Tours and Trips in South Africa

Check off Cape Town's most impressive natural and city sights on this full-day tour. Following early morning hotel pickup, you'll begin your cycle on Signal Hill in the shadow of Lion's Head and Table Mountain. Cruise through Camps Bay and Clifton, past wind-swept beaches and chic houses, to Bakoven village at the foot of the Twelve Apostles. Then pedal along Chapman's Peak Drive, a twisting 5.5-mile (9-km) route that's considered one of the world's most scenic road stretches. Cap your day with a walking tour of Bo-Kaap, where you'll gain insight into Cape Malay heritage and cuisine.

Enjoy a customized Wine Lands day tour from Cape Town. Your itinerary will be based on what you'd like to taste: bubbly, white wine, shiraz, or the signature South African pinotage, a cross between pinot noir and cinsault. Learn about the wine production methods and taste any or all of the above on this flexible tour, including round-trip transportation so you don't have to worry about sober drivers.

Save time waiting in line by purchasing your tickets for the Chavonnes Battery ahead of time. With passes in hand, bypass the ticket-purchasing line and begin exploring the archaeological ruins of the Dutch East India Company right away. Learn about the history of Cape Town from 1600 to 1900 through a self-guided tour; you'll also have access to the temporary photographic exhibitions.

- Visit the spectacular Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve - See the African penguins at Boulders Beach in Simonstown - Taste wine and cheese and do a cellar tour in historic Stellenbosch Enjoy the best of both worlds on this combination tour. Enjoy a morning Cape Peninsula tour and spend the afternoon in the Cape Winelands with a wine-and-cheese tasting and cellar tour in historic Stellenbosch.

The Cape Winelands is home to historic vineyards and traditional wineries - but finding the best of them requires local knowledge. On this private tour, sample diverse wines at three exclusive estates with your guide, and customise your itinerary to explore more of the Cape Winelands during your day. With round-trip travel from your Cape Town accommodation included, sample the diverse wines in production and see the best of the Cape Winelands region with ease.

Experience Highlights - Take a boat trip to Robben Island and see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned - Discover the historic monuments of Cape Town, such as City Hall and Cape Castle - Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a different view of Cape Town - Walk through the Bo Kaap neighborhood and meet the Cape Malay community - Drive to Signal Hill and see the City Bowl area and the Cape Town Stadium in the distance - - Full descriptionClimb aboard the ferry at the V&A Waterfront and sail to Robben Island. Then, take a bus trip around the island in the company of a former political prisoner. Look inside the cell where Nelson Mandela was kept prisoner for 18 years.

One of the largest caves in Cape Town and Table Mountain. Follow a historic path starting at the controversial mountainside landmark of Rhodes Memorial. Enjoy views of the city center, Robben Island and the glimmering water on Table Bay. Walk through rich mountain forest, Fynbos and an old cork tree plantation. If you are lucky, catch some mountain spring water gushing out of the peaks above. Relax in the ancient cave with panoramic city views.

With smooth roads, challenging climbs, and spectacular coastal scenery, Cape Town and the surrounding countryside offer the perfect conditions for road-cycling adventure - but finding the best routes requires local knowledge. On this guided morning ride, spin up to Chapman's Peak with bicycle and helmet hire included, stay fuelled with coffee and a muffin before the ride or smoothie after the ride, and discover top attractions including Camp's Bay, Clifton Beach, and Suikerbossie.

Cape Town's most popular hike.  An easy to moderate 1-hour ascent. Enjoy panoramic city views and a gorgeous Atlantic ocean sunset. This is the best way to capture a glowing picture of Table Mountain. Learn about the points of historic, cultural and natural interest in the Mother City below as well as across the bay, as if you were soaring in the sky. Descend as the sun falls and see the city lights light up the skyline. A unique view of Cape Town.

South Africa has a rich and chequered history encapsulated during this half-day tour of Johannesburg's Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum. Discover South Africa's colonial history and the Dutch Boers who fought against the British at the turn of the century. Then fast-forward 50 years to learn about the difficult struggle of black South Africans to gain and keep their rights in a post-apartheid society.

Get a personalized look at the scenic Cape West Coast region during this full-day private tour aboard a private vehicle. Enjoy the coastal scenery and fun-filled sightseeing stops including a wine and olive tasting, a visit to Langebaan and !Khwa ttu village, West Coast National Park, a look at the West Coast Fossil Park, and much more.

- Admire the spectacular natural scenery of the Cape Peninsula - Take the funicular up the lighthouse at Cape Point - Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach

Explore Apartheid in depth and in person by visiting the most significant sites in Joburg. Start on Constitution Hill to learn about the daily lives of the black prisoners once held here. Then tour downtown by car for a chance to compare how the city's white population lived before heading to the Apartheid Museum and Soweto, where the anti-Apartheid movement first took root.

Soar through the skies on helicopter tour to Cape Winelands, complete with a 3-course meal. Set out from Cape Town on a scenic journey to this stunning wine region, passing over Clifton's white sand beaches and flying above the Atlantic Coast before landing at Groot Constantia winery. Following a relaxed tasting of wine varietals (own expense) sit down to a gourmet dinner at the onsite Simon's. Savor dishes like wild-mushroom gnocchi and slow roasted lamb, sip complimentary vino and gear up for a breathtaking return trip.

Immerse yourself South Africa's ancient history and cultural heritage as you tour two popular attractions in one day - the Lesedi Cultural Park and the Cradle of Humankind. Explore the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, where some of the world's oldest hominid fossils have been found, including the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Visitor Center. After lunch (own expense), learn about the Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele tribes on a tour of the Lesedi Cultural Village.

Explore the winelands regions of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek on this tour from Cape Town. Taste local chocolates, craft beer, and wine to learn about the products made in the region through stops at several wineries and microbreweries. Get access to a private motor museum featuring classic cars and world-class art to round out this multifaceted experience.

Gain a better understanding for Cape Town's history with this guided tour of the Chavonnes Battery Museum. Along with a guide dressed in a 17th-century VOC soldier costume, see the archaeological ruins of a Dutch East India Company fort, as well as exhibits that dive deep into this period of Cape Town's past. Plus, get the chance for a photo op with a working canon.

- CAPE TOWN TOUR   MANDELA GATE AWAY , ROBBEN ISLAND TOUR  + TABLE MOUTAIN  This full-day Cape Town excursion offers two tours wrapped into one. With round-trip transportation from your hotel, part 1 takes you via ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. A bus tour of the island, delivered with intimate detail by a former political prisoner, includes a viewing of Mandela's jail cell. Part 2 returns to Cape Town for a guided city bus tour highlighting all its major monuments and places of interest including acable car ride to the top of Table Mountain. Highlights Stress-free door-to-door service from your hotel Tour Robben Island with a former political prisoner and see Mandela's cell Visit Cape Town's most important sites during a guided bus tour Ride a cable car to the top of Table Mountain, a UNESCO world heritage site

Immerse yourself South Africa's ancient history and cultural heritage as you tour two popular attractions in one day - the Lesedi Cultural Park and the Cradle of Humankind. Explore the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, where some of the world's oldest hominid fossils have been found, including the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Visitor Center. After lunch (own expense), learn about the Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele tribes on a tour of the Lesedi Cultural Village.

Take a deep dive into the history of humankind, then learn about lions' biology and behavior on this multi-stop tour from Johannesburg including the Cradle of Humankind and the Lion Park. Logistically, this multi-stop day tour would be a hassle to arrange on your own, but this organized adventure takes care of all the details in advance. Listen to engaging commentary from your guide on the history of both humans and animals in South Africa as you visit both sites, letting you get the most out of your experience.