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Cape Town sits at the intersection of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, making its surrounding waters a unique ecosystem teeming with marine life. Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium with skip-the-line access, where you can see some of the region’s most famous aquatic residents including sharks, yellowfin tuna, Knysna seahorses, the rare hagfish, and much more.

If you’ve only got a day to fit in a safari drive, then this visit to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve ensures you make the most of it. Begin with an early morning pickup, then head straight to Pilanesberg for a 4x4 safari drive. During the tour, look out for the “Big Five”, take a break for lunch, then take part in an afternoon drive for even more wildlife spotting.

This once-in-a-lifetime Safari Ostrich Farm Tractor Tour is the perfect adventure for families and nature-lovers. Travel the iconic Garden Route and get an up-close look at these giant birds. Stand on ostrich eggs, feed these ancient beasts and learn how the Kenyan Red and Zimbabwe Blue ostriches are being protected by the dedicated workers of this unique arm. You'll learn about these strange looking creatures from your expert guide who will share stories and facts about their skin, feathers and diet as you tour the farm.

Get the most possible learning out of your visits to the Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Cave. By traveling with a guide, you'll get the full picture of the remarkable fossil findings there and why the site is so important. Walk through Sterkfontein Caves to see the fossils of hominids such as Little Foot and Mrs. Ples, two of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time.

The Pilanesberg National Park is home to Africa’s Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. 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.

Visit the Lion Park outside of Johannesburg without the hassle of renting a car. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Johannesburg hotel and admission to the Lion Park, where you can explore at your leisure to see more than 85 lions, including the rare white lion, and other animals such as wild dogs, hyenas, and cheetahs. Take a 1-hour safari drive to see the animals, then stop at Cub World to learn about baby lions and their challenges surviving in the wild.

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Get out in Aquila Game Reserve's bush territory to see Africa's Big Five on this private tour. This conservation center and animal rescue is home to cheetahs, leopards, lions, chacma baboons, springboks, and African Elephants. Learn about the biology and behavior of the animals and the mission of the reserve through a dedicated guide's commentary. This private tour for you and your private group of up to 10 people ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary.

The deep waters off Cape Town offer the perfect conditions for southern right whales to thrive—but to see them up-close, you have to take to the oceans. On this tour, cruise from coastal Hermanus into the open seas with your guide and learn of the life-cycles of these magnificent marine creatures. Spot southern right whales in their natural habitat, with round-trip travel from your Cape Town hotel included.

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.

Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve is home to an impressive number of free roaming safari animals, including the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. On this 2-hour game drive maximize your chances of spotting wildlife with a knowledgeable game ranger who knows exactly where to look at each time of the day and enjoy incredible views from an open safari vehicle.

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.

Spend a half day exploring the Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre on this tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. With round-trip transportation provided, there's no need to rent a car and you can simply sit back and enjoy the scenery on the ride. If you choose a weekend visit, you'll be able to witness a cheetah run; weekday visits include a cheetah interaction in the animals' spacious enclosure.

A Kruger Park safari is a good way to get up close and personal with some of Africa's most iconic animals during your trip to South Africa. The 'Big Five' (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) are often present in the wild, and your guide will use their tracking experience to help you locate and learn about the behavior of these animals. Visitors often also see other wildlife, including zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, impala and kudu. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hazyview is included, making this a low-hassle way to see the 'Big Five'.

Learn about the lives of South Africa's wild cats on a 1-hour guided 'experience' tour of Tenikwa Wildife Centre, along the country's Garden Route. Enter the habitats of various cats such as cheetah and caracal and get up close with lions and leopards while your guide provides details on each species and their roles in the environment. You'll also have an opportunity to see meerkats, marabou storks and visit a penguin splash pool. This walking tour is ideal for families or anyone wanting to learn more about these carnivorous creatures.

Embark on a game drive across Kruger National Park's grasslands and open plains in special search of Africa's Big Five. While Kruger is known for its extraordinary array of wildlife, this afternoon safari especially emphasizes elephants, rhinos, buffalo, lions and leopards. You'll explore the savannah and scour acacia trees from an open-roof 4x4 vehicle, an experienced ranger at the wheel. For anyone looking to knock the Big Five off their list, this is one day tour you won't want to miss.

Purchase your ticket ahead of time to Birds of Eden to guarantee your admission to this popular exhibit. Explore the enormous single-dome flight aviary, home to 3500 birds from 200 species. Choose to take a self-guided tour or engage a guide for a walk along the specially constructed boardwalks, taking as much time as you like.

Get access to the Pumba Private Game Reserve on this half-day tour, including a safari game drive. Traveling through the park with a guide is the best way to learn about the native animals there; you’ll listen to guided commentary as you enjoy the scenery on the drive. Keep watch for a free-roaming pack of white lions as well as antelope, cheetah, giraffes, and others.

Experience the beauty of Africa on a visit to this 1200-hectare park that's home to more than 700 rhino, lions, buffalo and other wildlife.

Instead of traveling around iSimangaliso Wetland Park by car, a walking safari allows you to slow down, and see things you’d likely miss otherwise—such as animal tracks on the ground. Along the way, a guide teaches you how to observe the natural world—including how recognize birds by their calls. Wildlife you might see along the way includes zebras, impalas, warthogs, and if you’re lucky—hyenas and leopards.

Get the most out of a visit to the Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary with a guided tour. Save valuable vacation with this tour, which includes entrance fees and lets you skip the ticket-buying line. With a guide providing commentary on the animals' biology, behavior, and conservation status, stroll through the property to see apex cats, predators, and other wildlife indigenous to South Africa. Each tour has just 16 people or fewer, enabling you to clearly hear the guide and ask plenty of questions.

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.

Discover South Africa’s ancient history and incredible wildlife in one day on this tour. Venture underground to explore the Sterkfontein Caves and the Wonder Cave, both part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cradle of Humankind. On a guided tour, hear how an estimated 40% of the world's known human-ancestor fossils have been found here. After lunch, visit the Rhino and Lion Park, and have chance to spot lions, white rhinos, cape buffalo, wild dogs, tigers, and cheetah.

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.