Top Pretoria Spring Break

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.

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.

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).

A compact national park just a 2.5-hour drive from Johannesburg, Pilanesberg offers a wealth of wildlife—including the Big Five. Skip the stress of driving Johannesburg and join an experienced ranger on this overnight package with a 3-star lodge, two meals, and round-trip transfers from your Johannesburg hotel. You'll enjoy two to four game drives depending on timings, including at sunset and sunrise when the animals are most active.