SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 half-day tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
A respectful half-day walk and drive through Cape Town townships with a personal guide, history at District Six, and memorial visits.
“A wonderful tour showing us parts of Capetown not included in guidebooks. Took our 5 year old who loved visiting the schools and handing out gifts. A truly wonderful experience.”
Half-day Soweto tour from Johannesburg with a local guide, apartheid sites, an informal settlement visit, and Hector Pieterson Museum entry.
“This is a must do experience. I can't remember my guides name I'm sorry but I learnt so much about Soweto, the people and the history. I couldn't recommend this experience more!! Thank you team for a wonderful day!”
Cape Town to Stellenbosch half-day: two vineyards, wine and cheese pairings, short town walk, small group. Optional Tanzanite tour.
“Me and my newly wed husband did the afternoon tour the first day we got to Capetown. It was absolutely amazing. Our guide and driver, Marco, was fabulous. It was lovely being able to go to 2 wineries and the little town of Stellenboch. We liked the wine so much from Fairview, that we ordered…”
Half-day Cape Peninsula tour with Cape Point Lighthouse, African penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope, plus Chapmans Peak photos.
“Guyon is a fantastic tour guide and really enjoyed our time and learnt a lot”
Half-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour with Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Soweto landmarks, and skyline views from a comfy hotel pickup.
“I had a fantastic experience on the tour! Our guide, Vincent, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole journey really enjoyable. He shared so much interesting information. I would highly recommend this tour!”
Johannesburg and Pretoria pickup for a half-day Lion Park safari with a 1-hour open-vehicle drive, lions, and other predators up close.
“The guide that picked us up from the hotel Ceepo was incredible. He was so knowledgeable and he clearly was very passionate about his work. I learnt so much about South Africa from him, and he was equally interested about my home country, we found a lot of common ground. I was concerned about safety…”
Half-day Cape Town tour to Muizenberg beach huts, Boulders penguins, and the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Lighthouse.
“I had a good time! Fast and nothing extra, thanks!”
Half-day Great White cage time in Gansbaai: small group, gear and meals included, 20-minute in-water encounters, hot showers.
“Once in a lifetime experience! My youngest, who is 9, also loved the experience!!!”
Big 5 safari in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi from St Lucia with early sunrise game drives, bush breakfast, and a traditional BBQ lunch.
“Great! Guide was very good, she knew a lot. Very friendly”
A half-day Cape Town township tour with a District Six Museum visit, Langa stories, and a Shebeen beer tasting, led by local guides.
“it was very interesting trip, to hear about history of Apartheid, how bad and brutal was it...”
