African elephant herd crossing the savannah at sunset

Tailor-made journeys across Southern and Eastern Africa

Tailor-made Southern and Eastern Africa tours & safaris

From self-drive freedom to privately guided safaris, we shape every route around your pace, budget and idea of adventure.

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One region. Countless ways to explore.

Uhambo means “journey”. Yours might be a first safari, an overland expedition, a slow coastal escape or a celebration under African skies.

Explore every experience

Where will your journey begin?

Southern and Eastern Africa, matched to your season

Travel at the right time for the experience you want – not simply the busiest time of year.

Explore all destinations
Table Mountain overlooking Cape Town, South Africa
01

South Africa

Coast, culture & the Big Five

Pair Cape Town, the Garden Route and Winelands with Kruger, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho or Eswatini.

Year-round, depending on your route
Elephant moving through the Okavango Delta in Botswana
02

Botswana

Delta waterways & wild camps

Explore Chobe, the Makgadikgadi Pans and the Okavango Delta by guided or self-drive 4x4, with lodges, camps and mokoro safaris matched to you.

May–October for dry-season safari
Safari vehicles and a hot-air balloon over the grasslands of Tanzania
03

Tanzania

Serengeti, crater & coast

Discover the Great Migration, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar.

June–October or December–February
Safari vehicle among migrating wildebeest in Kenya's Maasai Mara
04

Kenya

Mara, mountains & Indian Ocean

Combine the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Mount Kenya, Samburu and the Swahili coast, with memorable views of Mount Kilimanjaro from southern Kenya.

June–October for dry-season safari
Sweeping sand dunes in Namibia's Namib Desert
05

Namibia

Desert, dunes & open skies

Discover Sossusvlei, Etosha, the Skeleton Coast and extraordinary stargazing on a private, guided or self-drive journey.

April–October for cooler days
Traditional dhow sailing on turquoise waters off Zanzibar
06

Zanzibar

Spice Island escape

Explore warm-water beaches, coral reefs and historic Stone Town.

June–October for dry-season travel
Le Morne Brabant above a palm-fringed beach in Mauritius
07

Mauritius

Lagoon, mountains & Creole culture

Combine palm-fringed beaches, sheltered lagoons, mountain scenery and Creole culture, or add a relaxed island stay after safari.

May–October for cooler, drier travel
Granite boulders and turquoise water on a beach in the Seychelles
08

Seychelles

Granite islands & clear lagoons

Explore Mahé, Praslin and La Digue through granite-framed beaches, forest walks, island-hopping and clear Indian Ocean water.

April–May or October–November for calmer seas
Victoria Falls and the Zambezi viewed from the Zambia region
09

Zambia

Walking safaris & the Zambezi

Combine Victoria Falls with South Luangwa, the Lower Zambezi and Kafue through walking, game drives and river-based safaris.

May–October for dry-season safari
Aerial view of Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side
10

Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls & wild landscapes

Pair Victoria Falls with Hwange, Mana Pools, Lake Kariba and characterful camps known for memorable guiding.

June–October for dry-season safari
Green mountain landscape and lake in Lesotho
11

Lesotho

Highlands, passes & Basotho culture

Discover Sani Pass, Maletsunyane Falls, pony trekking, the Maloti Mountains and Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village.

Best matched to your route and activities
Rolling green hills beneath blue skies in Eswatini
12

Eswatini

Culture, wildlife & scenic valleys

Explore Hlane Royal National Park, Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Sibebe Rock and the traditions of Mantenga Cultural Village.

April–October for cooler, drier travel

A little inspiration

Example journeys, never off-the-shelf holidays

Use these routes as a starting point. We’ll adjust the pace, stays, activities and level of guidance around you.

Aerial view of Cape Town, Table Mountain and the Atlantic coast

19-day example

Golf, coast & bush

  1. Days 1–4Arrive in George for Fancourt golf and Garden Route day trips.
  2. Days 5–14Drive to Cape Town for its landmarks, coast, golf and Winelands.
  3. Days 15–18Fly to Hoedspruit for a Big Five safari at Becks Safari Lodge.
  4. Day 19Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for the journey home.
Fully equipped self-drive 4x4 at a Botswana campsite

19-day example

Botswana 4x4 self-drive

  1. Days 1–3Collect your camp-ready 4x4 in Kasane and settle in at Senyati.
  2. Days 4–7Camp in or near Chobe National Park beside the wildlife-rich river.
  3. Days 5–6Travel south to predator-rich Savuti.
  4. Days 6–9Continue to Khwai for riverside wildlife and relaxed days in camp.
View journey
  1. Days 7–10Explore the Okavango Delta from Third Bridge or Xakanaxa.
  2. Days 11–12Restock and recharge in Maun, with an optional scenic flight.
  3. Days 13–15Camp among baobabs and salt pans in Nxai National Park.
  4. Days 16–18Return north for two nights beside the waterhole at Elephant Sands.
  5. Day 19Return your vehicle in Kasane and continue home or onward.
Lush landscape and wetlands in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

10-day example

Battlefields, Drakensberg & safari

  1. Days 1–2Arrive in Durban and unwind beside the beach in Umhlanga.
  2. Days 3–5Travel to the Drakensberg for mountain scenery and local history.
  3. Days 6–7Explore Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift from Fugitives’ Drift Lodge.
  4. Days 8–9Finish with Big Five safaris at Thanda Private Game Reserve.
  5. Day 10Travel to King Shaka International Airport for the flight home.
KwaZulu-Natal landscape in South Africa
YOUR JOURNEYStarts here.

About Uhambo Tours

Local knowledge. Personal planning. More time to enjoy the journey.

Based in KwaZulu-Natal, we have spent more than 20 years creating and booking memorable adventures for our clients.

We bring together accommodation, car hire or private transfers, and guided or self-guided experiences, whether you prefer simple and adventurous or luxurious and unhurried.

  • A route shaped around what you want to experience, your budget and preferred pace
  • Self-drive, guided, group or blended travel
  • Support from your first idea through your final itinerary and throughout your journey

Good to know

Planning your Southern and Eastern Africa trip

Is booking direct cheaper?

No. The rates you pay through Uhambo are the same as those you would pay by booking directly. The difference is the added value of our time, planning, advice and dedicated support while you are travelling.

Can you arrange both self-drive and guided trips?

Yes. Trips can be self-drive, privately guided, group guided or a combination, from budget-conscious stays to five-star experiences.

Which destinations do you cover?

We specialise in Southern and Eastern Africa, including South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya, Namibia, Zanzibar, Mauritius, the Seychelles, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Eswatini.

Can you tailor an itinerary around my interests?

Yes. Wildlife, birding, photography, golf, hiking, culture, coastlines and islands, proposals, weddings, honeymoons and celebrations can all shape your journey. We tailor your adventure around your preferred experiences, dates and budget.

Your journey starts with a conversation

Tell us where you want to go

Share a destination, dates or simply the kind of experience you’re imagining. We’ll help turn it into a tailored itinerary.

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