Top South Africa Day Trips - page 6

Spend a day in the gorgeous wine country of Stellenbosch and Paarl Valley, enjoying some of the Cape Winelands’ famous wines along with historic towns and scenic drives. It’s an ideal day trip for wine lovers as well as anyone who can appreciate the area’s history and dramatic beauty.

The only township in Africa representing the black urban culture is worth a visit from Johannesburg or Pretoria surroundings. We pick up from the doorstep of your hotel and drop off after the tour. This is a private tour with a complete room of flexibility. What to find or explore here is very amazing as we take one back to the heart tearing beginning of this township to the most celebrated success of human freedom. Some museums to be visited and stop in a local restaurant for refreshments or lunch. Surely, we are able to take good care of one's Soweto Tour.

On this small-group wine tasting tour, you can explore the wineries of Stellenbosch with ease—with a special focus on wine estates that specialize in sparkling wine. Rather than having to book taxis to help you get between wineries, enjoy the luxury of an expertly planned itinerary with transport included and an expert wine guide to accompany you. Best of all, as well as exploring vineyards and cellars, wine tastings and pairings are included.

Cross all the highlights of the Panorama Route off your must-see list with this comprehensive tour from Hazyview. Stops include Lisbon Falls, Berlin Falls, Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Three Rondawels, Wonderview, God's Window, and River Canyon. As you travel, learn about the history, flora, and fauna of the region through in-depth guided commentary. Hotel pickup and drop-off included; entrance fees not included.

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.

Experience South Africa’s Sani Pass on an exciting day trip from Himeville. Alongside a private guide, traverse the pass in a 4x4 vehicle and customize the day to your group’s interests. Stop at several viewpoints to take photos, visit private homesteads, sample local foods at a private restaurant, and much more.

Taste South African wine and enjoy the Cape Winelands scenery during this full-day wine tram experience around Franschhoek from Cape Town. Travel in an open-air bus and open-sided tram to visit some of this wine region's most revered wineries. Stop for two wine tastings along the way.

Join us on Private tour with qualified guide, you will see Highlightes of the cost of Cape peninsula and via camps bay, Hout bay and champ's peak driver to the most south-western point of African continent and we will stop by Boulder's Beach African Penguins colony and Constantia wine Regions on the same day we will help you to visit one of the oldest wine regions in south Africa and special guide accompanies you to teach you about local wine.

Embark on a thrilling day tour that will take you on a journey from the majestic Table Mountain to the charming African Penguins and culminate at the legendary Cape of Good Hope. Kindly note Table Mountain will be closed for its annual maintenance from the 27th of July 2026 until the 9th of August 2026.

Visit pretty Hermanus for a rare chance to go whale watching from the shore. Southern Right Whales breed in the waters off of Hermanus, not far from Cape Town, every year from July through November. The town is uniquely positioned to offer some of the best land-based whale watching viewing locations in the world, and you can also choose to go out on a boat for more adventure (own expense). Afterward, stop at a local winery for a tasting.

This full-day tour is the perfect way to explore the highlights of the Cape Peninsula. Instead of being stuck on a crowded tour bus, ride around coastal sights in a minivan with a small group, for a more intimate atmosphere. Highlights include Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach—where you can see African penguins in their natural habitat.

If you’ve got limited time in Cape Town and you’d like to check off Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, and lots of dispersed outdoor highlights in a day, then this is the tour for you. Save hours waiting for local buses and get whizzed between a shortlist of top nature spots. Places showcased on the route include Boulders Beach, Camps Bay, and Chapman’s Peak Drive.

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.

Enjoy the beauty and wildlife of Kruger National Park on a day tour from Nelspruit. Embark on a game drive through one of the largest game reserves on the continent, searching for Africa's 'Big Five' as well as other animals like hyena, giraffe, wildebeest and zebra. Keep an eye out for hippos and crocs peeking out from beneath waterholes and along river banks. Learn about the local flora and fauna from your safari guide over a packed lunch, then set out to see even more wildlife before returning to Nelspruit.

Our customers can customise this tour to suite their travelling needs and choose places that they want to visit and spend more time

Check off main South African highlights such as the Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach, and Chapman's Peak when you book this Cape Peninsula Private Adventure Tour. This private experience is for just you and your own private group of up to eight people, making it ideal for families. Plus, travel from place to place in a private vehicle that features comfortable air conditioning.

Enjoy a customized Wine Lands day tour from Cape Town. Your itinerary will be based on what you'd like to taste: bubbly, white wine, shiraz, or the signature South African pinotage, a cross between pinot noir and cinsault. Learn about the wine production methods and taste any or all of the above on this flexible tour, including round-trip transportation so you don't have to worry about sober drivers.

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.

Combine several top experiences in one day on this private tour from Cape Town. Visit the penguins at Stoney Point in Betty’s Bay then enjoy wine tasting in the Hemel n Aarde wine growing region. Look for whales in season in Hermanus and explore the charming village of Elim. At Cape Agulhas, see where two oceans meet, walk the coastal plains and explore the lighthouse and museum.

Make sure you have a ‘wild’ time while stopping in Cape Town thanks to this 12-hour safari-themed shore excursion to Aquila Private Game Reserve. Scout for Africa’s ‘Big Five’ animals plus more than 170 species of birds as you travel aboard an open vehicle amidst this 24,000-acre (10,000-hectare) wildlife park. An included buffet lunch helps keep you hungry for more adventure.

Visit the Isandlwana Battlefields, where South African and British Colonial history was made in a major battle, on this full-day tour from Durban. With an historian guide to lead you, you'll learn about the great battle between the Zulu warriors and British troops in 1879. Stop at Rorke's Drift to visit the museum, as well as Buffalo River for lunch and refreshments. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation included.

Raise a glass to an incredible day of wine, food, scenery, and history during this excursion to the Cape Winelands. Explore the unique wineries and stunning landscape of this region just north of Cape Town, stopping at wineries for tastings accompanied by local cheeses. In between tastings, discover the historic cities of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek and see Drakenstein, the prison that once held South African leader Nelson Mandela.

Discover the Kragga Kamma Game Reserve on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth on a guided game drive. Enjoy a 3- 3 and half hour tour that includes entrance to the reserve and the chance to see animals in their natural habitat. Learn about the reserve's history and the meaning of its name, "place of water," given to the area by the San people. Explore the park and see animals in their natural habitat. The Kragga Kamma Game Park is part of the smaller side at 203 hectares compared to other African parks, but it has an abundance of different species, including 3 of the Big 5: Lions, Buffalos, White Rhinos and the iconic Giraffe. Stop at the lion enclosure to see the lions that were rescued from a circus in Ukraine. After the tour, enjoy the option to have lunch(if time allows)at the restaurant and curio shop at your own expense. Enquire if you can't make tour time. Solo Traveller Supplement available on request

This Big Five Safari from Cape Town offers the chance to experience a wildlife adventure just 2.5 hours (about 200 km) from the Cape Town city centre. Set within a private game reserve, guests can spot lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and Cape buffalo, along with many other species in their natural surroundings. The tour includes comfortable round trip transfers and a halal buffet lunch served at the reserve’s main restaurant. With stunning scenery, friendly guides, and convenient access from the city, it’s one of the most popular Big Five safari day trips near Cape Town.