Top South Africa Day Trips & Excursions

Stellenbosch Winelands Guided Day Tour from Cape Town

• Immerse yourself in South Africa's wine culture with this full-day guided tour of the Western Cape winelands. Departing from Cape Town, you'll enjoy the scenery on the journey; round-trip transportation means you don't have to rent a car or worry about who will be the sober driver. Stop at several award-winning wine estates to take tours and sample the local wines. Listen to guided commentary on the wine production and culture that helps shape this area of the world.
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Private Tour: Cape Peninsula and Boulders Beach Penguins Day Trip from Cape Town

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• 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.
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Pretoria, Soweto and Apartheid Museum Guided Day Tour from Johannesburg

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• Take a deep dive into South Africa's history on this multi-stop tour that includes Soweto, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. With a guide in the lead and round-trip transportation provided, this ambitious tour examining the history of apartheid in South Africa is made stress-free. Learn about the Great Trek through a visit to the Voortrekker Museum, see the Union Buildings, the Apartheid Museum in Soweto, and the Mandela Bridge. Along the way, your guide will provide sensitive, in-depth commentary about the country's history and culture.
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Soweto & Johannesburg Half Day Tour

• Combine a comprehensive tour of Johannesburg with an educational visit to Soweto Township in a single tour. This half-day excursion allows you to check many of the must-see area landmarks off your list, including the Hector Pieterson Museum, the Apartheid Museum, and Constitution Hill. Along the way, you'll enjoy insightful commentary from your guide.
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Cradle of Humankind Tour from Johannesburg

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• Go back in time with this day trip from Johannesburg to the Cradle of Humankind. Explore the Sterkfontein Caves with an undergound tour. Learn about local history at the Maropeng visitor center. Visit the Rhino and Lion Park.
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Full-Day Cape Peninsula Sightseeing Tour from Cape Town

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• Discover the wild scenery, unique culture and rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula during this 8-hour sightseeing trip. Drive along the roads of this incredible peninsula, stopping to explore pristine beaches, charming coastal towns and local wildlife. Observe a community of penguins on Boulders Beach, visit two oceans and journey to the edge of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope. It’s a great opportunity to get a sense for the unique geography of this stunning area. A guide, some entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are also included.
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Full Day Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour

• Get a comprehensive tour of Soweto, including the Apartheid Museum, on this full-day excursion from Johannesburg. You'll check off all the important sights, including the Oppenheimer Tower, Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Memorial, and Nelson Mandela's house while listening to in-depth commentary. The day's final stop is the Apartheid Museum for a 2-hour tour.
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Red Wine Lovers Private Tour from Stellenbosch

• Red wine-lovers can drink their fill of South Africa's famous ruby vintages on this private wine tour from Stellenbosch. With a guide to drive and navigate, there's no need to rent a car or choose a sober driver. Visit four local wineries for tours and tastings in the company of a dedicated guide just for you and your private party. Enjoy personalized attention and the benefit of a flexible itinerary.
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PRETORIA CITY TOUR & LION PARK TOUR

• Combine a highlight-centered visit to Pretoria with a stop at the Lion Park on this full-day tour from Johannesburg. With a guide providing commentary, and all transportation included during a carefully curated itinerary, you can just sit back and enjoy. Get a comprehensive tour of Pretoria's landmarks such as the Union Building, Church Square, Kruger House, and others. Then head for the Lion Park to embark on a 4x4 game drive to see cheetahs, wild dogs, and lions; learn about their biology and behavior through guided commentary.
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Cape Point and Boulder's Beach Penguins Tour: Including Park fee

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• Visit a penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve all in one day during this tour, including round-trip transport from Cape Town. First, catch sight of the endangered African penguins on the beach, and then travel over to Cape Point in the nature reserve. Spend more than two hours at Cape Point, and keep an eye out for ostrich, antelope, and whales. You can also take part in an optional hike in the reserve if you choose.
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Pilannesburg Game Reserve and Sun City Full Day Tour from Johannesburg

• Combine visits to the Pilanesburg Game Reserve and Sun City in a single day tour from Johannesburg. Better yet, this tour eliminates the need to rent a car, as it provides all transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg. Take a game drive through Pilanesburg in search of Africa's most famous wildlife, then cool off with some time on the man-made beaches and pools at Sun City.
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Lion and Safari Park tour from Pretoria and Johannesburg

• The 3 hours Safari Tour, will see you explore every corner of the park and all the incredible animals it has to offer
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Soweto and Johannesburg Guided Day Tour

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• 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.
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Budget Pilanesberg Full Day Safari

• Travel through Pilanesberg National Park in a closed vehicle on a 6-hour game drive led by a park ranger. Your guide knows the best places to spot local animals, such as leopards, buffalo, rhinos, elephants, and lions. You'll stop midday for a homemade picnic lunch near a watering hole to observe animals while you dine. The small group size means you'll get plenty of interaction with your guide and the chance to ask questions.
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Safari and PheZulu Village Day Tour

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• Embark on a day of wildlife sightings and Zulu culture with a mini safari tour from Durban. Start at the Natal Lion Park for an incredible up-close view of lions and other animals such as elephants, leopards and wildebeests. Then continue to the region's Bird of Prey Sanctuary, where you'll see resident raptors such as vultures, eagles and owls. Follow this with a trip to the nearby Tala Game Reserve and afterward, the Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Here, enjoy an immersive Zulu cultural experience complete with a traditional dance performance.
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Small-Group Robben Island and Cape Town Full-Day Tour

• 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.
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Great White Shark Cage Diving Cape Town

• We operate a half day tour 45 minutes from Cape Town to see a variety of shark species throughout the year according to the seasons, weather, water temperature and other factors. During to August to May we operate half day shark tours to either Seal Island or Cape Point as both offer very different opportunities and visibility. Possible shark species can include Seven gill sharks, Mako Sharks, Blue sharks and Great white sharks. The location for the day will be determined by the best shark activity and sea conditions and will be confirmed with you the day before your trip.
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Full-Day Franschhoek Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town

• Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you'll be able to taste as much wine as you like without worrying who will be the sober driver. Convenient pickup and drop-off at Cape Town hotels makes this an easy door-to-door option.
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Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl Winelands Full day Tour from Cape Town

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• South Africa’s Western Cape is the wine-producing hub of the African continent. On this 9-hour tour from Cape Town, you will tour three vineyards in the Cape Winelands, stopping to taste estate wines at each as well as 'biltong' (cured meat) and cheese. Along the way, learn about the winemaking process from your guide and see the South African countryside. This tour includes stops in the towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl.
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Kruger Park Safari - Full Day Safari from Hazyview

• It doesn’t get much better than a guided Kruger Park safari, home to the largest diversity of wildlife in South Africa and delivering some of the finest game viewing on the continent including Africa’s sought-after Big 5! This full day safari allows you the time to drive further into the Kruger National Park, giving you the best chance to sight game which moves around freely in the Kruger Park, and experience the varied nature, sights and sounds of this world-renowned wildlife reserve. 
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Cape Peninsula And penguin Colony Full Day Tours

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• Discover the wonders of Cape Town — from the pristine, white-sand beaches to landmark locations and beyond — on a guided, full-day tour of Cape Peninsula. Explore this capital city of South Africa. See the popular nature reserve Cape Point, plus Simon’s Town, Seal Island, Muizenberg, the famous Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, and much more.
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Cape Peninsula Guided Private Day Trip from Cape Town

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• With spectacular coastal scenery and world-famous natural features, the Cape Peninsula ranks among the most beautiful corners of South Africa. On this tour, reach top attractions including Chapman's Peak, Hout Bay, and Kommetjie in comfort by private vehicle with your guide. With round-trip travel from your Cape Town hotel included, gaze over Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles, and see the best of the Cape Peninsula in one day.
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Cape Point, Penguins and Wine Tasting Guided Day Tour from Cape Town

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• Focus on the scenery and your experience of Cape Point on this multi-stop tour with all transportation included. With a small group of just seven people or fewer, visit some of the highlights of the Cape Point area, including the Cape Peninsula, Camps Bay Beach, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive, the Cape of Good Hope, and the penguins at Boulders Beach. Instead of fussing over directions and navigation, simply sit back and enjoy the epic scenery as you travel on Boyes Drive, False Bay, and Shark Spotters lookout. The day's last stop is Constantia Valley for a wine tasting session to unwind before returning to Cape Town.
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Full-Day Addo Elephant National Park Safari from Port Elizabeth

• Learn about the biodiversity and unique ecosystem in Addo Elephant National Park on this fully guided tour from Port Elizabeth. Explore the only place in the world that hosts Africa's "Big 7": the Southern right whale, the great white shark, elephant, black rhino, leopard, lion, and buffalo with a guide's expertise to teach you everything you ever wanted to know about these animals.
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