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Private Tours in South Africa: 15 Sorted by What You Get

213 tours  ·  from $19

A South African itinerary runs out of days long before it runs out of options. Below, 15 private tours that hold up: the price, the traveller verdict, and the detail that decides it.

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. You will spend the day searching for lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, wild dogs, and birds, with breakfast and lunch stops at rest camps. Bring breakfast from your lodge, and budget separately for food, drinks, and conservation fees.

“Didi proved to be quite an awesome guide—he was very knowledgeable about so many things in the park, and was able to answer all of our questions. He also got us up close and personal with white rhinos, elephants, leapards, zebras, giraffes, and countless other small gaRead more”

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Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions - Four tastings, four different reasons to stop
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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

Spend about eight hours touring Stellenbosch and/or Franschhoek with a wine expert such as Marlene. Your private group visits four wineries, with tasting fees, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport included. You can request white wines, scenic estates, or particular producers, or let the guide plan the day.

“A fantastic day sampling a wide selection of SA wines at 4 vineyards. Our guide Marlene who was with us throughout shared her wide knowledge of these wines, and was a pleasure to be with. We would recommend anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge of SA wines , to book this tour. It is well worth it. Marlene, have a great vacation in Europe!”

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Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town - Starting in Cape Town and the Bo-Kaap
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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

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and vehicle exploring Cape Town’s peninsula. Visit Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach, with optional stops for Seal Island, wine tasting, coffee, or lunch. Guides such as Ray, Gift, Alfani, and Alex have adapted routes to suit guests’ interests and pace.

“Fantastic and memorable trip! Skilled and experienced guide provided us with valuable information. A must when visit Cape Town! Mariusz and Hanna”

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Private Full Day Stellenbosch Wine Tour with Pick Up and Drop Off - Hartenberg: begin with a proper 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 pickup and drop-off included. Taste wine at Hartenberg, pair wine with cheese at L’Avenir, stop for lunch at Tokara, and finish with chocolate and wine at Waterford. Guides such as John, Martin, George, Louw, and Andrew are praised for clear wine and local commentary.

“We went on a guided tour. It was generally OK. However, for the price, we would have expected more guidence with respect to the selection of wineries (we didn't receive any) and some more explanation on the wines and the area in geneRead more”

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Cape Town Airport Private Transfer - The ride from the airport to your Cape Town address
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Cape Town Airport Private Transfer

5.Cape Town Airport Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews

Meet your driver at Cape Town International Airport, where a name board makes pickup simple, even after a late flight. You will get help with luggage, bottled water, an air-conditioned ride, and direct drop-off at your Cape Town address. Drivers such as Ambrose, Bradley, and Fadiel are noted for punctual service and useful local tips.

“I booked this after reading about the questionable sounding taxi situation in Cape Town. I didn't want to have to deal with that after 20 hours in airplanes. The gentleman (Unfortunately I've forgotten his name) was easy to find, just past customsRead more”

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Table Mountain, Boulder's Penguins & Cape Point Private Tour from Cape Town - Table Mountain: the day’s biggest weather gamble
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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, Bo-Kaap, Table Mountain, Boulders Beach, Chapman’s Peak, Cape of Good Hope, and Cape Point. You can adjust the pace and stops, but budget separately for cable-car, penguin-colony, nature-reserve, meal, and optional funicular fees.

“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. - Passing through Pabeni Gate
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Kruger National Park – Private full day Safari trip.

7.Private full day Safari trip.

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

Set out from Perry’s Bridge Trading Post in Hazyview for a private, full-day Kruger safari with a personal driver-guide. You’ll enter through Pabeni Gate and spend about nine hours searching for lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffalo, birds, and smaller wildlife. Guides such as Gerri Smith and Keegan tailor the day to your interests, while bottled water and private transport are included.

“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 - Maiden’s Cove gives you the classic Atlantic view
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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 such as David, Gavin, or Thomas. Visit Bo-Kaap, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and Muizenberg, with time to adjust the route, stop for photos, and choose lunch.

“Was a good experience. Driver did not speak well enough English so we could understand. He needed a microphone so we could hear and possibly understand some more.”

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Cape Town: Private Walking Tour with a Local - What the route can include
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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 Lokafyer near central Cape Town and shape a private two-to-six-hour walk around your interests. Your guide may cover the V&A Waterfront, city center, Bo-Kaap, street art, cafés, and local history. Guides include William, Fred, Willy, and others, with English, French, or German available.

“It was a very interesting walk through some of the most famous places in cape town. Our Guide William (Walli) told us a lot of history with the perfect amount of humour. He was all in all a very funny and warm hearted guy. Thanks a lot for these wonderful afternoon.”

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Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins & Cape point Private Day Tour - Table Mountain: the day’s 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 exploring Cape Town with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. The route includes Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, Simon’s Town, Boulders penguins, and scenic coastal stops. Guides such as Jean, Natasha, Josie, and Danson tailor the pace to your group.

“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 - Key points to know before you book
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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

Set out in an open safari vehicle for 3.5 hours at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve near Mossel Bay. An English-speaking guide leads you through 4,200 hectares in search of rhinos, hippos, giraffes, buffalo, elephants, lions, and more. A snack and drink stop breaks up the drive, and the reserve restaurant and pool are available afterward.

“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 - Hout Bay and Seal Island: choose your time carefully
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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 hours with a private guide such as Jeff, Ejide, Ray, or Thomas, touring Cape Town's Atlantic coast, Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, Boulder's Beach, and the Cape of Good Hope. Mercedes-Benz transport, hotel pickup, and flexible stops make this a comfortable way to see the peninsula without driving.

“We had a great private tour with Ray. We were able to fit in Chapman's Peak, a stop in Noordhoek for coffee/ice cream and some shop browsing, a stop at Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point where we were able to make the short hike up to the lighthouse and Boulder's Beach for the penguins! Ray also made reservations for us at a delicious restaurant in Simon's Town for lunch and even took us for a quick stop to see the houses in Bo Kaap in Cape Town before taking us back to our hotel. Overall he was a great guide, very friendly and gave us great information on…”

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Cape of Good Hope & Boulders Beach Private Tour (Including Lunch) - Hout Bay offers a choice between seals and free time
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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 hotel pickup, a local guide, lunch, and bottled water. See Bo-Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, the old lighthouse, Boulders penguins, Simon’s Town, and Muizenberg, with time to adjust the route 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 gives you a quick start in Cape Town
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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 with a private English- or French-speaking guide visiting Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and Simon’s Town. Guides such as Israel, Coco, Jean-Luc, and Chris are praised for local insight and flexible timing. Tickets, transport, bottled water, and pickup are included, but lunch is not.

“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 - The Atlantic coast supplies the great road scenery
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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 and vehicle on a flexible Cape Town tour. See Bo-Kaap, Table Mountain, Cape Point, Boulders Beach, Chapman’s Peak, and either Constantia or Stellenbosch wineries. Guides such as Gift, Nathan, Mark, and Gino have been praised for adapting the day to weather and personal interests.

“very well organized tour, our guide mr Danson was outstanding and went above and beyond to be sure we had the best posible expirience”

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