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.
“Meticulously planned tour and included all the stops you'd want in this region. The guides were friendly, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable which all made for a wonderful experience. Highly recommended and thankful I took this tour!”
Cape Point and African penguins from Cape Town in a full day tour with hotel pickup, scenic stops, an optional seal cruise, and lunch.
“Keren our guide was a lovely person and made the day really special. Lovely way to see lots of things in one day. I would recommend the seal boat trip and of course the penguins were the highlight! Remember your swimsuit as the water is warm in boulders bay.”
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.
“Great day of sightseeing. Good and knowledgeable guides. The hike was fun. Penguins were a treat. Worthwhile.”
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.
“Jose was a great guide. The farms were beautiful and the wines were good.”
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 full-day Cape Peninsula tour was absolutely incredible! From the stunning scenery to the fascinating wildlife, every stop was a highlight. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the journey both comfortable and informative. PerRead more”
Full-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour with Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Mandela House, and key 1976 and Nobel sites.
“Smooth day! Very informative and entertaining as well. It was only myself and 1 other so the experience was awesome. Bo Bo is very proud and chill and loves his job. I look forward to recommending to my friends.”
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.
“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.
“Drivers to the park and guides in the park extremely professional. We saw so many wild animals - exceeded all my expectations”
