Top Durban Private Sightseeing Tours

Escape the urban streets and stunning coast of Durban and venture into the Valley of 1000 Hills during this inland tour of villages and rural countryside. Make a stop at PheZulu, where you'll learn about culture and traditions that define the Zulu Nation. Interact with villages, purchase traditional items and make a stop at a nearby crocodile park. This comprehensive tour explores some of the top attractions just outside the city and includes transportation and a friendly local guide, too.

Learn about Durban’s history and get great city views at the same time with this luxury boat trip on the Durban Point Waterfront Canals. The tour reveals views of top attractions, and interesting facts about Durban and its famous residents—yet without the hassle of being stuck in crowds. Conveniently, the trip is capped at 12 travelers—which means ample space to sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.

Explore two countries in one day, without the hassle of planning logistics, on this 4x4 day trip into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Set out from Durban and pass through the exquisitely preserved Victorian city of Pietermaritzburg en route to the World Heritage Sani Pass, a steep pass rising 9,429 feet (2,870meters) above sea level. Once crossing the border (bring your passport), visit a traditional Sotho village filled with huts built around a central area filled with livestock.

Soak up the magic of Durban’s waterfront by night as you glide down the canals in a Venetian-style gondola. Let the glittering lights of Durban Point Waterfront, one of South Africa’s most celebrated new developments, slip by as you slide below bridges and down elegant waterways. Escape the bustle of the city for half an hour, with plenty to do once you return.

The Sani Pass Full Day Tour departs from Durban to Underberg where your 4 x 4 tour begins. At Underberg, you are transferred into a 4 x 4 vehicle and from here you go up a gravel winding pass that is higher and steeper and much tougher than any of its Southern African competitors. This Pass offers the most exceptional views in South Africa. As the altitude increases, the road becomes narrower and more treacherous. All signs of human habitation disappear as you come face to face with the vast, desolate beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains. As part of this tour, you visit a traditional Sotho village and interact with local Sotho people and learn about their culture. You also dine and drink in Africa's highest pub (own expense). This is an exceptional tour not to be missed.

Drift down the Durban waterfront canal aboard a gondola boat on this tour. Relax while the experienced gondolier navigates the waterfront canals; your only job is to relax and take in the scenery. Eat a picnic lunch, consisting of local cheeses, juice, biscuits, and chocolates, out of a wicker basket made by the local Society for the Blind.

Get a comprehensive overview of Durban's highlights and landmarks, with transportation in between, on this full-day tour. Listen as your guide delves deep into the history, culture, architecture, and environment of this South African city. Stops include the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Umhlanga Rocks Promenade, Ushaka Village Walk, City Hall, Victoria Street Market, Durban Botanic Gardens, and others.

the Sani Pass Tour to Lesotho gives you the opportunity to experience an adventure of a lifetime – a comfortable and exciting journey up this famous pass. Starting off in Durban, our tour heads up through the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, to the picturesque town of Underberg. This is where the real adventure begins. Our luxury Sani Pass tour snakes up the mountain and takes you through a scenic valley along a crystal clear river, making for a breath-taking experience. Your personal Tour Guide will fill you in on all you can learn about the history of the pass and the surrounding area. Feast your eyes on the natural landscape that is dotted with many species of wildflowers, creating splashes of vibrant colors. The road itself is rough which is why only 4×4 vehicles are allowed to traverse it, but because of this and the hairpin bends, you are in for a fun and heart-racing trip. Enjoy a drink or 2 at the highest pub in Africa

This tour is unique because it is the only Durban City tour that offers a helicopter tour and a vehicle tour. This unique tour includes a 30 min helicopter tour as well as a 4 hour Durban City Tour in a vehicle. The tour includes 7 stops and attractions available in Durban. This aerial and land tour gives tourists a chance to see Durban from air and land. The tour is conducted by a qualified tour guide who will give you a historical and cultural context of Durban. If you would like to have a unique Durban City tour that is aerial and terrestrial then this private tour is for you.

Discover the best that Durban, South Africa has to offer on this sightseeing tour through the city. In just a few hours, visit the city’s top sights including the Victoria Street Market, Moses Mabhida Stadium, the botanical gardens, and city hall. You also get free time to purchase a meal or walk around the uShaka Village Walk shopping mall.

Durban Point Waterfront is known for its canals—which are protected as they are home to over 30 different species of fish. With this pedal boat adventure, get out on the water, exercise, and most importantly—have fun. You can go at your own pace and enjoy an activity that’s great for couples and families alike, as each boat can accommodate two adults and two children.

This tour departs from Durban at 6am and returns back to Durban at 6pm. Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, formerly Hluhluwe–Umfolozi Game Reserve, is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa. It consists of 960 km² of hilly topography 280 kilometres north of Durban in central KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park is a beautiful game reserve. You will experience the African bush at its best. You will see the big 5 and many many more animals. You will see elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinoceros, leopards, cheetahs, kudus, and many many more. Also to be seen are many different birds, trees, the hills, and much more. You will be amazed at how beautiful this place really is.

Discover the incredible heritage of South Africa's Zulu people with a visit to Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Depart Durban for KwaZulu-Natal's stunning Valley of 1000 Hills, where many Zulu people still reside. The park itself is known for its traditional beehive-shaped huts and hands-on experiences like Zulu spear making. Witness a colorful Zulu dance performance, then embark on an informative tour of the park's reptile portion where you'll learn first-hand about resident crocodiles and snakes, including the notorious green mamba.

Escape the city and embark on a journey into the rolling hillsides of South Africa's Natal Midlands. You'll venture into the Tala Game Reserve, where you'll have a chance to explore the privately-owned eco estate known for its wildlife and birds. It's the perfect way to enjoy spectacular scenery and African wildlife in a close-top safari vehicle.

Enjoy a rewarding day tour that combines wildlife and culture with visits to Tala Game Reserve, Natal Park, and the Victoria Street Market. Begin with a guided game drive at Tala Game Reserve, where you may encounter rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelope, and many other species roaming freely across the open landscapes. Continue to Natal Park for a memorable experience focused on seeing majestic elephants and learning about their behaviour and conservation. Conclude the day at Durban’s vibrant Victoria Street Market, where colourful stalls, aromatic spices, and local crafts offer an authentic insight into the city’s rich cultural heritage.

All of our tours, are owner hosted, guided and driven. They are all customised to the clients exact wishes and can be extended or added to, with prior booking. Meals can be hosted or gourmet picnics arranged at the clients cost.

Take a Durban City sightseeing tour to get to know a city built by Zulu tribes, colonial settlers, and Indians who came during the 19th century to work as indentured servants. Learn more about how this diversity has shaped Durban.

Escape into the dramatic scenery of the Drakensberg mountains on your way to Durban on a Sani Pass drive through valleys and over steep hillsides. Explore the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, and stop at Lesotho, an authentic mountain village, and enjoy a drink in Africa’s highest pub. Feel the thrill of the open road and all the hairpin bends and steep trails that the Sani Pass can throw at you.

Spend a whole day exploring the epic beauty of the Drakensberg mountains on a tour that takes in as much of the World Heritage Site as possible. Visit the Bushman cave paintings and look upon art that was created 2000 years ago by natives to South Africa. Enjoy endless views of the hills and valleys as you travel, then head back to Durban to see the Nelson Mandela Capture Site sculpture and monument.

This 2 day tour takes you to some game reserves, the Drakensberg Mountains and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. You experience a 4x4 Game Drive in Tala Game Reserve. You get to see elephants, lions, rhino, giraffe and many other animals in Tala Game Reserve and Natal Lion Park. In the Drakensberg, which is considered as one of the most beautiful areas in South Africa you go for hiking at foot of the mountains.

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families and also for small groups. A special tour of Zululand offers an incredible blend of wildlife, nature, and cultural experiences. Start with thrilling game safaris in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where you’ll encounter the Big Five and other wildlife in diverse ecosystems. Then, embark on a hippo and croc boat cruise in the St Lucia Estuary, getting up close to these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Do a tour of the sunshine city of Durban. Finally, conclude with a breathtaking hike in the Drakensberg Mountains, exploring dramatic peaks, valleys, and ancient San rock art. This tour captures the heart of Zululand’s natural beauty and rich biodiversity.

This 10 Day Tour is the best way to see South Africa. It includes all the 9 nights accommodation and breakfasts. The tour starts off in Johannesburg, moves to Kruger National Park, one of the biggest Game Reserves in Africa. From there to Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, a World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful places on earth. From Isimangaliso we proceed to the bustling city of Durban, with its sunny and warm beaches. From Durban we go to the Drakensburg Mountains where you also go on a 2 to 4 hour hiking. Then from Drakensberg Mountains its back to the South Coast until we reach Port Shepstone. From Port Shepstone we travel inland in the Eastern Cape region and see some traditional Xhosa villages. We go past Mthatha as we head back to the Coast in East London. Here we start on the Garden Route, one of the most natural beautiful areas of South Africa. We see the best coastal towns of Port Alfred, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Hermanus until we reach Cape Town.

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families and small groups. A game drive in Tala Game Reserve and Natal Lion Park offers a diverse and thrilling wildlife experience. At Tala Game Reserve, you'll explore varied landscapes in an open vehicle, spotting a range of animals like giraffes, rhinos, and zebras in their natural habitat. Transitioning to Natal Lion Park, the focus shifts to closer encounters with lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Here, you can observe these majestic predators up close and learn about their behaviors and conservation efforts. Together, these experiences provide a comprehensive glimpse into South Africa's rich wildlife and dynamic ecosystems.