SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 vip tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
90-minute luxury catamaran sunset cruise from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront with 2 Prosecco glasses, wildlife spotting, and Table Mountain views.
“The staff were lovely, lovely views and immaculate vibes. The ocean is a little bumpy so be prepared as well as very windy and cold.”
Durban Point Waterfront luxury canal cruise: 30-minute pontoon ride with a guide, skyline views, uShaka sights, and photo-friendly decks.
“The driver was very nice and helpful. We had a great experience and would definitely come back again and recommend your services.”
A 90-minute Knysna sunset cruise with award-winning South African white wine and 3 fresh oysters, guided through the lagoon.
“enjoyed the guide and the knowledge he had of knysna”
30-minute luxury canal cruise from Ushaka Point for up to 12. Learn local history, spot 30+ fish, enjoy Durban views.
“The Cruise guide was amazing, he gave a chance to take memorial pictures also guide us to where we can take pictures.”
Luxury catamaran sunset cruise in Knysna with Captain’s barbeque, lagoon views, and a ride through Knysna Heads when weather allows.
“Activity was amazing and exceeded my expectation. We were blessed with good weather, amazing food, and a friendly crew.”
Cruise Hartbeespoort Dam in glass-walled luxury with a welcome drink and table-served hot and cold finger foods, plus big views.
“The best experience ever😍the staff made it worse with their excellent service🥰🥰, I will definitely come back”
A 1.5-hour luxury catamaran sunset cruise from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront with complimentary Prosecco, big views, and possible marine life.
“It was watching the sunset, seeing sails and the table mountain, the hosts were so kind and patient. Overall it was a lovely experience.”
A luxury lagoon cruise from Thesen Island on the BellaVita, with Knysna Heads views, wildlife spotting, and optional champagne and oysters.
“It was great and very informative”
Two-day Big Five safari from Cape Town with luxury tented lodging near Oudtshoorn, optional elephant time, and Route 62 road-trip scenery.
“Sehr gut organisierte Safari Tour in einem Sprinter Bus. Gute Unterkünfte und Game Drives. Ein besonderes Lob an unseren Guide Maudi,freundlich , gut organisiert ,hat uns alle Fragen beantwortet und war immer für uns da, jederzeit wieder würde ich mit diesem Veranstalter buchen.”
A 2-day luxury Big Five safari from Johannesburg with sunrise and sunset game drives, a 4-star lodge stay, and resort downtime.
“We’re in our early 30s and had some trepidation about whether Pilanesberg would live up to the Kruger experience. With limited time and not keen on a six-hour drive from Johannesburg, we opted for Pilanesberg, just two hours away—and we’Read more”
