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Safaris, cultural tours, adventures, and hidden gems across South Africa.

11 experiences found

Hermanus Whale Watching
Safari & Wildlife
1hr from Cape Town

Hermanus Whale Watching

Hermanus, Western Cape

Hermanus is one of the world's best whale watching destinations. Southern right whales visit Walker Bay between June and November each year.

2โ€“3 hoursยทFrom R1,200pp
Book via Hermanus Whale Cruises โ†’
Knysna Elephant Park
Safari & Wildlife
4hrs from Cape Town

Knysna Elephant Park

Knysna, Western Cape

Walk alongside rescued African elephants in their natural forest setting on the Garden Route. One of the most intimate wildlife encounters in South Africa.

2โ€“3 hoursยทFrom R650pp
Book via Knysna Elephant Park โ†’
Kruger National Park Safari
Safari & Wildlife
5hrs from Joburg

Kruger National Park Safari

Limpopo & Mpumalanga

Spot the Big Five in one of Africa's greatest wildlife sanctuaries. Guided 3-day safaris depart regularly from Joburg with everything included.

3โ€“5 daysยทFrom R3,500pp
Book via Kruger Park โ†’
Lake St Lucia Hippo & Croc Cruise
Safari & Wildlife
3.5hrs from Durban

Lake St Lucia Hippo & Croc Cruise

St Lucia, KwaZulu-Natal

Cruise the St Lucia Estuary in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park โ€” a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to hippos, crocodiles, pelicans, and one of Africa's richest ecosystems.

2 hoursยทFrom R300pp
Book via Viator โ†’
Nambiti Game Reserve
Safari & Wildlife
3hrs from Durban

Nambiti Game Reserve

KwaZulu-Natal Midlands

A boutique private game reserve set in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands with the Big Five and no crowds. One of SA's best-kept safari secrets.

2+ nightsยทFrom R4,500pp per night
Book via Nambiti Hills โ†’
The Sardine Run
Safari & Wildlife
KZN South Coast

The Sardine Run

KZN South Coast & Wild Coast

One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth โ€” billions of sardines migrate north along the KZN coast each June-July, followed by sharks, dolphins, and diving gannets in a feeding frenzy.

5โ€“7 daysยทFrom R2,500pp
Book via Oceans Africa โ†’
Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
Safari & Wildlife
45min from Cape Town

Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Simon's Town, Western Cape

Walk alongside 3,000 African penguins on a pristine beach in Simon's Town. One of the most unique wildlife encounters in the world.

2โ€“3 hoursยทR230pp
Book via SANParks โ†’
Crocodile Creek, Durban
Safari & Wildlife
30min from Durban

Crocodile Creek, Durban

Salt Rock, KwaZulu-Natal

Get up close to over 2,000 Nile crocodiles and alligators on guided tours at this family-friendly wildlife sanctuary south of Durban, with live feeding shows daily.

1โ€“2 hoursยทFrom R150pp
Book via Durban Tourism โ†’
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
Safari & Wildlife
3hrs from Durban

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve

Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal

One of Africa's oldest game reserves and the birthplace of rhino conservation. Self-drive or join a guided safari through bush teeming with the Big Five and over 80 mammal species.

Full day โ€“ 2 daysยทFrom R350pp entry
Book via SANParks โ†’
Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Safari & Wildlife
2hrs from Joburg

Pilanesberg Game Reserve

North West Province

A malaria-free Big Five safari just two hours from Joburg in the beautiful North West bushveld. Perfect for a weekend escape.

Half day โ€“ Full dayยทFrom R1,200pp
Book via Pilanesberg โ†’
Two Oceans Aquarium
FamilySafari & Wildlife
Central Cape Town

Two Oceans Aquarium

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet โ€” explore massive shark tanks, touch pools, colourful reef fish, and sea turtles at Cape Town's beloved V&A Waterfront aquarium.

2โ€“3 hoursยทFrom R280pp
Book via Two Oceans Aquarium โ†’