South Africa Guided Tours 2024/2025

South Africa Travel Guide

South Africa Tours Things To Do

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  Cape Town, South Africa

  Most South Africa tours begin in Cape Town, South Africa, a city that is as beautiful as it is unique. Located on South Africa's southwest coast, the city stretches beneath the plateau of Table Mountain, which can be accessed by cable car or on foot. If you arrive early for your trip, you can do a little exploring on your own, and visit places such as Camp's Bay, Sandy Bay, and Cosy Bay beaches or the Victoria and Albert waterfront.

  Best Time To Visit

  According to U.S. World Travel, the best time to travel to Cape Town is usually during the spring or fall. These times are less rainy, the temperatures are milder, and the prices are reduced. The city is surrounded by vineyards. Therefore, wine lovers often embark on side tours of the Winelands, about a 30-minute drive from Cape Town. Some of the most celebrated wine regions include Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Durbanville.

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  Gansbaai and Dyer Island – Cage Diving with Great White Sharks

  One of the rare experiences of a lifetime, cage diving with Great White sharks begins in the small town of Gansbaai on a South Africa tour. From there, participants take a boat to Dyer Island, which has one of the largest concentrations of Great White Sharks in the world.

  Best Time To Visit

  While you can go cage diving with the Great Whites in Gansbaai year-round, the water is clearer if you go between the months of March to September. Great white shark cage diving is also best pursued from February to September in South Africa's False Bay.

   

  You Should Know

  No one has been hurt when cage diving with the Great Whites, as the operators of the excursions make sure they provide a safe activity. While shark attacks happen to about 65 scuba divers, surfers, or swimmers each year, none of the attacks occurred during cage diving activities.

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  Chapman Peak’s Drive

  An interesting side excursion, Chapman's Peak Drive enables the tourist to see amazing rock formations and sea views. The drive, which hugs the mountain of Chapman's Peak offers spectacular viewpoints along the roadway of various natural sights. It is located on the Cape Peninsula on the western side, nestled between Hout Bay and Noordhoek. From the site, you can see spectacular vistas of Hout Bay, Sentinel Peak, and Noordhoek Beach.

  Best Time To Visit

  The road is scenic year-round. However, you can spot whales in Hout Bay from the middle of August to mid-November.

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  Watch the Penguins at Boulders Beach

  Located in Table Mountain State Park, Boulders Beach is the place to go if you want to do some penguin-watching. The beach features the endangered African penguin and is the nesting site for this amazing bird.

  Best Time To Visit

  Visit the beach in the latter part of the day. That is when the penguins normally return home. The beach sees fewer crowds in April and May, with the exception of Holy Week.

   

  You Should Know

  Penguins are flightless. Their wings enable them to swim, while their feet are used for rudders.

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  Kasane

  Known as the gateway to South Africa's Chobe National Park, Kasane sits in northeast Botswana. A wildlife corridor stretches between the waterfront town and Kazungula village.

  Best Time To Visit

  For game viewing, the best time to see the animals is from August to October. Otherwise, journey to Kasane between March and May to avoid the crowds and enjoy more tolerable temperatures.

   

  You Should Know

  The Hot Springs in Kasane are known for their healing powers. Also, check out the baobab tree, which can be found behind Kasane's police station. Its hollowed-out trunk once was used as a "holding cell" for prisoners.

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  Kazungula

  A small settlement in Zimbabwe, Kazungula lies in close proximity to Botswana, Zambia, and Namibia. The name also refers to the border village of Kazungula in Botswana, which features a ferry service across the Zambezi River, to a town in Zambia, also known as Kazungula. A tarred road links the settlement to the magnificent Victoria Falls.

  Best Time To Visit

  You will experience fewer crowds and lower heat if you visit the Kazungula settlement or village during the spring.

   

  You Should Know

  Kazungula village, which lies close to Kasane, features a crocodile farm that children, 10 years of age and younger, can visit for free. The area's Kazungula Snake Park features about 50 species of snake.

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  Chobe National Park

  One of the major attractions on South Africa tours, Chobe National Park is the place to go to see elephants. That is because the park has a high concentration of animals. The park, which is Botswana's third-largest park, features elephants, as well as leopards, tigers, gazelles, hippos, zebras, and giraffes. If you want to see rhinos, you will have to go elsewhere.

  Best Time To Visit

  You can see more animals from August to October. However, it's not as hot in the spring.

   

  You Should Know

  About 120,000 elephants live in Chobe National Park. During the dry season, or from May through November, you can see as many as 100 elephants along the Chobe River.

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  Kruger National Park

  Located in the northeast of South Africa, Kruger National Park is one of the biggest game reserves in Africa. The park features Africa's Big 5: rhinos, leopards, elephants, lions, and buffalos. The park also features a diverse bird population, which includes storks and eagles.

  Best Time To Visit

  According to U.S. News World Travel, you should visit the park at the beginning or end of the area's dry season, which occurs between April and September. During the dry season in the park, nighttime temperatures average around 45 degrees Fahrenheit while daytime temperatures may reach, at times, as high as 85 degrees Fahrenheit. June to September is usually the best time to plan a safari.

   

  You Should Know

  The park, which is approximately the size of the country of Israel, serves as a home to 147 species of mammals, 114 reptiles, and 507 types of birds. Main roads in the park are tarred while the secondary roads comprise well-maintained dirt tracks.

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  Victoria Falls

  Situated along the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls features 15 viewpoints in Zimbabwe and 4 viewpoints in Zambia for viewing. The falls, which were named in honor of Queen Victoria, was first discovered in 1855 by a missionary, David Livingstone.

  Best Time To Visit

  Visit the falls from February through May, after the seasonal rains.

   

  You Should Know

  If the Zambezi River dried up, Victoria Falls would stop flowing. The falls are just over 5,600 feet (1,708 meters) wide and 354 feet (108 meters) high.

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  Johannesburg

  Also called Joburg by the locals, Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa. Boasting 17 nature reserves and the world's largest man-made forest, the city offers visitors a mecca that combines the convenience of urban living with the planet's natural resources. The metropolitan area of the city is about the size of Los Angeles.

  Best Time To Visit

  As far as climate, the temperatures, on average, are not too hot or humid, and winters are short and mild. Also, the city receives daily year-round sunshine. Therefore, you can travel to the city just about any time. However, travel professionals suggest seeing the city during the early part of the spring or fall when it is less crowded and temperatures are cooler.

   

  You Should Know

  Historically, the city began as a mining town settlement. The man-made forest in Johannesburg features over 10 million trees. In addition, the city is home to one of the predominant archeological sites worldwide, which features 40% of the earth's human fossils.

South Africa Tour Packages

South Africa Tours Frequently Asked Questions

• What are South Africa Tours?

  South Africa tours span from a week to as many as 21 days. Many excursions include game viewing or safaris in places such as Chobe National Park and Kruger National Park. You can also take side trips to wineries or participate in activities where you can experience daily village life. Most South African tours include the cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg in their itineraries.

• What’s Included in a South Africa Tour?

  South Africa Tours include travel in national parks where visitors can take part in safaris by vehicle or boat. All tours feature a schedule of activities and stops, making it easy to plan a South Africa holiday. Transfers, hotel stays, and admissions to attractions typically are included in a tour's price. You can either arrange a South Africa tour for a group or schedule a private tour for you and your family.

• What’s the Best South Africa Tour?

  The best South Africa tour centers on a traveler's specific interests with respect to attractions, activities, hotels, and restaurants. To ensure that your trip is tailored to meet your South Africa tour needs, speak to a South Africa tour representative about the amenities included in all-inclusive South Africa tour packages.

• How Much Do South Africa Tours Cost?

  To determine what you will pay for South Africa tours, you need to determine the length of your stay, the activities you would like to plan, and when you can travel. A South Africa tour that lasts 7 days costs from $575 per person, depending on the amenities.