South Africa

South Africa is an adventure full of contrasts: wild safaris, vibrant cities, and breathtaking nature. Explore bustling Cape Town, climb Table Mountain, or take a trip to the east coast.

1. Africa is our home

We know it from the farthest corners, and that results in amazing trips. We put them together by venturing out there ourselves. Believe us, you won't find these experiences anywhere else!

2. Local experiences

That means you'll visit local people in their villages and communities. Hike with the Maasai, cook with your host family in a homestay, and cast a line with traditional fishermen.

3. You decide

So, what are you in the mood for? We'll custom-tailor the entire trip to your wishes. And you can count on us along the way, even at night.

4. Travel responsibly

While you enjoy your dream trip, you'll be contributing to the development of local communities, economies, and the environment. That feels good!

Breathtaking combinations of nature and culture

South Africa is full of unique experiences that bring you close to the rich culture and breathtaking nature of this diverse country.

In Cape Town, you can enjoy delicious meals at competitive prices, relax on the beautiful white beaches, or hike up Table Mountain for spectacular views of the bustling city.

But South Africa has much more to offer, for example learn the secrets of traditional Zulu cuisine in an interactive cooking class. Or go horseback riding through the impressive mountains of Lesotho, where you'll explore remote villages and enjoy stunning views.

For nature lovers, the Greater Kruger Safari offers the chance to spot the Big Five in one of Africa's most iconic game reserves. Whether you want to explore ancient traditions or immerse yourself in the wilderness, South Africa has it all and promises a trip full of adventure and discovery.

Unieke ervaringen in Zuid-Afrika

Birder's paradise

Kosi Bay

Kosi Bay is een reservaat van 11.000 hectare waar 6 verschillende meren samenkomen in de uiterste noordoosthoek van de provincie Kwa-Zulu Natal in Zuid-Afrika.

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De bijzondere Zulu cultuur

De Zulu’s zijn een volk met een rijke geschiedenis. Het gaat om een van de grootste etnische groepen in Zuid-Afrika. Ze staan bekend om hun unieke tradities, sterke gemeenschapsgevoel en hun diepe connecties met hun voorouders en de natuur. 

Ontdek te paard

Paardrijden in Lesotho

Zadel je paard op en gaan met die banaan. Van uitgestrekte berglandschappen tot een rijke cultuur, Lesotho is perfect om te paard te ontdekken.

Safari

Greater Kruger

In Greater Kruger word je volledig in de watten gelegd en ga je samen met een ranger op avontuur in de dichtbegroeide bush bush. Geen verharde wegen en geen self drive. 

Perfect te combineren met deze highlights

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Drakensbergen

In dit gebergte in Zuid-Afrika komen dramatische pieken, groene vlaktes, verborgen valleien en bizarre rotsformaties samen.

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Panorama route

Deze route is een tikje toeristisch, maar met een reden: hij is namelijk prachtig!!

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Hluhluwe-imfolozi

Verwacht het onverwachte te midden van oogverblindende natuur.

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1. Afrika is ons thuis

We kennen het tot in de verste uithoeken en dat levert te gekke reizen op. Die stellen we samen door er zelf op uit te trekken. Geloof ons nou maar: deze reiservaringen vind je nergens anders!

2. Lokale ervaringen

Dat betekent dat je op de plekken van de lokale bevolking komt. Hike met de Masai, kook met je gastfamilie in je homestay en sla een hengel uit met traditionele vissers.

3. Op maat gemaakt

Dus, waar heb je zin in? We stemmen de volledige reis op jouw wensen af. Onderweg kun je altijd op ons rekenen. Ook in het holst van de nacht.

4. Reis verantwoord

Terwijl jij van je droomreis geniet, draag je bij aan de ontwikkeling van lokale community's, economieën en de omgeving. Dat voelt goed!

Ontdek onze voorbeeldreizen

Hoe dat eruit kan zien, zo’n trip naar Zuid-Afrika? Nou, zo! Al deze belevingen zijn door onze Zuid-Afrika-experts samengesteld. Wat is jouw droomreis?

Taste the adventures of other travellers

What a fantastic honeymoon we had with Charlie’s Travels! In just 19 days, we visited three countries: South Africa, Swaziland, and Mozambique. We spent a few nights sleeping under the stars in our personal camper and a few nights in luxury accommodations. Everything was wonderfully organized!

Martin
Lovebirds
South Africa

We definitely recommend Charlie’s Travels! They organised a great self-drive for us through South Africa, Mozambique and Eswatini. Communication before, during and after the trip was smooth: everything was very clear and they responded very quickly. We had a fantastic trip!

Coco
Travel with friends
South Africa

Together with Charlie’s Travels and my fellow board members, I discovered South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique in 2.5 weeks. Sleeping in tents on the beach or in the wilderness, hiking through Swaziland, Ocean Safari, Game drives, this trip had it all. I recommend everyone to let Charlie’s Travels help you find the perfect trip! 

Lieke
Travel with friends
South Africa

Travelling around South Africa with a group of girls has never been easier. Thanks to Charlie’s Travels, our trip consisted of the perfect balance of relaxation, adventure and good food to suit our needs and, also important for students, our budget.

Emma
Travel with friends
South Africa

Charlie’s Travels is an excellent tour operator for a trip to South Africa. What also appealed to us was their policy of mostly doing business with local entrepreneurs. We highly recommend Charlie’s Travels to anyone looking for a unique travel experience.

Danny
Travel with friends
South Africa

For our honeymoon, we wanted something special. We came across Charlie’s Travels’ website, and were immediately sold. The promises were great, and during our trip, expectations were exceeded. We can highly recommend Charlie’s to anyone wanting a spectacular, amazing experience!!!

Jannelize
Lovebirds
South Africa

We went with the family to South Africa and that was fantastic! With our input and wishes. Anna only needs half a word and knows the regions and accommodations well. We would arrange our next trip to Africa with Charlie’s again!

Leonie
Family Travel
South Africa

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