True Africa Presents

South Africa

True Africa Presents

South Africa

Hand-crafted Travel to South Africa

Often described as a continent in a country, South Africa is a wonderfully diverse destination. The Rainbow Nation has it all: world-class wines, food that competes on an international scale, huge nature reserves and spectacular wildlife you can enjoy on safari tours. It’s also the perfect springboard to combine with a trip to other African safari destinations.

  • Discover the fine food of cosmopolitan Cape Town and the iconic views of Table Mountain for a classic South Africa family experience.
  • Travel to the Kalahari savanna for big game with one of our safari packages, and spot the iconic lions and leopards in the Kruger during a South Africa luxury safari.
  • Take a helicopter to spot the whales of De Hoop on the Whale Coast, and explore South Africa’s beaches for wildlife and watersports.
  • Tour the Winelands for some of South Africa’s luxurious landscapes and unbeatable vintages.
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Travelling to South Africa with True

Some of our team grew up in South Africa, so travelling with us provides access our network of top local guides and the highlights of South Africa from inside knowledge.

A True South Africa Itinerary

Our travel design process starts with you and your ideas, each trip created from a blank piece of paper.

Our Africa specialists have created a selection of example itineraries to provide a sense of what can be crafted for you in South Africa.

True Experiences In South Africa

The foundations of a memorable holiday are the experiences and South Africa has an abundance of activities to make each itinerary special.

Our Featured South Africa Accommodation

The choice of accommodation is so vast and varying, given the make-up of this diverse country. Choosing the right property can make or break a trip and it is an important consideration when it comes on who True Travel selects to work with.

Each trip True Travel curate is based on the experience you are looking for and as an independent travel operator, we are not obliged or committed to any properties. You can rest safe in the knowledge that the accommodation we recommend for your stay has been chosen based on your interests, not ours.

Belmond Mount Nelson

Cape Town

Ellerman House

Cape Town

Cape Grace

Cape Town

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Cape Town

Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Cape Town

The Cellars-Hohenort

Cape Town

South Africa Guides and Information

South Africa stands out as one of the most popular travel destinations in Africa, not just because of the variety of experiences on offer and the quality of places to stay, but because it is a genuine year-round destination, with varying climates across the country meaning there is something for everyone throughout the year.

Local Time: GMT+2

Local Currency: South African Rand

South Africa Hotspots

South Africa has so many highlights and destinations which are must visits. From the cosmopolitan cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg, the safari mecca that is the Kruger National Park or the delights of The Winelands and the infamous Garden Route.

Our Africa specialists, Felix and Matt have created a guide to the regions of South Africa and what types of experiences you can expect to find.

Kruger National Park

The largest game reserve in South Africa, the Kruger National Park is larger than Israel. Nearly 2 million hectares of land that stretch for 352 kilometres (20 000 square kilometres) from north to south along the Mozambique border, is given over to an almost indescribable wildlife experience. Certainly, it ranks with the best in Africa and is the flagship of the country’s national parks – rated as the ultimate safari experience.

The Winelands

When visiting the Western Cape, exploring the Winelands is an absolute must. South Africa’s wine industry is one of the largest in the world dating back to the 17th century and the wineries are incredibly picturesque welcoming visitors for tasting with open arms.

Cape Town

An unbeatable balance of exquisite natural beauty and year-round activities make Cape Town an easy city to fall in love with. Awash with variety, from sandy beaches to mountain hiking trails, national parks to vibrant shopping areas. First-class restaurants, interesting galleries and luxury boutique hotels. Cape Town will appeal to just about anyone in the mood for a holiday. It’s a perfect stop for honeymooners, families and adventure lovers.

True Africa

Our team of Africa specialists, Felix and Matt have over 30 years of experience selling Africa holidays, so you can be assured you will be in the best hands when planning your trip. They will look after you start to finish using their expert knowledge to give you a holiday to remember.

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Peter Felix - True Travel

Felix has over 17 years experience designing trips to Africa and has travelled to many far-flung regions in the continent; visiting at least twice a year since his career began.

Raised in South Africa, Matt has travelled around Southern and East Africa from childhood. He’s been on safari over 50 times all over the African continent and is extremely passionate about Africa’s wildlife and wild places.

True Travel has done it again. Matt helped plan and produced an amazing Tanzanian adventure. It was truly a wonderful holiday which ran smoothly and all the lodges and camps were spectacular as promised.
Jane McGovern
Taunton, UK

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