See the world.
Pay it off as you go.
Small-group tours from South Africa. R3,000 secures your spot — settle the rest before you travel.
- Since 2019
- 2,500+ travellers
- 4.5 on Google
- Flights included
- Solo travellers welcome
Next departures
Leaving soonest, and still bookable.
Where would you like to start?
Some people know exactly where they want to go. Most people know the week they can take off, and what they can spend. Either way works.
When can you travel?
Most people know the week they can take off before they know where they want to go. Start there.
I went as a solo traveller came back with frends..thank you for making my trip memorable...if you do take the trip remember Zimbabwe transacts in US dollars bring the money and you will enjoy. The falls are breath taking and worth every dollar
phindile dhlameZimbabwe, Botswana & Zambiavia Google
I’ve traveled to Dubai, Mozambique and Namibia with Thrifty Travel. Every moment of each trip was enjoyed to the fullest. The entire team from tour guides to transport team to the suppliers used are always professional. Can’t wait for my next trip...
Best of the best, Thrifty adventures is the best. A big thank you to our tour guide Mnr Jeff. Victoria falls, Zambia, Botswana.
Sandwich harbour on the Namibia tour was my highlight. I loved this more as the sights on the drive in the desert/on the dunes was breathtaking, and the picnic was a nice treat. The tour leaders; Sam and Jeff were awesome with...
Why travel with us
Pay it off before you go
R3,000 secures your spot on any tour, whether it costs R6,800 or R51,800. We then invoice the balance with a card payment link, or you settle by EFT in instalments on whatever schedule suits you.
No interest. No credit check. No finance provider in the middle.
You won't be the only one travelling alone
Around 80% of our travellers arrive on their own. You'll be paired with someone of the same gender for accommodation, or you can take your own room at booking.
Most people leave having made friends they travel with again.
We've done this 2,500 times
Seven years of group tours across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and South America. The same tour leaders travel with you throughout — our travellers name them by name in their reviews, which tells you most of what you need to know.
Before you go
Written from running these tours since 2019. Visas, real costs in rands, the best months, and the things nobody warns you about.
DestinationDubai for South AfricansEight hours direct or a cheaper connection, the e-visa, and what a week actually costs in rands.
DestinationZanzibar: when to go, and when not toWhy April and May are worth avoiding, and the thing about the tide nobody warns you about.
DestinationNamibia: desert, coast and adventureYour rands work, no adapter needed, and why you should pack for two climates in one trip.