Follow the Sun

From walking and cycling adventures to yoga, wellness, and medical safaris — experience Africa your way.

With over 30 years of experience, Primaluce Tours & Safaris delivers personally curated journeys across South Africa and beyond. We work with families, friend groups, and adventurers of all kinds to create meaningful, unforgettable African experiences — tailored to every interest and pace.

Based in South Africa and backed by a trusted network of hand-picked local suppliers, we’re more than just a tour operator. We’re your on-the-ground partner. Whether it’s a rugged walking safari, a serene yoga retreat, or a world-class medical journey, we craft every itinerary to fit your group’s unique needs, style, and budget.

Let’s build the kind of trip that stories and memories are made of. 

South Africa

South Africa is where wild nature and rich culture live side by side. From the iconic Kruger Park to the buzz of Cape Town, every day offers a new contrast — and a deeper connection.

Big five country

You’ve seen them on screen. Now meet them in real life. Our guided safaris take you into pristine reserves where the Big Five roam free and every sunrise is its own kind of spectacular.

More than just safari

Wine farms, whale coastlines, mountain passes, vibrant townships — South Africa is layered, and our tours let you peel it back in ways that resonate with your travelers.

Tailored, not templated

No two groups are alike — so no two itineraries should be either. Whether you want active days, slow immersion, or a bit of both, we plan tours that fit your group like a glove.

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Testimonials

My family and I recently had the absolute pleasure of spending 2 days with Chris Murray the founder of Primaluce tours. We had 2 days at the end of our hunting safari and decided to spend it touring some sites near Johannesburg.  Not only was he, funny, witty, and full of charm, but he was a absolute wealth of knowledge. He showed strong knowledge in World and local history, flora and fauna, anthropology, lore, wildlife and an incredible knowledge of the area. We really wanted to see Soweto, however there were riots at the time. Chris, who has many contacts the area was able to get around to the museums and other historical sites including the famous Regina Mudi where I got arguably the best hands on tours I have ever had in my life, by the facility caretaker. Chris  was diligent with our safety and made sure things were “Ok” before we did any of it. I really can’t say enough nice things about the man. I genuinely feel not only is he an incredible tour guide, but I now consider him a friend. I will absolutely be going on more tours with him on my return. Another great point about the man, is he knows all the good shortcuts to get you where you need to go quickly. So no reason to worry about missing your flight, thus one less thing to worry about.   We miss him already!!!!

A trip of a life time

My mom and I had gotten Chris’s information from my brother, who’d had him on a guide for trip through his college over 10 years ago. My brother said know one knows more about South Africa and the bush than Chris, and he was right.

We emailed Chris and he and Tracy set up a wonderful trip for us to visit South Africa. When we got to meet Chris he did not disappoint. Whether it was history, culture, biology, anthropology, or geology he had an extensive knowledge on it and how it played into what we were seeing. He knew lodges, the owner of lodges, game drive trackers, etc. if you want an insider to make sure your trip is flawless, Chris is your guy.

Any problems that arose, he would take care of them swiftly. It was nice having someone be your go between for any issues at a lodge or such (there were very few issues) and have immediate results.

It was apparent that Chris is passionate about showing and teaching about South Africa to visitors. He cares about his guests having the best trip for them as possible. I can’t imagine a trip to South Africa without Chris’s knowledge.

Chris Murray, a phenomenal South Africa tour expert

I had the pleasure of joining in on a tour of Johannesburg with friends visiting from Switzerland. As a South African, having lived in Johannesburg for years, I thought I knew my city quite well, but I was wrong. I learnt so much from Chris about the history, and gained so much insight on various cultures and sub cultures, and important events that have shaped this beautiful country. What I learnt from Chris they do not teach in schools. It was refreshing and enriching. I loved it so much, that I joined several tours with friends visiting from Germany, and each time was a wonderful experience. from the city deep, historical landmarks, to downtown Soweto, or to museums, no matter where you go with Chris, he knows everyone, and they all have a deep respect for him. Not only does he have a profund knowledge of the country, his love for the country and passion for what he does is evident. I especially enjoyed conversations with Chris, and his tales of growing up in Rhodesia.You are in very capable hands when you book a tour with Primaluce Tours and Safaris.

Vacation of a Lifetime!!!

We had an amazing trip with Chris Murray. After staying at a lodge for six days, we wanted to add to our trip in South Africa, so we booked him for six days. What an amazing adventure. He took us to Swaziland where we visited a cultural center and stayed at a lodge in the mountains. Our room was right next to a small waterfall. It was so beautiful! We went to a candle making factory and a glass making shop. They were fun places to satisfy our shopping bug! We left Swaziland and went to the Thornybush Reserve adjacent to Kruger in South Africa for three days. We got to see animals that we hadn’t seen before and even got to see a white lion!!!!! Peak event! He then took us to the Moholoholo Lodge at the base of the Drakensberg Range and then on a drive on the Panoramic Route.

Chris was so fun and incredibly knowledgeable from the geology to the animals to birds to the Zulu people. We felt incredibly safe and comfortable! The only drawback was that we wished we had stayed longer with him!

Wonderful Few Days in Swaziland!

We recently spent a 3 weeks traveling in Africa and had the pleasure of Chris’ expertise and company for 3 days. He picked us up at the game preserve we were visiting and drove us into Swaziland. We spent three days with him and enjoyed every moment! He was very flexible and adjusted some of the planned portions of our trip to accommodate our interest. We hiked, did a bike safari (very fun!) and went to a handful of great sites during our time. He was so knowledgeable on everything Africa that as first time visitors we soaked it all in! We will definitely be using his services on our next visit.

Trip of a lifetime

We used Chris the second week of our visit to South Africa. He picked us up at the game preserve we were visiting and drove us for the following week, taking us to three different preserves along the way. He is extremely knowledgeable about all of the areas we visited and helped us plan our visits and activities at each location. He was respectful of our budget and our interests and planned accordingly. It was obvious to us that Chris is also knowledgeable about other regions of Africa outside South Africa.

We would recommend Chris without hesitation and will use him again if we are able to return to Africa

Attention to detail.

Chris Murray’s attention detail was truly impressive. Having ” been in the business ” for many years there is not much Chris hasn’t seen before, and as a result most potential problems were foreseen and avoided before they arose. The logistics of a cycling holiday are significant, but Chris didn’t miss a trick. I really enjoyed the trip and realisation exceeded my expectations. I have no hesitation in recommending Chris & his team….very professional !!!!

Brilliant and gave me some super memories!

Chris was a really knowledgeable guide and very friendly. The best thing was that he was so keen to make sure i saw the animals and patiently drove for 2.5 hours to show me rhinos.
I got to see trhinos, xebra, lions, hipos, antelope, wildebeest and much more. I felt so happy and satisfied with my visit to Pilanesberg with Chris. it was really special to see all these amazing animals in the wild.