Southern Africa

beyond the beaten path

An astonishingly diverse region fused by its prolific wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and remnants of ancient culture, Southern Africa is Africa at its most memorable.
Kruger NP, South Africa by Geran de Klerk
Camps Bay, South Africa by Dan Grinwis

Featured Destinations

Featured Journeys

Extraordinary experiences beyond the tourist trails

Featured Experts

Remarkable destination specialists with insider access

Owen Gaddis
  • Argentina
  • Belize
We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next to find ourselves. We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our newspapers will accommodate.We travel to bring what little we can, in our ignorance and knowledge, to those parts of the globe whose riches are differently dispersed. And we travel, in essence, to become young fools again—to slow time down and get taken in, and fall in love once more.
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Christine van der Merwe
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
For over 20 years, I have been designing and executing tailor-made travel programmes in Southern Africa.My experienced team and I understand the needs of our clients and and our proposals reflect our special expertise for unique and authentic travel experiences such as cultural events and nature experiences off the tourist beaten track shine through. We are professional, innovative and offer great attention to detail, as we know that little things often make a big difference.
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Andrea Hugo
  • Botswana
  • Kenya
Andrea Hugo Associates represents owner managed properties throughout East and Southern Africa. All the properties have a unique charm that appeals tothe discerning traveler.
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Tarryn Shepherdson
  • Namibia
  • Solomon Islands
South African nature, overlanding, and 4x4 enthusiast. Passionate about South Africa, my husband and I have years of experience traveling in and around South Africa.We offer travel advice, packages, self drive tours, as well as tag-a-long tours.
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Ray Watt
  • Lesotho
  • Mozambique
Very little is known about the mountain Kingdom and even less visited! Thaba Tours specializes only in extensive Lesotho/Swaziland/Mozambique and South Africa overland excursions.Mountain Biking, is a must (own bikes required) - Pony trekking –hiking and 4x4 tours, are done extensively in both countries! Our motto-We go further! One of Africa’s best, unspoiled kept secrets!
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Jennifer Spatz
  • India
  • USA
A cultural anthropologist at heart, Jennifer Spatz is Founder and CEO of Seattle-area Global Family Travels, whose mission is to “Learn,Serve and Immerse,” using travel as a means to build cultural bridges and to foster global citizens. Using sustainable tourism principles and many United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Jennifer develops community-based, family-friendly trips which features a unique mix of cultural and educational activities, as well as community engagement to help make a positive impact on the lives of people and natural habitats where we visit.
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Kirsty Perring
  • Botswana
  • Ecuador
I also came to the realisation that offering cookie-cutter itineraries lacking individuality was not the way I want anyone to encounter Africa,be it on a first-time trip or one of many. My main vision when Traversing Africa was conceived was that I wanted to be an architect in providing customised, personal, gratifying and life-enriching journeys to Africa and beyond to those who desire the same. I am passionate about responsible and sustainable tourism and strive to make a positive impact in the world through deeper and meaningful travel experiences.
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