Luxury South Africa Tours & Travel

Activities to do in South Africa

Do a Safari
A safari is the most iconic experience in this country as one of the world’s top wildlife watching destinations, a place where you can spot the “Big Five,” African elephant, Cape buffalo, rhino, leopard and lion. While there are many game reserves, Kruger National Park is one of the largest in Africa, the epitome of safari adventures, home to the Big Five and more.

Swim with Great White Sharks
The first country to declare the great white shark a protected species, most adventure travelers don’t consider their time here complete until they’ve seen one of the giant toothy predators. This is arguably the best place to swim with great whites with multiple outfitters offering the opportunity to go down in a cage and see them up close.

Do a road trip along The Garden Route
The most famously scenic stretch of road in South Africa, the Garden Route twists and turns for 186 miles, meandering alongside dramatically steep seaside cliffs and through lush forests. Along the way are numerous attractions and photo-ops, from idyllic beaches and stunning lagoons to the mountains of the Tsitsikamma and Outeniqua ranges, dividing the verdant route from arid Little Karoo.

Hike the Drakensberg Mountains
A hiker’s paradise, the Drakensberg Mountain Range is part of the Great Escarpment, separating the high plateaus of the interior from the lower coastal lands. There are miles and miles of trails, from easy to strenuous climbs, bringing magnificent scenery and wildlife watching opportunities, from Rainbow Gorge, one of the top day hikes to the challenging Chain Ladders trek in Northern Drakensberg.

Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschoek
The picturesque Cape Winelands, South Africa’s renowned wine region, includes Stellebosch, an hour’s drive from Cape Town. This is the country’s oldest wine route, featuring almost 150 wine farms along with historic Cape Dutch-style houses. Franschoek Is the nation’s gastronomic capital, home to more than 50 outstanding wineries and countless eateries for pairing gourmet fare with wine straight out of the barrel.

Go Whale Watching in Hermanus
South Africa may be best known for its Big Five, but it’s also one of the world’s best places to see whales. You might spot them almost anywhere along the coast, but the town of Hermanus on the Cape West Coast is known as the world’s whale watching capital. Southern right whales can be viewed from the spectacular clifftops around Walker Bay.

Visit Robben Island
Witness some of South Africa’s checkered past by visiting Robben Island, the country’s most well-known historic site and the former location of a remote prison that held Nelson Mandela for 18 years, although it was used by everyone from the 17th-century Dutch to the South African government in the 21st century. Today the historic landmark offers tours led by former political prisoners.

Sample Local South African Food
The many diverse cultures of South Africa have resulted in a wide range of mouthwatering cuisine that often incorporates outside influences from Southeast Asia to Europe. You’ll get a real flavor for the country by sampling everything from fresh seafood in upscale ocean view restaurants to street foods in Johannesburg like bunny chow, barbecue and roti with local craft brews.

Climb Table Mountain
Climbing Table Mountain, Cape Town’s most recognizable landmark is a must-do. Ideal for active travelers who can be rewarded with a bird’s-eye view, there are dozens of routes up, each of which provides something unique. From the top you’ll be able to gaze out over the city, V&A Waterfront, Table Bay, Robben Island, the Cape Flats and the Cape Peninsula.

Do a Soweto Tour
Tour Soweto to explore a living township that formed nearly a century ago, the largest of its kind in Johannesburg, home to more than a million people. Learn about its history that began when the government forcibly separated whites from blacks in the early 20th-century. Visit historic sites, the Nelson Mandela Museum and view Mandela’s and Bishop Desmond Tutu’s former homes.