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15 Private Tours in South Africa Worth Booking

341 tours  ·  from $19 a head

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

Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari - Leaving Hazyview at 5:30 am
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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

1.Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · from $158Our pick

Leave Hazyview at 5:30 am for a private Kruger safari with a professional guide. Search for lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, wild dogs, and birds. Guides such as Senzo, Didi, and Patrick have led this outing. Bring a lodge breakfast pack, water, camera, and money for lunch and park fees.

“Very happy with the service provided. Good communication right from when the booking was made. Senzo, our guide was knowledgable and jolly. He picked us up right from our chalet on time and explained the details on the way to the park. Throughout the day, he catered to our needs and kept explaining various details about the park and wildlife. I would highly recommend him.”

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Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions - Simonsig and Kanonkop: possible Stellenbosch stops
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Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions

2.Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · from $206

Travel from Cape Town in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with wine guides such as Marlene or Cedric. Visit four wineries in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, or both, with tasting fees included. You can request white wines, scenic estates, or particular farms, or let your guide choose. Lunch costs extra.

“We had a wonderful day in the Stellenbosch area, visiting 4 beautiful wineries for tastings and another for lunch. Our guide, Marlene, was delightful. She was very knowledgeable about wine and taught us or reviewed for us a lot of the basiRead more”

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Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town - Bo-Kaap and the colorful Atlantic Seaboard
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Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town

3.Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 639 reviews · from $119

Set out from Cape Town in a private vehicle with a guide such as Ray, Gift, or Alfani, then shape the day around Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Seal Island, wine tasting, and scenic coastal stops. Hotel pickup, fuel, tolls, bottled water, and drop-off are included. Entrance fees and optional boat trips cost extra.

“Such an incredible day with Alex who made it so special. He was a great driver and shared great details to everything we did.”

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Private Full Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Pick Up and Drop Off - Hartenberg begins with a traditional wine tasting
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Private Full Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Pick Up and Drop Off

4.Private Full Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Pick Up and Drop Off

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 425 reviews · from $166

Spend about eight hours exploring Stellenbosch by private vehicle, with tastings at Hartenberg, L’Avenir, and Waterford, plus a lunch stop at Tokara or a similar estate. Guides such as John, Louw, George, Martin, and Andrew have led this outing, sharing wine and local background while your group avoids the driving.

“John was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable and patient with us wine novices. 😊 We learned so much about wine, the local history, farming and much more. Lunch was superb. I highly recommend this experience.”

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Cape Town Airport Private Transfer - The 45-minute to one-hour ride into Cape Town
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Cape Town Airport Private Transfer

5.Cape Town Airport Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews

Meet your Morkel Travel and Tours driver at Cape Town International Airport, collect your bags, and ride directly to your Cape Town address in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver, including highly praised team members such as Ambrose, Bradley, Fadiel, or Talent, can share local tips along the way. The transfer takes about 45 minutes to one hour.

“Driver was waiting for us when we got off our flight, with a smile. Checked to see if we needed anything either from in the airport, or on the way to our hotel. He was very friendly giving us some good tips for our visit.”

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Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town - Cape Town city center and the Bo-Kaap
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Table Mountain, Boulder’s Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town

6.Table Mountain, Boulder’s Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · from $163

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver exploring Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula. Visit Bo-Kaap, ride Table Mountain’s cableway, see Boulders Beach penguins, drive Chapman’s Peak, and reach Cape Point. Your guide can adjust the order and pace, but cableway, penguin colony, and nature reserve fees cost extra.

“Nathan was very patient, knowledgeable and personable. We weren’t able to see everything because of the weather but Nathan was very apologetic and explained the potential and eventual delay. If granted the opportunity, we’d definitely work with him again in the future.”

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Kruger National Park - Private full day Safari trip. - Nine hours among Kruger’s animals and birds
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Kruger National Park – Private full day Safari trip.

7.Private full day Safari trip.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · from $166

Spend about 10 hours exploring Kruger National Park from Hazyview with a private driver-guide. Gerri Smith, Gerrie, and Keegan are among the guides associated with this experience. You enter through Pabeni Gate, spend about nine hours inside the park, and return to Perry’s Bridge without camping overnight.

“Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Gerrie was a fantastic guide and made the trip even more memorable with his knowledge, insights, and photographer skills. Gerrie brought us to every animal we wanted to see and allowed us Read more”

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Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour in Private Car - Maiden’s Cove offers the first big coastal views
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Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour in Private Car

8.Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour in Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews

Spend 6 to 9 hours touring the Cape Peninsula in a private car with a driver-guide. Visit Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and Muizenberg. Guides such as David, Gavin, Sam, and Thomas tailor the day, stop for photos, and share local history.

“Paul was great and very committed , we discovered so many things. We recommend you booking that excursion We really enjoyed !”

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Cape Town: Private Walking Tour with a Local - Starting at the Cape Wheel
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Cape Town: Private Walking Tour with a Local

9.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 243 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $35

Meet a private Lokafyer near central Cape Town, often at the Cape Wheel, and shape a two to six-hour walk around your interests. Guides such as William, Willie, Fred, and Bosco have led history, culture, and orientation walks through the V&A Waterfront, city center, and Bo-Kaap. Transportation, meals, and attraction tickets cost extra.

“We got a good iver view of Capetown and its history. Tony showed us not only the obvious but also the hidden lokal attraktions.”

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Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour - Camps Bay, Hout Bay, and Chapman’s Peak
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Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour

10.Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · from $162

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Cape Town with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. You can adjust the pace, stop for photos, and visit Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Simon's Town, and more. Guides such as Jean, Danson, Natasha, and Josie are praised for local insight and thoughtful service.

“We had the best tour with Delson. He was extremely attentive to our needs. He stopped to buy a step stool so it was easier to get in the van. He was very informative and asked us our preferences for stops. He was the best and knew everyone!”

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Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive - What the 4,200-hectare reserve means for your day
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Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive

11.Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · from $64

You’ll ride an open safari vehicle through Botlierskop Private Game Reserve near Mossel Bay during the late afternoon, with guides such as Madeline, Mel, Rico, Kevin, and Alex leading the way. Expect mountain views, 26 wildlife species, birdwatching, a drinks and snacks stop, and possible sightings of rhinos, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, elephants, lions, and cheetahs.

“We had a tour with Madeline and she was really great. We were able to see buffalos, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, one elephant and one lion. Would recommend to arrive early enough to have lunch at the restaurant at the same location. The food was great.”

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Cape Town: Private Full-Day Cape of Good Hope Tour - Starting with Bo-Kaap and the Atlantic seaboard
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Cape Town: Private Full-Day Cape of Good Hope Tour

12.Private Full-Day Cape of Good Hope Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 8 hours · from $155

Spend eight private hours touring Cape Town’s peninsula with an English-speaking guide and Mercedes-Benz vehicle or similar. Stop at Bo-Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, Simon’s Town, and Boulders Beach. Add Seal Island, wine tasting, an ostrich farm, or Kirstenbosch if timing allows.

“Nathan was an excellent guide. He took us everywhere we had hoped to visit and got us to the airport on time. This was our best day in Cape Town”

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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)

13.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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Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Private Day Trip - Bo-Kaap brings a quick burst of color
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Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Private Day Trip

14.Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 206 reviews · 10 hours · from $210

Spend 10 hours touring Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula in a private vehicle with an English- or French-speaking guide. Ride Table Mountain’s cable car, see Bo-Kaap, penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Point Lighthouse, Chapman's Peak, Simon's Town, and Muizenberg’s shark spotters. Guides such as Israel, Coco, and Jean-Luc are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“We came to South Africa for the first time from Korea for our honeymoon. Our guide, Chrismank, was incredibly kind and friendly! 😊 We were also very lucky with the weather, and his explanations were so clear and engaging that we learned a lot about South Africa that we didn’t know before. The trip felt very safe, and we had such a great time that the day just flew by. Huge thanks to our guide for making it such an enjoyable experience! ☺️”

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Best of Cape Town Full-Day Private Tour with Table Mountain - Table Mountain requires a weather backup
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Best of Cape Town Full-Day Private Tour with Table Mountain

15.Best of Cape Town Full-Day Private Tour with Table Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · from $163

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private guide such as Gift, Nathan, Mark, or Gino, traveling from Cape Town to Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and a Cape winery. You set the pace, but confirm which wine route is planned. Cable car, reserve, penguin, tasting, and meal costs are extra.

“Mark was great - adaptable to my likes and dislikes as well as to the atrocious weather. He worked really hard, was considerate and informative and very easy to be with. I saw what I needed and loved the whole day.”

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