What to do and see in Johannesburg, Gauteng: The Best Safaris

July 28, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

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.
Restaurants in Johannesburg

1. Ekala Eco Tours

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5.0 based on 306 reviews

Ekala Eco Tours

Professional fully guided tours including Johannesburg, Soweto, Pretoria and surrounding areas. Providing historical and cultural insight. Specifically designed private tours offer choice and flexibility, meeting personal preferences. Highly qualified, registered and experienced tour guides for professional day or multi-day tour and safari packages. Private safaris, National game parks - Kruger and Pilanesberg. Will leave you with an increased knowledge of our unique environment, wildlife, history and culture. We provide an informative and professional service. Truly once in a lifetime encounter with our beautiful, diverse country. Due to Ekala’s conservation protocol and values, we do not undertake any tours to commercial game parks or any facility that is remotely linked to illegal hunting or trade in wildlife. Specialized Apartheid/Mandela/Gandhi and mining tours with specialized guides. Starting and ending as suitable, hotel or airport, thus using all valuable time available.

2. Cashan Africa Tours & Safaris

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5.0 based on 222 reviews

Cashan Africa Tours & Safaris

We are: Small, specialised and owner run and are Based In Johannesburg. Our focus Areas: Gauteng, North West ( Pilanesberg & Madikwe), Mpumalanga ( KNP) and Western Cape ( also a dedicated local W Cape guide) FGASA reg guide, Bird Specialist and Paleo guides. Small group size ensures personal attention. We are passionate about creating and sharing unique experiences. We achieve this via game drives and walks, cave exploration, sharing the making processes in studio visits, meeting locals, cooks, artists, crafts people, entrepreneurs etc. This is a new direction to explore with us, more about activities and less passive. Topics are wide ranging, History, Arts, Politics, Geography/geology, Paleontology, wild life and nature, Indigenous technology, bird and game specialist guides available on our tours. We provide information packs; reference books and the use of good quality optics. Let us discuss your next great African Adventure! Chris, Penny and the team!

3. Felleng Tours

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5.0 based on 841 reviews

Felleng Tours

We are a tour company who specializes in safaris and providing guiding services for individuals and groups who decides to come to South/Southern Africa and East Africa for a holiday. Guided tours are conducted to: Soweto, Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Sterkfontein Caves, Pretoria, Cullinan Diamond Mine etc. We also conduct tours to The Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls and Cape Town to name a few. Our safaris are conducted to Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Kenya, and Tanzania and what a nice way to combine a safari in Tanzania with a beach holiday in Zanzibar Each individual traveling to Africa has unique requirements, wishes and dreams. For many it is a journey of a lifetime, others might be searching for a glimpse of a rare endemic bird. We take great care in discovering what you want from your safari before making our recommendations. Our aim is to share our passion for Africa and to act as your hosts in this special continent. Hence, the sample itineraries we feature on our website are purely an illustration of the range of possibilities we offer, highlighting the prime wilderness areas and a few of the particularly special camps and lodges we offer our guests.

4. Pilanesberg Safaris and Tours

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Pilanesberg Safaris and Tours

As a responsible tour operator, Pilanesberg Safaris and Tours actively boycotts ALL "commercial" predator breeding and wildlife petting facilities, believing wildlife should be wild and this is what we will show you! We are a dynamic, passionate, up-and-coming company specialising in tours and safaris in Pilanesberg National Park since 2007. The proximity of this park to the hub of the Gauteng metropolis makes for an ideal safari and wilderness experience in easy reach for a day or few.

5. Soul Adventures

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5.0 based on 327 reviews

Soul Adventures

We run over 50 exciting eco adventure trips every year. Each trip is designed by our ‘adventure experts’ to ensure that you can travel to unfamiliar places to enjoy a mix of ‘must see’ highlights and unforgettable cultural experiences. You will see and do more than you ever could travelling on your own and without the hassle of organising it yourself.

6. Deeprift Ventours

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5.0 based on 53 reviews

Deeprift Ventours

Deeprift Ventours provides and operates various value for money Nature, City and Scenic tours and safaris in and around Johannesburg. From Pilanesberg Safaris, Cradle of humankind tours, Cullinan Diamond mine tours and various others.

7. Ingrid's Safaris - Day Tour

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5.0 based on 176 reviews

Ingrid's Safaris - Day Tour

Private tours from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. Also tours to nearby nature and natural attractions. Catering for individuals and groups.

8. Khakiweed Photographic Safaris

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5.0 based on 265 reviews

Khakiweed Photographic Safaris

Safari tours , Day Tours , day trips to the Pilanesberg national Park and Kruger National Park. Real wildlife parks where we search for the big 5 , see elephants, lion, zebra, hippos, rhinos , giraffe and many other species ,professional cameras available with binoculars , professional guide , water and cool drinks provided , SUV used , safe tours of africas magnificent widlife . Small groups or families , individuals or couples , no knowledge of photography required .

9. Go Safari

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5.0 based on 404 reviews

Go Safari

Time to Go Safari! Go Safari, established in 1995, is a dynamic owner run tour operator and safari specialist able to identify your particular needs and offer programs to fit those needs for your safari in South Africa. From your brief to us, we design what we feel will give you the experience and adventure you are looking for - in Southern Africa be it adventure, romance, business or just sight-seeing, we will arrange you an experience of a lifetime. We will tailor make your safari to the Kruger National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, Madikwe, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Luxury Trains and Chobe in Botswana showing you the best of Southern Africa. We specialize in families, couples and small groups, this is what makes your safari in South Africa so special - we take care of all the arrangements and make sure that service is up to scratch. In short, we ensure that your trip is what you expect - and then some. With Go Safari you are special, not just a number.

10. Not For Sissies Tours & Adventures

Rosebank, Sandton, Johannesburg 1459 South Africa +27 82 334 0498 [email protected] http://www.notfs.com
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Not For Sissies Tours & Adventures

We offer personalised Big 5 Safaris, tours and adventures in South Africa and Botswana. Choose from exciting day tours to luxury overnight safaris guided by professionals who love Africa.

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