Things to do in Johannesburg, Gauteng: The Best Multi-day Tours

July 29, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Johannesburg is the place to go to mix big-city culture, shopping, dining and nightlife with outdoor adventures, up-close wildlife encounters and visits to historical sites. Explore caves and nature reserves, or visit a traditional village by day, then enjoy dinner at a hip cafe or five-star restaurant. And if you're a shopper, bring an extra, empty suitcase. With malls, open-air markets and places that blend the two, you'll find plenty of unique souvenirs.
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1. 5Days Blyde River Canyon and Kruger National Park Overnight Tour and Safaris

Bono Tours and Safaris
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5Days Kruger National Park Overnight Safaris. Enjoy the Big 5 and other game species. Visit one of The Blyde River Canyon. The rate includes accommodation, guided transport, breakfast and dinner.

Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation, National Park fees, Breakfast, Dinner, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Nelspruit, White River or Hazyview, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By noaho273

Haven’t stayed a Thakadu River, but I highly recommend Madikwe. Not as big, clearly, as Kruger, but uncrowded and less expensive than the fancy places in the Greater Kruger. Stayed at Tau and Buffalo Ridge.

2. Private 3 Day Kruger Park Safari from Johannesburg

Balanta Imagine Safaris
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BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH with this incredible 3 days /2 night Kruger national Park safari adventure with accommodation INSIDE the park. Enjoy OPEN VEHICLE SAFARI GAME DRIVES and a comfortable air conditioned chalet or cottage lodging with ensuite bathroom. End the day off with a delicious South African Braai / Barbecue under the stars, with "Sundowners, or choose from a variety of items from the Park's Restaurant. You will leave Johannesburg at 7 am for a 4 - 5  hours drive to Kruger. You will be dropped off at Johannesburg hotel or Airport around 4 pm the last day of the tour. (should you need to get back to Joburg/Nelspruit earlier than 4 pm, we'll try to make that happen)

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, 2 nights accommodation INSIDE Kruger Park, Transport in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle, Daily Guided Safari Game Drives , Johannesburg/ Pretoria Hotel or airport drop off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By TeddyStonesJoh

I really love Kruger Park. This tour is well-optimized in regards of time, which makes it perfect for those who want to see more of South Africa.

3. Best Of South Africa Safari - 10 Days Joburg-Kruger-Hluhluwe-Drakensberg- C/Town

African Sun Safaris
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Best Of South Africa Safari -10 Days Joburg, Kruger, Hluhluwe, Drakensberg, C/Town takes you from Johannesburg starting up with Soweto to the Big 5, to the beaches, to the mountains and to the best Wines in the World as you tour the Kruger National Park, Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, the Drakensberg and the Garden Route, ending in Cape Town all within a 10 day period. This tour commences in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town. The tour can also run in reverse starting in Cape Town and ending in Johannesburg. You experience the best that South Africa has to offer.

Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation for 9 nights, Bottled water, Pick ups and drop offs from any points before the tour and after the tour

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Reviewed By danesdora

We have enjoyed tours to Hluhluwe, Isimangaliso Wetland Park and Garden Route. Very nicely organised. Good guides too

4. Providing Authentic & Unique Tours Into South African History

155 West St, Sandown, Sandton, 2031, South Africa MBUYISA MAKHUBU TOURS
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The Makhubu family's close links with South Africa's history became iconic when a photograph of the body of a young boy, named Hector Pieterson, being carried to safety by a Makhubu family member during the Soweto uprising caught the attention of the world's media. The Makhubu family continued to remain immersed in the historical events of South African struggle years and the transformation that followed. It is this person and deep involvement that makes Makhubu a leading tour company able to offer unique and informative insights into South Africa's people, culture and landscape, both past and present. From the beginning of humankind through the sequence of important and intriguing incidents that have followed, each of the tours reveal aspects from evolution to revolution, leading to apartheid and the transformation that has occurred on the communities and the country of South Africa. Each journey is an enlightening footstep of discovery.

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Reviewed By LKnight2015

We did some tours with the guide Zongezile and he was absolutely incredible; full of great energy, passion and detailed knowledge; and he was amazingly patient and helpful with both my four year old daughter and my 75 year old mother. We had such amazing experiences that we did several tours with him; all around his home area of Soweto, which he and his mother have a most personal story to tell which has been made world famous by an iconic photo of the Soweto June 1976 uprising; we also did the Joburg CBD, and all the Nelson Mandela trail as well as a great tour out to Pretoria and to the lion safari park. Can not recommend highly enough; young or old, seasoned or new to traveling; this tour company will not disappoint, and the prices fairly compare with the rest.

5. 4 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari

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• Sunset drive • Bush barbeque • 4 hour morning Big Five bush walk • Full day in Kruger Park on open vehicle • 1 hour morning walk • Scenic highlights of Blyde River Canyon including Three Rondawels

Inclusions: 3 nights accommodation, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, National Park fees, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch on non transfer days & days not in Kruger, All activities, Local guide, Hotel and/or Airport pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch on transfer days and days in Kruger (we will stop at places where lunch can be purchased), Gratuities, Flight to South Africa, Items of a personal nature

Reviewed By vagabondamaledetta

I had a really great time on this safari. The guides were really knowledgeable, and I learned a lot. We saw so many animals!! It was a dream come true. The stop at Blyde Canyon on the way back is a nice plus as well. All staff was nice and friendly; great driver Tabo, excellent cook Tiger, and super field guides and bushmen Raymond and Talli. Thank you to Nyarai and Luca as well. I only have a small complaint: even for a "budget" safari, I find it absurd that drinking water it's not included in the meals that were provided. I understand for soft drinks and others but water should be included.

6. 2 Day Pilanesberg Safari in 3 Star Lodge

Nhlalala Travel
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Simply wildlife treat specifically tailored for wildlife enthusiasts. In this two days one to be deeply introduced into wildlife behaviours. Doing our best to ensure the outstanding outcome for safari. Our experienced guides and rangers warmly embrace the tour from on-set to the end.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Accredited and Professional Tourist guide or Ranger , WiFi on board

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Reviewed By Gabriele H

I highly recommend this tour. Norman, my guide for the day, came to the hotel to pick me up. We drove to the Apartheid museum where he left me inside to explore. 2.5 hours later we met outside and were on our way to Soweto. Touring the various neighborhoods in Soweto gave me a great overall view of the area. We stopped at the Hector Peterson memorial and then at the Mandela house. At the end, Norman drove me back to the hotel. Norman was a very charming guide and very knowledgeable of the history of the area.

7. Motherland Tour (South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana)

Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng Motherland Tour

Experience a trip of a lifetime visiting 3 countries in a space of 12 days. Highlights include a game drive, Zambezi National Park and an opportunity to enjoy the smoke that thunders.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Accommodation as per itinerary, Driver/guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: The listed price does not include a $50 visa fee, at port of entry in Zimbabwe, The listed price does not include a $15 per person departure tax, payable at the time of tour check-in. The departure tax is required by our local supplier and/or the local transit or governing authority and is not within our control., Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

8. 3Days LEOPARD HILLS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE SAFARIS from Johannesberg or Pretoria

Bono Tours and Safaris

Award-winning Leopard Hills is located in the western sector of the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, bordering the world famous Kruger National Park. The Lodge is perfectly set on a rocky outcrop, offering magnificent views over the bush and an active waterhole on the plains below. The Reserve comprises over 10,000 hectares of incredibly diverse ecosystems making Leopard Hills the ideal destination to view plentiful game in its natural habitat. Here the Big Five, (Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard), abound and viewing them at close proximity is our speciality.

Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation, National Park fees, Bottled water, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Beverages, Afternoon tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By noaho273

Haven’t stayed a Thakadu River, but I highly recommend Madikwe. Not as big, clearly, as Kruger, but uncrowded and less expensive than the fancy places in the Greater Kruger. Stayed at Tau and Buffalo Ridge.

9. 5 Days Johannesburg and Cape Town Tour - Best 5 Days Tour

Africa Moja Tours and Transfers

Lets take the burden of you booking for different tours with these Majestic Johannesburg in 2 Days and Cape Town in 3 Days epic Africa Tour. From the dark history of Johannesburg Apartheid to the wonderful beautiful city of Cape Town, these tour has got it all covered. We will visit Pretoria, Soweto and Apartheid Museum on the first day and then sneak through the Cradle of Human Kind for the history of origin on the second day. In Capetown, we will visit the memorable Peninsular on the first day, Winelands on the second day with wine tasting included and on the final day in the Cape do a perfect Safari to wrap up all these beautiful Memories. We are waiting for you to take you on these memorable tour of its own.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, All activities, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks, Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By Julie M

My boyfriend and I did all our tours with Nic from Africa Moja Tours & Transfers-Cradle of Human Kind, Lesedi, Soweto, and Pretoria. We were very nervous booking tours as it was all last minute and we did not have a lot of time to research. However, our first day went so great with Nic that we booked another day. He is a very safe driver, incredibly knowledgeable and smart, and a great person to hang out with while touring the area. Nic and the tours were truly one of the highlights of our three week trip in South Africa and I would highly recommend using this company and Nic for your tours. I am so grateful we had an incredible experience on our first time visiting.

10. 1night 2days Express Kruger National Park Safaris

Bono Tours and Safaris

2days Express Kruger National Park Safaris, Mpumalanga Province. Enjoy the Big 5 and other game species.  The rate includes accommodation, guided transport, breakfast and dinner. Tour will depart not later than 07am and will depart the Kruger the following day at 13:00 This tour is suitable for persons who doesn't extra more days to do the extended safaris

Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation, National Park fees, Breakfast, Dinner, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (Johannesburg, Pretoria, Nelspruit, White River, Hayzview, Malelane and Emalahleni), Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By noaho273

Haven’t stayed a Thakadu River, but I highly recommend Madikwe. Not as big, clearly, as Kruger, but uncrowded and less expensive than the fancy places in the Greater Kruger. Stayed at Tau and Buffalo Ridge.

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