Top 40 South African Travel Influencers in 2025

1. Chad Nathan

Bio 🌍 Inspiring you to see the world🏃‍♂️ 1 Marathon a month 🔜 MUT 60km🗺️ 58/197 📍Cape Town 📧 ****@wildginga.com 👇🏼Shop Limited Edition PrintsInstagram Handle @gingerwithagoproInstagram Followers 78.8KType MicroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact Are you a creator? Submit your profile to get listed and be discovered by brands in your niche!Submit

2. Nelly Zwane

Bio 🛫180K on TikTok🗺️A girl’s love for Life📩****@ymail.comInstagram Handle @ilovenelzInstagram Followers 72.5KType MicroGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

3. Marisia Wood

Bio Owner @cptrd_weddings 🤳✨️💍@drone_guy_saCapturing Unique Stays 📸Travel Plug | UGC | Wandering | Cabin, Lodge & Hotel Stays 🇿🇦DM TO COLLAB/PR💌 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @marisia_in_africaInstagram Followers 36.8KType MicroGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

4. Jen & Rudolph

Bio South African TRAVEL FAMILY☼ quality time 🫶 in cool places☼ raising adventurous daughtersCollabs ☞ ︎****@themarriedwanderers.comInstagram Handle @themarriedwanderersInstagram Followers 29.5KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

5. Maximilian

Bio 🗺️ showing places you simply can't miss🐾 dog father & Hybrid athlete 📍Currently: Sylt, Germany ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @maximilianleonInstagram Followers 6.7KType NanoGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

6. Mphoentle Outdoors

Bio 📍 Johannesburg, SA ( 🇺🇸 ——> 🇿🇦)✈️ Travel tips & humor/Hotels/outdoors/Food🥾 Hiking & trails💁🏾‍♀️ @13.1creatives🏋🏾‍♀️ Fitness FridaysInstagram Handle @mpho.exploresInstagram Followers 6.7KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

7. Melissa da Costa

Bio • Affordable Travel | Personal Growth • 🇿🇦 South African in📍CAPE TOWN • Follow for budget travel inspo + tips🩵📩 ****@gmail.com👇🏼more:Instagram Handle @avo_makiInstagram Followers 5.7KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

8. Trevolen Govender

Bio 📍Johannesburg Entrepreneur, Traveller and Epicurean 🌍 🏳️‍🌈🇿🇦🇿🇼🇲🇿🇩🇪🇦🇹🇮🇹🇪🇸🇦🇪 🇨🇭 🇫🇷 🇳🇱 🇧🇪 🇹🇷 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇰🇪Instagram Handle @trev_govenderInstagram Followers 2.7KType NanoGender MaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

9. Alecia

Bio 📍 South Africa 🇿🇦 📝 Travel Content Creator📸 Photo, Video and Drone Footage🛏️ Unique Stays👇🏽👇🏽🍽️ Restaurant ContentInstagram Handle @discoverwithaleciaInstagram Followers 1KType NanoGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

10. Jen

Bio Travel The World With Me📍Johannesburg, South Africa✈️Travel Content | Travel Tips | Planning Tips⬇️ Free Trip Planner ****@lostinamap.co.zaInstagram Handle @lostinamap_Instagram Followers 368Type NanoGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

11. Mangi R.

Bio A travel enthusiast South Africa 🇿🇦 #solotraveler 🌍👣🛫 #travel experiences captured 📍JohannesburgInstagram Handle @travelinsitesInstagram Followers 2.1KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

12. Faria & Saddam

Bio Travel is our therapyTravelled 🇵🇰🇿🇦🇴🇲🇸🇦🇨🇳🇦🇪 🇫🇷🇨🇭🇮🇹 📍Johannesburg 💬 DM for collaboration YouTube channel 👇🏻 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @thespiceoftravelInstagram Followers 2.9KType NanoLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

13. Carlinn Meyer

Bio Beautiful getaways, hidden gems and must visit places. TRAVEL & HOTEL CONTENT CREATION 📷 & 🎥 @thepalmtribe ****@thepalmtribe.comInstagram Handle @campsbaygirlInstagram Followers 310.8KType MacroGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

14. Craig Howes

Bio A personal diary. Saved through Grace. Ephesians 2v8Founder @africansafarimag @cityofcapetown & @socomunity ****@socomunity.comInstagram Handle @craighowesInstagram Followers 213.9KType MacroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

15. Zia Suarez

Bio ✎ Lifestyle | Travel Content Creator 📸♡ Wifey | Mumツ email for collabs ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @zia_suarezInstagram Followers 185.8KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

16. Lana Strydom

Bio ↟ adventurer | magic seeker | content creator☼ padel player𖤥 based in south africa» travel & lifestyle #DSTVCCA winner ‘23@ianaphotofilm ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @wanderwithianaInstagram Followers 132.9KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

17. Farirai Sanyika

Bio Your solo travel cheerleader 🌍✈️💌 Join 14k+ in my travel inspo newsletter200k on TikTok 📍Cape Town 🇿🇦****@gophari.comInstagram Handle @gophariInstagram Followers 126.7KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

18. Michael Eloff

Bio Content Creator | World ExplorerContent Creation @thepalmtribe 📸 @sonyalphasa Ambassador🇿🇦 🇬🇧 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @lifeofmikezaInstagram Followers 97.4KType MicroGender MaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

19. Nicole Zoghby

Bio 🌱Nature, Outdoors & Wildlife Enthusiast📍Cape Town, South Africa ****@icloud.comInstagram Handle @nicoleeddyInstagram Followers 94.2KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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20. Heather Mason

Bio American blogger/photographer living a quirky life in Johannesburg, South Africa. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @2summersInstagram Followers 56.2KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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21. Jared Ruttenberg

Bio ꜱᴏᴜᴛʜ ᴀꜰʀɪᴄᴀɴ ᴛʀᴀᴠᴇʟ ᴊᴏᴜʀɴᴀʟɪꜱᴛ- sharing stories in picture, video, online & print- coming up: 🇬🇧🇧🇧🇪🇸🇮🇹🇿🇦👇🏻 +270 travel reviews & stories ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @jaredincptInstagram Followers 47.2KType MicroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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22. Sara Essop

Bio #TravelBlogger #SafariAddict & #ContentCreator in #SouthAfrica 🇿🇦50 countries 🌆🦏✈🌊Get your free SA bucket list on the link below. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @inafricaandbeyondInstagram Followers 25.6KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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23. Senzelwe Mthembu

Bio ✈️travel & lifestyle content creator | 🏠sharing special stays | telling a fuller narrative about 🌍Tiktok: @senzm_explores📩 ****@yahoo.comInstagram Handle @senz_mInstagram Followers 25.2KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

24. Phumelele Nqobile Mbatha

Bio Making chasing pockets of joy a lifestyle. ℹ️ Travel & Lifestyle Founder & Host - @pocketsofjoy_adventures 📍 KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @phume_mbathaInstagram Followers 20.7KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Get Email Contact

25. Lauren Melnick

Bio ✨ Part-time travel blogger. Full-time witch✈️ Solo travelling & living out of a suitcase while working remotely📍Currently in France 🇫🇷 ****@wanderlustmovement.orgInstagram Handle @thewanderlustmovementInstagram Followers 20.6KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

26. Rhett & Claire

Bio South African YouTubers sharing travel guides and inspo🇿🇦🌍✈️270K subs on YouTube😁❤️🙏🏻📍 Cape Town 🇿🇦Work with us: ****@rhettandclaire.comInstagram Handle @rhettandclaireInstagram Followers 20.2KType MicroLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

27. Tebogo Pin Pin Kgethe

Bio 🥇Multi Award-Winning Creative✍️Travel | Lifestyle | Outdoor✍️ Sharing African travel stories in picture, video, online & print@hasfoundationsa ****@westerncapeexperiences.comInstagram Handle @tebogo_pinpinInstagram Followers 12.5KType MicroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

28. Zaheera Kamaldien

Bio • Travel Inspiration • Exploring Hidden Gems🫶• Must Visit Beautiful Destinations • Spread Love with me 💕 📍Cape Town🇿🇦Instagram Handle @travel.vlogger.diaryInstagram Followers 12.2KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

29. Ishay Govender

Bio Journalist, ex-lawyer, explorer, bougie-gangstar🌟 Author: Curry-Stories & Recipes across South Africa. Founder: @sapoctable 🇿🇦 +🇵🇹 based ✊🏾🍉📍Lisbon ****@gylc.co.zaInstagram Handle @ishaygovenderInstagram Followers 5.6KType NanoGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

30. Melanie van Zyl

Bio 🇿🇦 Spirited Storyteller | South African Travel Photojournalist ****@melanievanzyl.comInstagram Handle @melaniejanevzInstagram Followers 4.3KType NanoLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

31. Ruth

Bio 🐾 Ethical Animal Tourism and Volunteering💎 Exploring Hidden Gems🪂 Going around the world looking for beauty and adventure ****@hotmail.comInstagram Handle @travelisticdreamsInstagram Followers 2.7KType NanoGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

32. Pearl Dwayisa

Bio Managing Director: Pillar of Strength Media (Pty) LtdFounder: Pillar of Strength Foundation-NPC🇿🇦Blogger🔸Traveller🔹FoodieWhatsApp:+27062 349 5515 ****@yahoo.comInstagram Handle @madwayisaInstagram Followers 1.3KType NanoGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

33. Mai Stevens Bradley

Bio 📧 ****@africangaltravels.com@africangaldiariesInstagram Handle @africangaltravelsInstagram Followers 1.1KType NanoGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

34. Tanja Kruger & Anna Christodoulou

Bio Travel | Design | Interiors✖︎ Unique Getaway’s & Day Trips ✖︎ Based in South Africa ****@cabinseekers.co.zaInstagram Handle @c_a_b_i_n_s_e_e_k_e_r_sInstagram Followers 79.8KType MicroLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

35. Neo Mokuene

Bio World Record Holder🏅Storyteller | Alchemist | Explorer | Consultant Cape Town 📍Worldwide ****@yahoo.comInstagram Handle @black_tonystarkInstagram Followers 23.8KType MicroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

36. Tiaan & Jordyn Johnson

Bio 🤍Jordy, Tiaan, and Indy 🐶🇿🇦Slow travel | digital nomads | South African travel🧳 Hiking | Airbnb | Restaurants | Coffee shops ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @wethewestsInstagram Followers 3.6KType NanoLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

37. Natasha

Bio Old account @simply_tasha96 🇿🇲|🇿🇦✈Beauty | Food | Travel | & Lifestyle Vlogger📍Lsk🇿🇲|Jhb🇿🇦📩 Business Inquiries |CollaborationsInstagram Handle @simply_tasha97Instagram Followers 2.7KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

38. Chelsea Knipp

Bio American living in Cape Town, South Africa traveling the world and sharing the best places to drink, eat and play.🏠📍Camps Bay, South AfricaInstagram Handle @travel.drink.eat.playInstagram Followers 97.6KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

39. Rachel Wennink

Bio Escaping Dutch winter 🐚🐠📍 Sri Lanka 🌺🌴 Travel itineraries, hotspots and tips💌 ****@outlook.comInstagram Handle @worthwhile_wandererInstagram Followers 22.1KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact