Tailormade Tours - South Africa, Based near Durban, South Africa - Explore & Book

"The thing about South Africa is that there's a dizzying amount to do there - and it's all unmissable. There's a reason why we go back, year after year and why it's one of our most popular destinations. It's a land of stunning natural beauty: glittering seas by white Cape beaches, the mighty Drakensberg mountains, the rolling green vineyards of the Winelands, the vast expanse of the Great Karoo and the safari-rich Kruger, all under a bright blue sky. It's on the same timezone if coming from the UK so there's no jetlag. The sun shines almost all year. For foodies, South Africa has unbelievably good restaurants with cutting-edge chefs. It's brilliant value and you can eat like a king whilst not busting the budget. Their world-class wines just get better and better each year. If you're not into beaches or wildlife, it has a wonderful culture, jam-packed with fascinating history and politics. But when there's so much to see and its such a huge country, how do you choose what to prioritise? If you're only going to come here once, you want to get it right. Which is why we'd recommend you book a trip with our chosen ground operator, Tailormade Tours South Africa, rather than stressing about the logistics yourself. They can arrange a package that includes as much or as little as you like (hotels, drivers and guides, activities, internal flights or your entire trip), and their suggested itineraries will help you get the most out of each region - away from the tourist hordes wherever possible. Why we chose this partner They've been operating since 2002 and have an experienced team passionate about travel in Africa and are members of ATTA member (African Travel and Tourism Association) They're a full service partner, meeting you off the plane and you'll have a 24-hr assistance line at your fingertips Like i-escape, they hand-pick the hotels and lodges they work with, their focus being on matching your personality to the nature of what is offered so you can be confident of their standards - e.g. The Outpost, Boschendal Farm Cottages and Three Trees at Spioenkop Their guides are Theta accredited, and specialists in their fields, be it wine, art, politics, botany or wildlife You can choose to self-drive or be driven (they work with Bidvest on the ground, and you can choose your level of vehicle) Please be aware i-escape can only vouch for those properties which are featured and reviewed on our website. For other areas and accommodations, while we do trust our operator to provide the best options for your needs, you should make sure that you are happy with their suggestions before confirming Bear in mind that you will need to book your own international flights. Also note that the guide prices exclude internal flights, since these costs vary, but your quote will include them." - Handpicked by our hotel experts