Top South Africa Pack Animal Tours

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 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.

With this horseback riding safari, you can explore the West Coast of South Africa at a much faster pace than a walking tour. Enjoy beautiful coastal views on an untouched stretch of beach and look out for local wildlife at the same time, as the journey visits places where giraffes, water buffalos, and zebras have been spotted before.

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.

The beautiful beaches and stunning natural landscapes of the Cape Peninsula stretch south of Cape Town all the way to Cape Point. On this private tour, travel in the comfort of a private vehicle and stop as often as you like to take photos. Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, visit the Boulders Beach penguin colony, and follow the famous Chapman's Peak drive (all at additional cost).

Spend a day at the Aquila Game Reserve, the closest one to Cape Town, on this safari tour. Get excited to see the Big Five game animals and endangered species on this worry-free trip, which includes pickup at your Cape Town hotel. This is one of the easiest safari tours near Cape Town, on a private game reserve in a malaria-free area.

This private and personalized tour pairs you up with a local host for a jaunt around some of Cape Town’s most interesting neighborhoods. Starting in District Six, learn how the apartheid regime forcibly removed 60,000 black residents during the 1970s and what the culture there is like today. You’ll also explore the fast-evolving Woodstock neighborhood, visit a local bakery and get insider tips along the way.

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.

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.

Horse riding is an absolute passion. There is no better way to explore the African bush than from the back of a horse. This day tour will afford some spectacular game viewing from the saddle of a magnificent beast we all know so well. And being on a horse seems to be a great advantage of touring silently next to grazers like zebras. Being grazers themselves, maybe there is some sort of silent brotherhood among the animals we are unaware of that allows us to get up close and personal with the wild animals of Africa. The horses are well-trained, forward, and super friendly. So not only is this horse-riding safari superb for experienced horsemen but it is also the perfect place to try out your first horse-riding experience.

Take a scenic ride through vineyards, forests and over mountains, stopping at the Rickety Bridge Winery and Mont Rochelle before returning to the stables. The total riding time is around 2 hours and 30 minutes, with 30-45 minute stops at each wine estate.

Explore the unique beauty of Aquila Game Reserve on a horseback safari, where you’ll ride alongside majestic giraffes, zebras, and antelope under the guidance of experienced instructors. After the thrill of spotting the Big 5—lions, elephants, and rhinos—from safe viewpoints, unwind with a gourmet lunch and indulge in a premium wine tasting at a renowned estate in the picturesque Winelands. This all-inclusive private tour, lasting 10-12 hours, is tailored for adventure seekers and wine enthusiasts alike, ensuring a delightful day filled with nature and luxury. - Horseback safari experience in the scenic Aquila Game Reserve - Opportunity to spot the Big 5 from safe vantage points - Gourmet lunch and premium wine tasting included - All-inclusive tour with pick-up from your Cape Town accommodation

This tour combines three of the Cape town’s most unique experiences in one day. You start with iconic Table Mountain views, then move from city scenery to real African wildlife on horseback in a private game reserve, and finish the day with award-winning wine tasting in the Cape Winelands. It’s a rare mix of nature, adventure, and luxury. Unlike standard tours, this experience is carefully timed so you can enjoy each activity without rushing. You travel in a comfortable vehicle with a local guide who shares real stories about Cape Town, Stellenbosch, and Paarl, not just scripted facts. The horseback wildlife ride offers a safari-style experience without leaving the Cape Town region, making it perfect for travelers who want something different from typical city tours. This tour is ideal for couples, solo travelers, and small groups who want a premium, memorable day with beautiful views, wildlife encounters, and world-class wine.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT: GUIDES: Our experienced guides are all knowledgeable and passionate about Lesotho. VEHICLES: We use mainly 9 seater closed in Landrovers. This is the vehicle which pioneered the Sani Pass. The emphasis is on adventures and experiences on not on comfort. PRICING is numbers dependent, with different prices for group sizes of 1, 2, 3 and 4 or more people who actually go on the tour. It makes sense for individuals to join existing tours if possible to bring prices down. Contact us to see when tours have been booked and if you could join an existing group. If you book a tour for a smaller number and more people join later, we will refund you the difference. COMMUNITY TOURISM: Experience responsible tourism in action! Our ground-breaking approach to grass-roots tourism means that your tour price directly benefits a wide segment of the local community. “Sani Lodge is the Silver Award Winner of AFRICAN RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARD for POVERTY REDUCTION 2018.

We pick you up from your hotel in Cape Town at a given time. From Cape Town we use a shared minibus or coach depending on the number of passengers we have on the day. We drive outside Cape Town and stop at a fuel station in Worcester for 15 minutes bathroom break and passengers may purchase coffee and snacks. We then proceed to the Game Reserve, and we arrive at 09:00 am. Upon arrival at the game reserve, we are welcomed by a friendly team. We sip on our welcome drinks as we make our way to the restaurant to enjoy a scrumptious buffet breakfast before the Horseback Safari tour. Visitors may expect to see the Big five which are Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. Along these big five animals we get the opportunity to encounter other mammals such as Zebra, Giraffe, Eland, Springbok and Hippopotamus. After a Horseback Safari tour the team will take you to the restaurant where we will enjoy a heartly buffet lunch. After lunch visitors may have time at leisure exploring the reserve.

Let’s escape the hustle and bustle of the city, for a fun and thrilling adventure experience in the heart of Hartebees. Experience nature and breath-taking views as this tour will take you on a journey through the bushveld and high mountain paths. Take a relaxing ride through nature with well trained horses and experienced guides. No horseback experience needed. We do not trot, canter or gallop on the trails as it is a relaxing ride and to keep it safe and fun for everyone in the group. Here you will enjoy a stunning scenic 1-hour horse ride and 1 hour quad biking in nature.

Get up close to non-predatory wildlife and enjoy stunning aerial views on this combo tour with a small group from Johannesburg. Enjoy convenient transfer from your Johannesburg accommodations then set off on a horseback safari to see animals such as giraffe, impala, zebra, and more. Afterwards, enjoy sweeping views of the Magaliesberg Mountains from a cable car.

Experience the thrill of a Cape Town Big 5 Safari on Horseback at the renowned Aquila Private Game Reserve, an unforgettable adventure set against stunning South African landscapes. Your day begins with convenient pick-up from your hotel, followed by a scenic journey to the reserve. Upon arrival, you are greeted with refreshing welcome drinks and can indulge in a sumptuous buffet breakfast, energising you for the day ahead. After breakfast, saddle up for a 1 to 2-hour horseback safari, where you'll ride through diverse terrains, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of the reserve. Here, the enchanting sights and sounds of the wild envelop you, creating a truly immersive experience. After an exhilarating ride, savour a delicious buffet lunch and enjoy some leisure time to relax and take in the surroundings. As the day winds down, reflect on the captivating encounters before departing back to Cape Town, filled with memories of an extraordinary journey through nature and wildlife.

Visit the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island to learn about apartheid and see where Mandela and other activists and politicians were incarcerated during the regime. After lunch (own expense), visit Table Mountain and enjoy free time at Bo-Kaap, a neighborhood known for its colorful houses and Cape Malay culture.