Top Johannesburg Luxury Car Tours

Spend a day exploring Johannesburg with a professional guide with this private, full-day tour of the city, which includes pickup from your hotel or alternative accommodations. You'll visit local highlights such as the Apartheid Museum, the Mandela House, Freedom Square, and the township of Soweto as you learn about South African history and culture.

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.

Get to know South Africa’s biggest city on a full-day tour that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto. Take in the views from the Top of Africa, 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.

Apartheid Museum: Take a Long Walk to Freedom Experience: This isn't just a visit; it's an immersive, chronological journey through apartheid. Your entry card assigns a racial classification, setting the tone. Key Focus: Follow the literal and metaphorical Long Walk to Freedom exhibit path. Understand the brutality of the system, resistance movements, pivotal figures (Mandela, Sisulu, Biko), and the arduous transition to democracy. Impact: Prepare for powerful multimedia, personal testimonies, artifacts (like Mandela's prison cell replica), and confronting displays on segregation laws, violence, and resilience. It's essential context for modern South Africa. Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site: Sterkfontein Caves: Connect with the Fossils Descend: Walk deep into the cool, ancient limestone caves where iconic fossils like Mrs. Ples & Little Foot" were found.

Take a journey through history during this guided tour to explore Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. Your guides, registered with the accredited THETA (Tourism, Hospitality, Sports, Education, and Training Authority), are experienced and passionate about sharing their knowledge with you. Dive deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of Soweto and explore the profound exhibits of the Apartheid Museum with guides.

This private tour is perfect for travelers interested in seeing the “Big Five” in their natural habitat. You will enjoy a relaxing day, as the trip begins with your pickup from your hotel in Johannesburg, for a comfortable 2.5-hour drive to the park. Once at Pilanesberg National Park, your guide will hand you over to a game ranger, who will take you on board an open game viewing safari truck for an exhilarating 3-hour game drive. The game ranger will share their deep knowledge of the ecosystem and wildlife with every sighting as you search for elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, buffalo, and more in their natural habitat. You will see incredible animal interactions and capture stunning photographs as you connect with nature. After your game drive, the game ranger will take you back to the parks' reception, where you will find your guide waiting for you, to take you on a comfortable 2.5 hour transfer back to your hotel, filled with memories of an authentic African safari.

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.

Even if you have limited time, you can go in search of wildlife with a private half-day tour to the Rhino and Lion Reserve. Located less than an hour from Johannesburg, the reserve is home to more than 20 species of wildlife, including several of the Big Five species. Includes entrance fees and hotel pickup from select locations.

Witness South Africa's greatest highlights on this three-day small-group safari tour with accommodation included. On day one, travel from Johannesburg through the dramatic Panorama Route, taking in its natural wonders. Day two sees you day tracking the Big Five through Kruger National Park, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife reserves, with a professional guide by your side, before returning to Johannesburg on day three.

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.

Explore the highlights of Johannesburg safely, reliably, and in comfort from the top deck of an open-top bus. Learn about the history of gold mining, hear stories of apartheid history, and understand the triumph of modern Johannesburg while listening to the on-board audio commentary, available in eight languages. Upgrade to add a live Soweto tour.

Learn about the history of South African wine making and sample a variety of boutique wines without having to travel far with this wine tasting experience in Johannesburg. Led by a wine expert, enjoy tastings of at least five different wines from the winelands near Cape Town, accompanied by an optional cheese platter (extra expense).

Soar over the Cradle of Humankind or the Magaliesberg mountain range on a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Have some refreshments as you watch the balloon being inflated, then set off on a scenic adventure in the sky. Fly over one of the two sites with your experienced pilot, taking in the sweeping views of South Africa below. After the flight, enjoy a full breakfast as you savor newly-minted memories.

Cover South Africa’s Apartheid history with a guide who knows the facts and shares them with you while visiting key sites, too, during this Soweto and Apartheid Museum Half-Day Tour. Along with the Apartheid Museum, make stops at Mandela’s House and the Hector Pieterson Memorial in Soweto. Get more than you would if you were to go alone, including easy, safe transport from and back to 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.

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.

Visiting South Africa's most famous township can be tricky to do independently. But this half-day tour of Soweto lets you explore with a guide who was born and raised there. You'll hear personal insights into the culture of the township and learn about Soweto's vibrant modern personality. A portion of proceeds are donated to the Local Care Centre.

We don’t offer standard tours — we deliver unforgettable experiences designed around you. Unlike crowded, rushed group tours, we focus on comfort, flexibility, and quality time at every stop. Travel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle with tinted windows and smash-and-grab protection, ensuring safety and peace of mind throughout your journey. Our carefully designed routes combine iconic landmarks with hidden gems, giving you a richer and more authentic view of South Africa. Your passionate local guides bring each destination to life with stories, history, and insider knowledge you won’t find elsewhere. We prioritise experience over speed — more time for photos, exploration, and real connection with each place. We also collaborate with each guest to tailor the experience to their budget and preferences, ensuring a personalised and accessible adventure for everyone. This is not just a tour — it’s a premium African journey built to create lasting memories.

Enjoy an unforgettable 3 day Kruger Park experience with Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris in an open safari vehicle for the ultimate safari feel. Unforgettable golden African sunsets, memorable safaris and the serene sounds of the South African bushveld await. This package includes 2 nights accommodation at a 4-star guesthouse, return airport transfers, breakfast, dinner transfers, a sunset safari, full day & morning safari in the Kruger National Park as well as all entrance + conservation fees.

This private safari experience offers the perfect blend of thrilling wildlife adventures and luxurious relaxation. Explore the African bush on expert-guided game drives and a morning bush walk, then unwind with leisurely afternoons at your lodge. As the sun sets, enjoy a scenic drive along the Crocodile River, complete with a picnic of drinks and traditional South African snacks while watching elephants, hippos, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. With private transfers, cozy accommodations, and personalized attention, this safari is designed for travelers seeking an immersive, fully-supported, and unforgettable African wilderness experience.

Combine views of Johannesburg with the museums of Soweto on this half-day private tour. Enjoy panoramic views over Johannesburg from Carlton Tower, the second tallest building in South Africa. Afterwards, visit the Mandela House and Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial in Soweto, South Africa’s most famous township. Includes pickup and all entrance fees.

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.

Discover the thrill of the Big Five on a full-day safari at Pilanesberg National Park, just a 2.5-hour drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria. This malaria-free park offers two exhilarating open-vehicle game drives, allowing you to spot lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalos in their natural habitat. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a rest camp overlooking a tranquil waterhole, making this trip a perfect alternative to Kruger National Park. With a qualified ranger guiding your adventure, immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and rich wildlife of this renowned reserve. - Two game drives in open 4x4 vehicles for optimal wildlife viewing - Lunch included at a scenic rest camp with a waterhole view - Convenient return transport from Johannesburg or Pretoria - Approximately 10–12 hours of unforgettable safari experience