SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 3-hour experiences most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
3-hour open-vehicle game drive from Sun City to Pilanesberg’s volcanic crater. Big Five chances with a registered guide.
“Our guide, BY was amazing. He was so knowledgeable, helpful and skilled at finding where the animals were hiding. He was fabulous and our experience was unforgettable.”
Private 3-hour Pilanesberg Big Five drive from Sun City with an expert guide, open safari vehicle, and morning or afternoon options.
“We had an amazing experience, thanks to Greg our tour guide who was amazing. He went out of his way and we saw a pride of lions.”
A 3-hour open-top safari from Sun City to Pilanesberg. See Big Five chances with a certified guide, plus bottled water and pickup.
“An amazing safari trip - our guide was very informative, friendly and helpful Weather was awesome -went early morning. We got to see lions rhino’s giraffes elephants and plenty of buck. Loved this safari. We just missed seeing the leopard even though our guide kept tracking him. We all loved our whole experience on this…”
Shared 3-hour Big Five game drive from Sun City to Pilanesberg in an open vehicle, with a certified guide and small group.
“Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and good communication. Efficient transfer to and from hotel. Love the smaller group size. Highly recommend”
Guided 4-hour Table Mountain hike via Platteklip Gorge. Small group, expert guide, summit views of Cape Town and Table Bay.
“Door het slechte weer met veel wind en regen was de tocht wat uitdagender en konden we bovenop de berg niets zien. Alles was ook gesloten dus er zat niets anders op dan weer naar beneden te lopen ( itt planning met kabelbaan). Stenen waren erg glibberig.”
3-hour open-vehicle Big Five drive in malaria-free Pilanesberg, small-group guide, and easy Sun City or Manyane pick-up.
“Sehr schöner Ausflug. Die Tour war gut organisiert. Für Personen die mit dem eigenen Fahrzeug anreisen wäre eine genauere Bezeichnung des Pickup Points hilfreich. Die Guides sprachen sich untereinander ab und informierten sich so über mögliche Standorte von Tieren. Super Ausflug. Würde ich wieder machen.”
Taste Cape Town on a 3-hour private food-and-drink tour through Bo-Kaap, Bree Street, and V&A Market with local dishes.
“We loved Fils. We had a great time getting to know him and the city. He showed us all the local foodie places and let us wander where we wanted to spend more time.”
3-hour private open-vehicle safari from Sun City into Pilanesberg, with a certified guide and a real shot at the Big Five.
“Exceptional game drive experience with Moafrika! Knowledgeable guide, stunning wildlife sightings, and seamless organization. Created unforgettable memories with my sisters. Highly recommended for a truly African adventure!”
A small-group walking safari in Kruger where you track animals, spot birds, and learn bush plants’ uses for $138.
3-hour Pilanesberg safari from Bosele Camp with open-vehicle viewing, Big Five chances, bird hides, and pickup near Bakubung Gate.
“This safari tour with MoAfrika was beyond incredible and I definitely wish to experience this again. Edward our guide was extremely professional and etneratining whilst we drove through the National Park. We saw most of the wild and it was a great way to see the animals in Pilanesberg.”
