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8 One-Day Tours in South Africa Worth Booking

8 tours  ·  from $47 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 one-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip - Why this Cape Town safari works for a short visit
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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

See the Big Five on a Cape Town day trip with a Breede Valley drive, Aquila safari, buffet lunch, wine stop, and hotel pickup.

“We had a wonderful day with our guide, Werner. Our ship was delayed by two hours due to fog, but Werner rearranged our schedule and saved the day. We had an excellent buffet lunch at Aquila and did the safari drive. Werner gave an excelRead more”

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Jo'berg in 1 Day: Soweto, Apartheid Museum & City Tour - Orlando West, Vilakazi Street, and the 1976 uprising
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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, Constitutional Hill, and central Johannesburg in one guided, history-packed day.

“Our tour guides, Thepo and Collin were the best guides I have ever experienced since traveling around the world. They are very knowledgeable, professional, patient, and courteous. I highly recommend them for anyone interested in traveling throughout South Africa. Can I request them again for my next tour in a few days? My nephew, David, and I learned so much from Thepo and Collin.”

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Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Private Day Trip - Starting with Bo-Kaap’s bright streets
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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, Chapman’s Peak, and Boulders Beach penguins on a flexible 10-hour private Cape Town tour.

“We came to South Africa for the first time from Korea for our honeymoon. Our guide, Chrismank, was incredibly kind and friendly! 😊 We were also very lucky with the weather, and his explanations were so clear and engaging that we learned a lot about South Africa that we didn’t know before. The trip felt very safe, and we had such a great time that the day just flew by. Huge thanks to our guide for making it such an enjoyable experience! ☺️”

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Table Mountain and Cape Town City Half-Day Trip - Cape Town’s central sights from the minibus
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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

See Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, the Castle of Good Hope, and Cape Town highlights on a practical four-hour minibus tour.

“Not too much to say. Saw what I wanted to see. I wasn’t happy that the people who booked this tour canceled and I was the only one. It’s always nice to be with others. But I had private tour.”

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Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Winelands Full Day Trip from Cape Town - Paarl: the cellar tour and first taste of the valley
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Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Winelands Full Day Trip from Cape Town

5.Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Winelands Full Day Trip from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · from $101

Spend eight hours tasting South African wines and exploring Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch on a small-group trip from Cape Town.

“Our driver/ guide was on time picking us up, kept everything moving along, knew local history, and was a pleasure to be with. The small group was fun to be with. Had an all-around fun day!”

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From Durban: Sani Pass, Lesotho and Basotho Village Day Trip - From Durban to Himeville: an early start with a purpose
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From Durban: Sani Pass, Lesotho and Basotho Village Day Trip

From Richards Bay: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve Day Trip - What the six-hour day looks like
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From Richards Bay: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve Day Trip

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