Top Gauteng Sightseeing Tours - page 3

Put down your guidebook and get a guide’s insights on some of the most important places to see in and around Johannesburg. Instead of traveling on local buses, you can relax and enjoy private transportation between stops. Along the way, learn about the city’s gold mining history, visit Maboneng, go to a Soweto township, and have a chance to see Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum too.

Get the most possible learning out of your visits to the Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Cave. By traveling with a guide, you'll get the full picture of the remarkable fossil findings there and why the site is so important. Walk through Sterkfontein Caves to see the fossils of hominids such as Little Foot and Mrs. Ples, two of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time. Note: the caves are currently closed due to heavy flooding; this tour visits the museum.

Look out for white lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards on this half-day tour to the Lion and Safari Park. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, then go on a game drive with a field guide providing commentary. Lunch is available at the park but not included in the tour price.

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 private 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 game drives, searching for elephants, lions, and more, while enjoying included accommodations and meals.

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.

Get more out of your time in South Africa by combining a hot air balloon ride with a game viewing experience. Traveling by hot air balloon instead of car allows you to fly over several game reserves in a short space of time in the scenic Cradle of Humankind area. Along the way, look out for local wildlife—including four of the “Big Five”, and access incredible photo opportunities too.

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Experience the highlights of Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, and the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Center during this budget-friendly, 4-day tour from Johannesburg. Enjoy the convenience of having your logistics and accommodations taken care of and plenty of wildlife watching opportunities, including safari drives and nature walks, as you go in search of the Big Five.

The township of Soweto, once a byword for oppression, had a major role in overturning apartheid. Cover more ground than you would on a walking tour while remaining close to the city streets on this half-day guided bicycle tour, complete with a traditional kota sandwich lunch. You'll learn not only about Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, and Hector Pieterson but about the women who helped topple apartheid, such as Liliian Mgoyi.

Take in aerial views of the Magaliesbergs and the Cradle of Humankind on this hot air balloon safari. Get the best possible perspective on this striking landscape without paying for the high price of an airplane or helicopter tour. Spend the hour-long flight enjoying the high-altitude breeze, snapping photos, and listening to commentary from your guide before landing for an included breakfast.

Tick off Soweto, Mandela House, the Apartheid Museum, and Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct in a day—without having to wait around for local buses—by choosing this private tour. The trip includes seamless private transportation to help you get between sites quickly, as well as guided tours to help expand your knowledge of South Africa’s Apartheid history.

If you’re looking to enjoy a night out club and bar hopping around Johannesburg, there’s no better or safer way to do so than with this Johannesburg Nightlife Bar Hopping Experience. This experience takes you to some of the city’s most popular nightlife spots, including Kitcheners Carvery Bar. Plus, alcohol and pickup are included for a stress-free night.

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.

Save time reading up on the must-see sights of Soweto, and go on this private sightseeing adventure instead. Start the day with pickup from your preferred location—such as your hotel or a train station—then set off on a comprehensive itinerary to help you tick off lots of sights in a day. Places showcased on the route include FNB Stadium, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, and Orlando Towers.

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.

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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.

Get up close to non-predatory wildlife and enjoy stunning aerial views on this combo tour with a small group from Johannesburg. Enjoy convenient transfer from your Johannesburg accommodations then set off on a horseback safari to see animals such as giraffe, impala, zebra, and more. Afterwards, enjoy sweeping views of the Magaliesberg Mountains from a cable car.

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

Discover some of the most important places in Soweto without having to follow a map by going on this guided bike ride. The tour reveals stories about South Africa’s Apartheid history as you cycle past the former homes of Nelson Mandela, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Another notable location is the Orlando West High School, where the guide provides commentary about the 1976 student uprisings.

Explore the history of modern South Africa during this private 5-hour day trip to Pretoria from Johannesburg. Learn the story of the ‘Afrikaaners’ in South Africa at the Voortrekker Museum, explore the various government buildings housing politicians like the president, and tour the Kruger Museum. Round-trip hotel transport, entrance fees, and snacks are included.

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.

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.

Go in search of wildlife, including Africa’s famous Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo), in just one day at Pilanesberg National Park. Ideal for visitors with limited time, look for wildlife from hidden bird hides and enjoy a game drive in a closed, air-conditioned vehicle. Includes entrance fees, guide, and transfers.