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Exceptional
knowledge

We know our stuff. Our staff are passionate about Africa and we believe in excellent service. Planning your adventure is part of the fun and we aim to make it exciting and enjoyable.

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Payments &
flexibility

We offer a safe and secure online booking procedure. If you are booking far in advance we can offer flexible payment terms to suit your needs.

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Unbeatable
prices

Our Tours offer exceptional value for money, we have been around long enough to have pre-negotiated the best rates on our products.

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Happy
travellers

Detour Africa, SATSA member #1802, meets all stringent requirements and is fully bonded, ensuring your payments are financially protected by a third party.

We are passionate about Africa and we believe your safari already starts when you start planning. So let's get you going!

Our Top Tours

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Johannesburg to Johannesburg
4 Days Small group Accommodated

4 Day Best of Kruger Safari

From ZAR 12,100
ZAR 10,890
TOUR ID : DTEK4
Popular
Windhoek to Windhoek
6 Days Small group Accommodated

6 Day Namibian Highlights

From
ZAR 30,500
TOUR ID : DTCHLES6
Popular
Cape Town to Cape Town
6 Days Small group Accommodated

6 Day Garden Route and Addo Tour

From
ZAR 11,000
TOUR ID : DTES6
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Popular Destinations

Our overland tours will take you to places you've only ever dreamed about.

Kruger National Park

Londolozi Game Reserve,South Africa,Two lion cubs, Panthera leo, sit together, one licks the other

Serengeti National Park

Lionesses resting on top of a rock  against cloudy sky

Sossusvlei & Namib Desert

Dead Camelthorn Trees at sunrise

Okavango Delta

Mokoro canoe trip on the Okavango delta.

Garden Route

Tsitsikamma National Park on the Garden Route in South Africa
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So how does it work? What's next?

Our overland travel tours will take you to places you've only dreamed about.

1.

Connect with us

Tell us about your ideal safari: Where to? How you want to travel? Who you’re travelling with? What do you want to see?

2.

We do our thing

Your agent will create the perfect tour for you based on your input, and refine it if necessary.

3.

Safari Sign-off

Once you are happy with the itinerary you give you approval

4.

Start your safari

You wait for the day and make sure your bags are packed, and enjoy your safari!

What our clients are saying

5.0
Rating for All Client's
Excellent
5 Based on 189 Reviews
Excellent
4.8 Based on 48 Reviews
Excellent
4.7 Based on 45 Reviews

Great Experience with Detour Africa

High professionalism, dedication and varity in the offered tour options. In particular, Elana, my reference tour operator, always gave me prompt and detailed responses and tried to satisfy my requests. She provided me with tips and advice to...

Giulia Di Lullo

The tours were amazing!

The tours were amazing! The booking progress is very easy as well as the payment. The tours' descriptions are accurate and the staff helps wherever it can to make it a great experience.

Laura Huber

Excellent trip in South Africa!

I booked a private tour for a trip in South Africa with Detour Africa Tours. The booking process was very impressive. The Africa Travel Specialist James Adams is very knowledgeable, thoughtful, patient and most helpful. He provided good...

Allison

10-day Majestic Namibia Tour

I went on the 10-day Majestic Namibia tour, provided to me by James from Detour Africa, who was very helpful in sharing options with me. The trip itself was very well designed with regards to hours driving, rest stops, lodges chosen,...

CapeTownSharon

Unforgettable

This was a tour to remember. The 4 day garden route tour was filled with never to forget experiences. The organisation, accommodation and sights were second to none and great value.

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