19-day example
Golf, coast & bush
George and the Garden Route, Cape Town and the Winelands, followed by a private Big Five safari near Kruger.
View journeyTailor-made journeys across Southern Africa
Tailor-made Southern Africa tours & safaris
From self-drive freedom to privately guided safaris, we shape every route around your pace, budget and idea of adventure.
Live your adventureNo service fees
20+ yearstravel-planning experience
No service feespersonal planning without extra cost
Your journeybuilt around your style and budget
Choose your kind of wild
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 experienceWildlife safaris
Big Five reserves, walking safaris, river cruises and remote wilderness camps.
Self-drive adventures
Confidently explore in a car or fully equipped 4x4 with a route built for you.
Birding journeys
Specialist-led trips through KwaZulu-Natal and Southern Africa’s richest habitats.
Photography
Landscapes, wildlife and carefully timed stops for better light and longer moments.
Coast & island time
Mozambique, the Indian Ocean and South Africa’s coastline, alone or after safari.
Weddings & celebrations
Destination weddings, honeymoons and milestone journeys made truly personal.
Where will your journey begin?
Southern 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
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South Africa
Coast, culture & the Big Five
Pair Cape Town, the Garden Route and Winelands with Kruger, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho or eSwatini.
02
Botswana
Delta waterways & wild camps
Explore Chobe and the Okavango Delta by guided safari, mokoro or fully equipped self-drive 4x4.
03
Namibia
Desert, dunes & open skies
Discover Sossusvlei, Etosha and extraordinary stargazing on a private, guided or self-drive journey.
04
Mozambique
Indian Ocean escape
Combine warm-water beaches, reefs and island time with wildlife, culture or a Southern Africa safari.
05
Zambia
Walking safaris & the Zambezi
Combine Victoria Falls with South Luangwa, the Lower Zambezi and immersive safari experiences.
06
Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls & wild landscapes
Pair Victoria Falls with Hwange, Mana Pools and characterful safari camps.
07
Lesotho
Highlands, passes & Basotho culture
Add Sani Pass, mountain scenery and Basotho heritage to a wider South African journey.
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eSwatini
Culture, wildlife & scenic valleys
Combine cultural experiences, wildlife reserves and the Ezulwini Valley with South Africa.
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.
19-day example
Botswana 4x4 self-drive
Kasane, Chobe, Savuti, Khwai and the Okavango Delta in a fully equipped vehicle, with camps chosen around your pace.
View journey10-day example
Battlefields, Drakensberg & safari
KwaZulu-Natal’s coast, mountain landscapes and historic battlefields, ending with an unforgettable wildlife reserve stay.
View journeyYOUR JOURNEYStarts here.About Uhambo Tours
Local knowledge. Personal planning. More time to enjoy the journey.
Based in KwaZulu-Natal, our experienced travel professionals have spent more than 20 years booking their own journeys and creating memorable holidays for clients.
We can bring together accommodation, car hire, guided experiences and third-party flight bookings—whether you prefer simple and adventurous or luxurious and unhurried.
- A route shaped to your interests, pace and budget
- Self-drive, guided, group or blended travel
- Support from first idea to final itinerary
Good to know
Planning your Southern Africa trip
Do you charge a service fee?
No. Uhambo Tours does not charge a separate service fee for planning your journey.
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 South Africa and journeys through Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and eSwatini.
Can you tailor an itinerary around my interests?
Yes. Wildlife, birding, photography, golf, hiking, culture, beach time, celebrations and destination weddings can all shape your route.
Your journey starts with a conversation
Tell us where you want to go—or how you want to feel.
Share a destination, a rough date or simply the kind of experience you’re imagining. We’ll help turn it into a route.
Your details are used only to respond to your enquiry.