SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 pretoria tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Half-day Soweto highlights with a small-group van ride, museum and Mandela sights, and clear context for life beyond the headlines.
“The tour itself was exceptional. Thabang, our tour guide was first class. His knowledge and passion with regards to Soweto past, present and hopefully the future shown through without any political bias. We would encourage all "tourists" to see all that Soweto encompasses, including "the good, the bad and the ugly".”
Private Johannesburg and Soweto highlights tour from Pretoria: Constitution Hill, Maboneng, Mandela House, Hector Peterson, Orlando Towers. Wi‑Fi.
“Informative but horrible history re Soweto and prison. The history of Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Ghandi's lives and the horror of the lives in prison”
Ultimate Johannesburg highlights tour: Mandela Square, Constitution Hill, Apartheid Museum, and Soweto, with pickup, air-conditioned transport, and water.
“A very full day of activities so if you want to pack it all into one day, this is the tour!! Would recommend!”
Guided Pretoria highlights and a Cullinan Diamond Mine surface tour from Johannesburg, with hotel pickup, WiFi, and time for diamond shopping.
“Ali has a lot of knowledge about the South African history.”
Taste of Africa in Johannesburg is a 3-hour food tasting through Maboneng and Yeoville with pickup, multiple cuisines, and optional beer.
“This is a great tour to try different food from many African countries. Our Guide Murnendeni was great in explaining everything we tried. All was delicious. Would definitely recommend this to any adventurous foodies out there!”
Ride the Harties Cableway up the Magaliesberg, then linger at the mountaintop eateries. Return ticket costs $17.25 per person.
“It was a day well spent. We had so much fun and we will do it again. Thanks for a wonderful experience”
A full day in Johannesburg and Soweto with a guide, hotel pickup, and the Apartheid Museum, plus Mandela and Constitutional Hill highlights.
“Very informative and having a private tour was so much more personal. Enjoyed seeing Johannesburg and learning about the people of Soweto”
Kruger in 3 days from Johannesburg: Big Five game drives, sunrise wildlife time, Tembo Guest Lodge, and scenic farmlands.
“Very well organized and accommodating. We had a few special requests for pickup and drop off and were very well accommodating. Muzi was an amazing guide. He shared a lot of knowledge about all the birds and animals we saw. Additionally, he was also very patient when we saw something that I wanted to click…”
Half-day Pretoria city tour with guided visits to the Voortrekker Monument, Paul Kruger House Museum, and the Union Buildings.
“Thapelo was a wonderful, very knowledgeable and friendly guide He taught us a lot about the history of South Africa and actual Pretoria. Thank you!”
Walk Pretoria’s Cullinan surface diamond mine in 2 hours, see the shaft and big hole, learn the mining process, then shop for diamonds.
“Geweldige rondleiding met een gids die ons duidelijk informeerde.”
