Elephant herd crossing the African savanna at golden sunset
Close-up portrait of a lion in the African bush
Herd of giraffes walking through the African bushveld
Whale watching boat on the open ocean in South Africa
African cultural tour with local village people
Sharing Africa's Untamed Destinations Since 2020

Travel Africa untamed

Small-group journeys across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Kenya and Tanzania — led by our own guides, priced honestly, and built around what you want to see.

Who We Are

Small-group journeys across Southern and Eastern Africa

And Untamed Travel has been sharing Africa's untamed destinations since 2020. We take travellers to places with less tourist traffic — destinations that are more charming, more authentic and full of discovery.

Every trip is led by our own trusted guides and drivers, shaped around small groups and built on immersive experiences: wildlife safaris, Cape Winelands wine tours, cultural city explorations and coastal adventures.

Safari guide scanning the bush with binoculars

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We're based in Cape Town and travel all over Africa

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37 Lynx Way, Westlake
Cape Town, South Africa

What We Offer

Trips built around how you want to travel

"From guided Garden Route escapes to wine country adventures, cultural city tours, and big‑five safaris, every itinerary is shaped by our own trusted guides and drivers — so you can relax while we take you everywhere you want to go."

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Garden Route Tours

"Our signature route from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth — coastal cliffs, Knysna forests, and charming towns, all with your driver‑guide leading the way."

Scenic coastal drive along the Cape Town coastline
Whale watching along the Hermanus coastline in South Africa
African penguins at Boulders Beach near Cape Town
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Big Five Safaris

"Guided game drives in Kruger, Sabi Sand, Etosha, and the Okavango Delta — with expert drivers who know the bush."

Lion on a big five safari game drive in Kruger
Elephant herd on the African savanna during a safari
Leopard in the African bush on a safari
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Luxury Lodge Stays

"Canvas tented camps, private bush villas, and riverside lodges — we handle the transfers so you arrive in comfort."

Luxury safari tented lodge camp in Africa
Safari photography expedition in the African bush
Family safari holiday adventure in Africa
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Coastal & Marine

Whale watching in Hermanus, penguins at Boulders Beach and Indian Ocean dive trips. Seasonal marine experiences along the southern coastline.

Whale watching along the Hermanus coast in South Africa
African penguins at Boulders Beach in South Africa
Scuba diving on an Indian Ocean reef
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Wine & Cultural Tours

"Franschhoek wine tram, Stellenbosch estates, Cape Town’s vibrant neighborhoods, and heritage experiences — we connect you to the flavors and stories of South Africa."

Wine tasting at a Stellenbosch vineyard in South Africa
Colourful Bo Kaap neighbourhood in Cape Town
Honeymoon couple travelling in Africa at sunset
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Tailor-Made Itineraries

Honeymoons, family reunions, photographic expeditions and corporate retreats. Tell us your dates and budget — we build the rest around you.

Honeymoon couple travelling in Africa at sunset
Family safari holiday adventure in Africa
Safari photography expedition in Africa
Ubuntu Trails safari guide scanning the bush with binoculars
Our Story

“Sharing Africa’s Untamed Destinations Since 2020”

And Untamed Travel was founded in 2020 with one clear purpose: to share Africa’s untamed destinations with travelers and adventure seekers. From the start, we’ve focused on taking clients to places with less tourist traffic — destinations that are more charming, authentic, and full of discovery.

Our experience in the industry has given us deep knowledge across Southern and Eastern Africa. Today, we design guided journeys not only in South Africa’s Garden Route and safari reserves, but also in Namibia’s desert landscapes, Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Zimbabwe’s iconic Victoria Falls, and the great migration routes of Kenya and Tanzania.

Every trip is led by trusted guides and drivers, shaped around small groups, and built on immersive experiences — whether it’s a wildlife safari, a wine tour in the Cape Winelands, a cultural city exploration, or a coastal adventure. We believe travel should feel personal, flexible, and unforgettable.

Where We Go

Seven countries, one continent, endless routes

Each destination below is run by our own in-country partners. Slide through the images, check the best time to travel, and see what makes each place worth the flight.

Table Mountain rising above Cape Town, South Africa
Wine tasting on a Stellenbosch vineyard estate in South Africa
African penguins on Boulders Beach near Cape Town
Our Home Ground

South Africa

Where we started and where we know every back road. Cape Town and the Winelands, the full Garden Route coastline, Addo and Kruger for wildlife, and the Drakensberg for hikers. It is the easiest introduction to Africa and still the most varied.

Best Time to Travel

June - October for the Garden Route and beaches. May to September for Kruger game viewing when the bush thins out.

Highlights

  • Wine tastings in Stellenbosch
  • Big five wildlife in Kruger
  • Beach resorts on the Garden Route
  • Xhosa and Cape Malay culture
Red sand dunes of Sossusvlei in Namibia at dawn
Milky Way starry night sky over the Namibian desert
Sunrise game drive in golden savanna light in Namibia
Desert & Dunes

Namibia

Vast, quiet and unlike anywhere else on earth. Climb the dunes at Sossusvlei before sunrise, drive the Skeleton Coast, and spend evenings under some of the darkest skies in the southern hemisphere. Etosha delivers exceptional wildlife with far fewer vehicles than Kruger.

Best Time to Travel

May to October — dry winter months with clear skies and the best game viewing at Etosha waterholes.

Highlights

  • Sossusvlei red dunes
  • Etosha wildlife waterholes
  • Stargazing in the Namib
  • Himba cultural visits
Wildlife in the waterways of the Okavango Delta, Botswana
Mokoro canoe safari on a river in Botswana
Elephant herd drinking at a Botswana waterhole
Delta & Desert

Botswana

The Okavango Delta is the finest wildlife destination in Africa and we say that without hesitation. Glide through reed channels by mokoro, camp on an island with elephants passing through, then head north to the Chobe River where the buffalo and elephant herds number in the thousands.

Best Time to Travel

July to October for peak wildlife as the delta floods and animals concentrate around water. April to June for greener scenery and fewer crowds.

Highlights

  • Mokoro canoe safaris
  • Chobe elephant herds
  • Wild camping on delta islands
  • San bushman cultural walks
Victoria Falls thundering on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe
Safari vehicle silhouetted against an African sunset in Zimbabwe
Zebra and wildebeest grazing on the Zimbabwean savanna
Falls & Rivers

Zimbabwe

Home to Victoria Falls — the smoke that thunders — and to Hwange National Park, one of the largest elephant sanctuaries in Africa. Add a Zambezi sunset cruise, white-water rafting below the falls, and the warmest welcome you'll get anywhere on the continent.

Best Time to Travel

June to October for Hwange game viewing. February to May for the fullest Victoria Falls water flow and dramatic spray.

Highlights

  • Victoria Falls viewpoints
  • Hwange elephant herds
  • Zambezi sunset cruises
  • White-water rafting
Avenue of the Baobabs at sunset in Madagascar
Colourful endemic bird perched in a Madagascar forest
Indian Ocean beach resort coastline in Madagascar
Island & Endemic

Madagascar

A world apart. Around 90% of Madagascar's wildlife exists nowhere else on earth — lemurs, chameleons, baobabs and rainforest birds. Pair the Avenue of the Baobabs with a lemur trek in Andasibe and finish on the beaches of Nosy Be.

Best Time to Travel

April to November — the dry season. September and October are ideal for lemur sightings and comfortable coastal weather.

Highlights

  • Lemur trekking in Andasibe
  • Avenue of the Baobabs
  • Nosy Be island beaches
  • Endemic birdwatching
Wildebeest migration crossing the plains of the Maasai Mara, Kenya
Hot air balloon rising over the Maasai Mara at sunrise
Maasai cultural dance performance in a Kenyan village
Migration Country

Kenya

The Maasai Mara is the stage for the Great Migration, when over a million wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River. Beyond the migration, Kenya offers Amboseli's elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, Laikipia's conservancies and rich Maasai culture.

Best Time to Travel

July to October for the Great Migration river crossings. January to March for excellent general game viewing and calving season.

Highlights

  • Great Migration crossings
  • Maasai Mara balloon safaris
  • Amboseli elephants
  • Maasai village culture
Cheetah running at full speed across the Tanzanian plains
Leopard resting in an acacia tree in the Serengeti
Sunset over the Serengeti savanna with a lone acacia tree
Serengeti & Peaks

Tanzania

The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater together form the most complete safari experience in Africa. Add the snows of Kilimanjaro, chimpanzee trekking in Gombe, and the beaches of Zanzibar for a trip that covers wildlife, mountains and ocean in one itinerary.

Best Time to Travel

June to October for the dry season and predator action. December to February for the calving season on the southern Serengeti plains.

Highlights

  • Ngorongoro Crater wildlife
  • Serengeti balloon safaris
  • Kilimanjaro trekking
  • Zanzibar beach extension
Our Tours

Detailed itineraries, honest prices, instant booking

Every tour below is run by our own guides and drivers. Slide through the photos, check the duration and starting price, then book your dates.

Every tour below is a real, runnable itinerary with day-by-day detail. Prices are per person sharing and include park fees, guiding and accommodation unless stated otherwise.

Best SellerOpen safari jeep on a game drive with tourists in South Africa

Garden Route Grand Explorer

8 Days · Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Our flagship road trip along the full Garden Route. Coastal cliffs at Hermanus, the Knysna forests, ostrich country in Oudtshoorn and a private game reserve finale with the big five. Small groups of no more than ten travellers.

  • Day 1 Arrive Cape Town, Table Mountain cableway and V&A Waterfront welcome dinner.
  • Day 2 Cape Peninsula loop — Chapman's Peak, Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach penguins.
  • Day 3 Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine estates with cellar tours and tastings.
  • Day 4 Drive to Knysna via Mossel Bay. Sunset lagoon cruise and seafood dinner.
  • Day 5 Tsitsikamma National Park — Storms River suspension bridge and forest canopy tour.
  • Day 6 Oudtshoorn ostrich farm and Cango Caves, then on to Addo.
  • Day 7 Full-day big five game drive in a private reserve with ranger-led bush walk.
  • Day 8 Morning game drive, transfer to Port Elizabeth airport for departure.
Wildlife FocusLuxury safari tented lodge camp at dusk in the African bush

Kruger & Sabi Sand Big Five Safari

5 Days · Johannesburg Return

Four nights split between the Kruger National Park and the private Sabi Sand reserve, where off-road tracking and night drives are permitted. Ideal for photographers and first-time safari travellers who want the best possible sightings.

  • Day 1 Fly or drive to Kruger, afternoon game drive and lodge dinner under the stars.
  • Day 2 Full day in Kruger — sunrise and sunset drives with a specialist ranger.
  • Day 3 Transfer to Sabi Sand private reserve. Afternoon off-road tracking drive.
  • Day 4 Morning bush walk with armed guide, night drive with spotlight for leopards.
  • Day 5 Final sunrise drive, brunch at the lodge, transfer to Johannesburg.
Cross-BorderWildlife in the Okavango Delta waterways of Botswana

Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls

9 Days · Maun to Victoria Falls

Botswana's delta and Zimbabwe's thundering falls in one overland journey. Mokoro canoe excursions, wild island camping, Chobe elephant herds and two nights at Victoria Falls with a Zambezi sunset cruise.

  • Day 1 Arrive Maun, light-aircraft transfer into the Okavango Delta.
  • Day 2 Mokoro canoe safari and guided delta island walk.
  • Day 3 Full-day game drive in the Moremi Game Reserve.
  • Day 4 Transfer to Chobe National Park, afternoon river cruise.
  • Day 5 Chobe game drives — the largest elephant concentration on earth.
  • Day 6 Cross into Zimbabwe, transfer to Victoria Falls town.
  • Day 7 Guided tour of Victoria Falls and Zambezi sunset cruise.
  • Day 8 Free day — optional rafting, bungee or helicopter flight.
  • Day 9 Transfer to Victoria Falls airport for departure.
Migration SeasonWildebeest migration crossing the Maasai Mara plains in Kenya

Maasai Mara & Serengeti Migration

10 Days · Nairobi to Arusha

Follow the herds across the Kenya–Tanzania border during the peak migration months. River crossing vantage points, balloon safari over the Mara, and the Ngorongoro Crater floor where the wildlife density is unmatched anywhere in Africa.

  • Day 1 Arrive Nairobi, overnight and trip briefing with your guide.
  • Day 2 Transfer to the Maasai Mara, afternoon game drive.
  • Day 3 Full day in the Mara — Mara River crossing vantage points.
  • Day 4 Sunrise hot-air balloon safari with bush breakfast.
  • Day 5 Maasai village cultural visit and afternoon game drive.
  • Day 6 Cross into Tanzania, transfer to the Serengeti.
  • Day 7 Full-day Serengeti game drive following the migration herds.
  • Day 8 Transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area rim.
  • Day 9 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
  • Day 10 Transfer to Arusha for onward flights or Zanzibar extension.
Family FriendlyFamily enjoying a safari holiday adventure together in Africa

Family Garden Route & Addo Adventure

7 Days · Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Built for families with children aged six and up. Shorter driving days, hands-on stops at ostrich farms and caves, a lagoon paddle in Knysna and a malaria-free big five finale at Addo Elephant National Park.

  • Day 1 Cape Town arrival, Table Mountain and waterfront seal-spotting cruise.
  • Day 2 Boulders Beach penguins and Cape Point nature walk.
  • Day 3 Family-friendly wine farm with grape-juice tasting for the kids.
  • Day 4 Knysna lagoon paddle, forest walk and elephant park visit.
  • Day 5 Oudtshoorn ostrich farm and Cango Caves adventure tour.
  • Day 6 Addo Elephant National Park full-day game drive.
  • Day 7 Morning drive, transfer to Port Elizabeth airport.
Private ChauffeurPrivate chauffeur vehicle on a scenic coastal drive from Cape Town

Private Full Day Chauffeur Services from Cape Town

Full Day · Cape Town & Beyond

Travel with confidence with a registered South African tour operator and experienced local Cape Town specialists. Enjoy a fully private chauffeur service reserved exclusively for your group, with convenient hotel, Airbnb, and guesthouse pickup included.

Design your own itinerary and explore at your own pace. Whether you're interested in the Cape Winelands, Cape Peninsula, West Coast, coastal photography, sightseeing, shopping, or hidden local gems, our team can help tailor the day to your interests.

For families travelling with young children, child seats are available on request. Airport transfer services can also be arranged as an optional add-on.

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Guest Reviews

What our travellers say

Verified feedback from guests who have travelled with And Untamed Travel.

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We had a fabulous day wine tasting in the Stellenbosch / Franschhoek area. Melusi was our driver for the day in a tidy, comfortable Hyundai. He was a safe driver, a good communicator and a nice guy. This worked perfectly for us — Melusi was not a tour guide for us but rather a punctual, reliable, sober driver to get us around. We worked out which wineries we wanted to visit and Melusi got us there. It was a magic day and Melusi was very easy to work with. Would recommend the service if you are looking for a chauffeur drive rather than a tour. Thanks Melusi!


DavidAustralia · Chauffeur Service
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We had a fantastic experience with Costa today! He was an excellent driver: professional, friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful throughout the day. He listened carefully to all our requests and was always happy to adapt to what we wanted to do. His excellent knowledge of the region was also a real advantage, and we felt completely comfortable and well looked after from start to finish. A very reliable and genuinely kind driver. We would definitely recommend Costa and would be very happy to travel with him again!


FlorentSouth Africa · Chauffeur Service
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Great! Totally worth the private chauffeur to see everything we wanted at our own pace.


MichaelUnited States · Chauffeur Service
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Alles prima geklappt. Das besuchte Weingut war erstklassig und die Pinguine in Betty's Bay ein Traum. Deutlich weniger Personen als am Boulder's Beach.


RaphaelSwitzerland · Betty's Bay Penguins & Wine Tasting
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Loved the West Coast San centre. Food was excellent. Would have liked to stay there for the full day. This tour included two of the five activities and lunch. Wish we could have done all five.


AliceCanada · West Coast Cultural Tour
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8 Days · Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

Garden Route Grand Explorer

Our signature route along South Africa's most beautiful coastline — from Cape Town's mountains and winelands to the forests of Knysna and the beaches of Plettenberg Bay.

About this tour

Eight unhurried days from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, travelling the full Garden Route with your own driver-guide. You'll see the Cape Winelands, the whale coast at Hermanus, the penguins at Boulders Beach, the Knysna forests and the Tsitsikamma coastline — with time to actually stop and enjoy each place.

Itinerary

  • Day 1Cape Town arrival, Table Mountain and the city bowl.
  • Day 2Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine estates.
  • Day 3Hermanus whale watching and the coastal road.
  • Day 4Boulders Beach penguins and Cape Point.
  • Day 5Knysna lagoon, forests and the Heads.
  • Day 6Plettenberg Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park.
  • Day 7Addo Elephant National Park game drive.
  • Day 8Port Elizabeth departure.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Private driver-guide throughout
  • 7 nights in hand-picked guesthouses
  • Daily breakfast
  • All park and conservation fees
  • Wine tasting at three estates

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Personal spending
5 Days · Johannesburg Return

Kruger & Sabi Sand Big Five Safari

Open-vehicle game drives in the Kruger National Park and the private Sabi Sand reserve, where the sightings are close and the rangers know the bush.

About this tour

Five days built entirely around wildlife. Two nights in the Kruger National Park and two nights in the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve, with morning and evening game drives every day and the chance of leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino.

Itinerary

  • Day 1Johannesburg pickup and transfer to Kruger.
  • Day 2Full day of game drives in Kruger.
  • Day 3Transfer to Sabi Sand, afternoon drive.
  • Day 4Sunrise and sunset drives in Sabi Sand.
  • Day 5Final morning drive and return to Johannesburg.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • All game drives in open vehicles
  • 4 nights lodge accommodation
  • All meals on safari
  • Park and reserve fees
  • Professional ranger and tracker

Not included

  • Flights to Johannesburg
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and gratuities
  • Spa and curio purchases
  • Balloon safari add-on
9 Days · Maun to Victoria Falls

Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls

Glide the Okavango Delta by mokoro, camp on an island with elephants passing through, then finish at the smoke that thunders.

About this tour

Nine days across two of Africa's greatest natural spectacles. The Okavango Delta is the finest wildlife destination on the continent, and Victoria Falls is the largest sheet of falling water in the world. We travel between them overland, with the Chobe River and its elephant herds in between.

Itinerary

  • Day 1Maun arrival and delta briefing.
  • Day 2Mokoro excursion into the Okavango Delta.
  • Day 3Island camping and guided bush walks.
  • Day 4Moremi Game Reserve game drives.
  • Day 5Transfer north to the Chobe River.
  • Day 6Chobe river cruise and game drive.
  • Day 7Cross into Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls viewpoints.
  • Day 8Free day: rafting, sunset cruise or flight of angels.
  • Day 9Departure from Victoria Falls.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • All transfers and border crossings
  • 8 nights accommodation and camping
  • Mokoro and river cruises
  • All park fees
  • Guided game drives

Not included

  • Flights to Maun and from Victoria Falls
  • Travel insurance
  • Victoria Falls entry fee
  • Optional adventure activities
  • Drinks and gratuities
10 Days · Nairobi to Arusha

Maasai Mara & Serengeti Migration

Follow the Great Migration across the Mara River and the Serengeti plains, with the Ngorongoro Crater as the finale.

About this tour

Ten days across the two most famous wildlife ecosystems in the world. We start in Kenya's Maasai Mara for the river crossings, cross into Tanzania for the Serengeti, and finish inside the Ngorongoro Crater — a natural amphitheatre packed with wildlife.

Itinerary

  • Day 1Nairobi arrival and welcome dinner.
  • Day 2Transfer to the Maasai Mara.
  • Day 3Full day game drives and Mara River crossings.
  • Day 4Optional balloon safari at sunrise.
  • Day 5Cross into Tanzania, Serengeti plains.
  • Day 6Serengeti game drives.
  • Day 7Serengeti to Ngorongoro highlands.
  • Day 8Ngorongoro Crater floor game drive.
  • Day 9Maasai village visit and cultural afternoon.
  • Day 10Departure from Arusha.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • All game drives in 4x4 vehicles
  • 9 nights lodge and tented camp
  • All meals on safari
  • Park and crater fees
  • Cross-border transfers

Not included

  • Flights to Nairobi and from Arusha
  • Travel insurance
  • Balloon safari
  • Drinks and gratuities
  • Visa fees
7 Days · Cape Town Return

Family Garden Route & Addo Adventure

A relaxed, child-friendly route with beaches, penguins, elephants and plenty of space to run.

About this tour

Seven days designed around families. Shorter driving days, accommodation with pools, and activities that work for all ages — penguins at Boulders Beach, the Knysna lagoon, and a full day in Addo Elephant National Park where the elephants come close.

Itinerary

  • Day 1Cape Town arrival and city highlights.
  • Day 2Boulders Beach penguins and Cape Point.
  • Day 3Drive the Garden Route to Knysna.
  • Day 4Knysna lagoon cruise and forest walk.
  • Day 5Plettenberg Bay beaches and animal sanctuary.
  • Day 6Addo Elephant National Park game drive.
  • Day 7Return to Cape Town.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Private family-friendly driver-guide
  • 6 nights family accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Addo game drive
  • All park fees

Not included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Child car seats (on request)
Full Day · Cape Town

Private Full Day Chauffeur Services

A private vehicle and driver-guide for the day, built entirely around what you want to see.

About this tour

Some days you just want the car and the driver. Our private chauffeur service gives you a vehicle and a local guide for a full day, with an itinerary you set yourself — the Winelands, Cape Point, the city, or a mix of all three.

Suggested day

  • MorningTable Mountain or Signal Hill, then the city bowl.
  • MiddayBo Kaap, Company's Garden and lunch of your choice.
  • AfternoonStellenbosch or Constantia wine estates.
  • EveningReturn to your hotel or a restaurant of your choice.

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Private vehicle and driver-guide
  • Up to 10 hours per day
  • Fuel and tolls
  • Bottled water on board
  • Flexible itinerary

Not included

  • Entrance fees and tastings
  • Meals and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Airport transfers (quoted separately)
  • Extra hours beyond 10