Top South Africa Day Trips - page 8

Spend a day discovering South Africa’s incredible wine with this private wine–themed tour to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Eliminate the hassle of booking taxis and have your own private driver to take you between wineries. As it's a private tour, the schedule is flexible and you can fit in stops at four different wineries in a day, which you can visit to purchase tastings.

Spend a day exploring the Cape of Good Hope and the Cape Winelands on this guided tour from Cape Town. Begin with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coastline, past the white sands of Camps Bay and Clifton, and Chapman’s Peak Drive to Cape Point on Africa’s southwestern tip. Then, following lunch and an optional trip to see the Boulders Beach penguins, continue to Stellenbosch in the Winelands for a wine tasting or shopping tour (depending on the option selected).

Come and experience the Majestic Cape Town and all the Beauty she has to offer. From Spectacular views ,Pristine Beaches, mountains, Seals, African Penguins all the way down to the Most South Western Point on the African Continent. With so much to do and see in one day, its definitely worth it.

With spectacular coastal scenery and world-famous natural features, the Cape Peninsula ranks among the most beautiful corners of South Africa. On this tour, reach top attractions including Chapman's Peak, and Hout Bay Kommetjie in comfort by private vehicle with your guide. With round-trip travel from your Cape Town hotel included, gaze over Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles, and see the best of the Cape Peninsula in one day.

Explore the history of modern South Africa during this private 5-hour day trip to Pretoria from Johannesburg. Learn the story of the ‘Afrikaaners’ in South Africa at the Voortrekker Museum, explore the various government buildings housing politicians like the president, and tour the Kruger Museum. Round-trip hotel transport, entrance fees, and snacks are included.

This Pilanesberg Nature Reserve and Sun City Resort small-group tour makes for a day of fun activities combined with a safari experience, which is ideal for those who are short on time but still want to take advantage of South Africa’s highlights. Go on a safari hunt of the Big Five from the safety of a vehicle with a guide who knows the park well, and then enjoy time at the Valley of Waves inside the Sun City Resort.

If you don’t have a lot of time in Cape Town, but you’d like to tick off multiple highlights of the Cape Peninsula in a day, then this is the tour for you. To save time booking a taxi, the tour begins with a Cape Town pickup. Then, ride between dispersed sites with ease, such as Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, the idyllic nature spot of the Cape of Good Hope, and the Boulders Beach Penguin Colony.

Spend time watching one of the world’s most feared fish on this thrilling diving experience. Learn about various shark species from your marine biologist guide, and then dive into the water in a cage to observe sharks in their natural habitat. It's an ideal choice for aquatic animal lovers. Breakfast, snacks, and hotel pick-up and drop-off are included for a truly seamless experience.

Take in beautiful views of the countryside and Table Mountain on a train ride from Cape Town to Elgin Railway Market. Escape the bustling city and reserve your ticket on the steam train ahead of time for peace of mind. Spend your time on the ride doing whatever you like.

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.

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see where two oceans meet with a full-day private trip to Cape Agulhas from Cape Town. Visit the southernmost tip of Africa and peer out into the water, where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean meet.

Spend a day whale watching and wine tasting on this private full-day trip to Hermanus from Cape Town. See migrating Southern Right Whales off the coast of Hermanus from June through mid-December. Sample some of the local wines at two estates.

Combine a game drive, a craft beer tasting, and an olive farm and winery visit on this full-day, small-group tour from Cape Town. Planning this multi-stop excursion independently may seem daunting, but this tour arranges all the details in advance. Enjoy the scenery while a driver navigates up the West Coast to Buffelsfontein, where you'll embark on a guided game drive. Then, enjoy a series of culinary tasting sessions (additional expense).

Tours to Robben Island typically sell out early every day. Ensure your visit by booking this early-morning guided tour that transfers you from your hotel to the Robben Island Gateway at the V&A Waterfront, and then onto the boat to the island.

If you’re curious about visiting places linked to the late Nelson Mandela, then this is the tour for you. Save time figuring out public transport options and head off on a tour which includes hotel pickup and drop off in Cape Town. As well as visiting the life-size statues of The Long March to Freedom, the trip also visits the Robben Island Museum too.

Escape the city for a day exploring St Lucia Wetlands Park (iSimangaliso Wetland Park), a vast natural wetland that's also South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depart Durban for a 2-hour boat ride through the park's estuary, keeping an eye out for resident crocs and hundreds of hippos as you float along. This massive estuary is also a bird-lover's paradise, with flamingos, kingfishers, eagles and more.

Spend a day observing South African wildlife on this safari adventure to Pilanesberg National Park. The early morning and evening are the best chances to see wildlife, and this adventure includes two private game drives during those peak times. Ride in an open-air vehicle for unobstructed views of your surroundings and try to catch sight of the Big 5.

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.

Discover the Western Cape's beautiful Swartberg Mountain on this small-group guided tour from Oudtshoorn. Visit the Cango Caves then journey up the Swartberg Mountain pass to the charming town of Prince Albert before driving deeper into the Karoo along the Meiringspoort pass and visiting the Meiringspoort Waterfall. Along the way your guide will offer invaluable insights into the area's flora, fauna, and geology.

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.

This visit to the Addo Elephant National Park offers the opportunity to see wildlife roaming freely in their natural habitat, such as elephants, zebras, lions, and leopards. Instead of getting there on a busy sightseeing bus, opt for a stress-free alternative—a private round-trip transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle, with admission, lunch, and bottled water included.

Focus on the scenery and your experience of the Cape Peninsula on this multi-stop tour with all transportation included. On this private tour, visit some of the highlights including Clifton, Camps Bay Beach, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive, the Cape of Good Hope, and the penguins at Boulders Beach. Enjoy the epic scenery and make stops at an ostrich farm plus ride the funicular up to Cape Point lighthouse. The day's last stop is Constantia Valley for a wine-tasting session or a beer-tasting in Noordhoek Village.

Save time and cover South Africa's wildlife and Zulu culture in one day on this tour from Durban. Start at the Tala Game Reserve and afterward, the Phezulu Cultural Village and African Raptor Centre. Here, enjoy an immersive Zulu cultural experience complete with a traditional dance performance.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and journey down the Cape Peninsula to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve on this private customizable tour from Cape Town. The tour takes you all the way to the southwestern tip of Africa and to the Boulders Beach African Penguin colony and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.