Top South Africa Day Trips - page 5

Discover the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto on this full-day private tour. Stops include Constitution Hill, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Gandhi Square, Carlton Tower, the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial, Mandela House, Chief Albert Luthuli House, and Regina Mundi Church. Includes transfers and entrance fees.

Get more from a visit to Soweto by booking this Soweto Private Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria that allows you to explore the township with someone who was born and raised there and knows its ins and outs like no one else. This private experience is just for your group of up to 13 and provides a unique, intimate experience. See Nelson Mandela’s House and the Tutu House with a guide who gives personal insights on the area’s culture and history.

Skip the stress of self-driving and let your private guide handle the driving on this private afternoon tour of the Cape Peninsula. Travel from Cape Town to Cape Point along the eastern coastline on the way out and the western coastline on the way back, with stops at the Boulders Beach penguin colony, Camps Bay beach resort, and an ostrich farm. Entrance fees are at your own expense.

Step back in time to the days when the British and Zulu were warring against each other on this day trip from Durban. Visit the Rorkes Drift and Isandlwana battlefield sites to learn about the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War that changed the course of South African history forever. You also learn about the events that led up to that war for a better understanding of the country’s history.

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.

- Drive past majestic mountain backdrops to the third oldest settlement in South Africa, Paarl. Rich in history, culture, natural splendour and renowned for its centuries-old tradition of winemaking. Visit an award winning wine estate and participate in a wine and cheese tasting. - Enjoy breathtaking views of rolling vineyards and majestic mountain backdrops as drive to, Stellenbosch. Drive through the historical town with stately Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture along its oak-lined streets before headng to an award winning wine estate to participate in a wine tasting. Enjoy lunch the town of Stellenbosch (at own account). - Visit the 3rd wine estate in Franschhoek Valley. This is the food and wine heartland of the country, here breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world class cuisine and the finest wines all combine to create lasting memories.End the day wth a visit an award winning wine estate and participate in a wine tasting.

Explore the highlights of the Cape Peninsula on this all-day guided tour. Travel along the scenic Chapmans Peak Drive, hop aboard a boat cruise in the Atlantic Ocean to see the seals, spot penguins at Boulders Beach, see the Cape of Good Hope at the southwestern tip of the African continent, and visit an ostrich farm.

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See 5 major attractions from Cape Town in 1 day without worrying about transportation or planning. There are several built-in stops for photos so you share what you saw with loved ones back home. Experience a wide range of activities, from exploring the scenic Cape Point to seeing African penguins.

Expand your knowledge of South Africa’s incredible wines with this private and customizable tour. If there are particular wines you enjoy, you can submit your preferences—or alternatively, leave it to the guide to put together a surprise itinerary. During the trip, visit multiple wine estates, and choose whether you want to add on tastings and pairings—such as chocolate and wine, cheese and wine, or even champagne and nougat.

This tour is a great option for travelers with limited time in Cape Town. Tick off some of the Mother City’s top landmarks in just a few hours, thanks to the convenience of having a private driver to take you between sites. The route showcases Table Mountain—with cable car tickets included—as well as Camps Bay, Signal Hill, Bo-Kaap, the Company’s Gardens, and the District Six Museum.

Time-pressed travelers can pack a range of top Cape Town attractions into just one action-packed day with this convenient shared tour, with entrance and activity fees on a pay-as-you-go basis. See the Bo-Kaap colored houses, the Muizenberg beach huts, the Hout Bay fur seals, the Boulders Beach penguin colony, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, an ostrich farm, Simon’s Town, Camps Bay beach, and Chapman’s Peak Drive.

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.

This full-day Cape Town excursion offers two tours wrapped into one. With round-trip transportation from your hotel, take the ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. A bus tour of the island, delivered with intimate detail by a former political prisoner, includes a viewing of Mandela's jail cell. Then, return to Cape Town for a guided city bus tour highlighting all its major monuments and places of interest including a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain (own cost).

Take in the epic scenery on the Panorama Route without being distracted by driving and directions on this full-day tour with round-trip transportation from Hazyview. Focus on the landscape and snapping photos of the waterfalls and canyons you pass while your guide takes care of the navigation. Highlights include God’s Window, Wonderview, the Three Rondawels, Blyde River Canyon, and the Bourke's Luck Potholes, among others. Along the way, listen to live commentary on the environment, history, and wildlife of the area.

Most Kruger National Park safaris take you into the park for multiple days, offering tent camping in the wild. This Kruger National Park Private Full-Day Safari Tour from Hazyview allows you to enjoy the park’s views and animals without having to rough it overnight in a tent. Plus, a private experience makes sure you have your guide’s full attention during the day.

Make the most of your time in Cape Town with a full-day driving tour of the Cape Peninsula. Journey around the entire Cape Peninsula, visiting its top natural and historical attractions including Bo-Kaap and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.

Get a personalized look at the scenic Cape West Coast region during this full-day private tour aboard a private vehicle. Enjoy the coastal scenery and fun-filled sightseeing stops including a wine and olive tasting, a visit to Langebaan and !Khwa ttu village, West Coast National Park, a look at the West Coast Fossil Park, and much more. Entrance fees and tastings extra.

Escape the city and embark on a journey into the rolling hillsides of South Africa's Natal Midlands. You'll venture into the Tala Game Reserve, where you'll have a chance to explore the privately-owned eco estate known for its wildlife and birds. It's the perfect way to enjoy spectacular scenery and African wildlife in a close-top safari vehicle.

5 hours in the world-famous Kruger Park inclusive of water. Where our guide will do most of the spotting of animals and will explain the behavior of the animals.

This tour is a great choice for nature and wildlife fans. Visit a selection of spectacular outdoor sights without the hassle of organizing car rental. Enjoy comfortable transfers between sights in a private vehicle. The itinerary is customizable, but a potential route travels from Cape Town to the Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Hout Bay, and Boulders Beach.

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.

This comprehensive tour offers an excellent overview of the KwaZulu-Natal region. Stops include the Gandhi statue and City Hall in the capital city of Pietermaritzburg (the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere), the Nelson Mandela capture site statue and Apartheid Museum, and Howick Falls. You will also take a lengthy hike in Kamberg Nature Reserve to view ancient sandstone rock art.

Experience South Africa’s diverse wildlife by boat and by truck during this full-day round-trip tour from Durban. Firstly, travel to St. Lucia’s iSimangaliso Wetlands Park to spot crocodiles, local birds, and hippos. Then head inland to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve to search for the continent’s Big Five in a specialist vehicle. A perfect experience for animal-lovers wanting to see a wide range of native creatures in their natural habitats.