Top South Africa Glass Bottom Boat Tours

This is the perfect tour for time-tight travelers interested in scenic nature spots and wildlife encounters near Cape Town. Save time waiting for local buses and go on a half-day small-group tour instead. Ride in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle along False Bay’s coastline and stop at St. James Beach, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, the Cape of Good Hope, and Old Cape Point Lighthouse.

Explore Cape Town at your own pace with a 1- or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass featuring free Wi-Fi. Journey around three bus routes with stops at more than 30 attractions including Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Table Mountain, Constantia Valley, and the V&A Waterfront. Spend as long as you wish at each, enjoy free walking tours, or upgrade to include a harbor cruise and sunset bus tour.

The Pilanesberg National Park is home to Africa’s Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. On this full-day tour, increase your chance of wildlife sightings with two guided game drives in an open safari vehicle, tuck into a delicious lunch looking out over a popular waterhole, and perhaps spot giraffe, hippos, zebras, and antelope in their natural environment.

Save hours reading reviews and researching local wineries, and opt for this hassle-free guided wine tour instead. Spend a full day traveling between some of the area’s best wine estates, with stops at Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. Along the way, enjoy cellar tours and exclusive tastings with sommeliers. The experience includes special pairings with cheese and chocolate, plus convenient hotel pickup for a seamless day out.

Save time, avoid crowds, and see the highlights of the Cape Town and Western Cape area in a single day with this small-group tour from Cape Town. Admire the colorful houses of Bo Kaap, ride a cable car ride up and down Table Mountain, embark on a scenic drive along Chapman's Peak, see the penguin colony of Boulder's Beach, and visit the Cape of Good Hope.

Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you're able to taste as much wine (own expense) as you like without worrying about driving. Includes convenient transfers from Cape Town.

Leaving from the V&A Waterfront, sail down the Atlantic Seaboard along the Southern Cape Peninsula on a catamaran. Admire one of the world's most beautiful and scenic coastlines with Table Mountain in the background. Enjoy the sun illuminating a mountain range, and watch as the shadows slowly disappear into the bright lights of the Atlantic nightlife. Take in the views of the iconic stadium, famous Robben Island and beautiful coastline. End your cruise at the waterfront where you started.

Robben Island tours are best booked in advance. This half-day tour includes museum admission and round-trip transfer from your Cape Town hotel, ensuring a hassle-free visit. Learn about the island’s history from your guide, see Nelson Mandela’s prison cell, and reflect on your journey back to the mainland.

The wine regions of Paarl, Franschoek, and Stellenbosch produce some of the finest wines in the Cape Winelands, surrounded by lush mountains and rolling vineyards. On this tour, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to South African wine as you visit four different wineries; sample a wide variety of red and white wines, including port brandy and sparkling wine; stop at a local restaurant for lunch; and taste regional specialties including cheese and chocolates.

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.

Feathers, Flippers, and Frontiers: The Ultimate Hout Bay Tour offers an unforgettable journey through the Cape's most iconic natural wonders. Your adventure begins at World of Birds, Africa's largest bird park, where you'll get to see thousands of species in walk-through aviaries. You'll then have the option to stop for lunch at one of Hout Bay's vibrant restaurants before heading to the waves on an exhilarating cruise to Seal Island to witness thousands of Cape Fur Seals in their wild Atlantic habitat. The day reaches a breathtaking summit with a scenic drive along the legendary cliffs of Chapman's Peak. This all-encompassing experience captures the raw, wild spirit of the Atlantic side of the Peninsula, making it the perfect escape for families, photographers, and nature enthusiasts alike.

Maximize your chances of seeing whales by embarking on a whale-watching cruise with the company that holds the most exclusive permit in the area. Feel confident knowing that the company doesn't overcrowd the boat and head for a nature reserve that has the highest concentration of whales.