Day Trips & Excursions in South Africa

Get to know the Constantia Valley's wine region on this full-day private tour from Cape Town. Through several winery visits and your dedicated guide's commentary, get to know the history of wine production in the the oldest wine region in the Southern Hemisphere. Highlights include visits, cellar tours, and tastings at Groot Constantia and the Eagles Nest Wine Estate, among others. Round-trip private transportation for you and your party from Cape Town hotels.

Learn about South Africa's native people and traditional cultures on this half-day tour of the Lesedi Cultural Village. With a guide in the lead, stroll through the recreations of traditional homesteads native to the Ndebele, Basotho, Pedi, Xhosa, Nguni, and Zulu people. Participate in various cultural activities and listen to your guide's commentary on the history and culture of each tribe.

Discover the incredible heritage of South Africa's Zulu people with a visit to Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Depart Durban for KwaZulu-Natal's stunning Valley of 1000 Hills, where many Zulu people still reside. The park itself is known for its traditional beehive-shaped huts and hands-on experiences like Zulu spear making. Witness a colorful Zulu dance performance, then embark on an informative tour of the park's reptile portion where you'll learn first-hand about resident crocodiles and snakes, including the notorious green mamba.

Cross all the highlights of the Panorama Route off your must-see list with this comprehensive tour from Hazyview. Stops include Lisbon Falls, Berlin Falls, Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Three Rondawels, Wonderview, God's Window, and River Canyon. As you travel, learn about the history, flora, and fauna of the region through in-depth guided commentary. Entrance fees and hotel pickup/drop-off included.

Take a deep dive into South Africa's history on this multi-stop tour that includes Soweto, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. With a guide in the lead and round-trip transportation provided, this ambitious tour examining the history of apartheid in South Africa is made stress-free. Learn about the Great Trek through a visit to the Voortrekker Museum, see the Union Buildings, the Apartheid Museum in Soweto, and the Mandela Bridge. Along the way, your guide will provide sensitive, in-depth commentary about the country's history and culture.

Get a comprehensive tour of Pretoria on this city highlights excursion. With a guide in the lead, you'll be sure not to miss anything; stops include the Union Building, Voortrekker Monument, Church Square, the Kruger House, and Paul Kruger Statue, among others. Listen to in-depth commentary about Pretoria's role in South Africa's culture, politics, and history as you travel. This tour is a great option for first-time visitors in search of an orientation or those short on time.

High on the must-see lists of most visitors to South Africa is the Garden Route, and with good reason: you can't help but be seduced by the glorious natural beauty. The distance from Cape Town  to Storms River in the east is just over 450km, yet the range of topography, vegetation, wildlife and outdoor activities is remarkable. 5 days and 4 Night having a piece of mind in Cape Town.  The coast is dotted with excellent beaches, while inland you'll find picturesque lagoons and lakes, rolling hills and eventually the mountains of the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma ranges that divide the verdant Garden Route from the arid Little Karoo.

Explore the best of what Johannesburg has to offer with this full day tour including a safari and a traditional South African 'sun-downer.' See the Lion Park to see one of Africa's most majestic big cats. Visit Soweto, the country's most famous township. Take in the important exhibits at the Apartheid Museum. Enjoy an evening drink - a sun-downer - in Maboneng.

Save time, avoid crowds, and see the highlights of the Cape Town area in a single day on this small-group tour. Admire the colorful houses of Bo Kaap, ride a cable car ride up and down Table Mountain, embark on scenic drive along Chapman's Peak, and visit the penguin colony of Boulder's Beach.

Tour the coastal city of Durban and explore the Valley of a 1000 Hills on a informative day trip through greater KwaZulu-Natal. Begin with a visit to some of this busy port city's main highlights, including the bustling Victoria Street Market, the KwaMuhle Apartheid Museum and the Southern Hemisphere's largest mosque. Stroll among orchids and cycads in the Durban Botanic Gardens and see the country's oldest temple complex in the country. Then go outside the city to experience Zulu culture, including a traditional Zulu dance performance.

Get a comprehensive city tour of Pretoria in just a half-day, hitting all the highlights and landmarks with a guide in the lead. With round-trip transportation from Johannesburg included, there's no need to rent a car or puzzle over directions. Listen to engaging commentary on the city's history, culture, and architecture while visiting attractions such as the Union Buildings, Voortrekker Monument, Church Square, and the Paul Kruger Museum.

Cape Town has one of the most scenic drives in the world! Enjoy the breath-taking views as we give you a local's perspective of a conventional tour. Experience a unique version of a Peninsula Tour as we focus on the best kept secrets this route has to offer! When it comes to the Cape, there's so much to see that one day never did it justice...until now. Let us 'locals' show you how to travel the Cape in style.Highlights: Strangers Club, Kalk Bay, Boulders, Chapmans Peak, Hout Bay/Mojo Market.Please note: This tour does not usually include Cape Point. However, entrance into Cape Point can be included upon request. This would be would be at your own cost.

Explore the highlights of Pretoria during a 5.5-hour tour from Johannesburg. Join a knowledgeable guide for a visit to one of South Africa's capitals, often called 'Jacaranda City' for the profusion of lavender blossoms on its tree-lined streets each spring. Walk to Church Square to see where Nelson Mandela received a life sentence in 1964 and the nearby building where he became president of South Africa three decades later. Visit the famous Voortrekker Monument and the 19th-century home of Boer leader Paul Kruger.

Follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela on this full-day tour, starting with a visit to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. After learning about the significance of this moment in South African history and admiring the grand memorial, set out to explore the region of Kwa-Zulu Natal, or the 'Zulu Kingdom', including Howick Falls, Pietermaritzburg, and the 'Midlands Meander' route.

Combine visits to the Pilanesburg Game Reserve and Sun City in a single day tour from Johannesburg. Better yet, this tour eliminates the need to rent a car, as it provides all transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg. Take a game drive through Pilanesburg in search of Africa's most famous wildlife, then cool off with some time on the man-made beaches and pools at Sun City.

Explore the Lesedi Cultural Village on a day trip from Johannesburg to learn about the many traditions of the different cultures of Africa. Visit five cultural areas - Zulu, Pedi, Ndebele, Basotho and Xhosa - to hear about ancestral traditions and tribal folklore.

Experience the beauty of Sani Pass via 4x4 vehicle on a day trip from South Africa into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho and back. Set out from Durban and pass through the exquisitely preserved Victorian city of Pietermaritzburg en route to the World Heritage Suni Pass, a steep pass rising 9,429-feet above sea level. Once crossing the border (bring your passport) visit a traditional Sotho village filled with huts built around a central area filled with livestock. Afterward, savor incredible views while enjoying lunch (own expense) at Africa's highest pub.

Take a day trip into the Kingdom of Lesotho from Durban, traveling by 4-wheel drive vehicle through the extremely steep Sani Pass after passing through the Natal Midlands and Himeville in a more standard coach. Visit a Sotho village to meet the locals, then head for the Sani Pass Top Chalet for lunch (included) before returning to Durban.

Combine two popular attractions in one day on this full-day tour from Pretoria. First, enjoy a thrilling safari drive through the Pillanesburg National Park and look out for the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo. Then, head to the nearby Sun City Resort, where you will have free time to purchase lunch, browse the shops, or enjoy the family attractions.

Discover South Africa's diverse heritage and troubled history on this full-day tour, visiting four incredible museums in one day. Trace the history of the Afrikaners people at the Voortrekker Museum in Pretoria, tour the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, then visit the Soweto township to learn about the Youth Uprising in 1976 at the Hector Pieterson Museum and visit the Nelson Mandela House Museum.