Top South Africa Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trade the urban jungle of Cape Town for a safari amidst real wild animals during this 9-hour private safari excursion. Travel by private vehicle to a game reserve to search for ‘Big 5’ animals like rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo, plus other creatures like giraffes, hippos and cheetahs, observing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. On the way home, stop by a winery for a tasting and cheese pairing. A private guide, breakfast and lunch, entrance fees, wine tasting and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

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. 

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.

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.

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 National Park, keeping an eye out for the abundant bird life.

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.

Take an incredible 5-day tour from Johannesburg to see the mighty Victoria Falls and look for the ‘Big Five’ in Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Fly to Victoria Falls and learn about the natural world wonder from a knowledgeable guide. Explore some of the verdant paths of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, and take a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River. Enjoy a game drive and another river cruise in Chobe National Park to look for more African wildlife. Included: Two nights accommodation in Victoria Falls village in Zimbabwe, two nights accommodation in Kasane, Botswana.

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. 

This tour allows visitors to walk side by side with African elephants on this 1-hour guided stroll through the bush. With keepers accompanying you, you'll learn about the biology, behavior, and conservation status of these large mammals. Lunch in the game park's lodge and a return drive through the Cradle of Humankind are included, as well as convenient pickup and drop-off in Guateng.

Elephants, cape buffalo, leopards, and black rhinos are high on the wishlist for most visitors to South Africa, but you don’t have to go on a multi-day safari to spot the Big Five. This private full-day tour from Port Elizabeth will maximise your chances of spotting the majestic beasts with a guided visit to the Addo Elephant National Park. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

The Kruger National Park is South Africa’s biggest game reserve and home to all of the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo. This 4-day safari offers the best chance of spotting them all, including a sunset game drive and night safari, guided bush walks, and a drive along the Panorama Route including the Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondavels. Chalet accommodation at the Tremisana Game Lodge is also included.

Set out to see Africa's Big 5 on a game drive in the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park from KwaZulu-Natal. Round-trip transportation from your hotel means no navigating a rental car in the predawn darkness in order to make it to the park. With a guide providing facts about the animals biology behavior as well as expert tracking, you can make the most of your time in the park.

Get the best possible shot at seeing Africa's Marine Big 5—the African penguin, the Cape fur seal, the great white shark, dolphin, and whale—on this guided tour to Dyer Island. An onboard biologist and experienced crew promise an educational experience focused on learning about the biology and behavior of these marine animals. Additionally, get a chance to visit the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) either before or after the trip.

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.

This full day Kruger National Park Game Drive is operated in an open safari vehicle with a well experienced and qualified guide for a true african experience.

We offer you daily safaris onto The Kruger National Park with our state of the art open safari vehicle and a qualified, passionate guide who will endeavor to show you the best that Kruger has to offer. Animals that could be seen during the drive are the Big 5 and of course will will endeavor to show you the more scarce animals like Cheetah and Wild Dog.

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.

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.