Top Travel Influencers on Instagram in South Africa (2026)

Discover the top Travel influencers on Instagram in South Africa for 2026 and meet the South African wanderlust Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Who Are the Top Travel Influencers on Instagram in South Africa?

Explore the top Travel influencers on Instagram in South Africa for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover South African Instagrammers in the Travel niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. ZINHLE JIYANE

    @djzinhleInstagramSouth Africa

    Founder of @zeenationfest 🩷 Africa’s No1 Female DJ🇿🇦 / @murdahbongz’ wife ❤️ @ERAbyDJZinhle @hairmajesty_by_djzinhle 👑

    Hashtags#1#capitips#capitecbank#tips
    Mentions
    @erabydjzinhle@erabydjzinhle@tresemmesa@tresemmesa@thabs_theconnect@thabs_theconnect
    Followers5.6M
    Engagement rate0.8%
    Average likes26.6K
    Audience quality score58/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Africa62.0%
    United States6.0%
    Swaziland6.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion18.4%
    Entrepreneur13.2%
    Mommy12.5%
  2. 2. F A F D U P L E S S I S

    @fafdupInstagramSouth Africa, Western Cape, City of Cape Town, 64

    Jesus follower , Husband , Father , Pro cricketer

    Hashtags#sleepperformance#athleterecovery#mentalrecovery#highperformancehabits
    Followers5M
    Engagement rate1.5%
    Average likes15.9K
    Audience quality score53/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India57.1%
    United States7.1%
    Bangladesh4.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cricket25.0%
    Music20.5%
    Food10.2%
  3. 3. THEE FAITH NKETSI

    @faith.nketsiInstagramSouth Africa, Free State, Mangaung, 17

    Reality TV star of #HAVEFAITH @mtvza For Business inquiries:

    Mentions
    @tinyseedsphotography@tinyseedsphotography
    Followers3.5M
    Engagement rate1.7%
    Average likes53.3K
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Africa41.1%
    United States12.5%
    Kenya7.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion15.0%
    Entrepreneur13.1%
    Music13.1%
  4. 4. Dave Miller

    @davidmillersa12InstagramSouth Africa, Gauteng, City of Johannesburg, 103

    ▫️Cricketer ▫️A bit of cricket. A bit of life. ▫️My hobby: @davemiller_photography

    Hashtags#photography#wildlife#hobby#friday
    Mentions
    @southernbrave@southernbrave@thehundred@thehundred@underarmour@underarmour+2@dscfearless, @oakley
    Followers2.1M
    Engagement rate3.8%
    Average likes70.7K
    Audience quality score92/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.7%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India29.0%
    South Africa25.8%
    United Kingdom9.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cricket27.6%
    Music8.6%
    Acting6.9%
  5. 5. THE OUTSIDERS🚀🚀

    @majorleaguedjzInstagramSouth Africa, Gauteng, City of Johannesburg, 96

    🏡 : @untitled_audio_ / @realbalconymixafrica / @officialpianocity Management : Bookings:

    Hashtags#billions#newmusic#endlesssummer#beyondthemusic
    Mentions
    @jorjasmith_@jorjasmith_@apedrums@apedrums
    Followers2.1M
    Engagement rate0.01%
    Average likes-
    Audience quality score39/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Africa56.4%
    Nigeria18.0%
    United States10.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music37.0%
    Entrepreneur10.2%
    DJ10.2%
  6. 6. Marc Buckner

    @marcbucknerInstagramSouth Africa, Western Cape, City of Cape Town, 77

    Dad to @lusiluludog 🐺 Just a guy, his dog & the people he loves ❤️ Grateful to everyone for the support, this business is flourishing because of you🙏🏼

    Hashtags#tclcup2025#tclinspiregreatness#emiratesstadium#roadtogreatness
    Mentions
    @superbalist@superbalist
    Followers1.9M
    Engagement rate1.2%
    Average likes11.2K
    Audience quality score66/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+7.4%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States12.7%
    Brazil11.9%
    South Africa10.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness22.7%
    Photography13.3%
    Dog Owner12.0%
  7. 7. Demi-Leigh Tebow

    @demitebowInstagramSouth Africa

    Miss Universe ‘17 🇿🇦 My book “A CROWN THAT LASTS ” is available now in the U.S and South Africa! ⬇️

    Hashtags#coffee#newyork#travel#fall
    Followers1.8M
    Engagement rate0.9%
    Average likes11.3K
    Audience quality score71/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.7%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Africa15.8%
    United States14.2%
    Indonesia9.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion14.2%
    Travel10.0%
    Entrepreneur9.5%
  8. 8. Alex Lange

    @alexlangeInstagramSouth Africa

    🇫🇷 🇿🇦🇺🇸 ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ @aml.entertainment

    Mentions
    @netflix@netflix@martingarrix@martingarrix@normathias@normathias+1@brendon
    Followers1.7M
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes2.7K
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-1.5%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States19.1%
    France8.8%
    Brazil7.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography14.0%
    Music12.9%
    Dog Owner10.8%
  9. 9. Kefilwe Mabote

    @kefilwe_maboteInstagramSouth Africa, Gauteng, City of Johannesburg, 91

    - JESUS 1st - Award Winning Luxury Content Creator🏆 - Founder @kefi_wheel_torque |@feyth_properties |@toasted_by_feyth - Author @kefilwemabote_book

    Hashtags#newyorkcity#nyc#globetrotter#globalcitizen
    Mentions
    @rea_sace@rea_sace@melrosearch@melrosearch@quoinrock@quoinrock+1@daytona_ceo
    Followers1.7M
    Engagement rate1.3%
    Average likes34K
    Audience quality score80/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Africa59.1%
    Nigeria8.0%
    United States4.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion33.2%
    Entrepreneur17.8%
    Blogger11.6%
  10. 10. Ama Qamata

    @amaqamataInstagramSouth Africa

    Welcome to my 🌍

    Hashtags#cottononcrew#melbournetrip#qantas
    Mentions
    @doubletreemelbourne@doubletreemelbourne@qantas@qantas
    Followers1.2M
    Engagement rate5.3%
    Average likes50.8K
    Audience quality score74/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.3%
    20212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States20.6%
    India17.8%
    South Africa16.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cat Owner15.4%
    Fashion15.4%
    Dog Owner9.6%

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How We Rank the Top Travel Influencers on Instagram in South Africa

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top travel influencers on Instagram in South Africa in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top travel influencers on Instagram in South Africa is ZINHLE JIYANE with 5.6M followers, followed by FAFDUPLESSIS and THEE FAITH NKETSI. This ranking lists 1,842 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find travel influencers on Instagram in South Africa for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 1,842 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top travel influencers on Instagram in South Africa ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for travel influencers on Instagram in South Africa?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 1.7%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do travel influencers on Instagram in South Africa charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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