Tours and Trips in South Africa

Experience some of South Africa's most spectacular natural wonders on a full-day trip from Hazyview, close to Kruger National Park. Set out along Mpumalanga's stunning Panorama Route, known for its gushing waterfalls, prolific fauna, and awe-inspiring vistas. Wind past hidden caves and towering mountain peaks, taking in sights like the always verdant Blyde River Canyon and Bourke's Luck Potholes - a series of cylindrical rock formations created by years of erosion. Tour the former gold mining town of Graskop and marvel at the Three Rondavels, iconic mountain tops resembling traditional African homesteads.

Experience Port Elizabeth on this full-day tour, which includes stops a local breweries and a township cultural experience. Follow a guide on a walking tour thought the city center, stopping at highlights such as Donkin Reserve at Belmont Terrace, the old lighthouse, and Fort Frederick. Stop at a craft brewery for a beer tasting and have a meal with a local family in Walmer Township.

Explore the wild beauty of the Cape West Coast with this private 1-day guided tour from Cape Town. Bring your camera to capture the variety of wildlife, trees, and flowers, as well as the stunning views along the rugged coastline. Hike or walk through the West Coast National Park. Sip sundowners at Blouberg Beach with a view of Table Mountain.

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see where two oceans meet with a full-day private trip to Cape Agulhas from Cape Town. Visit the southernmost tip of Africa and peer out into the water, where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean meet.

Wrap your taste buds around South Africa's 'rainbow cuisine' on this full-day food tour of Cape Town. Sink your teeth into an array of dishes and discover the history behind the Mother City's many cultural and culinary influences. Taste freshly roasted coffee and craft beer in Woodstock, a hipster hotspot on the city's outskirts where pop-ups, food stalls and creative studios vie for space in converted warehouses. Then return to central Cape Town to sample artisanal chocolate, biltong, cheese and wine, as well as Cape Malay cuisine in candy-colored Bo-Kaap.

The dramatic coastal roads and beautiful beaches of the Cape Peninsula lie just south of Cape Town. Take in the highlights on this full-day tour and travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, all the way to Cape Point at the southern tip. Along the way, cruise to Seal Island from Houts Bay, visit an ostrich farm, admire the views along the Chapmans Peak Drive, and spot penguins on Boulders Beach.

Explore the Cradle of Humankind on a full-day tour from Pretoria. Learn about the earliest homid relatives and their way of life in the Maropeng region, then visit the Sterkfontein caves. Finish the day with a drive through a local wildlife park in search of Africa's Big Five, followed by a buffed dinner.

If you've got limited time in Cape Town and want to plan a personalized day trip based on your preferences - this is the tour for you. It'll be a stress-free day with Cape Town hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel in a comfortable vehicle between dispersed locations and get insider tips on the best viewpoints. Itineraries vary based on your interests, but potential sites include Hout Bay, Clifton, Camps Bay, Boulders Beach, Kalk Bay, and Cape Point.

Discover South Africa's complicated history on this guided, full-day 'Walk to Freedom' tour in Cape Town. A legacy of struggle brought the promise of reconstruction and development to this capital city. Learn about past injustices while visiting various neighborhoods and points of interest throughout the town.

Spend some time in the great outdoors during this full-day private trip to South Africa's Swartberg Mountains region. Experience the postcard-perfect scenery and diverse wildlife of this natural haven as you stop at the UNESCO-listed Swartberg pass, scout for 'klipspringer' (antelopes) and jackals, and learn about local conservation efforts at the H.O.P.E. Foundation, plus much more.

Discover South Africa's wines and wildlife on a full-day, private tour from Cape Town to the Cape Whale Coast and Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. You'll taste locally-made wines paired with gourmet chocolate, walk the vineyards, watch for whales along the shore, and see the African penguins at Stony Point Penguin Colony, then return to Cape Town as the sun sets over the coast. This full-day, private tour includes pickup and drop-off at Cape Town hotels, entrance fees, and wine tasting, with the option to add a whale cruise or tapas pairing at your own expense.

Maximize your time in Cape Town with this 9-hour sightseeing tour. With your local guide, visit all the must-sees - Robben Island, Table Mountain and a tour of the Mother City's streets. Weather permitting, enjoy a scenic ferry boat ride to Robben Island and spectacular aerial views during the cable car ride to the summit of Table Mountain. In the city, drive through the multicultural Bo-Kaap neighborhood and visit the Company Gardens. All entrance fees and round-trip transportation from select Cape Town hotels are included.

Spend a day exploring the 19th-century Anglo-Zulu battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. Learn about the history of the battles that took place on 22 January 1879 and then see the landscape on which the fighting occurred.

Spend a day exploring the most famous township in South Africa with this full-day small-group guided tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Join a knowledgeable local guide for a visit to the renowned Apartheid Museum and huge Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. Eat a buffet lunch of traditional local dishes. Enjoy round-trip transportation including hotel pickup and drop-off.

See the majesty of South African wildlife with a full-day tour of the Pilanesberg Nature Reserve from Johannesburg. Travel through the reserve in an open-top 4x4 safari vehicle. Keep an eye out for the famous 'Big Five' - elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and water buffaloes - as well as many other species. Eat lunch (included) and then choose to either do another safari drive or visit the nearby resort at Sun City.

The Cradle of Humankind is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the site where some of the world's oldest and most significant hominid fossils were found. On this full-day tour, enjoy extra time to take in all the exhibitions, both with and without your guide. Enjoy the interactive displays and take an underground boat ride through history at the Maropeng Visitor Center, then venture underground to explore the Sterfontein Caves.

The wine regions of Paarl, Franschoek, and Stellenbosch produce some of the finest wines in the Cape Winelands, surrounded by lush mountains and rolling vineyards. On this tour, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to South African wine as you visit four different wineries; sample a wide variety of red and white wines, including port brandy and sparkling wine; stop at a local restaurant for lunch; and taste regional specialties including cheese and chocolates.

Get a comprehensive overview of Durban's highlights and landmarks, with transportation in between, on this full-day tour. Listen as your guide delves deep into the history, culture, architecture, and environment of this South African city. Stops include the University of KwaZulu Natal, Ushaka Village Walk, City Hall, the Juma Masjid Mosque, Victoria Street Market, Durban Botanic Gardens, the Golden Mile, and others. Lunch stop at Umalzi Township (own expense).

Combine visits to Soweto, Gold Reef City, and Johannesburg on a single tour. You'll get a full picture of the region by traveling with a guide on this carefully curated itinerary. Get orientation tours of both Soweto and Johannesburg, in addition to visiting the Hector Pieterson Museum, the Gold Reef City Theme Park, and exploring a gold mine. Transportation between all sites makes this tour easy and seamless.

Take a hassle-free day trip to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KawZulu-Natal province, on this small-group tour from Durban, limited to 11 people or fewer. Visit the site where Nelson Mandela was captured, learn about traditional Zulu culture, and more on an 8-hour excursion from the city.