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.
“Very fun and convenient. Easy to hike, great picture options, and plenty to do. The food at Cape Point was nice and the wildlife was an unexpected surprise.”
Cape Point and African penguins from Cape Town in a full day tour with hotel pickup, scenic stops, an optional seal cruise, and lunch.
“The trip was a dream, I loved everything about it and I highly recommend it. Coco, the best and most beautiful guide!”
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.
“This is a wonderful excursion. The coast is absolutely beautiful all the way to the cape of Good Hope. Lots of opportunities for pictures and breaks. Climbing to the top of Good Hope is a real experience. Then the penguins are very interesting and seeing close up with babies is something special. We also liked…”
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.
“We had the best day, Nick our guide went above and beyond for us; he was very helpful and attentive. Great value for money!”
Small-group Cape Peninsula day trip to Boulders Beach penguins and Cape Point, with Hout Bay stops and a lighthouse-to-Good-Hope hike.
“It’s an amazing one day tour, Mike and Bobby with us all day along. Mike was so kind with patience, tell us all the details about Cape Town and good hope. Bobby is a good driver as well. So lucky to experience all this in South Africa.”
Full-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour with Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Mandela House, and key 1976 and Nobel sites.
“Some confronting historical facts and images greet you on this tour, so be ready for it! But our Tour Guide Nathi was thoughtful and thorough, and had us well-prepared for each stop. I'd never known about the cross overs between the two greats of Freedom & Democracy - Gandhi & Mandela. This vital tour brought…”
All-inclusive full-day safari in Addo Elephant National Park with an expert guide, lunch, and two game drives.
“I liked talking to Sidwell and sharing stories. He really tried to find the rhinos and lions, but they were not playing the game.”
Full-day private Kruger safari from Hazyview with a pro guide, Big Five chances, photo stops, and breakfast and lunch breaks.
“Very happy with the service provided. Good communication right from when the booking was made. Senzo, our guide was knowledgable and jolly. He picked us up right from our chalet on time and explained the details on the way to the park. Throughout the day, he catered to our needs and kept explaining various details…”
Big Five chances in Pilanesberg with two open-vehicle drives, waterhole lunch, and door-to-door pickup from Johannesburg or Pretoria.
“Great experience. Our guide at the park was very funny and knowledgeable. The food provided was good as well.”
