Top Gauteng Car Tours in 2026

Skip the stress of self-driving Johannesburg in the early hours, and enjoy wide-angle views from an open safari vehicle on this full-day tour to Pilanesberg National Park. This compact reserve is home to all of the Big Five—lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes, and elephants—and your dedicated safari guides will help you spot them. Your day includes lunch, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and a bottle of water: breakfast is at your own expense.

Explore the culture, history and traditions of Soweto on this private tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Spend half of a day venturing into one of the nation's most incredible towns. Visit Nelson Mandela's home, Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum and more. Choose to bungee jump (additional cost) or roll through the streets on two wheels with an optional bike tour (own expense). Round-trip transport and a friendly, professional guide makes this private tour hassle-free.

Explore Pretoria’s rich history and culture on a private tour with Shane, a local guide and author of "White Boy." Visit key landmarks like the Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger’s house, and the Union Buildings while hearing stories about South Africa’s past, including wars, gold rushes, and Nelson Mandela’s life.

Get more from a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cradle of Humankind, by prebooking this full-day private tour that includes convenient, round-trip transport from Johannesburg. This private experience takes you to the site with a private guide who focuses their full attention on your group and your needs and questions. Some highlights of the day include the Sterkfontein Caves and Maropeng Visitor Centre.

This tour is the perfect shortcut to discovering the most interesting sights in Pretoria. Save the research time and reap the benefits of having a full itinerary planned out for you. To avoid delays waiting for public transport, hassle-free air-conditioned transportation is included. Notable sights on the itinerary include the Voortrekker Monument, Kruger House Museum, Church Square, and the Union Buildings.

About 90 minutes from Johannesburg, the Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeesport Dam and Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary let these intelligent and sensitive creatures live their best lives. Skip the stress of self-driving in South Africa when you join this door-to-door adventure, with a guide to explain elephants’ habits, family structures, dynamics, and even anatomy and to show you monkeys running wild and free.

If you’d prefer a more personalized tour experience instead of crowded group bus tours, then this private tour is the one for you. Visit the highlights of Soweto and Johannesburg—such as Constitution Hill, Maboneng, the Hector Pieterson Museum, and Mandela House—with admission included along the way to avoid time waiting in long ticket lines.

Best of Johannesburg city exploration. It is said all the way lead to Johannesburg. Johannesburg momentum began back in 1886, the year of Gold discovery. From there till today the city become everyone's choice for turning the future dreams into reality. Though dented by the bad reputation, Johannesburg continue attracting large numbers of tourists from various corners of the world. Our tour include a stop in Constitution Hill and drive around all three spheres of the city. Also a lovely stop for cup of coffee or Gin/ Vodka Tasting within the city centre.

If you’ve only got a day to fit in a safari drive, this visit to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve ensures you make the most of it. Begin with an early morning pickup, then head straight to Pilanesberg for a 4x4 safari drive. During the tour, look out for the “Big Five”, take a break for lunch, then take part in an afternoon drive for even more wildlife spotting. Note that park admission is not included.

If you’re short on time when in Johannesburg, but still want to visit the Lesedi Cultural Village, this Lesedi Cultural Village Half-Day Private Tour is the perfect solution. Prebook this experience and explore the village with a private guide who teaches you about the different South African tribes such as the Zulu. Get to know more about their cultures, their history, homelife, and their cuisine choices.

This is an excellent pick for travelers visiting Johannesburg who would like a stress-free private day trip to spot some of the country’s magnificent wildlife. First, visit the vast landscape of Pilanesberg National Park to look out for the Big Five, and enjoy the personalized service of having a private guide. The trip also includes a gourmet lunch and a game drive at Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve.

Go in search of wildlife, like the Big Five of lions, leopards, rhinoceros,, elephant, and Cape buffalo on this 2-day small-group tour. Enjoy the convenience of having your logistics taken care of, including transfers from Johannesburg or Pretoria, accommodation at the Tembo Guest Lodge, lunch, bottled water, and two safari game drives in an open vehicle.

If your time in Johannesburg is limited, and you’d like to take part in a safari—without having to organize your own transport—then this half-day tour is a great way to save time. Starting with a Johannesburg pickup, head to the Rhino and Lion Park for a guided game drive, and look out for over 30 different species along the way—including lions, rhinos, leopards, and wildebeest.

Tick off the highlights of Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Soweto in a day, without getting bogged down with trip research, on this private guided tour. Admission to the Apartheid Museum and the Voortrekker Monument is included, saving time in ticket lines. The route also includes Constitutional Hill, Orlando Towers, Mandela House, and the Union Buildings, with convenient hotel pickup.

This Lion and Safari Park trip is a great pick for travelers visiting Johannesburg or Pretoria. Only a short 45-minute drive away, the vast 1,000-hectare (2,471-acre) landscape is home to an abundance of wildlife—including cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, lions, and zebras. Once inside the grounds, a guide takes you on a ride around the grassy plains to spot the magnificent creatures safely from your vehicle.

Some township tours objectify Sowetans and feel voyeuristic rather than interactive. Join a born-and-raised Sowetan for this insightful private door-to-door tour of Johannesburg’s best-known township. You’ll see heritage highlights from the Apartheid Museum to the Mandela House and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial. But you’ll also discover local life at a football stadium, a mall, and more. Please note: All entrance fees are at your own expense.

Ideal for travelers with limited time in Pretoria, this guided half-day private tour is a great way to learn about the area’s history and tick off a variety of key sights in a short space of time. Find out stories about the first European settlers in the Cape area, and see the Voortrekker monument, the Kruger House Museum, Church Square, and the Union Buildings.

Get more from a visit to Soweto by booking this Soweto Private Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria that allows you to explore the township with someone who was born and raised there and knows its ins and outs like no one else. This private experience is just for your group of up to 13 and provides a unique, intimate experience. See Nelson Mandela’s House and the Tutu House with a guide who gives personal insights on the area’s culture and history.

Make the most out of limited time in Soweto and tick off lots of key sights in just a few hours with this half-day guided tour. No need to worry about doing any research, as a comprehensive itinerary is planned out for you. Along the way, the route showcases highlights such as the FNB Stadium, Orlando Towers, Freedom Square, Mandela House, and the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum.

Kruger National Park—the “prince” of Africa’s national parks—is one of the most beloved parks for wildlife in the world. On this 3-day tour, you’ll begin with a ride along South Africa’s Panorama Route, passing historic towns and high mountains. Then enter the park’s Phabeni Gate for two days of shared game drives, searching for elephants, lions, and more, while enjoying included accommodations and meals.

Experience the beauty, history and traditions of this multi-cultural African village during a comprehensive tour of Lesedi from Johannesburg. You'll gain insight and understanding into local life and enjoy traditional food, song and dance as part of this tour.

If you only have limited time for safari adventures then this full-day private tour is a convenient and hassle-free way to go “Big Five” spotting. Begin with a Johannesburg pickup, then enjoy the convenience of a private transfer to Pilanesberg National Park. Don’t worry about booking tours once in the park—as a drive around the park in a private vehicle is included.

While in Johannesburg, book this Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour for a more in-depth adventure—you’ll get more out of your time with a guide than if you explored on your own. Plus, a guide keeps you safe while you learn about the history of Soweto and South Africa. Some highlights include Orlando Towers and FNB Stadium.

The only township in Africa representing the black urban culture is worth a visit from Johannesburg or Pretoria surroundings. We pick up from the doorstep of your hotel and drop off after the tour. This is a private tour with a complete room of flexibility. What to find or explore here is very amazing as we take one back to the heart tearing beginning of this township to the most celebrated success of human freedom. Some museums to be visited and stop in a local restaurant for refreshments or lunch. Surely, we are able to take good care of one's Soweto Tour.