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10 Best 1-Day Tours In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 1-day tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best 1-Day Tours In South Africa

Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip - Du Toitskloof Wines and Ou Meul Bakery: the winelands pause

1.Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

Most Popular★ 5.0

Express Big Five safari from Cape Town with Breede and Hex winelands stops, buffet lunch and champagne at Aquila.

“The perfect way to experience a safari when you have a limited visit in Cape Town! A must-do! We would highly recommend opting for the private driver ( James) to Aquila, and then a private driver (Mario) and vehicle for the safari; so reasonably priced and a wonderful way to avoid the the crowds. What…”

526 reviewsFrom $155.29by Born in Africa Tours

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Jo’berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour

Jo'berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour - Diepkloof and Orlando West: seeing street life without being rushed

Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Private Day Trip

Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Private Day Trip - Table Mountain cable car and the views that make Cape Town make sense

3.Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Private Day Trip

★ 4.9

Private Cape Town day trip with Table Mountain, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach penguins, plus coastal drives and big views. $210.

“Wonderful! All entry fees included and a most interesting day out seeing both Table Mountain (with plenty of time to look around) and Cape of Good Hope. So much fitted in with an excellent guide.”

206 reviews10 hoursFrom $210by Kenzi Travel and Tours

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Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip

Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip - Bo-Kaap on Signal Hill: where Cape Malay history becomes personal

Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Winelands Full Day Trip from Cape Town

Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Winelands Full Day Trip from Cape Town - Paarl Valley wine estate stop: cellar tour energy and classic tastings

5.Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Winelands Full Day Trip from Cape Town

★ 4.5

Cape Winelands day trip from Cape Town with hotel pickup and 3 wine tastings in Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.

“I had an all day excursions the day before the wine tour and was so tired I almost cancelled. I am soooooo happy I did not. It was an amazing experience. Everything was perfect....from the tour guide to the wine to the locations. The views caRead more”

115 reviewsFrom $101.80by Cullinan Guided Journeys

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1 Day: Bus & Soweto Combo

1 Day: Bus & Soweto Combo - Mandela Foundation: seeing Madiba’s story in the middle of your day

7.1 Day: Bus & Soweto Combo

★ 4.5

Hop-on hop-off Johannesburg plus a guided Soweto visit with Mandela and apartheid sites, all in one flexible 5–6 hour day.

“This was a good overview of the city and its history. Just sad that the Apartheid Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, so we missed that stop. So we added the Soweto portion onto our experience and it was great. It was our favoRead more”

47 reviewsFrom $38.82by City Sightseeing South Africa

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From Durban: Sani Pass, Lesotho and Basotho Village Day Trip

From Durban: Sani Pass, Lesotho and Basotho Village Day Trip - Pickup from Durban to Himeville: Start Early, Then Gear Up

One day Safari including a 5 Hour Open Safari Vehicle Drive

One day Safari including a 5 Hour Open Safari Vehicle Drive - Lunch Inside the Park: Eating While the Waterhole Works

9.One day Safari including a 5 Hour Open Safari Vehicle Drive

★ 5.0

Full-day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg with hotel pickup, a 5-hour open-vehicle drive, lunch by a waterhole, and ranger guiding.

“Put this on your bucket list! Even though every tour will be different and you may not see the same wildlife I did (ex: we didn't see any cats), it is awesome. Our guide / ranger was so knowledgable, answered our countless questions, and made it very interesting. If you only have a day and…”

43 reviewsFrom $221.43by Go Safari

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Hermanus Whale Watching Day Trip from Cape Town

Hermanus Whale Watching Day Trip from Cape Town - The Guide Factor: Why Local Spotting Changes Everything

10.Hermanus Whale Watching Day Trip from Cape Town

★ 3.5

Shore-based Southern Right whale watching in Hermanus plus wine tasting and a scenic coastal return from Cape Town. Seasonal and timed right.

“It was an interesting but the stay in Hermanus ,where watching the whales by boat couldn't take place because of strong winds, was a bit too long”

29 reviewsFrom $101.18by Cullinan Guided Journeys

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