15 Western Cape Tours to Build a South African Day Around

Bloukrans Bungy, the worlds best bungy jump! - Reaching Bloukrans Bridge on the Garden Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · from $97Our pick

Review of Bloukrans Bungy, the 216-meter bridge jump with zipline, winch ride, SkyWalk, safety briefing, and practical booking tips.

“I had an amazing experince, the ambience is super, it is homely with friendly staff in every corner. Scary and yet exciting moment it's just out of this world. The staff are so passionate and knows what they are doing, excellent customer care, ohh they are so patient and caring.”

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Aquila Game Reserve Safaris, Evening Experiences, Private, Safari Tours, Tour Reviews, Western Cape Tours

Aquila Private Game Reserve: Sunset Safari with Entry Fee

2.Aquila Private Game Reserve: Sunset Safari with Entry Fee

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 158 reviews · from $63

Review of Aquila’s $63 sunset safari near Cape Town, with a 2 to 3 hour Big Five drive, welcome snacks, pool time, and practical tips.

“The all experience, from the reception from the stuff members, the food and most of all the excitement of the big 5 reserve.”

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Farms, Skip the Line, Tickets, Tour Reviews, Tours, Western Cape Tours

Skip the Line: Highgate Ostrich Farm Tour Ticket

3.Skip the Line: Highgate Ostrich Farm Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · from $11Best value

Feed ostriches, learn farm crafts, and watch a derby at Highgate Ostrich Farm near Oudtshoorn for a lively 75-minute tour.

“Positive: Great Tour! Samantha was the best guide. Love the extra info she shared about the pepper trees and other tid bits. Loved her energy! Negative: Payment System!!! I made the payment on Thursday yet, they still had it as "pax to pay" and I really didn't appreciate the way they dealt with THEIR error.”

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Cruises & Boat Tours, National Parks, Tour Reviews, Western Cape Tours

Touw River Boat Cruise – Wilderness National Park

4.Touw River Boat Cruise – Wilderness National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · from $17

Review of the 90-minute Touw River cruise in Wilderness National Park, with wildlife, forest views, practical costs, tips, and honest value advice.

“The river cruise was lovely. But we were cross to be charged so much extra by the National Park. It made it very expensive”

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Marine Big 5 Safari: Self-Drive

5.Marine Big 5 Safari: Self-Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $129

Set out from Gansbaai for whales, sharks, seals, penguins, and dolphins, with a marine biologist, warm food, and a penguin sanctuary visit.

“A great way to experience marine life in South Africa while supporting conservation and research efforts. The area is beautiful from the boat. Come during whale season if you can. If not you may still see the Bryde’s Whale. Be sure to visit the South African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary. These birds are threatened with becoming extinct in the wild soon and need support.”

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Cape Shark Diving Adventures

6.Cape Shark Diving Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $149

Meet bronze whaler sharks in a safe Gansbaai cage experience with meals, warm showers, expert crew, and marine life sightings.

“It is a wonderfull experience. I highly recommend it. We only saw one shark but was enough to say it is worthy. The crew is so patience and was working si hard to ensure we see sharks (mother nature is unoredictable). The staff at the office was so friendly and helpful. Serving hot soup and delicious snacks. Also providing towels and a hot shower after the tour. Highly recommend!”

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Cango Caves,Swartberg Pass,Prince Albert & Meiringspoort Daytrip

7.Cango Caves,Swartberg Pass,Prince Albert & Meiringspoort Daytrip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $172

Explore Cango Caves, Swartberg Pass, Prince Albert, and Meiringspoort Waterfall on a small-group day tour from Oudtshoorn.

“We had an absolutely wonderful time with Roeland AKA Jabu. Roeland really takes his time to ensure that you have the best possible experience. His very knowledgable about the area and shares interesting tidbits of information throughout tRead more”

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Shark cage diving & viewing tours in Gansbaai

8.Shark cage diving & viewing tours in Gansbaai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $129

Get close to great white sharks near Gansbaai with cage access, boat viewing, meals, gear, and optional Cape Town transfers.

“We had a great day picked us up smack on time for 20 in the morning picked a few other people up then straight to shop driving so loads of sharks very knowledgeable man on the sharks absolutely great today would do it again would recommend”

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Cape Town: Cape Aghullas Van Tour with Hotel Pickup

9.Cape Aghullas Van Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 8 hours · from $311

Review of the Cape Agulhas van tour from Cape Town, with lighthouse views, shipwrecks, Hermanus, hotel pickup, pricing, and practical tips.

“The guide was so fantastic I booked another tour with her. So engaging and informative.”

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SHARK CAGE DIVING and VIEWING (Incl. transfers from Cape Town)

10.SHARK CAGE DIVING and VIEWING (Incl. transfers from Cape Town)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $178

Cage-view copper sharks near Gansbaai with Cape Town transfers, meals, gear, and a careful safety briefing. Know what to expect before booking.

“Very professional team on and off the water. Plenty of time not being rushed so everyone had a great experience.”

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Cycling Tours, Garden Route Tours, National Park Trips in the Garden Route, National Parks, Quad Bikes, Tour Reviews, Western Cape Tours

Quad Biking Fun Ride in Wilderness Garden Route

11.Quad Biking Fun Ride in Wilderness Garden Route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $34

Ride twisting bush trails near Wilderness on a guided quad bike adventure with friendly instructors, scenic views, and plenty of dust for $34.57.

“Babson and Talent were such excellent fixes guides and made the trip for us.. Highly recommend to anyone wanting some adventure in the garden route”

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SHARK CAGE DIVING and VIEWING (Self Drive)

12.SHARK CAGE DIVING and VIEWING (Self Drive)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $131

Review of White Shark Ventures’ Kleinbaai cage experience, with breakfast, expert guidance, boat viewing, gear, lunch, pricing, and tips.

“The visit was really good. People from the office, boot are professionals. The explane everything well before you go and during the trip. Safety was good!”

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Ceres: Ziplining in the Mountains

13.Ceres: Ziplining in the Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $34

Zipline above the Koekedouw River on eight mountain slides near Ceres, with wide valley views, expert guides, and easy Cape Town access.

“Very friendly ,warm wlecome. Crew was very friendly,patient and helpful. Was the best experience ever and so much fun with a beautiful view as well. Safe and easy to do as well. Highly recommended. I will definitely do it again. One activity ticket off my bucket list.”

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3-Day Experiences, Guided, Private, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours, Western Cape Tours, Wine Tours

3 Day – Guided Private Wine Walk Trails and Fossil Hunt

14.3 Day – Guided Private Wine Walk Trails and Fossil Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $537

Walk McGregor Valley trails, spot marine fossils, taste local wine, gin and ice cream, and enjoy three nights of meals at Fossil Hills.

“A wonderful walking experience shared with friends, surrounded by beautiful scenery. The walk was well organised, with fabulous hosts Jacob and Nadia and our guide Jenna was excellent - passionate and friendly. The wine tastings were a real highlight and added to a day full of great experiences. Highly recommended!”

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