Day Trips & Excursions in South Africa

Visit the Heart of Cape Town Museum, which honours all those who played a major role in the human heart transplant, and explore Groot Constantia wine farm where you indulge in a chocolate and wine pairing. Return to Cape Town via the scenic coastal route.

Escape the city for a day exploring St Lucia Wetlands Park (iSimangaliso Wetland Park), a vast natural wetland that's also South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depart Durban for a 2-hour boat ride through the park's estuary, keeping an eye out for resident crocs and hundreds of hippos as you float along. This massive estuary is also a bird-lover's paradise, with flamingos, kingfishers, eagles and more.

Experience an unusual safari on the urban streets of Cape Town during this full-day tour. Hop in to a rustic van covered with eye-catching art, which will ferry you around the city to see some of the off-the-beaten-path landmarks and hidden gems known only to the locals. With a savvy guide in the lead, learn much more about the true spirit of Cape Town than you would exploring the typical tourist hot spots on your own. You'll also visit local wineries and craft beer breweries to taste some of the city's best products.

Delve into the history of South Africa during Apartheid on this half-day tour of Soweto. With a guide providing insightful commentary, take a walk down Vilakazi Street, home to two residences of Nobel Peace Laureates. Visit Motsoaledi, the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum, and the Nelson Mandela House Museum, among other highlights.

Visit Sun City Johannesburg with entrance fees and round-trip transportation included on this convenient day tour. Skip the hassle of renting a car and simply enjoy the scenery on the way to Sun City. Admission gets you access to all of the amenities, including Water World, the Valley of the Waves, the Maze of the Lost City, and the Animal World and Bird Sanctuary.

Get a full picture of Cape Town's rich cultural history through visits to the Langa and Gugulethu Townships, as well as the District Six Museum, on this half-day tour. Learn about the role and history of the townships in the larger fabric of Cape Town culture white visiting a shebeen (tavern), a local market, a sangoma (traditional doctor) and an arts and crafts center.

Let us collect you from your accommodation at 9am and take you on a private tour to remember! Enjoy a cultural day visiting townships around Cape Town as well as the District Six museum. An authentic lunch is to be enjoyed in the heart of the township. A cultural and educational day not to be missed!  You will be dropped off at your hotel between 1 and 2pm

Learn about the lives of South Africa's wild cats on a 1-hour guided 'experience' tour of Tenikwa Wildife Centre, along the country's Garden Route. Enter the habitats of various cats such as cheetah and caracal and get up close with lions and leopards while your guide provides details on each species and their roles in the environment. You'll also have an opportunity to see meerkats, marabou storks and visit a penguin splash pool. This walking tour is ideal for families or anyone wanting to learn more about these carnivorous creatures.

A full-day driving tour of the Cape Peninsula offers an ideal overview of the area for first time visitors hoping to squeeze the best of must-see natural and cultural attractions into a single day. Join your guide for a narrated tour in the comfort of a private vehicle that takes you to key attractions including Bo-Kaap and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.

Spend the day exploring the townships outside of Johannesburg on this Soweto tour. Follow your expert local guide through the streets of Meadowlands, Kliptown, Orlando and Vilakazi. Learn about the nation's history of apartheid and how historic rules still shape the city today.

A visit to Soweto is an essential part of any Johannesburg experience. This memorable tour delves deep into South Africa's Apartheid roots and grants travelers an insider's look at the history, culture and people in this iconic destination. Journey 15 km outside the center of the city into Deepkloof Extension, where you'll see the Soweto Towers, Kliptown Charter, Matchbox, Elephant Houses and shanty towns. Your expert guide will show you the street where Nelson Mandela and Hector Pieterson lived and you'll learn about the 1976 uprising that helped pave the way for freedom. 

Explore the scenic beauty of the Cape Peninsula with a driving tour of Cape Point from Cape Town. See where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet off the South African coast. Admire the rugged Twelve Apostles mountains. Travel along Chapman's Peak, one of the world's most beautiful drives. Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and a penguin colony at Boulder's Beach (optional).

Get to know South Africa's biggest city on a full-day tour that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto. Take in the views from the Top of Africa, learn about the city's history as you visit Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, with a tour of the Nelson Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Freedom Square.

Swap Cape Town for a day exploring the beautiful scenery of the West Coast. You won't have to worry about bringing a bike with you as bike hire is included, as well as roundtrip transportation from Cape Town. By going on a guided cycle tour, you'll discover hidden rural sites that you wouldn't discover alone. A highlight of the tour is meeting San (Bushmen) and learning about their culture at the Khwa Ttu San Centre. A delicious lunch is also included.

Combine a game drive, a craft beer tasting, and a wine tasting in a single tour from Cape Town. Planning this multi-stop excursion independently may seem daunting, but this tour arranges all the details in advance. Enjoy the scenery while a driver navigates up the West Coast to Buffelsfontein, where you'll embark on a guided game drive. Visit both the Darling Breweries and the Groote Post Wine Estate to taste local wines and beers without worrying about a sober ride back to Cape Town.

Combine two of South Africa's top activities, whale-watching and wine-tasting, in a single 9-hour tour from Cape Town. Travel to Hermanus to see right whales off the coast or upgrade your tour with an optional whale-watching cruise. Taste local wines in the Hemel en Aarde Valley, then visit Sir Lowry's Pass and Elgin. Tastings and round-trip transportation from your accommodations in Cape Town are included.

Spend a day living like a Zulu king during this Shakaland guided tour from Durban. Travel with a local guide through the scenic landscapes of South Africa and learn about one of the most famous leaders, politicians and strategists the Zulu nation has known. You'll see tribal dancing and witness spear making and beer drinking ceremonies, plus take part in a delicious buffet lunch. Convenient round-trip hotel transport ensures comfort and ease!

Combine two top-selling tours for a discounted price with this Cape Town Super Saver. See both scenic Cape Point, along one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the country; and charming Stellenbosch, the historic home of South Africa's winemaking world. Cover the highlights of the Western Cape in one day, including a wine tasting session, for an ideal introduction to Cape Town culture.

See the best of Cape Town including a trip to the top of Table Mountain and a minibus tour of the city's highlights during this half-day tour. Survey the city from Table Mountain, ride the cable car back down (own expense), and then see Cape Town's main sights from your minibus. See places such as the Diamond Works and the Malay Quarter on Signal Hill.

This small-group full-day tour of Cape Town combines history and culture with epic scenery, ensuring that you make the most out of your stay. Travel by minivan from your hotel to catch the cable car up Table Mountain for sweeping views of the city. Head back down for lunch then continue on to Robben Island in the afternoon to see where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for so many years.