Private Sightseeing Tours in South Africa

Learn the truth about South Africa's dark history of apartheid on this solemn but educational tour. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, Mandela House, and the Apartheid Museum. You will also stop for photographs at the 2010 World Cup stadium and have lunch at the Sakhumzi Restaurant in Soweto.

Spend a day exploring Cape Town with a private guide on this comprehensive city tour. Begin with a ride up Table Mountain on the aerial cableway, and enjoy a guided walk to and from Maclear's Beacon, the mountain's highest point. Then, delve into the city's Cape Malay heritage in Bo-Kaap (aka Malay Quarter), whose colorful houses are among the city's most-photographed sites. Other highlights include visits to the South African Museum, Company Gardens and the Castle of Good Hope. You'll also benefit from the undivided attention of your own dedicated guide.

Get to the highlights of the Cape Peninsula during a private day tour from Cape Town. See gorgeous coastal sights along Chapman's Peak Road, take in the stunning views from the Cape of Good Hope, watch the adorable resident African penguins on Boulders Beach, and enjoy samples of some of South Africa's famous wines at Groot Constantia winery in the Constantia Valley. See it all with a private guide and driver.

Follow in the steps of Mahatma Gandhi during this memorable private tour that highlights his time in Johannesburg. Your expert guide will take you from his first arrival in the south, to his moments in the city's center. You'll see buildings and learn about the history this great man influenced. Lear about the Satyagraha movement that he inspired from your expert local guide on this popular tour that's perfect for history and culture lovers.

As South Africa's largest city, Johannesburg has been at the center of many of the country's most important historical moments. On this tour, benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide as you learn about the apartheid regime and visit key sites such as Constitution Hill, the Apartheid Museum, and the Mandela House Museum in Soweto. Also included is a delicious lunch and a safari drive at the Lion Park.

Tour the picturesque World Heritage-listed Magaliesberg on this popular tour from Johannesburg. Check out the iconic Hartbeespoort Dam and learn how this major water source provides irrigation to area farms and resorts, keeping locals alive and well. Sit back and relax as you make your way through the rolling hills, quiet valleys and charming countryside towns during this private day trip.

Spend a day exploring the stunning Cape Peninsula with this private 1-day tour from Cape Town, including the Boulders Beach penguin colony. Enjoy a personalized and flexible itinerary, tailored to your group. Visit Hout Bay or check out the seals on Duiker Island. See the Cape of Good Hope and the African penguins at Boulders Beach.

Explore the cluster of townships known as Soweto on this tour of south-western Johannesburg. Learn why this black urban settlement was created in the 1930s and gain a deeper understanding from your guide how this unique place deeply influenced South Africa's political history.

Take a half-day tour of Cape Town that visits the neighborhoods of Bo-Kaap (the Malay Quarter) and District Six, both of historical importance to South Africa. Learn about the country's history as well as its modern-day promise on a tour that includes a visit to the District Six Museum. Also included is Langa Township. Perfect if you have limited time.

Explore one of southern Africa's largest national park with a day tour to Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg. Admire the dramatic landscapes created by an ancient alkaline volcanic crater. Watch for the park's variety of wildlife, including Africa's famous 'Big Five' – lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and water buffaloes – among many other species. Stop for brunch in the middle of your safari drive through this malaria-free park.

Spend a half-day learning about South Africa's history of apartheid on this private tour of the Apartheid Museum. Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on a private tour for just you and your party, where you can travel at your own pace and ask plenty of questions on this complicated topic. You'll have access to all 22 of the exhibition areas, put together by a talented team of curators to give a full picture of the history of apartheid.

Explore the traditions and culture of the indigenous tribes that call South Africa home. Tour the village of Lesedi and journey into the bush, where you'll visit traditional homesteads of Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele times. Enjoy a theatrical presentation that highlights the practices of these people and follow your friendly guide into homesteads. This popular tour includes a Pan-African feast that is sure to tantalize the senses.

Escape from Cape Town for the day to explore the peninsula's vast natural wonders, including Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach. Choose between two spectacular drives on your private tour, which stops first at Boulders Beach where you'll meet hundreds of resident African penguins. Then continue to the Cape of Good Hope, a stunning rocky outcrop that's a significant point for sailors. Lastly visit Cape Point, Africa's most south-westerly tip. Keep an eye out for playful baboons and enjoy incredible views from the Cape's two lighthouses.

Explore the history, culture and attractions of Johannesburg on this private city tour that hits all the highlights. Follow your friendly guide through the banking district, past Magistrate's and the Supreme Courts. Make a stop at 'Top of Africa' at the Carlton Centre and check out the Museum of Africa as part of this dynamic journey that showcases the best of this South African destination.

Take a leisurely exploration of the amazing scenery and fascinating wildlife of the Cape Peninsula on this flexible-length private tour. Travel by private vehicle, complete with on-board refreshments and Wi-Fi, as you call the shots on what to see and do. Among the potential sights you might pick are a wine tasting at Cape Point Vineyards, a visit to the penguins of Boulders Beach, or a visit to the beautiful Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. A private guide, national park fees, private vehicle and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Although Cape Town is now a modern metropolis, it is impossible to separate this city from its storied past. Learn about the fight for freedom during apartheid, and the injustices that accompanied that journey, on this private 8-hour tour of District Six and Gugulethu  - the neighborhoods at the epicenter of the fight. This 8-hour tour includes all entrance fees and activities as per itinerary.

South Africa is famed for its wildlife but you can discover its human history on this private full-day tour to the Cradle of Humankind. Skip the crowded group tours and travel with just your chosen companions to explore the UNESCO-listed site, which is home to a 2.3 million-year-old fossil and the massive Tumulus burial mound.

Let a personal driver-guide show you around Port Elizabeth in the comfort of a climate-controlled minivan. This private half-day tour provides a scenic orientation of the town's historical and cultural highlights. Hear commentary about South Africa's fifth biggest city, from its origins to present day. Entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Just a 2-hour drive from Johannesburg, the Pillanesburg National Park offers stunning scenery and the chance to spot all of Africa's Big Five (leopard, lion, elephant, rhino, and buffalo). On this tour, set out on a thrilling game drive by minivan or open safari vehicle (depending on tour option selected) and enjoy incredible photo opportunities.

Wine lovers - this one's for you. Spend a day exploring the Cape Winelands region and visiting incredible wine estates. Take the stress out of planning transport by having Cape Town hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll travel with ease in a comfortable vehicle with a private guide to teach you about the region. Highlights include visiting Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, where you can choose to sample wines, visit shops, or have lunch.