Compass
40 yeArs of exPerience

in adventure travel
Backpack
BEST-IN-CLASS GUIDES,
WITH FIELD GUIDE
CERTIFICATION
custom-engineered
CUSTOM-ENGINEERED,
SABS-ACCREDITED
OVERLAND TRUCKS
sealess-logistic
SEAMLESS LOGISTICS MEANS
MORE TIME ADVENTURING
owned-accommodation
OWNED ACCOMMODATION
AND EXPERIENCES
packages
COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGES
WITH NO HIDDEN COSTS
emergency-support
Incident, Crises and
Emergency Support
Compass
40 yeArs of exPerience

in adventure travel
Backpack
BEST-IN-CLASS GUIDES,
WITH FIELD GUIDE
CERTIFICATION
custom-engineered
CUSTOM-ENGINEERED,
SABS-ACCREDITED
OVERLAND TRUCKS
sealess-logistic
SEAMLESS LOGISTICS MEANS
MORE TIME ADVENTURING
owned-accommodation
OWNED ACCOMMODATION
AND EXPERIENCES
packages
COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGES
WITH NO HIDDEN COSTS
emergency-support
Incident, Crises and
Emergency Support

The journey is as important as

The Destination

Africa by road is Africa unfiltered.

More than a destination, it’s a journey where the simple experiences that cannot be predicted hold the richest treasures. Imagine fields of wheat and sunflowers, shimmering mirages on tar, a thousand changing landscapes and endless horizons, and local villagers always ready with a smile and a wave. This is beyond an exploration. It’s an opportunity for self-discovery where you will return home feeling more human, connected, and alive.

Drifters offer meticulously designed small group tours across the best of Southern and East Africa. We offer scheduled departures, but don’t compromise on a uniquely personal experience. We have multi-lingual, expert guides, and our journeys are characterised by 'off the beaten track' experiences.

discover the tour For You

We offer a unique selection of camping and accommodated tours to a variety of destinations in Southern and East Africa.

Camping16 Day Botswana Camping
Botswana
16 Day Botswana Camping
Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Max 16 guests per tour

*Shorter itinerary options available

2575 per person
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Accommodated18 Day South Africa Eco Explorer Accommodated
Eswatini, South Africa
18 Day South Africa Eco Explorer Accommodated
Johannesburg to Cape Town
Max 17 guests per tour
2799 per person
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Accommodated24 Day Cape Town to Johannesburg via Victoria Falls Accommodated
Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
24 Day Cape Town to Johannesburg via Victoria Falls Accommodated
Cape Town to Johannesburg via Victoria Falls
Max 16 guests per tour

*Shorter itinerary options available

4699 per person
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Experienced

Guides

Drifters Adventure Tours only employ the best full-time guides to run our safari tours. Our staff are dedicated, experienced, adventurous and know how to have a good time. Guiding for Drifters Adventure Tours is an extremely rewarding and challenging experience – which means that our guides stay with us for a long time – they are part of the family, and they live the ethos of Drifters.

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The

Plan

We’ve made it our mission to make your African adventure EASY. In fact, it’s as straightforward as booking a theatre ticket!

Step 1

Choose your tour

Handpick from our expertly curated tours. Need guidance? Our consultants are a click away. Choose, and let us manage the details.

Step 2

Get Aquainted

Meet your guides and travel companions. A comprehensive debrief on the eve of your departure ensures you're well-informed and prepared for what's ahead.

Step 3

And You're off

Dive deep into the heart of Africa. From pitching your tent under the vast night sky and cooking dinner over a fire, to embarking on a meticulously planned journey through South Africa’s most beloved destinations, traversing lesser-travelled routes.

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the original

Green Company

Drifters Adventure Tours only employ the best full-time guides to run our safari tours. Our staff are dedicated, experienced, adventurous and know how to have a good time. Guiding for Drifters Adventure Tours is an extremely rewarding and challenging experience – which means that our guides stay with us for a long time – they are part of the family, and they live the ethos of Drifters Adventure Tours.

Get ready to

Explore Africa
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We had an unforgettable tour! The lodges were all fantastic with very nice, friendly people. We saw so much on the game drives, thanks to the game driver/guide Mac! Because of all these people and the nature, Drifters and Botswana have taken a big place in our hearts!

16 Day Botswana AccommodatedJan and Jannie, Netherlands
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“I really liked the tour and Steven was a great guide who helped us out on everything. Without him the tour would have been completely different. Big thanks & appreciation to him.”

16 Day Botswana CampingLisa, Germany
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“Many thanks for making sure there were gluten free options available at all times. I did not expect this to be so well organised. I would love to travel with Drifters again.”

24 Day Cape Town to Vic FallsClaudia, Germany
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“We had a great time for the few days we were there. Our guide was helpful, friendly and gave great information. The tour delivered us everything we were promised.”

5 Day KrugerArnold, Netherlands
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“This tour was great fun with a good group of adventurous people. This tour was better than I expected. Rafael was a wonderful guide and he made our trip so enjoyable, thanks for the great memories.”

24 Day Cape Town to Vic Falls AccommodatedIrene, Australia
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”The tour was great and our guide was even better. Ed was not only a guide but a driver and a cook as well. We will definitely book again.”

12 Day Kenya Tanzania TourMathew and Susan, Switzerland
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”Amazing! Thank you! We appreciate accommodation for vegetarians.”

16 Day Botswana CampingJackie, USA
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”Fantastic tour with fantastic guide driver cook, Christopher. We saw soo much. I will remember this trip till the end of my days with stories to tell my grandchildren.”

24 Day Cape Town to Johannesburg via Vic FallsMyriam, Germany
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”Thanks again for the wonderful Southern Circle tour!! we really enjoyed it. Thanks Greg, you’re a TOP GUIDE!”

24 Day Cape Town to Vic FallsGlenn and Tamara, USA
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”We would just like to say thank you so much for a fantastic time we have had on our trip. Everything was great! We hope to return for another Safari in the future.”

5 Day KrugerHoward and Margie, UK
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”The whole experience was amazing and an awesome adventure. In these 24 days we visited South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe which was amazing and whole group made it just better.”

24 Day Cape Town to Johannesburg via Vic FallsChristian, Germany