Africa is a continent of vast contrasts, great mystique, untold beauty, immense hardship...and it could still take three months by off-road vehicle from top to bottom! Here, time is often measured by the position of the sun and a meeting arranged for the day after full moon! It has been called the Cradle of Humankind, the Dark Continent and many other names, both complimentary and derogatory, but one thing is as clear as daylight; it holds a huge air of mystique for those who have not yet had the opportunity to experience it. And the fortunate enough to have been here regularly feel that yearning to return... to experience more of the wild, feel the ruggedness, see the exquisite magnificence of the scenery again, conquer the touch of danger on a hike in the wild, hear the multiple sounds inside a lush tropical forest, smell the freshness of earth on an early morning safari or gaze over the vast open planes teeming with the very life of Africa!

We envite you to enjoy the specticle from our luxury, air-conditoned vehicles with us.

...Buffalo, zebra, giraffe and herds of antelope are scattered across the vastness… all grazing with passion, often lifting a head up restlessly to scan for possible danger. A lion rests nearby under an umbrella thorn tree… watching the scene with little interest. Having had it's meal – a kudu - last night after a hard chase and subsequent irritation of hyenas and jackal trying to share the catch."

What a continent this is! Parts of it are highly developed, yet in vast areas the modern evolution made little impact. Here one can still get close to nature in all its forms! For those who are able to do so, it is a life changing experience...

And then that mysterious yearning to return! We in Africa have an explanation for it; the African bug has bitten you! From here… well, who knows how you will scratch the ‘itch’! We at Southern Circle Tours & Safaris have made it easy for you to do so... on your next visit to South Africa with us!

The Countrywide Packages featured here depart from Johannesburg and follow various routes visiting exciting locations along the route to Cape Town. It incorporates the Panoramic Route and the famous Kruger National Park in the north, followed by the sub-tropical East Coast and Zululand - home of the mighty Zulu nation - followed by the Garden Route in the south of the country. The Garden Route is famous for its unique diversity of lakes, mountains and exceptional scenery. Enjoy superb food, luxury accommodation, travel in our luxury micro-buses with your personal guide.

These tours offer various ways to experience the famous Kruger National Park and Africa's wildlife. Game viewing on safari includes close encounters with the 'Big Five' amongst the rest of Kruger Park's wildlife. - around 120 species of mammals only! Enjoy superb food, comfortable en-suite air-conditioned accommodation in the Wild, travel in a luxury microbus managed by your personal guide with in-depth knowledge and experience of the area.

You could add other tours and design your own all-inclusive safari/tour to any of the private game lodges in the area or extend your holiday to other parts of the country.

The Garden Route is an area renowned for it sheer beauty. Ancient indigenous forests filled with giant yellowood trees and abundant wild flowers give the Garden Route its name while the pristine beaches, shimmering freshwater lakes and extensive mountain ranges add to its splendour. This narrow belt between the Indian Ocean, the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains extends from Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth. The Garden Route is a favourite amongst local and international tourists.