South Africa Sustainable Tourism Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2034
Last Updated : 10 July, 2026 |
Study Period : 2022-2034 |
Format : PDF, Excel |
Author : Jacob Miller
South Africa Sustainable Tourism Market Insights
- As per Deep Market Insights insights, the South Africa Sustainable Tourism Market stood at USD 40.66 Billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow to USD 146.89 Billion by 2034.
- The South Africa market is expected to advance at a CAGR of 15.29% from 2026 through 2034.
- In 2025, Eco Tourism accounted for the highest share of the By Tourism Type market size.
- During the forecast period, Eco Tourism is set to register the highest growth, making it the most lucrative By Tourism Type segment.
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- In 2025, South Africa represented 1.26% of the overall global Sustainable Tourism Market size.
- United States is projected to lead the global Sustainable Tourism Market size by 2034.
- Across Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is anticipated to hold the dominant position in market size by 2034.
- Nigeria is forecasted to expand at the fastest pace in Middle East and Africa, attaining USD 75.79 Billion by 2034.
South Africa Sustainable Tourism Market By Tourism Type 2026-2034 (USD Billion)
| By Tourism Type | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eco Tourism | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 18.34 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Adventure Tourism | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Community-Based Tourism | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 40.66 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Sustainable Tourism Market By Traveler Type 2026-2034 (USD Billion)
| By Traveler Type | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Travelers | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 22.17 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Families | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Group Travelers | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 40.66 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Sustainable Tourism Market By Booking Channel 2026-2034 (USD Billion)
| By Booking Channel | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Travel Agencies | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 22.05 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Direct Booking | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Tour Operators | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 40.65 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Sustainable Tourism Market By End User 2026-2034 (USD Billion)
| By End User | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Tourists | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 18.42 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| International Tourists | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Corporate Travelers | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 40.66 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Sustainable Tourism Market By Application 2026-2034 (USD Billion)
| By Application | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure Travel | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 18.5 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Educational Tourism | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Conservation Tourism | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 40.66 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2025 |
| Study Period | 2022-2034 |
| Historical Period | 2022-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2034 |
| Market Size In 2025 | USD 40.66 Billion |
| Market Size In 2034 | USD 146.89 Billion |
| Largest segment | Eco Tourism |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 15.29% (2026-2034) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |