The 7 Best 3-Day Experiences in South Africa

1.3 Day Garden Route’s Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $366Our pick

Review this fast-paced 3-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town, with Cango Caves, canoeing, safari, optional elephants, and bungee jumping.

“Excellent tour! Every detail was so organized and we got to do a lot of activities for only 3 days time. Our guide GG was awesome- he made it fun snd took good care of us. Do the adventure tour at the caves- it's intense but so much fun! My favorite part was the elephant Read more”

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2.3 Day Garden Route Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $445

Review of a 3-day Garden Route safari from Cape Town, with two game drives, Tsitsikamma hiking, kayaking, meals, and shared lodging.

“The tour was a very good one. We went for 2 drive games, also a nice kayaking, and for the braves: bungy jumping. Asanda our guide was great !! He was always trying to tell us everything about his beautiful country Southafrica. So thanks Asanda for all !!!!”

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3.3-Day Budget Tent Kruger Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · 3 days · from $653

A practical 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with sunset and night drives, tent camping, a bush walk, Blyde Canyon, and small groups.

“the guides overall were really friendly and knowledgable, in particular Raymond was a very nice person and very experienced. The schedules were well organized Just the lack of the wifi on the first night could have been an issue if someone did not know, but our guide Raymond managed to solve this issue for us.”

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4.3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4×4 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 3 days · from $417

Review of a fast-paced 3-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town with Route 62, Cango Caves, kayaking, safari, and optional adventures.

“This tour package is excellent for anyone on a time budget but wants to see the best South Africa has to offer. My tour guide TK was very pleasant and professional. We were a small group of 8 people and the itinerary was very well organised giving adequate time at each attraction so the tour didn't seem too rushed. In addition, the tour offers a great menu and good rest breaks to divide the journey. I enjoyed the tour from start to finish and would certainly recommend it to any like-minded holiday makers.”

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5.Kruger National Park 3-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 3 days · from $825

Review of a 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with Big Five drives, Tembo Lodge, park meals, costs, guides, and practical tips.

“Best trip! Amazing driver Ben and wonderful guide Given!!! The hotel was also really nice. We saw the big 5, i highly recommend!”

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6.3-Day Garden Route Safari and Coastal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · 3 days · from $720

Three days from Cape Town to penguins, whales, Cape Agulhas, safari drives, Route 62, wine tasting, and 4-star stays.

“Frank was a really good guide. Fulfilled all of our wishes and was very accomodating. The only bad thing was that you spend only 1 night in the lodge, as it was very beautiful.”

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7.3-Day Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · from $770

A practical review of a 3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with small groups, open vehicles, expert guides, meals, and bungalow lodging.

“September 2024 - First of all our consultant Tanja was fantastic she's very patient knowledgeable and extremely pleasant to work with. she put together a phenomenal package from Southern Kruger to kambaku Private Lodge to Cape Town to Read more”

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