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10 Best Lunch Experiences In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 lunch experiences most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Lunch Experiences In South Africa

From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch - Open-vehicle game drive: how you actually spot Big Five animals

1.From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

Most Popular★ 4.6

Big Five safari from Cape Town to Aquila Reserve with an open-vehicle game drive, birding for black eagles, and a buffet lunch.

“This was a WONDERFUL tour, I highly recommend if you are only looking to do a day trip to Aquila. The shuttle was comfortable and on time for pick up. The lunch was very nice, lots of food to choose from. Our guide was very awesome and knowledgeable. We saw every animal you could expect…”

2,409 reviews9 hoursFrom $236by Cullinan Guided Journeys

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Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch

Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch - Fairview Wine and Cheese: where the tasting starts with cheese

2.Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch

★ 5.0

Small-group wine tour from Cape Town to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl with cheese and chocolate tastings plus lunch and pickup included.

“This was the standout tour of our entire trip! Firstly, huge shoutout to the best tour guide, Donovan! He ensured we were informed, entertained and had a fabulous time. The wine tastings and pairings were fun and informative and the lunch was delicious, with a large portion size. A perfect boozy day.”

828 reviewsFrom $101.80by Wine Tours SA

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Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch - Mandela’s house, Desmond Tutu’s home, and Winnie Mandela’s stop

3.Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

★ 4.9

4-hour Soweto walking tour with a local guide, lunch, and minibus taxi to the Soweto Towers. Visit Mandela and Tutu sites.

“We had a great time with our guides Maweza & Mulalo! Their information and stories gave us a really good and personal impression of the Soweto culture. Even though we had some bad weather conditions (rainy and very windy), they managed to give us an unforgettable experience. We would definitely recommend this tour!”

648 reviews4 hoursFrom $43by One Day Africa

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Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap - Starting at 109 Wale St: How the Format Works in Real Life

4.Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

★ 4.8

Cook Cape Malay classics with Faldela in Bo-Kaap, then eat your lunch. Colorful homes, spice tips, recipes shared.

“Being invited into Faldelas house to cook together with her was an beautiful, memorable and honest experience. The food we cooked together was more than enough for everybody and very delicious. All recipes have been shared afterwards. Thank you for the amazing class & lunch. :)”

515 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $49by Cooking with love

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Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour - Baragwanath Hospital and the everyday engine of Soweto

5.Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

★ 5.0

Full-day Soweto tour with guided history, Apartheid Museum entry, and a traditional lunch—plus pickup, WiFi, and local stops.

“It was a great tour. Van was comfortable. Lunch was great. Khutso, our guide, was very entertaining and informative. He also volunteered to take our photos, which is very helpful for solo travelers. The part of the informal settlement was very authentic and eye opening.”

410 reviewsFrom $108.70by MoAfrika Tours

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Full-Day All Inclusive Safari with Traditional Braai Lunch

Full-Day All Inclusive Safari with Traditional Braai Lunch - The 9-hour flow: pickup to drop-off without the chaos

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch - Vilakazi Espresso to Hector Pietersen Memorial: where the story turns

7.Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

★ 4.9

4-hour guided bicycle tour through Soweto: Vilakazi Street, Hector Pietersen Memorial, Mandela and Tutu Houses, plus kota lunch for $52.

“I had an awesome tour with Teboho! He is very friendly and knowledgeable, and cycling is a great way to see a lot of Soweto. I learned a lot, and the kota for lunch was a highlight!”

292 reviews4 hoursFrom $52by One Day Africa

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Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour

Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour - First stop magic: Haute Cabrière and the MCC bubbly focus

Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch - Stop-by-stop: Hector Pieterson Museum to Moema Street

9.Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

★ 5.0

Walk Soweto’s uprising sites with a local guide, then refuel with a kota sandwich lunch at Orlando Towers in Johannesburg.

“Words can’t begin to describe how incredible this tour was. Mulalo Mphuma was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and inviting. We spent the morning on an incredible tour around Soweto and left hungry for more knowledge of the township. If you’re looking for an in depth immersive experience, this is the tour for…”

288 reviewsFrom $40.26by One Day Africa

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Cape Town: Coastal Cruise & 2-Course Lunch Combo

Cape Town: Coastal Cruise & 2-Course Lunch Combo - Table Mountain Views: How Wind Shapes the Route

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