Top South Africa Outdoor Activities

Aquila Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town

• 98 Reviews
• Spend a full day at the Aquila Game Reserve, the closest one to Cape Town, on this safari tour. Get excited to see the ‘Big Five’ game animals and endangered species such as the ‘Aquila’ Black Eagle on this worry-free trip, which includes pickup at your Cape Town city center hotel. This is one of the easiest safari tours near Cape Town, on a private and malaria-free game reserve.
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Full-Day Pilanesburg Nature Reserve Tour

• 13 Reviews
• 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.
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3-Day Garden Route Tour with Safari from Cape Town

• 11 Reviews
• Spend three days exploring South Africa’s famed Garden Route from Cape Town, , stopping at all the best highlights the area has to offer.  Wander along the Garden Route - a piece of paradise on the southeastern coast of South Africa. Adventure awaits you over the next three days. Choose to join an elephant bush walk where you’ll get to meet three orphaned elephants, walk along forest footpaths and hop in a canoe to float along the Wilderdess, keeping an eye out for the abundant bird life.
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7-Day Garden Route, Winelands and Addo Safari from Cape Town

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• Escape the demanding duress of modern life on a 7-day tour of Cape Town’s Garden Route, the ideal adventure for lovers of nature and wildlife. Tick off top Garden Route attractions such as Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, the Cango Caves, and Oudtshoom, and partake in optional activities such as ziplining and bungee jumping. Plus, taste wine at vineyards located on Route 62 and choose between 4-star, 3-star, or hostel accommodation depending on your budget.
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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari

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• The Pilanesberg National Park is home to Africa’s Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo—and is an around 2.5-hour drive from Johannesburg. On this full-day tour, increase your chance of wildlife sightings with two guided game drives in an open safari vehicle, tuck into a delicious lunch looking out over a popular waterhole, and perhaps spot giraffe, hippos, zebras, and antelope in their natural environment.
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3-Day Victoria Falls Tour with Round-Trip Flight from Johannesburg

• 14 Reviews
• See all the beauty of Victoria Falls without the hassle of scheduling and navigating on a 3-day tour including roundtrip flights from Johannesburg. Visit Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls village, then wind through Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park where you'll take a rainforest walk, see the world’s largest waterfall, and spot local wildlife on an exciting Zambezi River sunset cruise. Enjoy touring and travel by day, and comfortable accommodation in a 3-, 4- or 5-star hotel by night.
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Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour

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• Get a new perspective on South Africa with a zipline canopy tour within the Garden Route's Tsitsikamma forest. Glide from platform to platform through the foliage of giant trees and learn interesting facts about the area's heart pears, giant yellow woods and tree ferns as you go. This 2.5-3 hour canopy adventure is suitable for all age levels and also includes a light lunch.
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8-Day Garden Route, Cape Point, Winelands and Safari Tour from Cape Town

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• Enhance your experience of the Garden Route, one of South Africa’s most beautiful natural trails, on an 8-day excursion from Cape Town. Designed for lovers of nature, wine, and wildlife, this tour takes you to Addo Elephant National Park, Cape Agulhas, Tsitsikamma National Park, Oudtshoorn, and Jeffreys Bay. Plus, you’ll sample wine on Route 62 and opt to partake in optional activities such as whale watching in Hermanus. Choose between 4-star, 3-star, and budget accommodation.
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Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

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• Take in aerial views of the Magaliesbergs and the Cradle of Humankind on this hot air balloon safari. Get the best possible perspective on this striking landscape without paying for the high price of an airplane or helicopter tour. Spend the hour-long flight sipping champagne and enjoying the high altitude breeze, snapping photos and listening to commentary from your guide before landing for an included breakfast.
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Pilanesberg National Park from Johannesburg

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• Set out from Johannesburg to seek out Africa's 'Big Five' in Pilanesberg National Park. This full-day private tour includes both a morning and afternoon safari in either on open-top or closed vehicle, depending on your preference. Keep an eye out for various other wildlife, including cheetahs, giraffe, zebra and crocs as you go. Enjoy lunch next to one of the park's watering holes, where elephants, warthog, and blue wildebeest tend to gather. Then its back out across the park's rugged landscape on another unforgettable game drive.
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Hluhluwe Game Reserve Safari

• 20 Reviews
• Set out on a day-long safari from Durban to the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, one of Africa's oldest nature reserves. It's also home to the world's largest white rhino population, a species once on the brink of extinction. Once here, you'll embark on a closed vehicle game drive in search of Africa's 'Big Five,' along with other animals such as cheetahs and hyenas. Scan the waters for crocs and hippos, and keep an eye (and an ear) out for birds like the colorful little bee eater and the Klaas's cuckoo.
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5-Day Small Group Garden Route Tour from Cape Town including Addo National Park

• 29 Reviews
• See the best of South Africa’s scenic Garden Route — with visits to Addo Elephant National Park, Wilderness National Park, Jeffreys Bay and Oudtshoorn — during this 5-day trip from Cape Town. Join your expert guide on hikes through lush forests and canoe rides through picture-perfect water. Visit nature reserves to see some of Africa’s endangered species. Kick back and soak in the sun on soft, sandy beaches. This tour offers the perfect mix of guided and self-directed activities.
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Full-Day Kruger Park Open Vehicle Safari from Hazyview

• 4 Reviews
• Embark on a full-day safari tour of Kruger National Park, one of the continent's largest game reserves. Get an early start from Hazyview on your wildlife-viewing adventure in order to catch the animals at one of their most active times. Travel alongside a knowledgable guide in an open-top vehicle, seeking out Africa's big five as well as crocodiles, zebra, hyenas and more. Your guide offers details on local fauna and flora—including a wealth of local birdlife—en route. Stop for lunch (own expense) before setting out on another game drive. 
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Cape Canopy Tour

• Zipline through the forest canopy in the Hottentots Holland Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this tour from Cape Town. Spend four hours in the company of two adventure guides, who will ensure your comfort and safety as you fly through the trees. After completing the zipline course, which includes 13 elevated platforms and a waterfall crossing via suspension bridge, refuel with an included meal at the onsite cafe.
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Elephant Sanctuary Tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria

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• This tour to the Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort Dam gives you access to these mammals, accompanied by in-depth commentary on their biology, behavior, and conservation status. Additionally, the round-trip transportation from Johannesburg or Pretoria means there's no need to rent a car or fuss with directions and navigation. You'll travel with a small group of just eight people, which ensures personalized attention from your guide and plenty of time to ask questions.
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2-Day Western Cape Big 5 Safari and Route 62 from Cape Town

• 30 Reviews
• Go wild in the Western Cape on an overnight safari trip from Cape Town!  Travel off the beaten track to interact with wildlife and immerse yourself in the African bush. The Garden Route and Klein Karoo offer the perfect backdrop for a wildlife encounter. You’ll also visit the ostrich capital of the world and get a chance to try local delicacies, giving you a taste of authentic South African culture.This trip offers guided safaris in two prestigious private game reserves, a guided bush walk safari as well as a chance to walk alongside orphaned elephants. Visit the ostrich capital of the world and get a chance to try local delicacies for a taste of authentic South African culture. 
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3-Day Guided Hike in the Drakensberg Mountains from Johannesburg

• Arranging a multi-day hiking trip in unfamiliar territory may seem overwhelming, but booking a guided tour through the Drakensberg Mountains makes it stress-free. Enjoy a 5-star camping experience, with all equipment, food, fees, and transportation from Johannesburg arranged in advance. Benefit from a guide's supervision as you climb the summit, where you'll get rewarded with panoramic views and photo ops.
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Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

• 5 Reviews
• Spend about 3 hours viewing game while on a private safari at Kruger National Park during this 16-hour day trip from Johannesburg. Your game drive includes possible spotting of the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinos. You'll find a picnic spot for lunch provided by your registered guide, with round-trip hotel transport also included.
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Full Day Kruger Park Safari from Hazyview

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• Go in search of Africa's 'Big Five' and other animals on a full-day Kruger National Park safari. Depart Hazyview for the world-renowned game reserve—one of the continent's largest—and prepare for up to 11 hours of wildlife viewing, with food (own expense) and rest breaks throughout. Learn about local flora and fauna from your expertly-trained guide as you traverse the African bush in an open-top vehicle, seeking out leopards, hyenas, elephants, giraffe, wild dogs, lions and more. This incredible tour includes shared use of binoculars and a selection of morning beverages.
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Table Mountain Bike Tour from Cape Town

• 6 Reviews
• Get your adrenaline pumping during a 3-hour mountain bike tour of Table Mountain from Cape Town. Ride the off-road trails of the city’s most recognized landmark as you explore the mountain up close and enjoy fantastic views of Cape Town and Robben Island far below.
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Full-Day Big Five Game Drive in Kruger National Park

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• Increase the possibility of seeing Africa’s elusive ‘Big Five’ game animals with a full day of safari drives in South Africa’s massive Kruger National Park. Explore the bush plains from an open-top 4x4, driven by an expert ranger, who will help you see as much wildlife as you can during two game drives. Stop at a game lodge for lunch at midday (own expense). Transport to and from lodges in Hazyview are included with this full-day tour.
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Paragliding in Cape Town

• Feel like you’re floating on air in Cape Town thanks to this fun-filled, 30-minute paragliding flight from Signal Hill. Get a bird’s eye view of the famous Table Mountain, the coast, and the city of Cape Town below as gracefully glide through the air with a tandem paragliding instructor.
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Table Mountain Half Day Hike: Platteklip Gorge

• Zig-zag your way up the fastest route to the summit of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. This is the same path used before the cable-way was built. Look back at postcard views of Table Bay, Robben Island and down town Cape Town. This is the iconic way up the 7th Natural Wonder of the World. Enjoy time on the summit with many viewpoints and photo opportunities, grab a bite to eat or drink at the cafe on top and experience the cable-way back down the mountain.
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Full Day Kruger Safari

• Make sure you don't waste a moment, or miss an animal, during your visit to Kruger National Park by embarking on this full-day open-vehicle safari. Your ranger will spend the day taking you to places where you are most likely to see the Big Five (elephant, leopard, lion, buffalo, and rhino) and more.
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