SOUTH AFRICA
The tours and day trips worth your time.
The 15 most popular tours in Johannesburg. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who you book through.
Full-day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg with two open-vehicle game drives, included lunch, and Big Five chances in a different landscape.
Most Popular“Our guide Petros was a perfect and energetic tour guide. We really enjoyed it”
Hop-on hop-off Johannesburg bus from Rosebank with audio in 8 languages, plus an optional small-group Soweto tour to Mandela’s legacy sites.
“Absolutely amazing way to see the city and understand its history. The sorry tour is absolutely worth it, and makes the entire experience so much better!”
Johannesburg and Soweto in one day: Constitutional Hill, Apartheid Museum, Mandela sites, and Soweto street history with a small-group guide.
“Our trip was amazing. Our guide and staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. They made our trip to memorable adventure. We highly recommended their tours.”
Johannesburg hop-on hop-off bus with 8-language audio and headsets, plus an optional 2-hour Soweto small-group tour and hotel shuttle.
“The kids loved listening to the commentary along the route and the little fun facts shared. Definitely need more days to be able to fully enjoy all stops along the route. Sci-Bono centre was their absolute favourite!”
Full-day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg with two open-vehicle game drives, waterhole lunch, and Big Five chances for $159 for small group.
“The experience was surreal!! Can't believe we get to be so close to the animals. There is nothing to fault this trip from start to the end!!”
Half-day Soweto tour from Johannesburg with hotel pickup, a local guide, Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilakazi Street, and Soweto Towers.
“It was a wonderful tour that provided a different insight to Soweto. Deneko was an amazing guide, personable and passionate.”
A 4-hour Soweto walk with a local guide, Mandela and Tutu landmarks, lunch, and a minibus taxi ride to the Towers.
“This was such a fantastic tour. Maweza is a very informative and friendly guide. He is a historian who will tell you everything you need to know about Soweto, Johannesburg, and the history of South Africa. Truly an impressive man and we feel so lucky to have learned about Soweto through his eyes. Definitely book…”
A full-day Jo’burg tour that pairs Soweto street history with the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill, with guided stops and added city sights.
“The Jo’berg tour with stop in Soweto was my favorite part about visiting Jo’berg!”
Johannesburg’s full-day history route with Constitution Hill, Soweto, Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, and the Apartheid Museum.
“Our tourguide John was very knowledgeable and took his time to explain everything in detail. We had a phantastic time with him and learn a lot!”
Johannesburg to Soweto in 5 hours: Mandela’s House, Hector Pieterson Memorial, cooling towers, and a look at everyday township life.
“I had a fantastic experience on the tour! Our guide, Vincent, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole journey really enjoyable. He shared so much interesting information. I would highly recommend this tour!”
Float over the Magaliesbergs on a 1-hour hot air balloon flight, then enjoy breakfast and a certificate at Bill Harrop’s.
“The ambience in the reception area was so relaxed and peaceful. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Captain Eugene was so supportive and helpful during the ride. Champagne toast after we landed was amazing, followed by the 5Read more”
Two safari drives in Pilanesberg with hotel pickup, lunch, open 4x4 morning, afternoon closed-vehicle wildlife spotting, small group.
“It was a long journey to get there, but once there, we were able to see Elephants, Antelopes, Lion, Giraffes, Rhinos, Hippos and more!”
Full-day Soweto tour from Johannesburg with Apartheid Museum, memorial sites, a local lunch, and optional Mandela Museum stop.
“Cool tour. No complaints it’s definitely a must do if you’re in Joburg! This definitely should be on everyone’s list”
Half-day Lion Park safari from Johannesburg with air-conditioned pickup, 1-hour open-vehicle drive, and a chance at rare white lions.
“Our tour guide for the safari park (Dusty) was absolutely amazing! She was so knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Our transportation guide was also great! He so so polite, and professional!!! Would highly recommend for everyone!”
Half-day Johannesburg tour: Apartheid Museum then a Soweto walk to Mandela and Tutu landmarks, with hotel pickup and small groups.
“Our guide was a wonderful storyteller and went out of his way to make sure we can capture great pictures and was always open to us asking lots of questions of the area and what we were seeing.”
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