This South Africa venture was our third smarTours outing, after India/Nepal and Vietnam/Cambodia. smarTours ticks all the boxes (which is why we keep coming back) - value for money, simple and clear booking processes and access to information, great hotels and transportation, and probably above all, great tour directors. We had Ron Armstrong as our tour director. Not only was he infinitely knowledgeable, but he helped us feel and understand both the history and the current issues facing this wonderful and complex country. We have no reservations whatsoever in recommending both the company and this particular tour.