Top Travel Influencers on YouTube in South Africa (2026)

Discover the top Travel influencers on YouTube in South Africa for 2026 and meet the South African wanderlust YouTubers 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 YouTube in South Africa?

Explore the top Travel influencers on YouTube 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 YouTubers in the Travel niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Cleo Abrahams

    @cleoabrahamsYouTubeSouth Africa

    ASMR Massage, Head Spa, Beauty & Spa Treatments for Sleep | Authentic Experiences I create ASMR massage, beauty treatments and head spa experience videos for deep sleep and relaxation. Real sounds, no talking - personally experiencing authentic treatments across China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Southeast Asia and more. 🎧 ASMR TREATMENTS YOU'LL FIND: - Chinese Oil Massage ASMR - Thai Massage ASMR - Korean Scalp Care ASMR - Vietnamese Barbershop ASMR - Head Spa ASMR - Face Massage & Skincare Treatments ASMR and many more! 👉 Real ASMR for sleep, stress relief, beauty inspiration & tingles ✨ 100% AUTHENTIC: - 200+ beauty, spa and massage treatments personally experienced - Real prices, locations & reviews - Genuine experiences only 💤 FOR: Deep Sleep, Insomnia Relief, Stress Relief, ASMR Tingles, Relaxation, Beauty & Self-Care Inspiration 📺 New authentic ASMR treatments weekly 🔔 Join Millions of subscribers finding sleep & beauty inspiration with real spa ASMR massage experiences!

    Hashtags#asmr#asmrsleep#asmrnotalking#asmrmassage
    Followers1M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes1K
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.1%
    202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States20.9%
    South Africa20.9%
    Zimbabwe20.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion17.2%
    Cat Owner13.8%
    Dog Owner12.1%
  2. 2. Alan Tours

    @Alantours4uYouTubeSouth Africa

    As a tour operator and tour guide we have an amazing opportunities to view, observe and participate in the huge diversity of the people, their cultures and the magnificent wildlife that abounds in South and Southern Africa. In this channel we wish to share a little of what we see and do in this wonderful part of the world

    Followers941K
    Engagement rate0.03%
    Average likes271
    Audience quality score51/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States26.3%
    India22.4%
    Zimbabwe22.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner20.5%
    Photography11.5%
    Travel11.5%
  3. 3. Dan Mace

    @DanMaceYouTubeSouth Africa

    Filmmaker and CCO of Beast philanthropy

    Hashtags#danmace
    Mentions
    @Steegs_@Steegs_@laylayondex@laylayondex@insta360@insta360+1@BryanJohnson
    Followers939K
    Engagement rate0.6%
    Average likes5.3K
    Audience quality score62/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States26.3%
    India21.3%
    South Africa21.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music26.2%
    Entrepreneur11.9%
    Fashion10.7%
  4. 4. Steegs

    @Steegs_YouTubeSouth Africa

    Just a guy who loves to create films about his adventures and experiences. 🤘

    Followers784K
    Engagement rate0.01%
    Average likes51
    Audience quality score49/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States21.7%
    South Africa21.7%
    India19.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography14.5%
    Blogger13.3%
    Dog Owner13.3%
  5. 5. The Buddymoon - Leanne & Dan

    @thebuddymoonYouTubeSouth Africa

    Howzit, and welcome to The Buddymoon! We’re Leanne and Dan, a South African couple travelling the world in search of the best experiences for your next adventure. We formed the Buddymoon as we believe adventures are better done with friends, like you – OUR BUDDIES. Our goal during our travels is to search for the best experiences and destinations, deep-diving into cultures and stepping out of our comfort zone, in hope that these experiences could be the inspiration for your next travel adventure. Whether you are looking for a Buddymoon, Adventuremoon, Minimoon, Honeymoon, Babymoon (you name it) we will have the best recommendations for you Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE :) Email:

    Followers654K
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes1.4K
    Audience quality score71/100Average
    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 States27.4%
    South Africa19.1%
    India16.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Travel15.1%
    Fashion11.8%
    Music11.8%
  6. 6. Shev and Dev

    @ShevandDevYouTubeSouth Africa

    Hey!😁 We are Shevelle and Devan! We are a South African couple who hopped on a plane to Thailand in 2020 and started to live a life we couldn’t even dream of! Our combined passion for travelling and video editing made us want to share our experiences, lessons and all the exciting new places that we discover! Thank you for virtually travelling with us! Love Shev and Dev ❤️ #shevanddev 📩Business Email and Brand Deals:

    Hashtags#jordan#jordantravel#petra#egypt
    Followers572K
    Engagement rate0.05%
    Average likes471
    Audience quality score21/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    202120222023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States23.4%
    India22.3%
    Zimbabwe20.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness13.4%
    Dog Owner13.4%
    Blogger10.5%
  7. 7. My Africa

    @MyAfricaVideosYouTubeSouth Africa

    My Africa Brings you all the scenes you really want to watch! Newsworthy, interesting and the funny parts MINUS the boring rest of a long Parliament sitting. Parliament “To represent the people, and to ensure government by the people in fulfilling our constitutional functions of passing laws and overseeing executive action”. The Constitution affords all South Africans the right to see and hear what happens in Parliament. For the last 7 years and for the benefit of subscribers and the community “My Africa” search for sequences that are newsworthy, interesting, funny etc. From a, sometimes long and boring, Parliament sitting allowing the community the opportunity to choose which sequence they find interesting and want to watch. As a result “My Africa” adds significant value to those effected by the exceptionally high cost of Data and Pay TV. Also “My Africa” allows the community to comment and contribute to discussions in a meaningful manner and take the stories and the debate forward.

    Followers481K
    Engagement rate0.01%
    Average likes49
    Audience quality score51/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States22.2%
    Zimbabwe21.0%
    India18.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner14.6%
    Fashion14.6%
    Travel10.9%
  8. 8. Mihlali N

    @MihlaliNYouTubeSouth Africa

    Digital Entrepreneur. Business Enquiries: FOLLOW me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mihlalii_n/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mihlalii_n Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MihlaliiN

    Hashtags#southafricanyoutuber#influenceredition#vlog#inmysetbag
    Followers468K
    Engagement rate1.2%
    Average likes5.7K
    Audience quality score63/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    South Africa25.7%
    United States20.0%
    Zimbabwe18.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion13.8%
    Food12.5%
    Music12.5%
  9. 9. Wide Awake Podcast

    @wideawakepodcastYouTubeSouth Africa

    Joshua Rubin 🎥 Documentary filmmaker 🇿🇦 Exploring all sides of South Africa and Beyond

    Followers424K
    Engagement rate1.1%
    Average likes8K
    Audience quality score72/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States34.9%
    India21.2%
    Nigeria15.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography14.9%
    Food12.2%
    Fitness12.2%
  10. 10. Chris Rogers

    @ChrisRogersYouTubeSouth Africa

    Travel and Action sports filmmaker. Traveling the world and documenting some of the best extreme sport athletes on the planet and sharing my adventures on this channel. Sit back and Enjoy! :)

    Followers391K
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes1.1K
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Zimbabwe21.8%
    South Africa20.5%
    India19.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion13.5%
    Photography12.4%
    Blogger11.2%

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

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

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top travel influencers on YouTube in South Africa is Cleo Abrahams with 1M followers, followed by Alan Tours and Dan Mace. This ranking lists 483 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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How are the top travel influencers on YouTube 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 YouTube in South Africa?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 0.4%. 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 YouTube 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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