Johannesburg to Pretoria

Get to know South Africa’s biggest city on a full-day tour that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto. Take in the views from the Top of Africa, learn about the city’s history as you visit Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, with a tour of the Nelson Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Freedom Square.

Take in aerial views of the Magaliesbergs and the Cradle of Humankind on this hot air balloon safari. Get the best possible perspective on this striking landscape without paying for the high price of an airplane or helicopter tour. Spend the hour-long flight sipping champagne and enjoying the high altitude breeze, snapping photos and listening to commentary from your guide before landing for an included breakfast.

Soar over the Cradle of Humankind or the Magaliesberg mountain range on a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Have some refreshments as you watch the balloon being inflated, then set off on a scenic adventure in the sky. Fly over one of the two sites with your experienced pilot, taking in the sweeping views of South Africa below. After the flight, enjoy a full breakfast as you savor newly-minted memories.

Visit the Lion Park outside of Johannesburg without the hassle of renting a car. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Johannesburg hotel and admission to the Lion Park, where you can explore at your leisure to see more than 85 lions, including the rare white lion, and other animals such as wild dogs, hyenas, and cheetahs. Take a 1-hour safari drive to see the animals, then stop at Cub World to learn about baby lions and their challenges surviving in the wild.

The Pilanesberg National Park is home to Africa’s Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. On this full-day tour, increase your chance of wildlife sightings with two guided game drives in an open safari vehicle, tuck into a delicious lunch looking out over a popular waterhole, and perhaps spot giraffe, hippos, zebras, and antelope in their natural environment.

Experience the splendor of Pilanesberg National Park on a day trip from either Pretoria or Johannesburg. Set out on a safari through this popular game reserve, keeping an eye out for the park's 'Big Five' as well as impalas, cheetahs, hippos and crocodiles. The park is also known for its diverse bird life, which includes over 360 recorded species. Savor a delicious lunch at one of the onsite lodgings before returning mid-afternoon to your hotel.

Our Safari Flight takes the Classic flight beyond traditional boundaries, and is the ultimate in game viewing experiences. The flight launches from the heart of The Game Reserve and usually covers a large portion of the Reserve before moving into the surrounding game reserves.

Get the most out of your time in South Africa by seeing the highlights of Johannesburg and the township of Soweto in a day. Going on an organized tour means no time wasted waiting for public transport and more opportunities to explore local sights. Along the way, see Constitution Hill, FNB Stadium, Orlando Towers, Vilakazi Street, and the Hector Pieterson Museum.

Get the most possible learning out of your visits to the Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Cave. By traveling with a guide, you'll get the full picture of the remarkable fossil findings there and why the site is so important. Walk through Sterkfontein Caves to see the fossils of hominids such as Little Foot and Mrs. Ples, two of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time.

Take a deep dive into South Africa's history on this multi-stop tour that includes Soweto, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. With a guide in the lead and round-trip transportation provided, this ambitious tour examining the history of apartheid in South Africa is made stress-free. Learn about the Great Trek through a visit to the Voortrekker Museum, see the Union Buildings, the Apartheid Museum in Soweto, and the Mandela Bridge. Along the way, your guide will provide sensitive, in-depth commentary about the country's history and culture.

Get to know the ins and outs of daily life in an elephant sanctuary on this half-day tour. Pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg or Pretoria means no need to rent a car, and you can relax on the ride up to the Magaliesburg mountains. Once there, embark on a 2-hour tour that includes in-depth facts and figures about African elephants and the sanctuary's efforts regarding rescue and rehabilitation.

Get to Sun City from the Johannesburg airport quickly and easily with this one-way airport transfer. Groups can choose the 15-seat minibus or private parties can book the 4-seat sedan to travel efficiently to Sun City, without any stops along the way. Schedule the transfer according to your flight time and enjoy personalized attention and help with luggage.

Combine a comprehensive tour of Johannesburg with an educational visit to Soweto Township in a single tour. This half-day excursion allows you to check many of the must-see area landmarks off your list, including the Hector Pieterson Museum, the Apartheid Museum, and Constitution Hill. Along the way, you'll enjoy insightful commentary from your guide.

Pretoria (Tshwane), in Gauteng Province, is the administrative capital of South Africa. Known as "Jacaranda City" for its thousands of jacaranda trees. During this tour you will visit the Voortrekker Monument where the history of the Africaner, the Great Trek and battle of blood River is illustrated on rock plaques. You will also get to visit Church square, Union Buildings and Melrose House. It's also home to universities and government buildings. Enjoy your ride in an air condition vehicle.

Yeoville is one of the most diverse suburbs in South Africa, known for being highly Afro-cosmopolitan with many African nationals found in one square mile. The area is also rich in history and due to the diversity in African culture, offers a great experience when it comes to African cuisine. Our Taste of Africa experience will give you a taste of the continent with no visa requirements or expensive flights. Our guide will be leading you to local restaurants like Malalahitoka for traditional Ghanaian Wat, Kifto and Injera, Pondu and Kwanga, Mama Osu will be our Nigerian stop for Akara and Killshi. Baskim offers a mixture of African foods such as Konkonte and Ampesie. This will include a walk through the Yeoville food market where you can purchase fruit and veg you have seen in some of the dishes you have tasted so you can recreate your favourite African dishes at home. We offer an optional beer tasting experience with this food tour at an editional cost.

Visiting South Africa's most famous township can be tricky to do independently. But this half-day tour of Soweto lets you explore with a guide who was born and raised there. You'll hear personal insights into the culture of the township and learn about Soweto's vibrant modern personality.

Spend a full day exploring the city of Johannesburg and Soweto Township, including admission to the Apartheid Museum. With round-trip transportation included, this tour is made stress-free and that means you can focus on the scenery instead of driving. Get a comprehensive city tour of Johannesburg, then head to Soweto to learn about the history of the township through a tour and admission to the Apartheid Museum.

The finest way to explore Johannesburg safely, reliably and in comfort from the top deck of an open-top bus. Learn about the history of gold mining, hear stories of apartheid history and understand the triumph of modern Johannesburg while listening to the on-board audio commentary, available in 15 languages. This tour stops at all top sites in and around the Johannesburg allowing you to explore the economic powerhouse of Africa, easily and safely. 

Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa; as we drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township. Come enjoy the by going through the Rich history that Soweto boasts. We can always customize the tour to meet your expectations.

Exploring 3 of the best bars in the heart of Johannesburg, in different parts of the city! Maboneng, Newtown, Braamfontein & Melville. These are the best-hidden Gems in this young vibrant city, with a spectacular nightlife scene in every bar we visit. - Snacks and a welcome drink on arrival, including transportation to all the bars we will be visiting. - We’ll visit one of the hippest restaurants in Maboneng, and off to our next bar a young and happening part of town inspired by fashion, and art, continuing to Melville our final & personal favorite, a multi-racial space welcoming everyone from everywhere, to dance the night away, If you are looking to make new friends, chat, drink, dance, and be shown the best part of Jo’burg then this is the experience for you.

This is a chance to explore Johannesburg in a way that includes some history, cultural diversity, trivia, urban regeneration, public art, grafitti with plenty of stops along the way for coffee, a beer, a gin & tonic or a cool drink or two.

For new arrivals in an unfamiliar city, it can be difficult to know where to find the best shopping. Let this private, customized tour show you the way to locals' favorite hotspots so you can find the perfect goods.

Enjoy an intimate balloon ride on a smaller ballon built for two passengers. Float above the Magaliesberg Mountains for epic views at sunrise, sipping sparkling wine and enjoying commentary from your dedicated guide/pilot. Once you land, enjoy a full English breakfast to round out your experience.

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