SOUTH AFRICA · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Distances here eat days, so the bookings have to earn their slot. These 15 lunch experiences are priced and timed, with pickup points that matter when your guesthouse is out of town.
Spend nine hours from Cape Town at Aquila Private Nature Reserve, with an open safari drive, Big Five sightings, buffet lunch, and hotel transfers.
“Delicious food and fantastic safari. Saw 4 of the big 5 and heaps of other animals including baby giraffe, baby zebras and baby rhinos”
Taste South African wine, cheese, chocolate, and lunch across Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch on a relaxed small-group tour from Cape Town.
“The experience was wonderfull and the guide was very helpful and polite. The wines are very delicious 😋 homemade is the key. This a journey you do not want to miss. Get on board and go and explore all of the goodness.”
Walk through Soweto with a local guide, trace the 1976 uprising, visit Mandela landmarks, sample street food, and meet residents for $43.
“our guide Maweza was fantastic! he was really insightful and answered so many of our questions. we loved being able to walk through the neighbourhood and see how the community is. highly recommend this tour!”
Learn Cape Malay cooking in a Bo-Kaap home, explore colorful streets, and enjoy a spice-filled lunch with local chef Faldela.
“It was one of the best things we did in Cape Town and that's saying something because we had an amazing time. Faldela's dry wit and warmth made her a fantastic teacher and she imparted so much wisdom about each dish and the spices used. The end result was a delicious lunch shared with a small community. It was a lovely afternoon and I'd strongly recommend to anyone visiting Cape Town.”
Explore Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, Mandela’s former home, local life, and traditional lunch on a thoughtful full-day Johannesburg tour.
“Our host was very kind and had an answer to every question. The tour was a lot of information. The only thing I didn't find interesting was the F&B football stadium. Otherwise all the stops were super interesting.”
Spend nine hours in Addo National Park on two game drives, a traditional braai lunch, drinks, and expert wildlife tracking.
“we had a great time at the Addo Safari. our guide Stephen was very experienced and knowledgeable. the Braai Lunch was delicious. but the best was that we were super lucky to see four out uf the big five 🤩 we would recommend this safari Tour!”
Cycle through Soweto’s Orlando West, visit Mandela and Hector Pieterson sites, meet locals, and enjoy a kota lunch with a local guide.
“This bike tour was one of the highlights of my trip. The guide thabo shared interesting stories and hidden gems I never would’ve found on my own. The pace was comfortable for all levels, and the stops were well-chosen. A great blend of sightseeing, adventure, and local flavor.”
Taste 20 Cape Winelands wines, enjoy cheese and lunch, and visit Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Mandela’s former prison near Cape Town.
“Fairview and Delaire Graff were wonderful. Great experience. Would return any day. Thank you..........”
Walk Soweto with a local guide, learn its apartheid history, visit Mandela’s street, and enjoy a filling kota lunch at Orlando Towers.
“Words can’t begin to describe how incredible this tour was. Mulalo Mphuma was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and inviting. We spent the morning on an incredible tour around Soweto and left hungry for more knowledge of the township. If you’re looking for an in depth immersive experience, this is the tour for you!”
Cruise Cape Town’s Atlantic coast or harbor, then enjoy a two-course lunch at City Grill or Raj for $45.
“the drive out to the ocean was good just had bad weather so did not see much, improvement would just be a little more options for drinks”
Review of Cape Town’s private Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach tour, with penguins, coastal stops, lunch, hotel transfers, and practical tips.
“What a perfect day and a fabulous tour. I highly recommend. Natasha was our guide and Kiaam was our driver. They took us to so many different sites and we learned all about the history of the area. They were personable and knowledgeable as well as adaptable.”
See Johannesburg, Soweto, Constitutional Hill, and the Apartheid Museum on an 8-hour guided tour with local lunch.
“This was an amazing tour. Our guide, Pascal, was extremely knowledgeable and gave me and my two friends an excellent, private tour of the city of JoBurg. Highly recommend this tour!”
Review of Addo Elephant full-day safari from Port Elizabeth, with two game drives, Big 5 sightings, small groups, and a South African braai.
“This was a truly memorable experience. Steve not only knew where to find the animals but made a fantastic lunch as well! We had an amazing experience.”
Review of Hermanus shark cage tour: marine wildlife, safety, meals, transport, visibility, shark sightings, price, and practical tips.
“Amazing unforgettable experience! Love it simply. Organization was good, boat, equipment, absolutely everything”
Review of Aquila Game Reserve from Cape Town, with Big 5 viewing, a 3-hour open vehicle safari, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“It was awesome! Good deal for money. Excellent transportation. Knowledgeable guides onsite. I saw 4 types of Big Five (the leopard is not present in that park). The animals were very close, but it was also safe to see them and to take pictures. Djiby was a fantastic and careful driver who told a lot about African culture as well.) Thank you, guys. ❤️ Enjoyed it immensely.”
Cape sea days, bush mornings, tasting rooms and the long road east.
