Johannesburg Tours

The Pilanesberg National Park is home to Africa’s Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. On this full-day tour, increase your chance of wildlife sightings with two guided game drives in an open safari vehicle, tuck into a delicious lunch looking out over a popular waterhole, and perhaps spot giraffe, hippos, zebras, and antelope in their natural environment.

Get to know South Africa’s biggest city on a full-day tour that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto. Take in the views from the Top of Africa, learn about the city’s history as you visit Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, with a tour of the Nelson Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Freedom Square.

Come and experience the wonders of the Pilanesberg Nature reserve in an open 4x4 Safari vehicle on this 10-hour tour. Have the opportunity to view the big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard), up close and personal. After lunch (included), you can choose to either do another safari drive in a closed vehicle (Minivan).

Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa; as we drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township. Come enjoy the by going through the Rich history that Soweto boasts. We can always customize the tour to meet your expectations.

Get the most possible learning out of your visits to the Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Cave. By traveling with a guide, you'll get the full picture of the remarkable fossil findings there and why the site is so important. Walk through Sterkfontein Caves to see the fossils of hominids such as Little Foot and Mrs. Ples, two of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time.

Get more out of your time in South Africa by combining a hot air balloon ride with a game viewing experience. Traveling by hot air balloon instead of car allows you to fly over several game reserves in a short space of time in the scenic Cradle of Humankind area. Along the way, look out for local wildlife—including four of the “Big Five”, and access incredible photo opportunities too.

Visiting South Africa's most famous township can be tricky to do independently. But this half-day tour of Soweto lets you explore with a guide who was born and raised there. You'll hear personal insights into the culture of the township and learn about Soweto's vibrant modern personality.

Embarking on a safari is a must-do when visiting South Africa, but if you are short on time, it can be hard to fit in. This 2-day tour from Johannesburg takes the hassle out of planning. Accommodation, transfers, games drives, and meals are all arranged for you so all you have to worry about is spotting the Big Five.

Experience the splendor of Pilanesberg National Park on a day trip from either Pretoria or Johannesburg. Set out on a safari through this popular game reserve, keeping an eye out for the park's 'Big Five' as well as impalas, cheetahs, hippos and crocodiles. The park is also known for its diverse bird life, which includes over 360 recorded species. Savor a delicious lunch at one of the onsite lodgings before returning late afternoon to your hotel.

Go back in time with this day trip from Johannesburg to the Cradle of Humankind. Explore the Sterkfontein Caves with an undergound tour. Learn about local history at the Maropeng visitor center.

Soar over the Cradle of Humankind or the Magaliesberg mountain range on a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Have some refreshments as you watch the balloon being inflated, then set off on a scenic adventure in the sky. Fly over one of the two sites with your experienced pilot, taking in the sweeping views of South Africa below. After the flight, enjoy a full breakfast as you savor newly-minted memories.

Spend a day exploring the most famous township in South Africa on this full-day small-group guided tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Join a knowledgeable local guide for a visit to the renowned Apartheid Museum and huge Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. Eat a buffet lunch of traditional local dishes. Enjoy round-trip transportation including hotel pickup and drop-off.

The Kruger National Park is South Africa’s largest game reserve and home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including the Big Five. On this classic 4-day tour, enjoy extra time to explore the Orpen, Satara, and Nwanedzi regions of the park, and maximize your wildlife sightings with sunrise and sunset game drives, and a thrilling bush walk. Also included is a visit to the Blyde River Canyon and a traditional Bush Braai at the Marula Tree Boma.

Secure a chance to see South Africa’s acclaimed wildlife on a private 3-day tour of the famous Kruger National Park. The park’s remote location makes it an intimidating trip on your own, but by booking a private tour that includes transportation from Johannesburg you don’t have to worry about any of the logistics. This makes the tour ideal for visitors who want to see the sights without the hassles.

Explore South Africa’s largest game reserve and spot the Big Five on this epic 4-day tour of Kruger National Park. Maximize your wildlife-watching opportunities with an action-packed itinerary including a sunset game drive, a full-day safari in an open-top Gameviewer, and a bush walk in the Balule Game Reserve. Plus, enjoy a traditional bush braai (barbecue), a visit to the Blyde River Canyon, and accommodation in an atmospheric treehouse.

Yeoville is one of the most diverse suburbs in South Africa, known for being highly Afro-cosmopolitan with many African nationals found in one square mile. The area is also rich in history and due to the diversity in African culture, offers a great experience when it comes to African cuisine. Our Taste of Africa experience will give you a taste of the continent with no visa requirements or expensive flights. Our guide will be leading you to local restaurants like Malalahitoka for traditional Ghanaian Wat, Kifto and Injera, Pondu and Kwanga, Mama Osu will be our Nigerian stop for Akara and Killshi. Baskim offers a mixture of African foods such as Konkonte and Ampesie. This will include a walk through the Yeoville food market where you can purchase fruit and veg you have seen in some of the dishes you have tasted so you can recreate your favourite African dishes at home. We offer an optional beer tasting experience with this food tour at an editional cost.

This ground-breaking course is able to be played within 3-hours and offers entertainment and encouragement for golfers of all skill levels. The Whistling Thorn 18-hole Par 3 Championship Golf Course is fast paced and contemporary in nature, as well as being environmentally conscious – residents and visitors will essentially be presented with a brand-new course to conquer or be conquered by! Succinctly, the Estate now offers multiple golf forms; a JACK NICKLAUS SIGNATURE DESIGNED CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE, an 18-hole Par 3 Championship course and a Mashie course.

Beat about the bush with this incredible 2 days /1 night Kruger national Park safari adventure. Enjoy a Newly Built 4 Star Lodge Accommodation, get close and personal with Africa's Big 5 on a comfortable open safari vehicle and the day off with a delicious South African dinner. You will leave Johannesburg at 6:30 am for a 4 to 5  hours drive to Kruger. You will be dropped off at Johannesburg hotel or airport between 16h00 and 17h00 the following day.

The Kruger National Park is home to all of Africa’s Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo—and an overnight tour offers a much better chance of spotting them all. On this tour, explore the park at sunrise and sunset when the animals are at their most active; enjoy incredible views on guided game drives; and spend a night at a hotel in Hazy View.

Spend a half day exploring the Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre on this tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. With round-trip transportation provided, there's no need to rent a car and you can simply sit back and enjoy the scenery on the ride. If you choose a weekend visit, you'll be able to witness a cheetah run; weekday visits include a cheetah interaction in the animals' spacious enclosure.

Get the most out of your time in South Africa by seeing the highlights of Johannesburg and the township of Soweto in a day. Going on an organized tour means no time wasted waiting for public transport and more opportunities to explore local sights. Along the way, see Constitution Hill, FNB Stadium, Orlando Towers, Vilakazi Street, and the Hector Pieterson Museum.

Jo’burg. Jozi. Egoli. Built on gold, Johannesburg has always been a city of opportunities! Named after Johann Rissik (principal clerk surveyor-general of the Transvaal Republic) and Christiaan Johannes Joubert (chief of mining and member of the Volkstaad) who recommended the area be declared a goldfield, it owes its existence to George Harrison – a penniless prospector who first discovered gold here in 1886. Trace Johannesburg’s history from its humble gold-mining beginnings to the pulsing streets of this modern-day African economic giant with a personal tour from Stephenson Adventures. This tour is simply the best way to explore and experience the city of Gold.

Covering 3 of greater Johannesburg’s most famous places, the Ultimate Johannesburg Tour is a deep dive into the city’s turbulent history and the strides it has taken since. This intense tour takes you around the City of Johannesburg, South Africa’s financial capital; Soweto, the country’s largest township; and the Apartheid Museum, a ground-breaking museum illustrating the rise and fall of apartheid. Revealing its history one story at a time, Stephenson Adventures gets you up-close to the vibrant streets of Jo’burg.

Even if you don't have the time to overnight in a safari camp, you can still see the Big 5 just two hours away from Johannesburg. This tour picks you in Johannesburg and takes you to Pilanesberg National Park where you can choose either closed- or open-vehicle morning and afternoon safaris.