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
Book 2027 now and lock in today's price
Every 2027 tour is open for booking. Reserve your spot before the end of the year and we take the early bird discount off your balance.
Applies to 2027 departures, claimed by 31 December 2026. One discount per traveller and they cannot be combined. Paying in full at checkout? Enter the code there. Booking with a deposit? Quote the code when you book and we take it off your balance invoice. We check the returning rate against your booking history — if this is your first trip with us, the 5% applies instead.
Thinking about 2027?
Every 2027 departure is open for booking. Reserve your spot before the end of the year and we take the early bird discount off your balance.
Applies to 2027 departures, claimed by 31 December 2026. One discount per traveller and they cannot be combined. Paying in full at checkout? Enter the code there. Booking with a deposit? Quote the code when you book and we take it off your balance invoice. We check the returning rate against your booking history — if this is your first trip with us, the 5% applies instead.
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.
- Kenya & Zanzibar Tour 10 days R 32,800
- Italy & Paris Tour 10 days · 4 left R 51,800
- Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia Tour 5 days From R 12,800
- Italy Tour 9 days · 4 left R 41,800
- Zanzibar Tour 6 days · 4 left R 22,800
- France, Netherlands & Belgium Tour 9 days · 4 left R 46,800
- Mozambique, Eswatini & Mpumalanga Tour 6 days R 10,800
- Turkey Tour 9 days · 4 left R 35,800
- Namibia Tour 5 days R 17,800
- Thailand Phuket & Bangkok Tour 11 days · 4 left R 30,800
- Thailand Phuket Tour 8 days R 26,800
- Dubai & Thailand Tour 12 days R 40,800
- Dubai Tour 8 days R 26,800
- Dubai & Bali Tour 13 days R 44,800
- Bali & Singapore Tour 12 days · 4 left R 39,800
- Bali Tour 8 days · 2 left R 26,800
- Mauritius Tour 6 days R 26,800
- Namibia Tour 5 days R 17,800
- Egypt Tour 6 days R 24,800
- Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia Tour 5 days From R 13,800
- Dubai Tour 8 days R 28,800
- Zanzibar Tour 6 days R 28,800
- Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia Tour 5 days From R 13,800
- Mauritius Tour 6 days R 37,800
- Dubai Tour 8 days R 49,800
- Brazil 8 days R 44,800
- Namibia Tour 5 days R 18,800
- Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia Tour 6 days From R 12,800
- Namibia Tour 5 days R 17,800
- Dubai Tour 8 days R 28,800
- China Tour 9 days R 39,800
- Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia Tour 6 days From R 12,800
- Egypt Tour 6 days R 25,800
- Japan Tour 9 days R 45,800
- Vietnam Tour 8 days R 34,800
- Bali & Singapore Tour 12 days R 42,800
- Bali Tour 8 days R 30,800
- Bali & Thailand Tour 12 days R 47,800
- Namibia Tour 5 days R 17,800
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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. Families, couples and travellers in their sixties and seventies come with us too — our groups are more mixed than people expect.
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
Fourteen destination guides written from running these tours since 2019. Visas, real costs in rands, the best months, and the things nobody warns you about.
Destination guideDubai from South AfricaDirect or connecting flights, the e-visa, the months to avoid, and what a week actually costs in rands.
Destination guideVictoria Falls, Chobe & LivingstoneThree countries in one trip. Road or flight, the R600 entry fee, and why you need US dollars in cash.
Destination guideNamibia: desert, coast and adventureYour rands work, no adapter needed, and why you should pack for two climates in one trip.