SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 full-day tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
See endangered African penguins at Boulders Beach and the cliffs of Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope on a guided full-day tour.
“The driver did not come to pick me up at agreed location and time!!! I missed the bus. A bad operation management! They don’t give refund, nor compensation. Not a company to recommend!!”
Cape Point and African penguins from Cape Town in a full day tour with hotel pickup, scenic stops, an optional seal cruise, and lunch.
“Great day with a very knowledgeable and funny guide, Bizo. The views and panoramas are stunning. The timeschedule is a bit too tight in my opinion. Too much to see and enjoy, but sometimes not enough time”
Cape Peninsula small-group day trip from Cape Town with Bo-Kaap color, Chapman's Peak views, Cape Point hikes, and penguins at Boulders Beach.
“We only really had one full day in Cape Town and this turned out to be a great choice. Candice & our driver Madee were very knowledgeable on all areas we visited. The boat trip to see the seal we enjoyed, even with the rough seas. The penguins, well worth seeing. We had plenty of…”
Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, and African penguins in one busy day from Cape Town, with a comfy bus and optional hikes.
“Robbie did a really great Job. He could tell you so many things, even apart from the tour route (eg. where you find some nightlife etc.) We don't have anything we would have changed.”
Full-day Cape Winelands bus tour with tastings, cheese and chocolate pairings, and vineyard lunch across Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch.
“Basil was really great and it was a well curated tour. Highly recommend.”
Small-group Cape Peninsula day trip to Boulders Beach penguins and Cape Point, with Hout Bay stops and a lighthouse-to-Good-Hope hike.
“This was a great tour; it was well paced, we never felt rushed and were able to see everything. Togeda was a great guide; informative and fun as was Bobbie the driver. Snacks and lunch were fresh and delicious. However, the vehicle is just not Read more”
Full-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour with Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Mandela House, and key 1976 and Nobel sites.
“Amazing experience of some of the most interesting and inspiring landmarks and historical retrospectives! Our tour guide, Bobo was super pleasant and knowledgeable!”
All-inclusive full-day safari in Addo Elephant National Park with an expert guide, lunch, and two game drives.
“We had a wonderful tour with guide Freddy! He taught us a lot about the animals and South Africa as well.”
Full-day private Kruger safari from Hazyview with a pro guide, Big Five chances, photo stops, and breakfast and lunch breaks.
“Didi proved to be quite an awesome guide—he was very knowledgeable about so many things in the park, and was able to answer all of our questions. He also got us up close and personal with white rhinos, elephants, leapards, zebras, giraffes, and countless other small gaRead more”
Big Five chances in Pilanesberg with two open-vehicle drives, waterhole lunch, and door-to-door pickup from Johannesburg or Pretoria.
“Well organized, very informative and just overall fun Safari experience! The guide Clement was really knowledgeable and made sure that we got the most of our time. We didn’t get to see any lions, but we basically saw every other one and had a blast doing it”
