South Africa · GUIDED
Good guided tours fill up well ahead in high season, and the best go first. These 15 cover what each one includes, what it costs and how they differ.
Review of Cape Town’s Robben Island ferry and prison tour, including the former inmate guide, Mandela’s cell, timing, value, and practical tips.
Explore Johannesburg and Soweto on a full-day guided tour with Constitutional Hill, Mandela House, the Apartheid Museum, and local lunch.
Review of a guided Table Mountain hike in Cape Town, with expert guides, scenic routes, Fynbos insights, photo stops, and cable car descent.
“This was my first time hiking. IKR? Table Mountain sounds insane for a first timer😂. Anyways it was physically demanding, however, Robert was amazing and patient and had a good knowledge of almost everything. I also had amazing hike buddies. I definitely recommend.”
Review of Soweto’s four-hour walking tour with a local guide, street-food lunch, Mandela landmarks, history, and practical tips for visitors.
Review of Cape Town’s guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike, with 360-degree views, scrambling, head torches, photos, and practical tips.
“Robert was an awesome Tourguide and leaded us through every step. Very nice Hike with great company!”
Review of Botlierskop’s 3-hour game drive near Mossel Bay, with rhinos, lions, elephants, birds, guides, value, comfort, and practical tips.
“Botlierskop is a wonderful, upmarket place for a game drive. Despite not seeing any lions (there had been lots the day before, we were told!), we had a great time and saw numerous other animals and birds, from giraffe to zebra to rhinos. We were confident that our driver/ranger wanted us to see as much as possible. And boy, did he work that bone-shaker four wheel drive to the max! Lunch was great too. Highly recommened and excellent value for three hours. Thank you.”
Review of Cape Town’s township and Robben Island tour, with local guides, Apartheid history, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
Review of Cape Town’s Big Five safari day trip, with Breede Valley scenery, Aquila game drive, lunch, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“So after being picked up from our hotel we got taken to the resort where we got to see the big four nice giraffes gazelle's elephant's it was well worth the money and we were well looked after in terms of refreshments I would recommend this tRead more”
Explore Soweto, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, and the Apartheid Museum on a practical half-day Johannesburg tour.
Explore Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders penguins, Muizenberg, and Bo-Kaap on a scenic, guided Cape Town day tour.
“Armando was an amazing guide and made the trip even better! All the sites were gorgeous! Really enjoyed this trip!”
Review of Cape Town's guided Lion's Head hike, with sunrise and sunset views, chains, ladders, snacks, coffee, price, and practical tips.
“The hike was amazing and our guide Fatima was perfect! She was very informative about the history of everything. We felt safe with her and had a wonderful time. We would hike with Fatima again in a heartbeat!”
Cycle through Orlando West in Soweto, visit Mandela and Hector Pieterson sites, meet locals, and enjoy a traditional kota lunch.
Explore Stellenbosch’s oak-lined streets, Cape Dutch buildings, village green, and four centuries of stories on a 90-minute guided walk.
“Johan was fantastic, thank you. Learnt so much about Stellenbosch, even though have visited many times. I wish Johan HD been my history teacher at school, perhaps I would have listened more. Fabulous news about the wonderful ideas and systems in Stellenbosch.”
Review of Hartbeespoort’s one-hour predator safari, with lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, expert guides, lion feeding, and practical booking tips.
“Amazing Sunset game drive. Saw all the animals up close”
Explore District Six and Langa on a four-hour Cape Town township tour with local guides, museum history, community stories, and optional beer tasting.
Pick a mountain, a reserve or a cellar.
