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The 8 Best 1-Day Tours in South Africa

8 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 average  ·  from $46

Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip - Why this Cape Town safari makes sense
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Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

1.Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 526 reviews · from $155Our pick

A practical review of Cape Town’s Aquila Big Five safari, scenic Breede Valley drive, wine tasting, lunch, costs, guides, and tips.

“The perfect way to experience a safari when you have a limited visit in Cape Town! A must-do! We would highly recommend opting for the private driver ( James) to Aquila, and then a private driver (Mario) and vehicle for the safari; so rRead more”

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Jo'berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour - Hector Pieterson Museum and the Meaning of June 16, 1976
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Jo’berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour

2.Jo’berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 524 reviews · 8 hours · from $142

See Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, and Johannesburg highlights in one guided day with pickup, entry fees, and WiFi.

“I had a great experience on the Ultimate Johannesburg & Soweto tour, and our guide, Khutso, truly made the day unforgettable. He was knowledgeable, professional and passionate about sharing South Africa’s history and culture. His insights at the Apartheid Museum and throughout Soweto added so much depth and context to everything we saw.”

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Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Private Day Trip - Bo-Kaap gives the morning a quick local flavor
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Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Private Day Trip

3.Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 206 reviews · 10 hours · from $210

See Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders penguins, and Chapman’s Peak on a flexible private Cape Town day tour with guide and tickets included.

“This was a great day out! Just the two of us with our guide Israel who was great fun and also a good photographer for us! He was so knowledgeable of the areas and tried to help us learn as much as we could! He took us to all the great spots for photos and a lovely cafe for a lunch in the sun by the marina. Really impressed would recommend this trip to other couples wanting a relaxing day where you get to see lots. Everything ran very smoothly during the day with no issues.”

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Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip - Why Table Mountain can make or break the experience
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Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip

4.Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 191 reviews · from $46Best value

Review of Cape Town’s half-day Table Mountain and city tour, with Bo-Kaap, Castle of Good Hope, cableway costs, tips, and honest value advice.

“This is a perfect “light” tour for your first day in Cape Town. Glen did an awesome job. He is incredibly friendly and shared lots of great information.”

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Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Winelands Full Day Trip from Cape Town - Stellenbosch: South Africa’s historic wine center
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Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Winelands Full Day Trip from Cape Town

Sani Pass day trip - Starting in Underberg at 9:00 a.m.
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Sani Pass day trip

6.Sani Pass day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 63 reviews · from $127

Ride the rugged Sani Pass from Underberg into Lesotho, visit a Basotho village, taste fresh bread, and stop at Africa’s highest pub.

“We had an out of this world experience at Sani Pas. The guide, I think his name was Elias was a former game ranger and his knowledge of the.geology of the Drakensberg, the stories he shared and his hearty laugh made our day. He treated us Read more”

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From Richards Bay: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve Day Trip - Starting from Richards Bay Harbor
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From Richards Bay: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve Day Trip

7.From Richards Bay: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · 6 hours · from $242

Review of a six-hour Hluhluwe Imfolozi safari from Richards Bay, with Big Five wildlife, transport details, costs, weather tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Organisation de dernière minute par la société prestataire, guide bien, nombreux animaux visibles dans la réserve naturelle, véhicule confortable, trajet un peu long, pas de repas ni eau inclus : le prix est cher comparé à la prestation et aux autres offres concurrentes.”

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