to relax on the beach or sightsee at your leisure
  • Lesotho - Cross the Sani Pass and climb to the highest point in southern Africa, then enjoy plenty of free time in Malealea
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What travelers are saying

"First time we (mom and daughter) have done a tour and first time with on the go tours. What a special trip we had doing the 13 day Casablanca to Essaouira Morocco tour (26 Nov - 6 Dec 2023). We started the first 8 days doing the totally Morocco tour and the last few days at our own pace with down time in Essaouira. Jamal our guide led the tour from start to finish and took us safely on a culture filled journey. His knowledge of the country, it’s history and people was informative and inspiring. Every request was “no problem” and delivered with a smile and happy demeanour. Everything in Morrocco was “no problem” and we felt safe and looked after. We were driven in a comfortable coach with enough stops along the way to not feel long by our competent driver Suleman. The hotels, Riad and Dar were extremely comfortable with exceptional service. We would not have had the same experience travelling on our own, we felt as though we truly experienced Morocco. Everything was a highlight for us and we will definitely book another on the go tour in the future. If you wanting to see true Morocco we would strongly recommend doing this tour."

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South Africa, Eswatini & Lesotho  (Accommodated)  - 20 days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Durban, Kruger National Park, Oudtshoorn, Tsitsikamma National Park

Highlights

  • Kruger National Park - Enjoy two full days of safari in South Africa's most popular national park, home to all of the Big Five
  • Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - Spot hippos and zebra, visit a local Swazi village and enjoy optional activities such as horse riding
  • St Lucia - Cruise the biodiverse St Lucia Lagoon, keeping your eyes peeled for crocodiles, hippos and abundant birdlife
  • Durban - Explore South Africa's third largest city independently, with an entire free day to relax on the beach or sightsee at your leisure
  • Lesotho - Cross the Sani Pass and climb to the highest point in southern Africa, then enjoy plenty of free time in Malealea
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What travelers are saying

"First time we (mom and daughter) have done a tour and first time with on the go tours. What a special trip we had doing the 13 day Casablanca to Essaouira Morocco tour (26 Nov - 6 Dec 2023). We started the first 8 days doing the totally Morocco tour and the last few days at our own pace with down time in Essaouira. Jamal our guide led the tour from start to finish and took us safely on a culture filled journey. His knowledge of the country, it’s history and people was informative and inspiring. Every request was “no problem” and delivered with a smile and happy demeanour. Everything in Morrocco was “no problem” and we felt safe and looked after. We were driven in a comfortable coach with enough stops along the way to not feel long by our competent driver Suleman. The hotels, Riad and Dar were extremely comfortable with exceptional service. We would not have had the same experience travelling on our own, we felt as though we truly experienced Morocco. Everything was a highlight for us and we will definitely book another on the go tour in the future. If you wanting to see true Morocco we would strongly recommend doing this tour."

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Battlefields and Midlands
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger
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4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Oudtshoorn, Tsitsikamma National Park

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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South Africa: From the Cape to Kruger with Victoria Falls
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4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Oudtshoorn, Tsitsikamma National Park, Victoria Falls

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing.  don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected  "

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South Africa In Depth
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Johannesburg

Highlights

  • Enjoy a game drive in the internationally renowned Kruger National Park
  • Visit the World Heritage site of St. Lucia on the southern tip of Isimangaliso Wetland Park
  • Indulge in some leisure activities in the awe-inspiring Southern Drakensburg Mountains
  • See the towering rock formations in the incredible Cango Caves
  • Relax and soak up the vibrant atmosphere in the beautiful city of Cape Town

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Discover South Africa With Victoria Falls
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4.3/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Enjoy a romantic sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
  • See the stunning Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world
  • Soak up the atmosphere in Cape Town
  • Visit Soweto, a vibrant township that offers a fascinating glimpse into South Africa’s political history
  • Take in a game-drive through the breathtaking Kruger National Park in search of the BIG FIVE

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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A World In One Country
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Johannesburg

Highlights

  • Search for lions, elephants, Zebras and more in the incredible Kruger National Park
  • Enjoy a traditional cultural experience in the tiny kingdom of Swaziland
  • Cruise the vast Knysna Lagoon, nestled between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean
  • See the delightful African penguins in their natural habitat on Boulders Beach
  • Taste some of the world’s finest wine in the Cape’s Winelands area

Themes

Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"BUYER BEWARE!!! This company has a policy that if THEY cancel your trip…THEY get to keep your money and you get a credit the company. They cancelled my first trip..found out the hard way about their policy. Booked a trip…then had left over money so booked another…which they cancelled…again. Surprisingly…this time they offered a refund, but only gave me back the money I had put down…not what was left of “my credit”. So now I am forced to do business with a company I no longer wish to, that picks and chooses when to follow their own policy!! There are plenty of other travel agencies with similar tours…don’t give these guys your hard earned money for them to keep."

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Kruger, Coast & Cape
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Oudtshoorn, Table Mountain

Highlights

  • Experience a once-in-a-lifetime chance to camp at the Black Mambas headquaters, the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit. Join them for a bush walk to search for snares and hear their inspiring stories around the campfire in the evening.
  • Enjoy a different perspectives for game viewing with a jeep safari in Kruger National Park, a guided hippo boat cruise on St Lucia Estuary, and a walking safari in Hlane Royal National Park.
  • Visit Cape Town's Boulder's Beach to watch the resident African Penguins waddle across the sandy shore that's framed by ancient granite boulders.
  • Rise early with your small group to watch wild meerkats wake and warm in the morning sun, before continuing south to Cape Town – South Africa’s third-oldest town.
  • Search for gentle giants on a game drive through Addo Elephant National Park.

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Safari

What travelers are saying

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South Africa: See & Experience it ALL in 12 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours
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By Charlie The Traveler
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Why we love them
Travelers report that traveling with CharlieTheTraveler is a life-changing experience, in the best possible way.
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, Cape Town, Durban, Isimangaliso Wetland Park, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Oudtshoorn, Robben Island, Sani Pass, Simon's Town, Stormsrivier, Tsitsikamma National Park, Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park

Highlights

  • Both Night & Day Jungle Safaris
  • A Sunset Cruise on a Historic Boat Called John Benn
  • Guided Sightseeing Tours in Cape Town & Durban
  • Watching Hippos, Crocodiles & Seals on Boat Excursions
  • An Adventurous ‘Crawling’ Tour Inside Cango Caves
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Themes

Birding, Climbing & Mountaineering, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Safari, Photography

What travelers are saying

"CharlieTheTraveler far exceeded our expectations. You took care of our every need and I feel spoiled. We did not have to worry about anything. We will definitely use CharlieTheTraveler again on a future trip. Thank you so much for your attention to detail."

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South Africa Safari & Wildlife - 10 Days
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5/5 Excellent
16 reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
Their accessibility specialists have traveled with their own disabilities so they have a deep understanding of how to accommodate different needs.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Kwazulu Natal
  • Ushaka Marine World
  • Isimangaliso Wetland Park
  • Hluhluwe Game Reserve
  • Elephant Interaction
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Safari

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Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Durban, Johannesburg, Kos, Kruger National Park, Nelson, Soweto

Highlights

  • Witness the unrivalled natural beauty of Kosi Bay - a turquoise snorkeller's paradise
  • Visit a traditional Zulu village and learn about the rich culture of these incredible people
  • Go on a thrilling walking Safari in Eswatini's renowned Mlilwane National Park

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"For anyone wanting to see a lot of Morocco this tour is perfect. It really does cover a lot of the country and provides a very good insight into Moroccan life - for the rich and not so rich. Everything was very well organised and both the tour guide and driver were excellent. As well as being extremely knowledgeable they were on hand at all time to help, advise and assist with things. The local guides were also excellent and full of interesting information. Being able to sample local foods from the markets and street vendors was really good, as was the tagline cookery class. On the other hand the cous-cous demonstration was very poor and the facilities at the hotel where it was provided less than acceptable. In fact the place was so dirty it completely put me off eating there. Apart from this hotel - the hotel Awayou, all of the hotels were of a reasonable standard., the exceptions being the Chebbi Dune Luxury Desert Camp which was very good indeed. A wonderful desert experience with first class food, accommodation and lovely staff. The Riad Basim was also superb, everything about it beautifully done and a haven of tranquility from the chaos of Marrakech. Spending our last two nights in the beautiful hotel made a perfect ending to a very memorable trip. We were a very small group - just 3 people, and our guide didn't organise a group tip. This made things difficult at times because we had no idea of a suitable amount to tip our local guides. As a consequence I spent far more on tipping than I had budgeted for. I think it would be helpful for Explore to give guidance on tipping for local guides where no group tip is organised. A final point on the name of the trip "A Taste of Morocco'. I presume this to be a play on words, meaning the tour takes in a lot of cities but also provides interesting culinary experiences. It certainly does both but a little more detail on the culinary element might be useful. For example, a copy of the recipes for cous-cous and tagine would have been helpful. Although the ingredients of the these were shown to us there was almost no information about quantities, cooking times etc. and both people giving the cookery demonstrations spoke no English so asking questions wasn't possible. We also never did discover the ingredients that make up Ras al Hanout - I guess I'll just have to return to find out!"

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Roger T.

Feb 2023

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I felt confident booking through CharlieTheTraveler as they were organized and had great reviews on all of their tours.

I felt confident booking through CharlieTheTraveler as they were organized and had great reviews on all of their tours. I wanted to go to South Africa and found thei...

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Nicole J.

Feb 2023

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Each of the tours by CharlieTheTraveler included so many exciting activities, so it was an easy decision to book my trip to South Africa through them.

Each of the tours by CharlieTheTraveler included so many exciting activities, so it was an easy decision to book my trip to South Africa through them. I was pleased ...

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Denise F.

Feb 2023

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My trip to South Africa was perfect!

My trip to South Africa was perfect! I loved every minute of the trip planned by CharlieTheTraveler. Every tour brought a new experience. I appreciated that there wa...

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Parker S.

Feb 2023

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I found a good balance of scheduled activities/travel and personal time on this trip to South Africa.

I found a good balance of scheduled activities/travel and personal time on this trip to South Africa. CharlieTheTraveler did not overwhelm me with too much to do and...

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Feb 2023

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