Day Trips & Excursions in Johannesburg

Take a deep dive into South Africa's history on this multi-stop tour that includes Soweto, Johannesburg, and Pretoria. With a guide in the lead and round-trip transportation provided, this ambitious tour examining the history of apartheid in South Africa is made stress-free. Learn about the Great Trek through a visit to the Voortrekker Museum, see the Union Buildings, the Apartheid Museum in Soweto, and the Mandela Bridge. Along the way, your guide will provide sensitive, in-depth commentary about the country's history and culture.

The Cradle of Humankind is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the site where some of the world's oldest and most significant hominid fossils were found. On this full-day tour, enjoy extra time to take in all the exhibitions, both with and without your guide. Enjoy the interactive displays and take an underground boat ride through history at the Maropeng Visitor Center, then venture underground to explore the Sterfontein Caves.

Immerse yourself South Africa's ancient history and cultural heritage as you tour two popular attractions in one day - the Lesedi Cultural Park and the Cradle of Humankind. Explore the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, where some of the world's oldest hominid fossils have been found, including the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Visitor Center. After lunch (own expense), learn about the Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele tribes on a tour of the Lesedi Cultural Village.

Discover South Africa's diverse heritage and troubled history on this full-day tour, visiting four incredible museums in one day. Trace the history of the Afrikaners people at the Voortrekker Museum in Pretoria, tour the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, then visit the Soweto township to learn about the Youth Uprising in 1976 at the Hector Pieterson Museum and visit the Nelson Mandela House Museum.

Learn about the different tribes of South Africa on this half-day tour to the Lesedi Cultural Village. Get a window in to the culture of tribes such as the Xhosa and the Zulu, as well as a chance to taste their cuisine. Round-trip hotel transportation included.

Explore the Lesedi Cultural Village on a day trip from Johannesburg to learn about the many traditions of the different cultures of Africa. Visit five cultural areas - Zulu, Pedi, Ndebele, Basotho and Xhosa - to hear about ancestral traditions and tribal folklore.

Explore the best of what Johannesburg has to offer with this full day tour including a safari and a traditional South African 'sun-downer.' See the Lion Park to see one of Africa's most majestic big cats. Visit Soweto, the country's most famous township. Take in the important exhibits at the Apartheid Museum. Enjoy an evening drink - a sun-downer - in Maboneng.

Learn about South Africa's native people and traditional cultures on this half-day tour of the Lesedi Cultural Village. With a guide in the lead, stroll through the recreations of traditional homesteads native to the Ndebele, Basotho, Pedi, Xhosa, Nguni, and Zulu people. Participate in various cultural activities and listen to your guide's commentary on the history and culture of each tribe.

Explore South Africa's most famous township with this 10-hour guided tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively Soweto from your guide, who was born and raised in the township.

Visit Sun City Johannesburg with entrance fees and round-trip transportation included on this convenient day tour. Skip the hassle of renting a car and simply enjoy the scenery on the way to Sun City. Admission gets you access to all of the amenities, including Water World, the Valley of the Waves, the Maze of the Lost City, and the Animal World and Bird Sanctuary.

Combine visits to the Lesedi Cultural Village and the Lion Park on a single tour from Johannesburg. With round-trip transportation from your hotel in Johannesburg, the 45-minute drive flies by while you watch the scenery. Immerse yourself in the history of tribal South Africa at the Lesedi Cultural Village, learning about the country's five main tribes. After a buffet lunch, transfer to the Lion Park for a drive through enclosures inhabited by cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, and lions.

Immerse yourself South Africa's ancient history and cultural heritage as you tour two popular attractions in one day - the Lesedi Cultural Park and the Cradle of Humankind. Explore the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, where some of the world's oldest hominid fossils have been found, including the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Visitor Center. After lunch (own expense), learn about the Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele tribes on a tour of the Lesedi Cultural Village.

Combine visits to Soweto, Gold Reef City, and Johannesburg on a single tour. You'll get a full picture of the region by traveling with a guide on this carefully curated itinerary. Get orientation tours of both Soweto and Johannesburg, in addition to visiting the Hector Pieterson Museum, the Gold Reef City Theme Park, and exploring a gold mine. Transportation between all sites makes this tour easy and seamless.

Combine visits to the Pilanesburg Game Reserve and Sun City in a single day tour from Johannesburg. Better yet, this tour eliminates the need to rent a car, as it provides all transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off in Johannesburg. Take a game drive through Pilanesburg in search of Africa's most famous wildlife, then cool off with some time on the man-made beaches and pools at Sun City.

Get the full safari experience in just one day on this tour to Kruger National Park from Johannesburg. Perfect for those short on time or who don't have the budget for a multi-day safari, this day trip gives travelers three hours in the national park and the opportunity to seek out Africa's elusive Big 5. Breakfast, lunch, and round-trip transportation are included, so you can focus on the experience instead of trip logistics.

Explore the Cradle of Human Kind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day tour from Johannesburg. Learn about where the human race started and see fossils that date back to the beginning of humans' time on earth.

The Apartheid Museum is one of South Africa's most important history museums, offering a harrowing insight into the rise and fall of the apartheid regime. On this tour, combine a visit to the Apartheid Museum with a tour of the Soweto township, the former home of Nelson Mandela. Discover the township's troubled history and rich cultural heritage as you stroll down Vilikazi Street, learn about the Youth Uprising in 1976 at the Hector Pieterson Museum and visit the Nelson Mandela House Museum.

Get to know the history and landmarks of Johannesburg, also known as the City of Gold, in a full-day tour. Visit Soweto, the hometown of Nelson Mandela, as well as a full city tour and a visit to the Apartheid Museum. All entrance fees, lunch, snacks, and bottled water included. Pickup and drop-off at your Johannesburg hotel.

Get the safari experience in just one day on this full-day Kruger National Park tour from Pretoria. With all the details arranged in advance, including transportation and meals, this ambitious undertaking in a single day becomes completely manageable. Spend three hours in the park and embark on a game drive to seek out the Big 5 and see the park's different ecosystems, flora, and fauna.

Combine two popular attractions in one day on this full-day tour from Pretoria. First, enjoy a thrilling safari drive through the Pillanesburg National Park and look out for the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo. Then, head to the nearby Sun City Resort, where you will have free time to purchase lunch, browse the shops, or enjoy the family attractions.