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15 Private Tours in South Africa Worth Booking

126 tours  ·  from $24

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 private tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari - The 5:30 am start from Hazyview
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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 National Park safari led by guides such as Senzo, Didi, or Patrick. Spend about nine hours seeking the Big Five, cheetahs, African wild dogs, and birds, with breakfast and lunch stops. The private format suits families, photographers, and bird watchers.

“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: a possible first taste
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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

Set out at 9:00 a.m. in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a wine expert such as Marlene or Cedric. Visit four wineries in Stellenbosch and/or Franschhoek, taste at each, and shape the day around your favorite wines, views, and pace. Lunch is separate.

“We highly recommend Cedric for your tour to the winelands! Firstly, his booking and follow up communications were all prompt, concise and thorough. While we suggested a few wine estates we heard about, he recommended several additiRead more”

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Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town - Camps Bay and the 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

This 8-hour private trip takes you from Cape Town to Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach. Your guide and driver set the pace, with optional seal-boat rides, wine tasting, lunch, and extra photo stops. Guides include Gift, Ray, Alex, Alfani, and Papi.

“James is a terrific guide taking the time to explain the history and culture for the sites to us. And the scenery was wonderful. He took us to a great sea food restaurant near the funicular at the cape of good hope. We truly enjoyed our day with James and we learned a lot about the cape.”

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Private Full Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Pick Up and Drop Off - Hartenberg: begin with a dedicated 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 a full day in Stellenbosch with a private guide and driver, visiting Hartenberg, L’Avenir, Tokara, and Waterford. Expect wine, cheese, chocolate, cellar insight, and a scenic lunch stop. Guides such as John, George, Louw, and Martin are praised for local knowledge and flexibility.

“Lou our tour guide was wonderful! He was knowledgeable and flexible. Once he learned about us and our taste, he made adjustments to our stops.”

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Cape Town Airport Private Transfer - Helpful conversation with drivers such as Ambrose and Bradley
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Cape Town Airport Private Transfer

5.Cape Town Airport Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews

Arrive at Cape Town International Airport to find a driver holding your name, ready to help with luggage and take your group directly to its Cape Town address. The 45-minute to one-hour ride is private, air-conditioned, and includes bottled water. Drivers such as Ambrose, Bradley, and Fadiel are praised for punctual service and useful local tips.

“Very nice, prompt, comfortable and informative. Thoroughly enjoyed the drive from the airport to the hotel.”

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Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town - Riding the Table Mountain cable car
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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 visiting Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, the Cape of Good Hope, and Cape Point. Guides such as Alfani, Gift, Tommy, and Gino have earned praise for flexibility and local insight. Major attraction fees and lunch cost extra.

“Cape point was spectacular! We took the funicular to the top and saw tons of whales! All of it was great, penguins, seals, the drive through Chapman’s Peak and Hout Bay was stunning! We highly recommend our guide Gino! He was very informative and made the day fun!”

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Kruger National Park - Private full day Safari trip. - Nine hours of wildlife watching
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Kruger National Park – Private full day Safari trip.

7.Kruger National Park – 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 such as Gerri Smith or Keegan. Enter through Pabeni Gate, search for the Big Five, learn about wildlife and plants, and return to Perry’s Bridge without camping overnight.

“We saw 4 of the big 5. Gerrie was amazing. We were extremely happy with this tour. It made our trip.”

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Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour in Private Car - Bo-Kaap begins the day with color and context
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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

This private Cape Peninsula day tour takes up to four people from Cape Town accommodation to Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and Muizenberg. Guides such as David, Gavin, and Thomas tailor the pace, share local history, and help with photos.

“Brilliant scenery and bucket list stops. Our guide Michel Thierry was amiable and helpful. He spoke both English and French which worked very well for us. The timing for the full tour does need about 7 to 8 hours even without hanging around so plan for a delightful full day!”

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Cape Town: Private Walking Tour with a Local - Starting at the Cape Wheel and the V&A Waterfront
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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 Cape Town’s center and shape a two to six-hour walk around your interests. Guides such as William, Fred, Willie, or Colleen can blend famous sights, local stories, street art, cafés, and practical city tips. Walking is included; transport and attraction fees cost extra.

“Willie was absolutely phenomenal! He was full of life, energy and knowledge and he was so kind. We only had a few hours with him but it would have been amazing to spend the entire day with him. If you have the ability to request a specific guide, ask for Willie!”

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Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour - Table Mountain: the day’s great weather gamble
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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 with a private guide exploring Cape Town’s top sights, from Bo-Kaap and Table Mountain to Cape Point and Boulders Beach. Guides such as Jean, Josie, Natasha, and Danson tailor the pace, handle included tickets, and help with photos.

“There are many companies in Cape Town that do the exact same tour, at exactly the same time each day. If you visit Cape Town you will eventually do it too: Table Mountain, Cape Point/Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach penguins. You can either do it on a big bus or in a cRead more”

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Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive - Setting out in an open game-viewing vehicle
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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

Spend 3.5 hours on a late-afternoon open-vehicle drive through Botlierskop Private Game Reserve near Mossel Bay. Your English-speaking guide looks for rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, and birds, with a drinks and snacks stop included. Arrive early if you want lunch or time by the pool.

“Everything was great. Nice animals in almost their natural habitat, a knowledgeable and nice guide.”

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Cape Town: Private Full-Day Cape of Good Hope Tour - 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

Travel privately from Cape Town in a Mercedes-Benz or similar vehicle with an English-speaking guide. See Bo-Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, Simon’s Town, and Boulders Beach. Optional extras include Seal Island, wine tasting, an ostrich farm, and Kirstenbosch.

“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) - Camps Bay, Bantry Bay, and Clifton deliver the early views
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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 exploring Cape Town’s coast in a private vehicle with a local guide. Stop at Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and Simon’s Town, with lunch, hotel pickup, coffee, and optional seal-boat tickets along the way.

“My guide met me in the lobby on time at my hotel. He introduced himself (he had standard nametag), showed me to the car we'd be in for the day (a nice Mercedes mid-size sport sedan), and asked if there were particular things I was interested in, what I would want to phRead more”

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Cape Town: Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Private Day Trip - Table Mountain gives you the broadest view
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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 exploring Cape Town’s big sights in a private vehicle with an English or French-speaking guide. Ride Table Mountain’s cable car, visit Boulders Beach penguins and Cape Point, and enjoy Chapman’s Peak views, with pickup and entry fees included.

“We had a great day with CoCo. Due to the inclement weather she juggled things around for us. Coco was very informative. I am not sure if it was luck or her experience but wherever we had a stop we always seemed to be ahead of the coach loads of people. Thank you for being our guide on our first trip to South Africa it was a pleasure to meet you.”

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Best of Cape Town Full-Day Private Tour with Table Mountain - Table Mountain is spectacular, but never guaranteed
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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

See Cape Town’s major sights with a private guide such as Gift, Nathan, or Mark, then follow the coast to Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and a winery. The day includes hotel pickup, private transport, and flexible pacing, but cable-car, park, penguin, tasting, and meal costs are extra.

“Gift was a very knowledgeable tour guide. We learned so much about local culture and history. He took us to the must-see highlights of Cape Town, but we were not able to go up Table Mountain due to windy conditions. Overall, this was a fantastic experience and a well-rounded introduction to the city.”

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