Top South Africa Shore Excursions

#1. Tours Eliminate the Stress of Planning Weighing the options of what you want to see and do and fitting it all into your travel timeline can be stressful. Tour companies put together an itinerary for you, so you have a reasonable amount of time in each place and squeeze the right amount of sightseeing into your day. Just choose the tour you want to join, show up on time, and take in the sights.

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed w/ activities & attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-& that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see, do and have on this tour: ► Both Night & Day Jungle Safaris ► A Sunset Cruise on a Historic Boat Called John Benn ► Guided Sightseeing Tours in Cape Town & Durban ► Watching Hippos, Crocodiles & Seals on Boat Excursions ► An Adventurous ‘Crawling’ Tour Inside Cango Caves ► Wine Tasting at Cape Winelands ► Zip Lining at Storms River ► Bungee Jumping Off 1 of the Tallest Bridges on Earth (optional activity) ► Visiting the Infamous Prison on Robben Island ► Greeting Penguins at Boulder’s Penguins Colony ► Exploring a Postcard Perfect River Canyon

We head towards Tsitsikamma with the first stop at Storms River Bridge for a photo of this unique bridge. Next we visit the majestic Big Tree and a short hike into the indigenous forest. On arrival at Storms River Mouth we take a brisk hike to the Hang-bridge. After we have some lunch (not included) and in the afternoon we either hike to the Waterfall or visit the highest bungee jump or zip line over waterfalls.

A very affordable and personalised half day tour lead by an experienced local tourist guide. Your tour will be small. Your guide is well travelled internationally and is fully aware of travellers expectations and needs.

Tour includes pick up and drop off at your accommodation You experience full live commentary on board en route to destinations by your fully qualified and licensed driver-guide. Small groups of no more than 7 guests per tour.

On this small group tour you will get a local's perspective of Cape Town area and its attractions. You will get to experience the views of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain on a cable car, you will see the African penguins on the shores of Western Cape and learn all about them and you will get to experience a wine tasting at Groot Constantia Wine Estate. We also offer pick up and drop off at your accommodation within the city center and its surrounding suburbs. As a result of Covid-19 all attractions will enforce strict health and safety measures, which includes social distancing, wearing of masks and hand sanitising.

Enjoy a Private Tour of the Cape Winelands visiting 4 beautiful wine estates in the picturesque Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl area. The tour includes a stop at the Huguenot Museum in Franschhoek for some historical information about the Huguenots who first farmed the area and created South Africa’s first wine farms. As this is a private tour you are also welcome to choose the wine estates and make your own itinerary!

Visit the Isandlwana Battlefields, where South African and British Colonial history was made in a major battle, on this full-day tour from Durban. With an historian guide to lead you, you'll learn about the great battle between the Zulu warriors and British troops in 1879. Stop at Rorke's Drift to visit the museum, as well as Buffalo River for lunch and refreshments. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation included.

This Private Cape Point & Peninsula Day Tour includes all the major attractions on offer in just one day. (Cape Point, Cape Of Good Hope, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Boulders Beach penguin colony & Hout Bay) For the tourists who have limited time in Cape Town and want to see all the beauty the peninsula has to offer in one day. Sit back and enjoy an inclusive private tour where all admissions are covered by the tour guide whilst offering historical and cultural information of the Cape and South Africa.

This tour includes a variety of stops and gives tourists a chance to see Durban and learn about the people and its history.

Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural wonders of South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal. Depart from Durban for a daylong sightseeing trip beginning with KwaZula-Natal's capital Pietermaritzburg and continuing onto Drankensberg's Giants Castle Nature Reserve: spectacular mountain peaks named for their distinct appearance. See the rock paintings of South Africa's indigenous Sans people before touring the Nelson Mandela Capture Site, home to a small museum and a stirring monument dedicated to the country's former president. End your excursion with a visit to Howick Falls.

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.

This comprehensive tour offers an excellent overview of the KwaZulu-Natal region. Stops include the Gandhi statue and City Hall in the capital city of Pietermaritzburg (the largest brick building in the southern hemisphere), the Nelson Mandela capture site statue and Apartheid Museum, and Howick Falls. You will also take a lengthy hike in Kamberg Nature Reserve to view ancient sandstone rock art.

Discover South Africa’s cultural heritage and spot the Big Five as you visit two popular attractions in one day—the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve and DumaZulu Cultural Village. In the morning, enjoy a thrilling safari at Hluhluwe Imfolozi and look out for the Big Five— Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhinoceros. After lunch (own expense) overlooking the park, learn about the culture and traditions of the Zulu tribe at the DumaZulu Cultural Village.

Combine an educational experience at the Shaka Zulu Memorial Museum with a nature walk in the Dlinza Forest Nature Reserve on this single tour from Durban. This multi-stop tour is easy with round-trip transportation included. You'll also explore Shakaland, a living museum that was originally the set for the "Shaka Zulu" television series in the 1980s.

Surf and turf safari tour anyone? Experience Africa's great diversity of wildlife by boat and by truck during this full day round trip tour from Durban. Travel up South Africa's Wild Coast to St. Lucia to spot crocs and hippos then head inland to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve to search for Africa's Big 5 by off-road vehicle. Finish with a relaxing dinner overlooking Africa’s oldest park before returning home.

This day safari takes you to KwaZulu-Natal, a coastal province known for its beauty and diverse array of wildlife. The tour has three stops: Natal Lion Park, where you can admire a resident pride of lions up close; the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary, where you can see indigenous South African raptors; and Tala Private Game Reserve, home to kudu, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, wildebeest, eland, and other big game animals.

Visit two unforgettable wildlife attractions in one day on this this full-day tour from Durban. In the morning, enjoy a thrilling safari at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve and look out for the Big Five— Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhinoceros. After lunch (own expense) overlooking the park, visit the Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary and get a closer look at Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats, and Caracal.

An ‘Inyanga’ or ‘Sangoma’ is a traditional healer or shaman belonging to Africa’s Zulu tribe. On this tour, enjoy the rare opportunity to receive a personal consultation with a real Inyanga and experience the time-honored methods including plant and herbal medicines, prayer, and bone throwing, to connect with your ancestors and heal your ailments.

Take a walk on the wild side during this round-trip tour of Lake Eland and Oribi Gorge from Durban. Forget the Big 5, while trekking through Oribi Gorge in KwaZulu-Natal National Park you’ll have a chance to see African wildlife found nowhere else. This photographer’s paradise comprises lush forests, and spectacular canyons carved out by raging rivers. While exploring, keep an eye out for the elusive Oribi antelope for which the gorge is named.  

Enjoy two thrilling wildlife experiences in one day on this full-day tour from Durban. First, set sail around the UNESCO World Heritage-listed St Lucia and iSimangaliso Wetland Park and look out for hippos, crocodiles, and fish eagle as you cruise around the scenic wetlands. After lunch (own expense), pay a visit to the Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary, where you can learn about the center’s rehabilitation efforts and see cheetahs, serval cats, African wildcats, and lynx.

Take a hassle-free day trip to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KawZulu-Natal province, on this small-group tour from Durban, limited to 11 people or fewer. Visit the site where Nelson Mandela was captured, learn about traditional Zulu culture, and more on an 8-hour excursion from the city.

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.

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.