SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 shore excursions tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Cruise-friendly small-group safari in Addo Elephant Park with Big Five sightings and a traditional braai BBQ lunch included.
“Es war ein super Ausflug”
Port Elizabeth shore excursion to Addo Elephant National Park for guided safari, Jack’s Picnic Site lunch, and big-animal sightings.
“Overall, a very nice excursion. We saw many elephants, zebras, warthogs, and even a buffalo. During the lunch break, we enjoyed a shared meal with freshly grilled food, which was great. However, our guide didn’t provide much explanation, and we drove through the park in a closed van, which slightly diminished the safari experience. Still,…”
Small-group Addo safari from Port Elizabeth with air-conditioned comfort, lunch, and game drives to spot elephants, rhinos, and more.
“After seeing the Hluwehluwe Imfolozi nature reserve , Addo Elephant park is a let down. We saw more elephants in imfolozi than in Addo. The tour was so so. The guide was really not that knowledgeable after experiencing a tour with Tony at Hluweluwe. Should have gotten a different tour.”
Port Elizabeth’s full-day Addo safari pairs Big Seven wildlife drives with a proper in-park braai lunch and round-trip cruise transfers.
“Getting to observe some of the Big 5 up close was an amazing experience. The game reserve guide was excellent. The BBQ was an added bonus and really enjoyed sharing the food and beverage with other guests. The whole excursion rates a 5* from us. We highly recommend this excursion.”
Cruise-day safari from Port Elizabeth to malaria-free Addo Elephant Park for elephants and Big Five, with expert guides and pickup included.
“Wonderful trip! A must see! Our tour guide Mervyn was personable and friendly, and knew all the spots to look for the elephants! Very educated about the park! Had an awesome time!”
Cape Town shore excursion to Aquila Private Game Reserve for a Big Five safari, 170+ birds, and an included buffet lunch.
“It’s always been on my husband‘s bucket list to do a safari. It was wonderful watching to see his excitement. Thank you, Vikki”
Private small-group Tala Game Reserve safari from Durban with close-top game drive, expert guides, and round-trip port transfers.
“This tour exceeded our expectations. We saw all the animals all around the vehicle. The giraffes, zebras were within an arms length away. Fantastic. What a great tour, and our guide was very knowledgeable and made our tour very memorable.”
Small-group Big 5 safari from Richards Bay to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, with breakfast and lunch, wildlife-spotting focus, and no guarantees.
“This was a great tour with the most amazing guide, I cannot say enough praise for this tour & the people that run it ( a husband & wife). The day was not very nice with rain but somehow the guide managed to get us to see almost every aniRead more”
Durban shore excursion with a small group tour: Golden Mile sights, bunny chow, Moses Mabhida Stadium, the Valley of 1000 Hills, and Phezulu.
“Thanks to our excellent and courteous guide David Mathonsi we saw everything we wanted to see and more. He found the most convenient stopping places for us to take photographs of the sights. His knowledge was extensive ensuring we Read more”
