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.
“Great trip if you have half a day to spare and want a small insight into life in Soweto. Highlight for us was our guide, having grew up in the area he was able to retell his stories of his youth and his education. It brought a very personal feel to the experience. He was…”
Private Johannesburg and Soweto highlights tour from Pretoria: Constitution Hill, Maboneng, Mandela House, Hector Peterson, Orlando Towers. Wi‑Fi.
“That was an exciting tour. Our guide Lindela was very nice and professional. He shared a lot of interesting information about history, the city, people etc. We highly recommend the tour and the guide”
Ultimate Johannesburg highlights tour: Mandela Square, Constitution Hill, Apartheid Museum, and Soweto, with pickup, air-conditioned transport, and water.
“This tour exceeded my expectations. Our guide Banele was a great driver, very knowledgeable, and one of the kindest and most outgoing people I have met. There were only three of us in the group and Banele made us all feel like old friendRead more”
Guided Pretoria highlights and a Cullinan Diamond Mine surface tour from Johannesburg, with hotel pickup, WiFi, and time for diamond shopping.
“Thapelo, our guide was excellent and we can highly recommend him! The Diamond tour was interesting and the Pretoria tour also. Thapelo told us a lot about history and it never gets boring. He is a very safe driver and very friendly. We booked very short of time and we were surprised how well the…”
Taste of Africa in Johannesburg is a 3-hour food tasting through Maboneng and Yeoville with pickup, multiple cuisines, and optional beer.
“Couldn’t find the address provided even with the assistance of my Uber driver and security. Tour guide finally appeared with no identification from coffee shop. No one else booked on tour so I felt very unsafe with unidentified guide. Cancelled and asked for refund which I received.”
Ride the Harties Cableway up the Magaliesberg, then linger at the mountaintop eateries. Return ticket costs $17.25 per person.
“The experience was awe-inspiring. I'd gladly repeat it without hesitation! The scenery and the profound emotions evoked by the mountain's summit were truly incredible.”
A full day in Johannesburg and Soweto with a guide, hotel pickup, and the Apartheid Museum, plus Mandela and Constitutional Hill highlights.
“It turned out to be a solo tour. My guide was friendly and answered all my questions. I learned so much about the city and the country.”
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.”
