Top Gauteng Private Sightseeing Tours - page 3

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Johannesburg through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would. Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.

Exploring the Sterkfontein Caves and understanding the rich prehistoric and historical context they offer is an incredible experience that intertwines natural history with the socio-political journey of South Africa, particularly focusing on Soweto during and after Apartheid.

The Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway offers sweeping views over the African bush, a manmade lake, and the Magaliesberg Mountains. Discover it without the angst and risk of self-driving on this private door-to-door tour—with onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t waste a minute stuck in traffic. There’s time to explore the mountaintop and eat lunch (own expense) before you return to Johannesburg.

Enjoy two days in South Africa's famed Kruger National Park and leave all of the logistics to the experts. This private tour from Johannesburg includes a night at a hotel in Hazy View so that you can get an early start on your second morning and see the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo) when they are at their most active.

Experience a city within a city! A Tuk-Tuk tour is a great way to spend a day out and about in Soweto. Our half-day private Soweto tour with optional Tuk Tuk is an opportunity to experience the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city and learn more about events that shaped South Africa’s past. Born and raised in Soweto, your tour guide takes you to historic sites and cultural hotspots to showcase the city’s rich history and its modern-day culture. From the dusty streets of Motsoaledi informal settlement to the vibrant cultural hub of Vilakazi Street and iconic heritage sites that commemorate the city’s turbulent past and the peoples struggle for freedom and equality; you’re encourage to interact with the people of Soweto and not just spectate.

Pilanesberg offers over 200 km of roads for guided or self-drive game viewing. On this tour you will enjoy an extensive game drive conducted by your own experienced and knowledgeable tour guide who will answer all your questions about the fascinating wildlife and environment. Together with your own private driver and guide, you can have the ultimate day safari experience in a closed vehicle in the Pilanesberg National Park. You should not forget to bring your camera to get a permanent record of all the wild animals and the spectacular landscape this National Park has to offer. The tour to Pilanesberg Game Reserve starts from Johannesburg and includes return transportation to the park as well as two game drives during which you can go on search for the Big 5 and other animals under the expert guidance of your own highly qualified ranger in a private open vehicle.

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.

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.

Johannesburg cultural tour, South Africa"s biggest city also visit Mahatma Gandhi square. Take in the views from the Top of Africa that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto; The township’s complex past is visible in Soweto’s moving museums, historical monuments, and strong traditions Learn about the city’s history as you visit Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, with a tour of the Nelson Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Freedom Square. • Constitutional Hill/ Optional • Apartheid Museum; The Apartheid Museum details the injustice, cruelty, and absurdities of white minority rule in South Africa. Apartheid, meaning “separateness” in Afrikaans, was officially in effect from 1948 to 1994. SITE VISIT: Apartheid Museum Mandela House Hector Pieterson Museum SITE VISIT: Mandela House, Constitutional Hill Mandela Bridge Johannesburg Soweto township Vilakazi Street Soccer City Stadium

Spend a half day exploring the Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre on this tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. With round-trip transportation provided, there's no need to rent a car and you can simply sit back and enjoy the scenery on the ride. If you choose a weekend visit, you'll be able to witness a cheetah run; weekday visits include a cheetah interaction in the animals' spacious enclosure.

This is a great pick for time-tight travelers keen to spot the Big 5. Save time researching which game reserve to go to, and enjoy a stress-free day where everything is organized for you, including round-trip transport, lunch, and National Park fees. Go to Pilanesberg National Park at sunrise—the best time for viewing wildlife, and spend several hours on an exciting SUV game drive.

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.

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.

Ideal for those looking to spend more than just a day inside Kruger National Park, this Kruger 3-day safari tour from Johannesburg is a great pick. With three days inside the park, your guide helps you track and spot animals on each day, while also pointing out beautiful flora and fauna, too. Plus, two nights in an upscale resort in Hazyview, as well as most meals are included, so you don’t have to worry about the details on this private excursion.

This private tour offers a deeper understanding of South Africa's apartheid era than would be possible by just reading about it. As well as visiting the comprehensive Apartheid Museum, you'll drive through the township of Soweto, stopping at such landmarks as Nelson Mandela House and Desmond Tutu House.

Safari trips can be incredibly popular, so avoid the hassle of being stuck on a crowded minibus with this convenient alternative; a private tour with just your party and the driver. Set off from Johannesburg and head to Pilanesburg National Park—just a 2-hour drive away—for a chance to ride through the beautiful parkland and look out for magnificent wildlife, such as the Big Five.

Explore Johannesburg and Soweto on this private full-day tour, delving into South Africa's rich history and culture, complete with a shebeen lunch. Visit the Apartheid Museum, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, and Nelson Mandela's former home, now a museum. Enjoy lunch on Vilakazi Street and take in the vibrant atmosphere of Soweto, concluding with a stop at Constitution Hill, a symbol of the nation's journey to democracy.

Explore South Africa's capital city, Pretoria, on this private sightseeing tour with a guide. Listen to commentary on the history, culture, architecture, and people of the "Garden City" while visiting top attractions like Church Square, the Union Buildings, and the Voortrekker Monument. Enjoy included lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off for a seamless experience.

Explore the best of what Johannesburg has to offer with this full day tour including a safari and a traditional South African 'sun-downer.' See the Lion Park to see one of Africa's most majestic big cats. Visit Soweto, the country's most famous township. Take in the important exhibits at the Apartheid Museum. Enjoy an evening drink – a sun-downer – in Maboneng.

Take a day trip from Johannesburg and learn about the history of humanity's origins on this half-day tour to the Cradle of Humankind caves. With a private guide, travel to the caves and listen to live commentary about the area’s prehistoric history. See dinosaur fossils and prehistoric human skeletons, plus learn about the evolutionary process at the Maropeng Visitor Center.

Spend a day learning about South African history from the apartheid to present day during this full-day tour from Johannesburg. With a private guide, explore Pretoria to visit the National Cultural History Museum and learn about South Africa’s administrative capital. Then, head to the Cullinan Mine to learn about diamond mining and purchase jewelry directly from the mine.

Explore one of Johannesburg’s most famous townships, Soweto, when you take this half-day tour. With a private guide, uncover the township's tumultuous history with your guide as you walk down Vilakazi Street and visit the Nelson Mandela House Museum. You also learn about the 1976 Youth Uprising at the Hector Pierson Museum to get a deeper understanding of the racial segregation that was prevalent in the country.

Learn about the different tribes of South Africa on this half-day tour to the Lesedi Cultural Village. Get a window in to the culture of tribes such as the Xhosa and the Zulu, as well as a chance to taste their cuisine. Round-trip hotel transportation included.

Gauteng is the smallest province in South Africa, accounting for only 1.5% of the land area. Nevertheless, it is highly urbanised, containing the major highways and the country's largest city, Johannesburg, its administrative capital, Pretoria and the historical Soweto. We have combined the most popular attractions in the province in a day tour – if you only have one day to see it all, this is the tour for you: