SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 8 drakensberg & blyde river tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
A 90-minute Blyde Dam boat cruise near Hoedspruit with Three Rondawels views, hippos and crocodiles, plus great English guiding.
“Beautiful experience. Knowledgeable and very friendly guide and navigator. Views were breathtaking♥️”
Full-day Blyde River Canyon panorama tour from Nelspruit with viewpoints, waterfalls, and the Graskop Gorge Lift—door-to-door.
“A wonderfull experience that allows you to see all the non animal beauties that surrounds Nelspruit. No doubt Blyde River Canyon it's by far the more beaitiful one. I would allocate some more time there. But the other points are also really nice and deserved their time too.”
Full-day guided Panorama Route tour from Nelspruit featuring Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window, Lisbon Falls, and lunch.
“Merci à Hans, notre guide et chauffeur. Belle journée, magnifiques paysages et gigantisme de Dame Nature. Début octobre, la nature souffre du manque d'eau et attend avec impatience la saison des pluies. Les cascades ne sont pas à leRead more”
Hike the Mnweni Drakensberg over 3 days with gear, permits, meals, and a night in a cliff cave, for views near 3,100m.
“Wonderful hiking experience! The Mweni mountains were breathtaking and the organization was excellent.”
Two days of Panorama Route waterfalls and canyon views, plus a 1-night stay and open-vehicle Kruger safari with meals included.
“Wonderful trip! We did sighteeing of some of the most beautiful sights of nature I have ever seen as well as two safaris on which we were able to see elephants, lions, rinos, hippos, giraffs and more!”
Private 9-hour Panorama Route tour from Hoedspruit: Blyde Canyon, Three Rondavels, potholes, falls, God’s Window, Graskop lunch.
“We booked last minute even knowing the forecast was rainy and still had a great day. They were able to pick us up at our resort which made for an easy day. The sights were beautiful and they were flexible given the weather - even changed our return drive route and made it possible to…”
Full-day safari from Durban to Drakensberg and UNESCO rock art, Howick Falls, and the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, with private-group transport.
“Timber was a great guide. The driver was a bit late picking our large group up from the cruise terminal. Due to no fault of the tour guide, we were on an extremely limited time frame and could not do the tour we purchased (Our cruise drasticallRead more”
Full-day Drakensberg and Mandela tour from Durban with Howick Falls, the Mandela Capture Site, Midlands Meander views, and mountain stop.
“Beautifull and interesting tour. Tour guide was very polit and helpfull. Would have expected more Information dringend the ride from him.”
