SPECIALISING IN SOUTHERN AFRICAN TRAVEL SINCE 2005

Southern African travel specialists since 2005

Your Southern African Adventure

Leveraging 20 years of experience, our mission is to offer life-enriching travel experiences in Southern Africa. Earthstompers Adventures offers affordable, fast-paced adventure tours along the beautiful Garden Route; while Earthstompers Luxury Travel & Safaris focuses on customized, private, tailor-made tours and safaris across Southern Africa.

Our 5-day group adventure tour is a safe and affordable way to explore the Western Cape, Little Karoo, Whale Route, Addo Elephant National Park, and Route 62. This tour starts in Cape Town every Monday, and ends in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) every Friday.

Experiencing a good mix of nature, culture and adventure on this 6-day group Garden Route Tour. This trip will give you a taste of some of the best things the spectacular Garden Route has to offer. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town and departs every Monday.

Explore Cape Town, the Garden Route and the Eastern Cape on this group adventure tour that includes a two-night safari. It covers the highlights of the South African coastline between Cape Town and Gqeberha and ends in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

Earthstompers 5- and 6-Day group tours finish near some of the best safari lodges in the Western and Eastern Cape.  Why not add a few nights of safari on a private game reserve to the end of your tour?

 

Our team can assist with making safari bookings that suit your availability and budget.  We will arrange a transfer from the end of the Earthstompers tour, to your selected safari lodge, for a seamless and stress-free travel experience.  

Mountains, sea, beaches and forest – this tour goes straight to the heart of the Garden Route, to spend time enjoying this beautiful stretch of South African coastline lined with coastal forests. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week.

This tour explores the beautiful coastline between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. It travels one-way, allowing you to maximize time enjoying beautiful scenery and minimize driving time, taking in the highlights of the Whale Coast and the Garden Route along the way.

Go on safari amongst the beautiful fynbos vegetation of the Garden Route.  This tour packs in such diverse highlights, from seeing zebra and elephant on safari to hiking the cliffs along the Indian Ocean, all in five days. This tour starts & ends in Cape Town.

This tour explores the beautiful coastline between Cape Town and the Garden Route.  It takes in the highlights of the Whale Coast, Garden Route, and the Klein Karoo, with many options for adventure, nature, and hiking activities along the way.  This tour starts and ends in Cape Town, and can depart any day of the week.

This tour explores the beautiful coastline between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, and ends off with a safari in Addo Elephant National Park. It travels one-way, allowing you to maximize time enjoying scenery and safari, and minimizing driving time.

This tour is designed to be a great South African experience for families traveling with children, age 6 and older. This tour focuses on nature and the outdoors, as this part of the country is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, and makes a refreshing experience for adults and children alike.

Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, and the Garden Route – if you take this tour, you will have taken in of some of the absolute highlights of the Western Cape of South Africa. From city to vineyard to cruising the Knysna Lagoon.

If you have never been to this spectacular country…this is the trip you should take as an introduction. We hit the must-see destinations of Cape Town, the Winelands, the Garden Route, and finish off with a Big 5 Safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape.

If you have never been to this spectacular country…this is the trip you should take as an introduction. We hit the must-see destinations of Cape Town, the winelands, the Garden Route and finish off with a Big 5 Safari in Greater Kruger area. We say “first” trip to South Africa, because we know you will be back for more!

Drive along the breathtaking Atlantic Seaboard of Clifton and Camps Bay to see the Twelve Apostles Mountains. We also visit Hout Bay harbour to meet the resident Cape Fur Seals.

South Africa’s diverse culinary influences will be sampled as we visit local eateries and artisans. Tastings vary from week to week, depending on what is available and in season.

The Western Cape of South Africa is home to more than 500 wineries, and on this tour we will visit a few of our favourites in the Stellenbosch wine region. We typically visit three wineries, and we like to consult with our clients on the day to tailor the stops to their tastes.

This is a great way to get an introduction to “the Mother City”, Cape Town. Go for a tour in the city and surrounding area, including the city centre, Company’s Gardens, Cape Town Castle, the Bo Kaap, Signal Hill and the V&A Waterfront.

The Elgin Valley is one of our favourite places to tour. It is located approximately one hour to the east of Cape Town, over the Sir Lowry’s mountain pass. It is known for its cool-climate wines, particularly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and produces 60% of South Africa’s apple crop.

Join us for a trip along the Southern Coast to Hermanus, known for Southern Right Whale watching. See a colony of endangered African Penguins, and choose between land-based whale watching, or going on a whale watching boat trip in Hermanus.
Something that goes hand in hand with our love for good food & wine is our passion for people and the environment. We endeavour to make responsible choices when creating itineraries, and are mindful of where we eat and who we support. This tour was designed for guests who take responsible traveling seriously.
Our private Cape Town tours provide the perfect way to see the highlights of the Cape Town area in a limited amount of time. This tour combines 3 of our most popular day tours exploring the City of Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Winelands.
This is a perfect way to see the highlights of the Cape Town area in a limited amount of time. This tour includes touring the City of Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula, and the Cape Winelands. The tour includes airport transfers and accommodation.

If you have never been to this spectacular country…this is the trip you should take as an introduction. We hit the must-see destinations of Cape Town, the winelands, the Garden Route, and finish off with a Big 5 Safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape. We say “first” trip to South Africa, because we know you will be back for more!

If you take this tour, you will have taken in some of the absolute highlights of the Western Cape of South Africa. From city to vineyard to cruising the Knysna Lagoon – your only regret will be that you didn’t stay longer!

South Africa is well-known for its natural beauty and safaris; but what many travellers discover is that the quality of South African food is one of the highlights of their trip. This tour mixes the best of both worlds – exploring the beautiful scenery of Cape Town and surrounds, whilst sampling great food & wine all along the way.

The perfect add-on safari to your Garden Route tour. We recommend touring the Garden Route from Cape Town to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), and then enjoying a safari at one of the malaria-free Eastern Cape safari lodges. 

There’s no better safari destination than Kruger. There are many private game reserves surrounding the Kruger National Park, which offer great opportunities to see South Africa’s famous wildlife, such as lions, leopard, giraffe, African buffalo, rhino, hippo, and many more.

An iconic Southern Africa destination is within reach if you are already visiting South Africa – Victoria Falls.  The area has much more to offer than just the Falls though – there are a great variety of adventure, cultural, and safari experiences to enjoy too. 

The safari lodges of the Western Cape are the perfect wildlife addition to your Cape Town or Garden Route trip. Guests can enjoy game drives, encounter incredible wildlife like elephants, lions, and rhinos, and unwind in luxurious accommodations.

Botswana is a safari lover’s paradise, known for its vast wilderness and diverse wildlife. Famous for the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the vast Chobe National Park, Botswana offers some of the most pristine and wildlife-rich safari experiences in Africa. 

This 11-day, 10-night holiday is the perfect way to experience the best of southern Africa. Begin your adventure with an unforgettable Kruger safari in the renowned Sabi Sands Reserve within the greater Kruger, where you’ll encounter incredible wildlife, including the “Big Five”. Next, explore the vibrant city of Cape Town, discovering its iconic landmarks and nearby attractions such as Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope. Finally, conclude your journey with a visit to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, one of the world’s most famous natural wonders.

This 8-day, 7-night holiday offers the best in both worlds. Start with an unforgettable Kruger Safari. Then, journey to the vibrant city of Cape Town, where you’ll explore iconic landmarks and nearby attractions such as Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope. This holiday provides a perfect balance of safari adventure and city highlights, showcasing two of South Africa’s iconic destinations.

This 7-day, 6-night holiday offers the ultimate in indulgence and adventure.

 

This luxurious holiday perfectly balances the wild beauty of Kruger with the sophisticated allure of Cape Town, offering a truly exceptional experience.

This unforgettable holiday combines the serene beauty of KwaZulu-Natal’s forests and beaches with the excitement of a Big Five safari.

This is a unique, off-the-beaten-track holiday perfect for nature lovers.

This luxurious 7-day holiday offers guests an immersion into the natural beauty of the Western Cape of South Africa. 

This package is ‘The Ultimate’ – the top destinations in the Western Cape, packaged together in a twelve day life experience. From Cape Town city vibes, to the vineyards of South Africa’s European-influenced wine region, to the sea, to remote semi-desert wilderness – you will be wowed that these diverse places are all located within a few hours of one another. As a recent guest put it: “I’m speechless at the beauty of this country. I feel like I have just had twenty different holidays in one.”

Travelling to Botswana offers an unmatched safari experience. Botswana has taken the approach of offering exclusive, low-impact tourism – meaning you will be able to experience the African bush without the crowds. Highlights include visiting Chobe National Park, known for having one of the highest elephant populations in Africa, and incredible game viewing; and visiting the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Africa’s most remarkable ecosystems. 

The awe-inspiring Victoria Falls and the wildlife-rich Chobe Riverfront – this is a short but very rewarding Southern African holiday. Begin your journey at Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, where you’ll see the thundering cascades and misty rainbows of the falls and understand why they call it “the smoke that thunders.” From there, travel to the Chobe Riverfront in Botswana, renowned for its dense concentration of wildlife along the riverbanks. Here, you’ll embark on game drives and boat safaris, witnessing herds of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife in their natural habitat along the Chobe River.

Authentic local travel experiences

Why Earthstompers?

Safety first

Earthstompers operates with a big emphasis on the health and safety of our guests and staff. The company is legally compliant & insured; we only hire guides who are qualified and registered; and we keep vehicles clean and well-maintained.

Tried & true

We personally visit all of the accommodation and activities we book for our guests, to ensure great quality and expert advice.

Award-winning company that people love

We are proud to say that Earthstompers won the Lilizela Tourism Award in 2019 as “Best Tour Operator in South Africa”. In 2020, TripAdvisor ranked our 6 day Garden Route Adventure Tour in the top 10 tours worldwide. Thousands of people travel with us yearly, and love their experiences. Don’t take our word for it – read the reviews.

Sustainability

We love our country, its people, wildlife and environment. We aim to minimize any negative impact of our tours, and contribute positively to the people and environment of South Africa.

Keep it local

We aim to spend our tourism money wisely. Earthstompers supports mostly small local business along the road. We believe this is a good way to have a direct positive economic impact on local communities, as well as minimizing our carbon footprint.

We are family

Earthstompers is a small, family-run business which has been operating since 2005. We aim to pay fair wages, offer a great working environment, and have a real team spirit among the owners, management, guides and staff.

Real South Africa

We aim to create an authentic South African experience by making use of local guides & travel experts, as well as introducing our guests to experiences which are uniquely South African, such as a braai (barbecue).

Having fun!

At the end of the day, that’s our company mission! Offering guests fun, real, life-enriching experiences.

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