Gay Group Trip: South Africa Explorer

We’ll make our way towards the rolling vineyards and sample some of South Africa’s finest wines. We’ll meet some locals, try some reds, whites and bubbles and go winery hopping on the wine train.

Hopefully not too hungover, we’ll make our way to Kruger Park in the Northeast and set out on a South African safari. Keep an eye peeled for lions, springbok, hippos and cheetahs.

We’ll be staying in a beautiful hotel. During the day we’ll set out on game drives with an experienced ranger who’ll teach us about the magic and mystery of the African bush.

Our main focus will be on the “big five” but keep an eye out for the many other creatures that live in the reserve.

We’ll drive to the Johannesburg and spend our last night together. After some last minute shopping, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your return flight.

We can organise a 3-night optional extension in Victoria Falls. It’s the world’s largest waterfall – you’ll find it at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.

We’ll be staying in a boutique lodge in a peaceful setting. You can join an optional 2-hour cruise down the Zambezi River upon arrival. Over two full days, we’ll explore one of the great natural wonders of the world. The thunderous sound of the water can be heard for miles around. We’ll have lunch at the Batoka Gorge overlooking the waterfall.

On our final evening, we’ll try some classic Zimbabwean cuisine accompanied by live music. The sounds and tastes of Africa will make for a fitting end to an epic trip.

You can join the trip as a solo traveller, with a partner or group of friends. Joining a group trip organised by destination experts is a great way to discover the highlights of South Africa in one trip. Booking a trip that visits so many places in the country can be tricky logistically – with this trip, all you have to do is show up and enjoy the ride.

South Africa’s climate is mostly mild throughout the year, with warm to very hot summer temperatures. The warmest season typically runs from November to February and the cool season is usually June to August. The further north you travel in South Africa, the hotter it gets. Meanwhile, areas along the coast tend to be slightly cooler in temperature year-round.

January through April tends to be warmest and sunniest time of year with typical highs reaching into the low 30s celsius while June through August typically sees temperatures dip down to around 15 degrees celsius. However, weather can sometimes be unpredictable in any region of the world so always pack appropriately for a potential rainy day!