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Top 15 Full-Day Tours in South Africa

84 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Good full-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Cape Point and Boulder's Penguins Full Day Tour - Camps Bay and the Atlantic Seaboard views
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Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

1.Cape Point and Boulder’s Penguins Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,118 reviews · from $34Our pick

Review of Cape Town’s Cape Point and Boulders Beach tour, with penguins, wildlife, coastal views, transport, pricing, and practical tips.

“Had a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. Tour was organised well and punctual. The staff were very good. Worth not having to uber or drive around to the peninsular yourself.”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - Maidens Cove and the first view of Cape Town
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From Cape Town: Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

2.Cape Point & Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,032 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins, Chapman’s Peak, Simon’s Town, and coastal views on a packed Cape Town day tour.

“Great trip! The guide, Colombe (Coco) (Chanel 😉), was so knowledgeable; she gave us a bit of history and told great stories. She was patient and flexible. The driver, Yves (Saint Laurent 😉), drove very safely and had a great sense of humour! Some stops could have done with a little more time, especially Boulders Beach. All in all, I enjoyed it very much and recommend it!”

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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town - Hout Bay: market, beach, or a seal cruise
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Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

3.Cape of Good Hope & Boulder Penguins Full-Day Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,347 reviews · from $48

See Bo-Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Simon’s Town, and Boulders penguins on a small-group day tour from Cape Town.

“We only really had one full day in Cape Town and this turned out to be a great choice. Candice & our driver Madee were very knowledgeable on all areas we visited. The boat trip to see the seal we enjoyed, even with the rough seas. The penguins, well worth seeing. We had plenty of time at the Cape. Some chose to hike up and some on the Funicular and all worked in together very well. I would happily recommend this tour.”

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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour - Cape Point Nature Reserve: cliffs, wildlife, and the lighthouse
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From Cape Town: Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

4.Cape Point and Boulders Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,946 reviews · 8 hours · from $31

Visit Cape Point, hike to the Cape of Good Hope, meet Boulders Beach penguins, and enjoy a guided Cape Peninsula day trip from Cape Town.

“Whole crew was amazing including the driver, the hostess and the guide Peter. Many interesting, funny stories. The bus was very comfortable. Penguins - oh my god - I loved them!”

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Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food - Paarl starts the tasting with cheese and mountain views
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Cape Town: Full-Day Winelands Tour with Wine Tastings & Food

MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated - Boulders Beach and the African penguins
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MUST DO: Boulders Beach & Cape Point Full Day Tour #1 Rated

Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour - Walking Vilakazi Street and visiting Mandela House
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Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

7.Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum Guided Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 932 reviews · from $103

Explore Johannesburg and Soweto with a local guide, from Constitution Hill and Mandela House to the Apartheid Museum and Hector Pieterson Memorial.

“Tour was really nice and our guide, Bobo, was kindy and give us a lot of information about the city. The only problem is that we are informed that the Apartheid Museum was closed one day before the tour.”

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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - Pickup from Port Elizabeth and the surrounding area
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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

8.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 872 reviews · 9 hours · from $186

Spend nine hours in Addo with a local guide, close elephant sightings, Big 5 wildlife, lunch, transport, and park fees included.

“We had an amazing tour! Sidwell was our guide. Very informative , made sure everyone saw as much as possible. Saw two lions hunting a buffalo . They gave up quickly and chased a few warthogs! Really interesting to watch! Highlight was all the Elephants. Overall Great Experience and Highly recommended!!”

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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari - A private safari changes the pace
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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

9.Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · from $158

Spend a full day in Kruger with a private guide, early pickup, Big Five viewing, rest-camp meals, and flexible stops for photos.

“Very happy with the service provided. Good communication right from when the booking was made. Senzo, our guide was knowledgable and jolly. He picked us up right from our chalet on time and explained the details on the way to the park. Throughout the day, he catered to our needs and kept explaining various details about the park and wildlife. I would highly recommend him.”

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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - The first open-vehicle safari drive
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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

10.Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · from $159

Spend a full day on two open-vehicle game drives in Pilanesberg, with Big Five sightings, lunch by a waterhole, and hotel pickup.

“The safari was a great experience. However, we only gave it 4 stars because it wasn’t what we expected. It could’ve been the rain or that the tour guide spent most of the tour having side conversations with woman who sat in the front seat of tRead more”

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Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town - What the Navy line offers
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Full-Day Franschhoek Hop On Hop Off Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town

Cape Town: Table Mountain & Cape of Good Hope Full-Day Tour - Table Mountain sets the tone
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Cape Town: Table Mountain & Cape of Good Hope Full-Day Tour

12.Table Mountain & Cape of Good Hope Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 526 reviews · 11 hours · from $54

See Table Mountain, Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach penguins on an 11-hour Cape Town tour.

“This trip was epic. The guide Jeff was really friendly and flexible. He gives you the time to stop on all the nice viewpoints on the road wherever you want. As a local Jeff gave us a really safe ride with his van and knows the road and the local stories like nobody else. I can really recomend the tour, if you have the opportunity ask for Jeff, 10/10!”

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Cape Town: Cape Point and Penguin Colony Full Day Tour - Hout Bay and the optional Seal Island boat
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Cape Town: Cape Point and Penguin Colony Full Day Tour

Johannesburg: Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum - Starting at Constitution Hill
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Johannesburg: Full-Day Tour with Soweto and Apartheid Museum

Private Full Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Pick Up and Drop Off - Hartenberg Wine Estate sets the tone
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Private Full Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Pick Up and Drop Off

15.Private Full Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Pick Up and Drop Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · from $166

A private Stellenbosch wine day from Cape Town with four estate visits, tastings, chocolate, cheese, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“We only were taken to three wineries. Two were great, the third one was large and commercial, but pretty. Lunch choice had nice view and nice South African food. Tour guide was bigoted and arrogant, worst of white people in South Africa. Could have been a much better experience.”

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