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.
Big Five safari from Cape Town to Aquila Reserve with an open-vehicle game drive, birding for black eagles, and a buffet lunch.
“Perfect day out on safari, it was educational and fun at the same time. Seeing the lions was both thrilling and scary”
Small-group wine tour from Cape Town to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl with cheese and chocolate tastings plus lunch and pickup included.
“Our guide, Basil, was amazing and funny. We had a wondwrful day in the winelands tasting lots of different wines. Lunch at Franchoek was first class with more wine to drink”
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!”
Cook Cape Malay classics with Faldela in Bo-Kaap, then eat your lunch. Colorful homes, spice tips, recipes shared.
“The flow and natural delivery by Faldela was fantastic. Faldela accommodated all dietary requirements with ease. The class was welcoming, informative and entertaining. The food was outstanding!!!!”
Full-day Soweto tour with guided history, Apartheid Museum entry, and a traditional lunch—plus pickup, WiFi, and local stops.
“Our host was very kind and had an answer to every question. The tour was a lot of information. The only thing I didn't find interesting was the F&B football stadium. Otherwise all the stops were super interesting.”
Small-group full-day Addo safari in Eastern Cape with two game drives and a traditional braai lunch inside the park.
“Great tour saw many animals and lunch was incredible, very good day overall.”
4-hour guided bicycle tour through Soweto: Vilakazi Street, Hector Pietersen Memorial, Mandela and Tutu Houses, plus kota lunch for $52.
“This bike tour was one of the highlights of my trip. The guide thabo shared interesting stories and hidden gems I never would’ve found on my own. The pace was comfortable for all levels, and the stops were well-chosen. A great blend of sightseeing, adventure, and local flavor.”
Shared Cape Winelands tour with up to 4 estates, included tastings, lunch option, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek time, and Mandela site.
“Excellent tour our guide was amazing. We did not expect that we would be only the 2 of us with a guide. It was a wonderful surprise. The 4 wineries were very different from each other (so we're the wines), food was very good and overall experience was great.”
Walk Soweto’s uprising sites with a local guide, then refuel with a kota sandwich lunch at Orlando Towers in Johannesburg.
“The guide was native from Soweto. He was informative about history of Soweto and its historical importance in South Africa in the struggle of the past and present.”
Enjoy a 1-hour coastal cruise from the V&A Waterfront plus a 2-course waterfront lunch in Cape Town, with views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic.
“Food combo and the guys on boat were very friendly.”
