SOUTH AFRICA · REGION
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 johannesburg tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Full-day Big Five safari from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg, with two open-vehicle game drives, great guides, and lunch near a water hole.
“both drivers to the park (Sibul) & in the park (Solly) were exceptional. we were late arriving for organised lunch with all other vehicles because Solly was giving us the best animal encounter experiences. would absolutely recommend.”
Johannesburg hop-on hop-off bus from Rosebank with optional Soweto tour. Audio in 8 languages and key sites for $23.
“Great way to see Joburg and explore. Value for money”
Full-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour with Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Mandela House, and key 1976 and Nobel sites.
“I had an amazing experience on this trip. I highly recommend this tour. I’ll definitely do it again.”
Johannesburg hop-on hop-off bus with eight-language audio and Wi-Fi, plus optional 2-hour Soweto tour. See major sights for $16.97.
“Pros: Group setting Commentary Guides were nice Cons: Not enough time to enjoy any of the stops No entry to Mandela house Missed Apartheid museum to make Soweto tour time Overall: Don't buy the Soweto add-on. For that additional cost you can catch an Uber from the Gold Reef Theme Park or Casino to Soweto…”
Big Five chances in Pilanesberg with two open-vehicle drives, waterhole lunch, and door-to-door pickup from Johannesburg or Pretoria.
“Good daytrip from Johannesburg. Everything went smooth and easy. Transportation and Pickup is good. Saw a lot of aninmals in the Park.”
Half-day Soweto tour from Johannesburg with a local guide, apartheid sites, an informal settlement visit, and Hector Pieterson Museum entry.
“The guide, Makhubela Thapelo, was very knowledgeable about the history of Soweto, and he was very up front and opinionated about the current problems in the township. It was a great experience that I will always remember.”
4-hour Soweto walking tour with a local guide, lunch, and minibus taxi to the Soweto Towers. Visit Mandela and Tutu sites.
“Amazing tour! Maweza is a fantastic guide who is incredibly knowledgeable about South Africa and its place in the world. His explanations were thoughtful, insightful, and truly engaging, and I learned a great deal about South African history and the origins of Soweto. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in gaining a…”
One day in Soweto and Johannesburg’s key justice sites, with Hector Pieterson Museum, Apartheid Museum, and Constitutional Hill.
“This was a very memorable day for me. The sites we visited and the commentary that accompanied them was excellent. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. I was very impressed with this tour.”
Full-day Johannesburg tour with Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Soweto, Mandela House, and Hector Pieterson Memorial, with hotel pickup.
“I had an incredible experience with the tour company and my guide, Bob. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and truly passionate about South Africa’s history. The visits to the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, and Mandela House were deeply informative and moving. Bob explained everything in a way that was easy to understand while remaining respectful and…”
Half-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour with Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Soweto landmarks, and skyline views from a comfy hotel pickup.
“Our experience with the Johannesburg and Soweto tour was absolutely outstanding! We were picked up very punctually. From the start, everything was handled with great professionalism. Our guide, James, was fantastic. He was not only incredibly friendly but also extremely knowledgeable. Throughout the tour, James provided us with fascinating insights - not just about Johannesburg,…”
