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.
“Wonderful evening cruise sunset 🌅 came out behind the clouds just in time. Crew were just great and made us feel very welcome. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Durban Point Waterfront luxury canal cruise: 30-minute pontoon ride with a guide, skyline views, uShaka sights, and photo-friendly decks.
“The experience was great!! I went there with my 2 teenagers, they also loved it. Thami was very kind, friendly, and sharing information and jokes. He helped us with taking pictures, which was very nice. I highly recommend this cruise.”
A 90-minute Knysna sunset cruise with award-winning South African white wine and 3 fresh oysters, guided through the lagoon.
“Had a lovely time on the water and the oysters were outstanding ! Eric and Ritje”
30-minute luxury canal cruise from Ushaka Point for up to 12. Learn local history, spot 30+ fish, enjoy Durban views.
“The ride was so beautiful. Troy(the boat driver) made our experience very pleasant.He was very kind and engaging,constantly making sure we were comfortable and getting the most out of the experience. He took the best photos of us.”
Luxury catamaran sunset cruise in Knysna with Captain’s barbeque, lagoon views, and a ride through Knysna Heads when weather allows.
“The boat trip was very nice, the crew was very friendly and absolutely professional. We felt very safe in the catamaran on the ocean. Dinner and drinks were very good. Very happy to go again, highly recommended. Thank you very much. Michael B. from L./Germany”
Cruise Hartbeespoort Dam in glass-walled luxury with a welcome drink and table-served hot and cold finger foods, plus big views.
“Good day you need to improve food because you offers pork but what about people who don't eat it, atleast mutton. sandwiches there to dry.”
A 1.5-hour luxury catamaran sunset cruise from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront with complimentary Prosecco, big views, and possible marine life.
“This was a great experience. Executed very professionally and they served my favoritest champagne. The sunset was absolutely amazing. Only problem was I LET MY PHONE BATTERY DIE and only have a few beautiful pics of CapeTown’s night skyline. This tour was well worth the price and effort it took to get there.”
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.
“Résultat mitigé. Dylan, le guide était top. Je le recommande vivement. Le programme est intense sur les 2 jours avec de longs trajets de 6h. Mais vous n’avez pas le choix si vous venez de Captown. Les van ne sont pas confortables. Concernant les 2 safari, cela me paraissait plus être un grand zoo sans…”
A 2-day luxury Big Five safari from Johannesburg with sunrise and sunset game drives, a 4-star lodge stay, and resort downtime.
“How fantastic the Ivory Tree Lodge was in service, food, assistance, rooms, and charm. Totally overwhelmed our expectations.”
