South Africa · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

Top 15 Tours with Lunch in South Africa

71 tours  ·  from $26 a head

Good tours with lunch fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch - Hotel pickup keeps the morning simple
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From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

1.Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,409 reviews · 9 hours · from $236Our pick

Spend nine hours traveling from Cape Town to Aquila Private Nature Reserve, where an English-speaking ranger leads a two-hour open-vehicle safari. You’ll have a buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and time to spot lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and up to 172 bird species. Guides such as Trevor, Aiden, and Kayim are praised for sharp animal spotting.

“Our driver was very friendly and his driving was top notch. When we got to the Aquila Game Reserve I was blown away by the hospitality of the staff. We were very taken care of. The complimentary drinks on arrival, great food, very clean facilities and mostly friendly staff who went above and beyond to make sure that the tourists were catered for. The service was one of the best in my travelling experience. As for the staff on the game reserve our guides were very knowledgeable about the animals and he had a good sense of humour whilst explaining about the animals. We saw all the Big Five and…”

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Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch - Franschhoek Cellar gives you a real lunch break
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Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch

2.Wine Tour to Stellenbosch & Franschhoek with Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · from $101Top rated

Travel from Cape Town to Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch in a small group of no more than 12 people. You’ll taste wine with cheese at Fairview, enjoy lunch at Franschhoek Cellar, tour La Bri with chocolate pairings, and have free time in two charming towns. Guides such as Bonga, Angelo, Nuno, Basil, and Donovan are praised for their warmth and local insight.

“Incredible day of beautiful views and wines. The tour was just perfect. The guide and driver were very friendly, funny and knowledgeable. One of the best wine tours I've been on and I've been on a lot. The views in the region are just spectacular. Perfect amount of wine and really lovely pairings of cheese, chocolate and lunch. Highly recommend.”

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Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch - Walking Vilakazi Street to Mandela’s House
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Soweto: Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

3.Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 648 reviews · 4 hours · from $43

Spend four hours walking through Soweto with guides such as Maweza, Teboho, or Mulalo. Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Mandela’s House, Vilakazi Street, Winnie Mandela’s home, Orlando East, Nomzamo Park, and the Soweto Towers. Lunch, bottled water, and a short minibus taxi ride are included. Mandela’s House entry costs extra.

“Great experience - really interesting and guides were great”

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Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap - Meeting Faldela at 109 Wale Street
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Cape Town: Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

4.Malay Cooking Class and Lunch in Bo-Kaap

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 515 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Meet Faldela at her Bo-Kaap home for a 2.5-hour English cooking class focused on Cape Malay food. You will prepare dishes such as curry, rotis, samosas, and sweet treats, learn about spices and local traditions, then sit down for lunch with soft drinks. Ingredients, equipment, and recipes are included.

“It was a nice experience. I would like to get the recipes of the dishes we made...”

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Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour - Starting at FNB Stadium
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Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

5.Full-Day Soweto, Apartheid Museum and Lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · from $108

Spend about nine hours with MoAfrika Tours exploring Soweto, from FNB Stadium and Regina Mundi to an informal settlement, Vilakazi Street, and the Apartheid Museum. Guides such as Khutso, Cipo, Marc, Sello, and Tsolo bring local insight. Lunch, hotel transport, and onboard WiFi are included.

“I cannot describe in words the incredible experience I had during this tour. It’s definitely a must do if you are visiting Johannesburg. I felt very touched learning about the history and Soweto overall. I will never forget this experience, worth dRead more”

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Full-Day All Inclusive Safari with Traditional Braai Lunch - Pickup from Port Elizabeth or Colchester
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Full-Day All Inclusive Safari with Traditional Braai Lunch

6.Full-Day All Inclusive Safari with Traditional Braai Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 345 reviews · 9 hours · from $186

Join Steven, Stephen, Mostaff, or another English-speaking guide for two game drives in Addo Elephant National Park. The small group is limited to nine people, with pickup from Port Elizabeth or Colchester, refreshments all day, and a generous braai lunch served inside the park.

“Our guide, Steven was great. Very informative and found a lot of wildlife for us. The lunch was very good. All in all a great day.”

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Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch - Starting at Vilakazi Espresso
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Soweto: Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

7.Guided Bicycle Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 292 reviews · 4 hours · from $52

Spend four hours cycling about 11 km through Soweto with a local English-speaking guide such as Thabo, Teboho, or Themba. Visit Hector Pieterson Museum, Mandela House, Tutu House, Orlando communities, and Vilakazi Street, then stop for a kota lunch. Expect a few uphill stretches, good bicycles, and an honest look at township life.

“It’s the thing to do in JohBurg! A really nice guy with clear explications about the history of Johannesburg. Bikes are in really good state! You will definitely enjoy this time with « Tehobolo » Thanks my Brother for this unforgotable moment! Sincerely Laurent Chamot”

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Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour - What $88 buys you
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Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour

8.Stellenbosch & Franschhoek 20 Wine Tasting + Lunch Shared Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · from $88

Spend about nine hours in the Cape Winelands with a guide and shared minibus, visiting up to four estates: Haute Cabriere, Delheim, Fairview, and Tokara. Tastings and bottled water are included, while lunch requires the lunch option and covers a main course only. Expect grand mountain views, historic towns, cheese pairings, and a stop at Drakenstein Prison.

“Initial communication was not good….when we booked, booking said pickup from our hotel was as 7:30am. At 7:41 am, tour operator sent an email saying it was now pickup at 8:30am. Wish we had known that ahead of time. That said, the tour, once our tour guide picked us up, was excellent. Weather was not great but our guide/driver was a good driver and took us to nice wineries with good wine. The included lunch was very good.”

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Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch - Starting at the Hector Pieterson Museum and Memorial
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Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

9.Soweto Walking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 288 reviews · from $40

Spend four hours walking through Soweto with a local guide such as Maweza or Mulalo Mphuma. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, Vilakazi Street, Mandela’s former home, Tutu’s house, Baragwanath Road, and Orlando Towers. Hear personal accounts of apartheid and enjoy a traditional kota sandwich with bottled water.

“Maweza did a great job! He‘s very knowledgeable and sheds light into the layered and dark history of Apartheid and what part Soweto played. No question remained unanswered and I felt safe throughout the experience. I definitely left with food for thought and will be back!”

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Cape Town: Coastal Cruise & 2-Course Lunch Combo - Leaving the V&A Waterfront by boat
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Cape Town: Coastal Cruise & 2-Course Lunch Combo

10.Coastal Cruise & 2-Course Lunch Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 253 reviews · 2h 30m · from $45

Spend 150 minutes at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront with a 1-hour coastal or harbour cruise, then choose a 2-course lunch at City Grill or The Raj. Expect Table Mountain views, possible dolphins and seals, a friendly English-speaking crew, and a relaxed outing that works best in good weather.

“The meal was not good value for our money very small quantities served .”

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Cape of Good Hope & Boulders Beach Private Tour (Including Lunch) - Hout Bay and the optional seal boat
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Cape of Good Hope & Boulders Beach Private Tour (Including Lunch)

11.Cape of Good Hope & Boulders Beach Private Tour (Including Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $158

Spend 8 to 10 hours touring the Cape Peninsula in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide. Visit Bo-Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and Simon’s Town, with time for coffee, photos, wildlife, shopping, and a three-course lunch. Guides such as Kelvin, Danson, Josie, and Avril are known for adapting the day to your interests.

“What a perfect day and a fabulous tour. I highly recommend. Natasha was our guide and Kiaam was our driver. They took us to so many different sites and we learned all about the history of the area. They were personable and knowledgeable as well as adaptable.”

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Johannesburg and Soweto Apartheid Full Day Tour w/Lunch - Morning pickup and the first look at Jozi
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Johannesburg and Soweto Apartheid Full Day Tour w/Lunch

12.Johannesburg and Soweto Apartheid Full Day Tour w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 219 reviews · 8 hours · from $93

Spend eight hours exploring Johannesburg and Soweto with a local guide such as James, Vincent, Pascal, or Lauren. Visit Constitutional Hill, the Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street, and Mandela House, then share lunch at a local shebeen. Museum hours matter: the Apartheid Museum is open Wednesday through Sunday.

“James picked me up at the hotel. alone because the other two people didn't cancel their tour. Lucky for me, so I had a private tour. james was very attentive and took a lot of time to explain everything to me in detail. the day was very informative. I felt safe at all times and thank you James for a great day.”

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Addo Elephant Full Day Safari with a Traditional South African Braai (BBQ) Lunch - Pickup from Port Elizabeth and Colchester
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Addo Elephant Full Day Safari with a Traditional South African Braai (BBQ) Lunch

13.Addo Elephant Full Day Safari with a Traditional South African Braai (BBQ) Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $172

Join a small group of up to nine for morning and afternoon game drives in Addo Elephant National Park. Guides such as Stephen, Siya, and Eddie are praised for spotting animals and explaining their behavior. The day includes park fees, refreshments, and a cooked braai with meat, salads, rooster brood, beer, wine, and vegetarian options by request.

“Our guide was knowledgeable about the area, knew where the lions were, gave us plenty of great photo opportunities, and cooked a mean braai! Thanks for your efforts! I would recommend this tour and go again!”

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From Hermanus: Cruise with Shark Cage Dive and Lunch - Reaching Shark Alley from Kleinbaai Harbour
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From Hermanus: Cruise with Shark Cage Dive and Lunch

14.Cruise with Shark Cage Dive and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 184 reviews · 1 day · from $168

You’ll travel to Kleinbaai Harbour for a full-day shark cage encounter near Shark Alley. The crew provides wetsuits, masks, meals, drinks, and a safety briefing, while a marine guide explains the sharks. You’ll spend about three hours at sea, taking turns in a four- or five-person cage. Great whites are not guaranteed, but bronze whalers and other marine life are often seen.

“guide was amazing!!! we saw 2 species of sharks with 10 sharks total! Amazing experience!”

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From Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Safari Tour with Lunch - The drive through the Cape countryside
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From Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Safari Tour with Lunch

15.Aquila Game Reserve Safari Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 183 reviews · 8 hours · from $342

Travel from Cape Town to Aquila Game Reserve with hotel pickup, a welcome drink, buffet lunch, and a three-hour open-vehicle safari. You may see lions, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo, but leopard sightings are not part of this reserve. Drivers such as Djiby, Thomas, Collen, and Morne add local insight to the long road journey.

“I absolutely loved the trip! I saw more animals than I could count. Thomas the driver was super nice and accommodating and picked us up right from our hotel. Overall I would definitely recommend that people book through this group!”

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