Top 40 South African Travel Influencers in 2025

1. Carlinn Meyer

Bio Beautiful getaways, hidden gems and must visit places. TRAVEL & HOTEL CONTENT CREATION 📷 & 🎥 @thepalmtribe ****@thepalmtribe.comInstagram Handle @campsbaygirlInstagram Followers 312.4KType MacroGender FemaleLocation 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. Craig Howes

Bio A personal diary. Saved through Grace. Ephesians 2v8Founder @africansafarimag @cityofcapetown & @socomunity ****@socomunity.comInstagram Handle @craighowesInstagram Followers 212.6KType MacroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

3. Zia Suarez

Bio ✎ Lifestyle | Travel Content Creator 📸☀︎ Life as a wife + mum in📍Sri Lanka > soon Bali♒︎ Family business @tail_slide surfcampツ Email for collabs ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @zia_suarezInstagram Followers 184.3KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

4. Lana Strydom

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

5. Farirai Sanyika

Bio Your solo travel cheerleader 🌍✈️💖💌 Join 14k+ in my newsletter****@gophari.com👩🏾‍💻Product manager🛍️ Shop my wardrobe & content equipmentInstagram Handle @gophariInstagram Followers 126.5KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

6. Michael Eloff

Bio Content Creator | World ExplorerContent Creation @thepalmtribe 📸 @sonyalphasa Ambassador🇿🇦 🇬🇧 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @lifeofmikezaInstagram Followers 98.7KType MicroGender MaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

7. Chad Nathan

Bio 🌍 Inspiring you to see the world🏃‍♂️ 1 Marathon a month 🗺️ 58/197 📍London 🔜 📧 ****@wildginga.com 👇🏼Shop Limited Edition PrintsInstagram Handle @gingerwithagoproInstagram Followers 81.2KType MicroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

8. 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

9. 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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10. Jared Ruttenberg

Bio ꜱᴏᴜᴛʜ ᴀꜰʀɪᴄᴀɴ ᴛʀᴀᴠᴇʟ ᴊᴏᴜʀɴᴀʟɪꜱᴛ✍🏻 sharing stories in picture, video, online & print📍currently 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👇🏻 +270 reviews & travel stories ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @jaredincptInstagram Followers 47KType MicroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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11. 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

12. 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

13. 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 26.1KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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14. Senzelwe Mthembu

Bio ✈️travel & lifestyle content creator | 🏠sharing special stays | telling a fuller narrative about 🌍Tiktok: @senzm_explores📩 ****@yahoo.comInstagram Handle @senz_mInstagram Followers 25.4KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

15. 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 20.6KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Get Email Contact

16. Lauren Melnick

Bio ✈️ Solo travelling in Europe💻 Making a remote career out of vibes & WiFi 📍Currently frolicking in France 🇫🇷 👇 Travel guides ****@wanderlustmovement.orgInstagram Handle @thewanderlustmovementInstagram Followers 21KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

17. Rhett & Claire

Bio South African YouTubers sharing travel guides and inspo🇿🇦🌍✈️280K subs on YouTube😁❤️🙏🏻📍 South Africa Work with us: ****@rhettandclaire.comInstagram Handle @rhettandclaireInstagram Followers 22.9KType MicroLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

18. Tebogo Pin Pin Kgethe

Bio 🥇Multi award-winning Creative✍️Travel storytelling in pictures, videos & written form ****@westerncapeexperiences.comInstagram Handle @tebogo_pinpinInstagram Followers 12.6KType MicroGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

19. Zaheera Kamaldien

Bio • Travel Inspiration • Exploring Hidden Gems🫶• Must Visit Beautiful Destinations • Spread Love with me 💕 📍Cape Town🇿🇦Instagram Handle @travel.vlogger.diaryInstagram Followers 12.1KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

20. Maximilian

Bio 🗺️ showing places you simply can't miss📍 Düsseldorf 🔜 Corfu, Greece ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @maximilianleonInstagram Followers 6.7KType NanoGender MaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

21. Mphoentle Outdoors

Bio 📍 Johannesburg, SA ( 🇺🇸 ——> 🇿🇦)✈️ Travel tips & humor/Hotels/outdoors/Food🥾 Hiking & trails💁🏾‍♀️ @13.1creatives🏋🏾‍♀️ Fitness FridaysInstagram Handle @mpho.exploresInstagram Followers 6.6KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

22. Melissa da Costa

Bio • Travel | Coffee | Personal Growth • Currently 📍CAPE TOWN 🇿🇦• Follow for cute cafes and travel inspo 🩵📩 ****@gmail.com👇🏼more:Instagram Handle @avo_makiInstagram Followers 5.8KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

23. Melanie van Zyl

Bio Travel Photojournalist, Destination Photographer and Elephant Enthusiast | Based in Botswana 🇧🇼 ****@melanievanzyl.comInstagram Handle @melaniejanevzInstagram Followers 4.4KType NanoLocation Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Get Email Contact

24. Trevolen Govender

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

25. Ruth

Bio 🐾 Ethical Animal Tourism and Volunteering💎 Exploring Hidden Gems🪂 Going around the world looking for beauty and adventure ****@hotmail.comInstagram Handle @travelisticdreamsInstagram Followers 2.6KType NanoGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

26. 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

27. 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 380Type NanoGender FemaleLocation South Africa Get Email Contact

28. Neo Mokuene

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

29. 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

30. 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

31. Rachel Wennink

Bio Escaping Dutch winter 🐚🐠📍 Lisbon 🇵🇹🌴 Travel itineraries, hotspots and tips💌 ****@outlook.comInstagram Handle @worthwhile_wandererInstagram Followers 22.2KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

32. Nicole Zoghby

Bio 🌱Nature, Outdoors & Wildlife Enthusiast📍Cape Town, South Africa ****@icloud.comInstagram Handle @nicoleeddyInstagram Followers 93.5KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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33. Ishay Govender

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

34. 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

35. Mai Stevens Bradley

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

36. 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 79.4KType MicroLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact

37. 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

38. 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

39. 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 92.7KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Get Email Contact