South Africa 7-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 24 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to South Africa.

One week in South Africa is enough time for a quick tour of several regions, or a deeper dive into just one or two. Mix and match the big cities—Cape Town and Johannesburg—with the coast, Winelands, and Garden Route. You should also prioritize time in the famed wildlife safari areas like Kruger National Park or Botswana's Chobe National Park—adventurous travelers can opt to spend the whole trip in the African bush, fully immersed in wildlife viewings and the beautiful South African landscapes. 

Check out the options below, or read about our favorite 7-day tours in South Africa.

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Cape Town's affluent Clifton Beach
Map of Explore South Africa: Cape Town & Kruger Safari - 7 Days
Explore South Africa: Cape Town & Kruger Safari - 7 Days

Spend a week exploring South Africa's Cape Town and Kruger National Park. You'll begin in Cape Town, discovering its highlights and history before driving along the Atlantic and False Bay coasts to reach destinations like Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, and Boulders Penguin Colony, ending the venture with stops at a couple of world-class wineries. Next, you'll have three days to go on day and night safaris to see Big Five animals, like elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinoceros, as well as plenty of avian species.

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Map of South Africa Safari: Kruger National Park - 7 Days
South Africa Safari: Kruger National Park - 7 Days

The African continent is home to thousands of species of animals, including the heaviest and tallest land mammals (respectively) in the world.  See if you can spot them on this week-long safari through Kruger National Park, filled with game-sighting opportunities and interactive experiences.

Table Mountain at sunset
South Africa Photography Adventure: Cape Town, Garden Route & Cango Caves - 7 Days

"Chase the light" as you explore mesmerizing mountains, rivers, coastlines, and plateaus across the Western and Eastern Capes in South Africa. Flexible for all budgets and skill levels, photographers will explore the shadows of Cape Town's colorful neighborhoods, capture stunning sunrises atop Table Mountain, and cruise the Stanford River in search of glistening sunbeams. End your trip by heading east along the coastal Garden Route for even more photographic scenes of nature and wildlife, including rare rhinos and meerkats in their natural habitats.

Family fun on Cape Town's beaches
Map of South Africa Family Adventure: Cape Town, Winelands & Safari - 7 Days
South Africa Family Adventure: Cape Town, Winelands & Safari - 7 Days

With a beautiful coastline, fertile wine country, and seriously impressive wildlife, South Africa is an ideal destination for a chilled-out yet active family vacation. This week-long itinerary starts in vibrant Cape Town, a city with impressive views and beaches around every corner. Spot penguins on the Cape Peninsula, get hands-on at the farms of the Winelands region, then go on safari at the Shamwari Game Reserve for an unforgettable wildlife experience.

Romantic Safari Getaway
Map of Romantic Cape Town & Safari Honeymoon - 7 Days
Romantic Cape Town & Safari Honeymoon - 7 Days

This romantic and luxurious seven-day honeymoon getaway covers the best of South Africa's sights. You'll enjoy refined metropolitan dining and wine tasting in the Cape Winelands, then transfer to a private safari lodge to see Africa's Big 5 and enjoy world-class relaxation with your special someone.

Red protea in Kirstenbosch Garden
Map of Classic South Africa: Cape Town, Winelands & Cape Point - 7 Days
Classic South Africa: Cape Town, Winelands & Cape Point - 7 Days

Focusing on South Africa's famed Cape Town, you'll enjoy a week exploring the multicultural city and nearby highlights, including the Winelands, Robben Island, and Cape Point. Dynamic Cape Town boasts world-class food and wine to go along with its multifaceted history, botanical gardens, and rocky ocean coasts, and you can experience them all on this tour.

View over coastal Knysna and the scenic Garden Route, South Africa
Map of Coastal South Africa: Cape Town, Garden Route & Big Five Tour - 7 Days
Coastal South Africa: Cape Town, Garden Route & Big Five Tour - 7 Days

Discover some of the most beautiful coastal views of South Africa on this weeklong journey that hugs the shores. Start in Cape Town, where you'll explore the city's highlights before venturing on an epic ocean drive. Meander along the famous Route 62 for expansive mountain range vistas. Visit national parks and coastal villages along the Garden Route, which runs from the west to the Eastern Cape. Finish your trip in search of the "Big Five" with a safari game drive in Addo Elephant National Park.

V&A Waterfront art
Map of South Africa Adventure: Cape Town, Winelands & Eastern Cape Safari - 7 Days
South Africa Adventure: Cape Town, Winelands & Eastern Cape Safari - 7 Days

Find some of the most famous attractions in Cape Town and its surroundings on this seven-day saunter. Drive along the coastal cliffs to natural sights like the Cape of Good Hope, paddle through Table Bay at sunrise, and cycle through the vineyards of the Winelands before you make your way to a safari on the Eastern Cape.

Catch a rainbow at Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls
Map of Wild South Africa & Zimbabwe: Kruger National Park & Victoria Falls - 7 Days
Wild South Africa & Zimbabwe: Kruger National Park & Victoria Falls - 7 Days

Discover wildlife and natural beauty up close on this weeklong adventure that takes you to South Africa and Zimbabwe's most spectacular sites. Start in Kruger National Park to explore by safari as you observe "Big Five" wildlife by day and nocturnal beasts in the evening. Enjoy life at the lodge and experience a traditional meal grilled over open flames. Finish your expedition by marveling at the overwhelming beauty of Victoria Falls and trying out some extreme sports activities.

"Biltong," a South African meat jerky snack, complete with spices and herbs
Map of South Africa Food & Wine Tour: Cape Town, Winelands & Johannesburg - 7 Days
South Africa Food & Wine Tour: Cape Town, Winelands & Johannesburg - 7 Days

Whether you're sipping world-class vintages in the Winelands or barbecuing around the braai, you'll sample many of the typical flavors of South Africa with this weeklong itinerary. Split your time between Cape Town and Johannesburg for wine tours, food walks, interactive storytelling experiences, and more.

Enjoy game drives in South Africa's famous Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
Map of South Africa Coastal & Safari Highlights: Cape Town & Sabi Sands - 7 Days
South Africa Coastal & Safari Highlights: Cape Town & Sabi Sands - 7 Days

Plan for a week of safari adventures in South Africa to witness some of the most majestic animals on land and sea. It begins in coastal Cape Town, where you'll stroll its colorful harbor and visit iconic landmarks on the Cape Peninsula. After walking with African penguins and doing some whale watching, you're off to Sabi Sands, a private nature reserve where you'll enjoy safari game drives by day and spend your evenings in perfect comfort at luxurious bush lodges.

Elephants in Chobe National Park
Map of Discover Southern Africa's Natural Wonders: Kruger, Victoria Falls & Chobe - 7 Days
Discover Southern Africa's Natural Wonders: Kruger, Victoria Falls & Chobe - 7 Days

This wildlife adventure combines some of Southern Africa's most beautiful natural sights, including Victoria Falls and safaris in Kruger National Park. Perfect for those wishing to see wild game roaming the savanna while sipping their morning coffee in luxury accommodation, this trip offers endless opportunities to marvel at wildlife in their natural habitats. Traverse three countries while enjoying sunset river cruises and multiple safaris in a region with Africa's largest concentration of elephants.

Make memories with the kids and check out the views from Table Mountain
Map of South Africa for Families: Cape Town, Sun City & Johannesburg - 7 Days
South Africa for Families: Cape Town, Sun City & Johannesburg - 7 Days

This well-planned, week-long itinerary is the perfect taster of South Africa for families of all ages. Enjoy the best of colorful Cape Town, from the sweeping views atop Table Mountain to the wineries on the city's doorstep. Then catch a flight inland for two blissful days at the Sun City Resort, a wonderland of adventure and relaxation for kids and parents. End in Johannesburg with a meaningful tour of the infamous Soweto township and a storytelling dinner under the stars

Safari adventure in South Africa
Map of Family Fun in South Africa: Cape Town, Kruger National Park & Johannesburg - 7 Days
Family Fun in South Africa: Cape Town, Kruger National Park & Johannesburg - 7 Days

South Africa is synonymous with adventure, and this kid-friendly itinerary is no exception. As you travel from Cape Town to Johannesburg via the Kruger National Park, you'll experience wildlife closer than ever before, learn about historical events directly from those who lived through them, and experience the best in modern South African culture and cuisine. From a swashbuckling sea adventure to a sunset safari, you and the kids will come away with memories to savor and stories to tell!

Little ones will love seeing zebras in South Africa
Map of South Africa Coast & Safari Family Adventure - 7 Days
South Africa Coast & Safari Family Adventure - 7 Days

Treat the kids to the holiday of a lifetime as you journey to South Africa for an unforgettable trip that starts in vibrant Cape Town and ends with a stunning couple of days on safari at the Southern Cape's Gondwana Game Reserve. Along the way, you'll scale iconic Table Mountain by cable car, play alongside penguins at Boulder Beach, and cruise the Cape on a pirate ship before encountering Big Five wildlife in the stunning surroundings of the Garden Route.

Embark on game drives and bush walks South Africa's Limpopo province
Map of South Africa Off-the-Beaten-Track Safari - 7 Days
South Africa Off-the-Beaten-Track Safari - 7 Days

Blaze your own trail over a week of safari adventures in northeastern South Africa—eschewing the busier parks for smaller reserves and off-the-beaten-path luxury lodges. After a bicycle tour to see the real Johannesburg, you'll hit the road, traveling between two of the Limpopo province's finest private game reserves. Embark on multiple game drives, bush walks, and river cruises in each, spotting magnificent wildlife like lions, elephants, crocodiles, and more.

Treat your family to a week of Cape Town fun mixed with the ultimate safari adventure
Map of Family-Friendly South Africa: Cape Town & Eastern Cape Safari - 7 Days
Family-Friendly South Africa: Cape Town & Eastern Cape Safari - 7 Days

This exciting tour of South Africa is perfect for families or those who are kids at heart, offering fun excursions in the country's malaria-free regions. It starts in Cape Town, where you'll stroll around the V&A Waterfront, ride cable cars to the top of Table Mountain, and spend a day in the picturesque villages around Cape Point. Then, it's safari time in Shamwari Reserve! Seek out Africa's Big Five game animals, take guided bush walks, and end with a visit to their wildlife rehabilitation and big cat sanctuaries.

Your self-drive adventure starts with game drives in Kruger National Park
Map of Adventurous Self-Drive Safari in South Africa - 7 Days
Adventurous Self-Drive Safari in South Africa - 7 Days

Get behind the wheel for a week of wildlife outings and nature tours in some of South Africa's hottest safari destinations. Find your bearings in Johannesburg, then set off into Kruger National Park for game drives and bush walks from a riverside camp. It's on to nearby Sabi Sands for more safari adventures and "glamping" within the famed private reserve, then turn north for road-trip adventures and boat tours of Blyde, the most awe-inspiring river canyon in the country.

You won't have to go far to spot Big Five animals at your luxury safari lodge (photo courtesy of Walkers Plains)
Map of Luxury South Africa City & Safari Adventure: Johannesburg & Timbavati Game Reserve - 7 Days
Luxury South Africa City & Safari Adventure: Johannesburg & Timbavati Game Reserve - 7 Days

Discover the pulse and heart of South Africa with in-depth tours of dynamic Johannesburg and thrilling game drives in the Timbavati Game Reserve. Bookend your luxury wildlife camp experience with stays in "Joburg," where you'll tour the Apartheid Museum, cycle around Soweto, and sample some of the city's best fine dining. As a kicker, you'll enjoy multiple safaris that go beyond the nation's famous wildlife to include its music—that's right, jazz is a part of this adventure, too.

After three days in Cape Town, it's off to a luxury farm estate in the Cape Winelands (photo courtesy of La Cotte)
Map of Laid-Back Luxury in South Africa: Cape Town & Winelands - 7 Days
Laid-Back Luxury in South Africa: Cape Town & Winelands - 7 Days

If relaxation and a bit of luxury are what you're after, then a food, wine, and golf tour of South Africa's Western Cape is just what the doctor ordered. Enjoy first-class accommodations over seven days of bespoke experiences, which include dining at Cape Town's best restaurants, a helicopter ride over the city, and a Champagne cruise along the coast. Then, visit nearby Cape Winelands to taste the country's best bottles, horseback ride through the vineyards, and play a couple of rounds at Pearl Valley.

Combine a 5-star safari experience with a beach vacation on South Africa's eastern coast (photo courtesy of Thonga Lodge)
Map of Luxury Escape to South Africa's East Coast: Safari & Beaches in KwaZulu-Natal - 7 Days
Luxury Escape to South Africa's East Coast: Safari & Beaches in KwaZulu-Natal - 7 Days

Discover off-the-beaten-path wonders in luxurious style on this weeklong getaway to eastern South Africa. Part safari adventure, part beach vacation, the action takes place in the KwaZulu-Natal region, a coastal area famous for its unspoiled beaches and protected wetland parks. Start with private game drives and wildlife spotting in the Hluhluwe Game Reserve, then continue to the coast to wind down at a secluded resort—enjoying decadent spa treatments and gourmet meals amid all the beach fun.

You won't be roughing it on safari at your luxury camp (photo courtesy of Shamwari)
Map of Luxury South Africa Highlights: Winelands, Garden Route & Eastern Cape Safari - 7 Days
Luxury South Africa Highlights: Winelands, Garden Route & Eastern Cape Safari - 7 Days

Combine a relaxing luxury vacation with thrilling outdoor adventures on this weeklong South Africa tour. Taste the quality of the country's most famous vineyards on a visit to the Cape Winelands region before hitting the road on the Garden Route, one of the most spectacular coastal drives on the continent. And no trip to Africa is complete without safari fun, so finish the adventure in an open-topped safari vehicle seeking big cats, elephants, rhinos, and other majestic creatures on the savanna plains.

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