Personalised South African Wildlife, Nature, Historical & Adventure Tours & Safaris
South Africa: The Eternal Question?
WHEN to go, WHERE to go and WHAT to do?
With a kaleidoscope of destinations, activities, colours and choices, planning and booking tours and safaris in South Africa can be a daunting exercise. From Cape Town to the Kruger National Park with the entire country in between. The choices are endless.
Where do you even begin? The vibrant streets of Cape Town or the mighty Kruger National Park? The famous Garden Route? Table Mountain? The vast, Little and Great Karoo? The dramatic Drakensberg Mountains and Panorama Route? Do you explore the culture of the Zulu and their battlefields or visit the surfing mecca of Jeffrey’s Bay?
Whale watching? Shark cage diving? Endless golden beaches? Guided hikes? An authentic Big 5 safari in the Kruger, or the unique Big 7 safari that combines the marine and terrestrial environments of Addo Elephant National Park? Our fabulous food? Sand sledding? Street cafes? Live music? South Africa has it all!
Confused? Let Alan Tours clear the fog.
We have been designing and running guided experiences for guests from across the globe for nearly 20 years. Having almost 100 years of collective local knowledge is a great help when on the road conducting tours. We take pride in developing customised itineraries to suit your specific requirements, and with our dedicated fleet of 4×4 vehicles, we can take you anywhere.
South Africa: A Land of Diversity
Located at the tip of the African continent, South Africa has an incredible natural and cultural diversity. We are recognized globally as the “Rainbow Nation”, thanks to the cultural melting pot that is the essence of our country. It is also one of the three most biologically diverse countries on Earth.
Two major ocean currents converge and flow past our coastline, one to the south, the other to the north, significantly contributing to our incredible biodiversity. These oceans influence the landscapes of the interior, affecting far more than what lies beneath the waves. The result is a vibrant mosaic of habitats, biomes, and climates that host a truly astounding variety of life in all its forms.
Customise or Plan Your Itineraries with Us
With decades of experience in South and Southern Africa’s tourism industry, we have the expertise to “calm the noise.” We use local knowledge gained from being out there on the open road in the heart of Africa to select worthwhile destinations and activities to suit your own specific needs:
- Authentic Big 5 Safaris: We deliver traditional Big 5 safaris to the iconic Kruger National Park, Addo Elephant National Park and many other destinations in comfortable but rugged 4×4 open and closed safari vehicles. Our professional nature guides will illustrate the complex and intricate ecosystems of Africa’s natural world in a clear and simple way for your enjoyment and understanding.
- Exclusive Big 7 Safaris: A unique experience we have pioneered to create the ultimate safari, where we combine a Marine safari on the ocean, viewing Whales, large schools of Dolphins, Seals and at times Sharks, before heading off to Addo Elephant National Park in our game viewing vehicles to view the members of the Big 5: Elephant, Rhino, Cape Buffalo, Lion and the shy Leopard, amongst many others. A real wonder of the world.
- Luxury: If it is relaxed luxury you seek, please look no further, we offer an intensely exclusive, deeply immersive journey that seamlessly blends untamed, raw African landscapes with world-class, sophisticated simplicity, an intimate connection to nature without a single compromise on comfort.
Enjoy the privacy of your own exclusive 4×4 Open Safari Vehicle, complete with private Guide and Tracker, while experiencing the adrenaline of viewing African wildlife up close and personal. Back at the Lodge your own concierge and host will pamper your every need, including spa treatments by your private plunge pool to soak away the summer heat. Your favourite meals are created by your own personal chef and served in the privacy of your lodge. - Adventure: If it is the equally immersive activity of a one-on-one experience with the African environment, you have unlimited choices. Whether you want to hike the rugged Cape Fold Mountains or sleep under star-spangled skies, we’ll design an unforgettable, “dirty boots” itinerary that under the guidance of your knowledgeable guide will bring the African landscapes to life.
From the Garden Route, Wild Coast, and Kruger National Park to the vastness of the Karoo, the Land of Legions in the North, and walking the Ivory Route and beyond. The country is at your fingertips.
We bring your African dreams into reality
Wamkelekile eAfrica
Half Day Tours
Port Elizabeth and surrounding
Packages
- Kruger National Park Full Day Safari
- Kruger Park Morning Safari
- Kruger Park Afternoon Safari
- 5 Days - Kruger and the Panorama Route
- 11 Days - Kruger Park, Ivory and Gold Tour
- 12 Days - Kruger Park, The Platinum Safari
- 13 Days - Kruger Park and Mozambique
- 14 Days - Kruger Park, African Super Safari
- 14 Days - Kruger Park, The Rustic Safari
Guided Lighthouse Tours
Half Day Tours
Full Day Tours
- 2 Days - Big 7 Safari, Sights and Sounds
- 2 Days - Baviaanskloof 4x4 Tour
- 3 Days - Big 7 Safari, Slow and Easy
- 4 Days - Go Wild on the Wild Coast
- 4 Days - Big 7 Safari, Full House
- 5 Days - Panorama Route
- 6 Days - Cape Winelands
- 7 Days - Karoo Memories
- 10 Days - Nelson Mandela Tour
- 12 Days - African Kaleidoscope Safari
- 14 Days - South African Super Safari
- 14 Days - The Rustic Tour
Marine Tours
Half Day Tours
Full Day Tours
Overnight Tours
Africa Expeditions
Mozambique Expeditions
Eswatini (Swaziland)
Lesotho
Namibia Expeditions
Top 10 reasons to visit the Addo Elephant National Park
1. Addo Elephant Park is the 3rd largest national park in South Africa
2. Addo Elephant National Park is the most diverse national park in South Africa
3. Addo has close to 700 free roaming African Elephant
4. Addo Elephant National Park is home to the Big 5
5. Addo Elephant Park is the only place that can call itself home to the Big 7
6. An amazing, 5 different vegetation biomes occur in the Addo Elephant National Park: Albany Thicket, Forest, Fynbos, Nama Karoo and the Indian Ocean Coastal Belt
7. Addo Elephant Park is malaria free
8. Addo Elephant Park stretches from the waters of the Indian Ocean right through to the semi-arid areas of the Little Karoo. The aeolian coastal sand dunes are the largest in the Southern Hemisphere
9. Migratory Southern Right and Humpback Whales are frequently observed while over 20 000 Bottlenose Dolphins and groups of thousands of Common Dolphins can be spotted in the Bay at certain times of the year
10. Two island groups are found in Algoa Bay under the management of the Addo Elephant National Park. The first of these Island groups is made up of the St Croix group, the largest of which is home to the largest breeding colony of endangered African penguins. The second is the Bird Island group which lie in the pristine waters of Algoa Bay and is home to the largest breeding colony of Gannets in the world. The most easterly colony of Cape Fur Seals with a healthy population of Great White Sharks that feed off these seals
We are absolutely blown away by the amazing support during this past cruise ship season.
To all our guests who made this season so excellent, thank you for your wonderful support. The team at Alan Tours are grateful for each and every one of you and look forward to welcoming you to our shores again soon.
Ein herzliches Dankeschoen an alle unsere treuen Kreuzfahrtschiff Passagiere, die mit uns auf Safari waren.
Bitte buchen Sie rechtzeitig Ihren Landgang fuer die neue Saison oder auch schon fuer 2027. Wir freuen uns auf Sie!
Wamkelekile eAfrica - Welcome to Africa
ALAN TOURS - Your tour and travel guide to South Africa and Africa
Tours South Africa
Welcome to South Africa, a vast and stunningly beautiful country at the southern tip of the African continent, a land that excites and awakens, reignites dormant senses. South Africa has a wealth of perfect holiday destinations. We offer a wide selection of world class opportunities for everyone, young and old, single or with family. Whether your interests lie in the incredible diversity of South Africa’s natural beauty, found in 19 magnificent National Parks and private reserves spread throughout South Africa or in the amazing cultural diversity of our rainbow nation.
South Africa will awaken your senses:
Watch: herds of Antelope, Zebra and Wildebeest, Rhinos, Elephants, Buffalo, Lions and Leopards, the Big 5 and many more from the comfort of your game drive vehicle in the wilds of the Kruger National Park. Search for over 800 species of Birds in all their shapes colours and sizes.
View: Whales and Dolphins, Seals and Sharks on a Marine guided Big 7 Safari in the malaria free Addo Elephant National Park
Discover: rural villages, the traditions and culture of the Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Ndebele, Venda, and Bushman people. Hike a mountain trail in the mighty Drakensberg mountains to the world’s highest waterfall or visit the delicate Bushman Rock art on hidden overhangs.
Stroll: along deserted, golden beaches on the Wild Coast as the sun rises above the Indian Ocean. Travel across South Africa on the famous Garden Route to watch the sunset over the turquoise blue of the Atlantic Ocean on a pristine beach in Cape Town with a glass of chilled South African wine.
Taste: our culture in any number of world class restaurants in our cities and towns or try the simple traditional foods along our coasts or in forests and open savannas.
Hear: the music of a thousand musicians scattered across the country, the beat of traditional drums, the roar of a Lion, the manic cackle of a spotted Hyena, the crash of a winter storm on a rugged coast.
Listen: to the sound of the wind over the desert dunes, the swishing of the tall grass on the mountain slopes.
Smell: the delicious evening meal as it slowly grills on the coals of the woodfire, outside, under a canopy of stars, experience our legendary hospitality with the sound of laughter and a promise to return
Explore: the cultural diversity that is South Africa’s rainbow nation while on a shore excursion. Experience our dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban with their innovative entertainment, informative museums, Battlefields, Forts, and Historical buildings. Choose from many restaurants, parks and cultural routes. Wander around more than 3000 kilometers of pristine coastline fringing the Two Oceans
Savour: the delicate flavours of our world class clear, white wines and deep, robust reds cultivated on the slopes and fertile valleys between the high Fold Mountains surrounding Cape Town.
Sleep: under luxury percale surrounded by the sounds of the African night or lulled to sleep by the sounds of the surf on the nearby seashore at peace with the world under a sparkling blanket of a trillion stars.
Awaken: your ancestors by visiting the Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg and visit the earliest evidence of Modern man on the picturesque Garden Route.
South Africa is one of the two most diverse countries in the world; tropical forests on the east coast through to the driest desert on the west coast and everything in between we are truly a world in one country.
South Africa, a place where the red dust of Africa permeates your soul imploring you to return back to your birthplace, the origin of Humankind.
Africa will never leave you; you will never leave Africa.
With over 40 years of experience the Alan Tours team would like to show you as much of this magical country as we can. Please join us for the ride of a lifetime.
