Authentic & Immersive
Travel experiences

Enriching private guided journeys in spectacular Southern Africa.

Immersive Journeys

Every distinct journey is created to ensure the most unique experience, packed with memorable touches along the way.

Tailored Travel

We customise each day, each moment, according to your specific interests and desires.

Private Guided Experiences

You travel with your own private local guide who shows you the very best of their backyard, in the comfort of your private luxury vehicle.

Passion and Purpose

Our mission is to bring out the best in your time here and showcase just how special our home is, and that’s the fire that lights our way.

Introducing
Saffa tours

We provide the highest quality of experiential travel and an authentic, immersive journey - impeccably executed and truly unforgettable. Every distinct journey and tailored experience is created with our international clientele in mind. Our local guides will show you the true magnificence of the Mother City and Southern Africa - from the best secret spots to incredible natural wonders.

our story

Our Favourite Destinations

The continent’s most enthralling places, from sea to savanna to summit.

South Africa

Southern Africa

Botswana

Southern Africa

Namibia

Southern Africa

Zambia

Southern Africa

Zimbabwe

Southern Africa

Kenya

East Africa

Tanzania

East Africa

Rwanda

East Africa

Mozambique

Southern Africa

South Africa

Botswana

Namibia

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Kenya

Tanzania

Rwanda

Mozambique

Uncover our
bespoke journeys

Trips designed by us, just for you.

South Africa

The Great Escape

12 night bucket-list trip

South Africa

The Best of the Cape and Beyond

10 night bucket-list trip

South Africa

City, beach, bush and falls

12 night bucket-list trip

South Africa

An elevated African journey

16 night bucket-list trip

South Africa

Africa’s wild places

9 night bucket-list trip

South Africa

Africa’s great natural wonders

13 night bucket-list trip

South Africa

A thrilling African Adventure

14 night bucket-list trip

The people behind your journey

Our private guides are born-and-bred locals with a love for exploring.

Josh Searle

Founder & Destination Host

Jaryd Cohen

Destination Host

Nadia Blumer

Travel Specialist

Paul Sheppard

Destination Host

Max Schwarz

Destination Host

Richard Bryant

Destination Host

Dan Gluckman

Destination Host

Jason Langley-Wise

Destination Host

Moeketsi Mohapi

Destination Host

Meet The Team

An absolutely incredible trip

On our trip, Josh and Saffa Tours put together an amazing itinerary, based on what we were into, and they provided us with an absolutely incredible trip. My wife and I love to travel, and have worked with many groups such as Saffa Tours; this trip was, by far, our favorite tour, and Saffa was the best guide group we’ve ever used.

David K, USA

Cape Town at its best, and from all the best angles!

We cannot thank Saffa Tours enough for making our precious time in the Cape the best it could be. I cannot recommend Josh and his company Saffa Tours enough, as they made our time in South Africa in the Cape absolutely amazing and we were looking forward to the holiday because of the great preparation.

James F, UK

Absolutely brilliant

Absolutely brilliant trip to Cape Town and around the Western Cape with Josh and the Saffa team. Perfectly and thoughtfully organised, full of insight and fun. Could not recommend more!

jennifer c, UK

Epic private tour guide

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. Well worth the cost visiting in the Cape area where there are so many things to do. Lightyears ahead of what a larger tour group would be able to put together. From small details to adjusting the daily itinerary on the fly.

Sophia P, USA

We highly recommend Saffa Tours

Never have I encountered such organization, such fire for exploration - to show and to teach, and such willingness to adapt the bespoke tours and plans offered at any moment. We felt understood, we felt appreciated, and we felt that our best interests were always put first.

Chelsea C, USA

A phenomenal tour guide

Wow, what a phenomenal tour guide. Knowledgeable, confident and so interesting. Our experience was carefully curated to suit our interests and passions and one could not have done a better job. We have been truly enriched by the SAFFA tours experience and can confidently recommend! South Africa and SAFFA tours; thank you!

jake b, USA

Amazing experience with Saffa tours

Amazing tour company. Josh helped plan our itinerary around the activities we wanted to do. Due to weather conditions a couple of the activities were cancelled but there were alternatives ready straight away. Rich was our guide and he was a joy to be around. Highly recommend!