Top Gauteng Tours by Duration - page 4

Learn about indigenous South African cultures at the Lesedi Cultural Village with this tour, led by a professional local guide. You'll learn about the traditions of the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele tribes, see drumming and dancing performances, and get the chance to try out all sorts of African food at the on-site Nyama Choma Restaurant.

Visit the world famous Cradle of Humankind. Embark on a one hour tour into the bowels of the Sterkfontein caves followed by a visit to the wonderful and hands on Maropeng Exhibition Centre.

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.

Discover South Africa’s most famous township, Soweto, and visit Johannesburg highlights and the Apartheid Museum with this small-group guided tour. Visit Constitutional Hill and Braamfontein before visiting Soweto, and learn about its culture and history from your guide. Afterwards, learn about the dark period in South Africa’s history at the Apartheid Museum. Includes pickup from Johannesburg.

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.

An excellent choice for travelers interested in learning about South Africa’s Apartheid history; save yourself hours of research time and go on this tour to Soweto and the suburbs of Johannesburg. Along the way, pass by the former home of Bishop Desmond Tutu, the sites of the 1976 uprisings, and Winnie Mandela’s home. Other notable highlights include visits to the Apartheid Museum, and the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial.

Spend the day exploring Pilanesberg National Park, the closest game park to Johannesburg, on this tour. Learn about the park's flora and fauna through a safari with guided commentary, focusing on the Big Five (elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, and lion). This tour is a great alternative for those travelers who don't have time to make it to Kruger. Lunch and round-trip transportation from Johannesburg and Pretoria included.

• On the way to the Sanctuary travel through the scenic Magaliesburg and see the beautiful man made dam called Hartebeestpoortdam • Visit the Elephant Sanctuary • Visit the Monkey Sanctuary • Learn about Elephants • View monkeys, lemurs • 3 Km walk through 7 hectare enclosure • Entrance fee to Monkey and Elephant sanctuary included • Liquid refreshment on vehicle included • Transport from your hotel included

Bypass seeing Soweto’s highlights on your own and book this Soweto small-group tour that leads the way easily and keeps you safe as you hop from place to place. See Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela’s House, as well as explore Kliptown and Vilakazi Street with a guide who teaches you about Soweto’s history and culture. Plus, round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle from Johannesburg with hotel pickup is included, too.

Discover the powerful life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on this insightful private tour. Begin at Liliesleaf Farm to explore his underground activities during apartheid. Visit his family home in Houghton and see his private office, then head to Constitutional Hill to learn about his imprisonment. The tour also includes stops at his law offices in Johannesburg and his Soweto residence, concluding at the Apartheid Museum.

Discover the traditions of the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele on this Lesedi cultural experience. Join a small group and learn about the way of life, customs, and traditions of each tribe. See traditional huts, watch traditional dances, and learn about the local history from your guide. Savor a sumptuous buffet meal of regional favorites and gain a deeper understanding of South Africa's heritage. This tour includes private transportation but will join other groups for village exploration.

Animal lovers visiting Johannesburg—this is the tour for you. Combine multiple wildlife encounters on the same trip to help you save time and maximize your time in the city. First, visit monkeys in their natural environment; then, get the chance to walk side-by-side with elephants. The trip also includes a chance to see bush babies, and educational talks to expand your knowledge of animal behavior.

We don’t just show you Johannesburg – we make you feel its pulse, struggle, and triumph. Our guides aren’t just experts; they’re passionate storytellers, who turn landmarks into living chapters of history.

Get off the beaten path in Johannesburg during this inner-city hiking tour with a guide. Focus on places that typical tours don't stop and learn about the true culture and history of Johannesburg. Traveling on foot means you'll be out from behind glassed-in bus windows to get to know the city intimately.

Pretoria (Tshwane), in Gauteng Province, is the administrative capital of South Africa. Known as "Jacaranda City" for its thousands of jacaranda trees. During this tour you will visit the Voortrekker Monument where the history of the Africaner, the Great Trek and battle of blood River is illustrated on rock plaques. You will also get to visit Church square, Union Buildings and Melrose House. It's also home to universities and government buildings. Enjoy your ride in an air condition vehicle.

Take a deep dive into South Africa's history on this multi-stop tour that includes Soweto, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. With a guide in the lead and round-trip transportation provided, this ambitious tour examining the history of apartheid in South Africa is made stress-free. Learn about the Great Trek through a visit to the Voortrekker Museum, see the Union Buildings, the Apartheid Museum in Soweto, and the Mandela Bridge. Along the way, your guide will provide sensitive, in-depth commentary about the country's history and culture.

Get up close to some of the world’s most endangered animals at this special Rhino park near Johannesburg, and learn about how Rhinos live, and how they are being conserved and protected from poaching and other threats to their welfare. On your safari see cheetah and lions, and other big game that live and thrive at this Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve.

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.

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 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.

Take a deep dive into the history of humankind, then learn about lions' biology and behavior on this multi-stop tour from Johannesburg including the Cradle of Humankind and the Lion Park. Logistically, this multi-stop day tour would be a hassle to arrange on your own, but this organized adventure takes care of all the details in advance. Listen to engaging commentary from your guide on the history of both humans and animals in South Africa as you visit both sites, letting you get the most out of your experience.

Discover South Africa’s ancient history and incredible wildlife in one day on this tour. Venture underground to explore the Sterkfontein Caves and the Wonder Cave, both part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cradle of Humankind. On a guided tour, hear how an estimated 40% of the world's known human-ancestor fossils have been found here. After lunch, visit the Rhino and Lion Park, and have chance to spot lions, white rhinos, cape buffalo, wild dogs, tigers, and cheetah.

Go underground to learn about South Africa's diamond train on this full-day tour of the Cullinan Diamond Mine. Explore the mine with a guide, learning about the process and methods of diamond mining as well as some of the remarkable gemstones that have been found in the mine. After your guided tour, you'll have some time to hit the gift shop to take home some diamonds of your own.

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.