South Africa Cultural, religious and historic sites Trips in 2025/2026

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Cape Town & the Garden Route

4.9

(88 reviews )

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I enjoyed this holiday so much. The itinerary was very well balanced with a host of different activities and experiences. It was good to spend at least two nights in each location and have time to appreciate where we were staying. We have been on quite a few Exodus trips before, but this was one of the best. Some of the accommodation was very good indeed, notably the Martin House guest lodge in De Rust and the apartments in Hermanus.

Food tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Sunda

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Sundays River Valley, Addo Elephant National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, Oudtshoorn, Hermanus

Duration12 days

From

USD 2,470

USD 2,396

Saving

USD 74

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Cape Town and the Garden Route - Premium Adventure

(8 reviews )

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All the accommodation was amazing. Petro, our guide was so knowledgeable and couldnâ€™t do enough for us and the experience was just brilliant.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Lodge, Hotel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Amakh

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Amakhala Game Reserve, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch

Duration12 days

From

USD 7,200

USD 6,984

Saving

USD 216

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South Africa Highlights

4.9

(9 reviews )

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Lovely trip, this is my second explore trip, the first was a very experienced guide in Costa Rica, Nathi was our guide for this one he said he was new to explore, what he lacked in explore experience he gained in his buzzing personality and local knowledge, he was a great kind and considerate guide nothing was too much trouble. He arranged things and recommend things sharing his knowledge freely. As he gets more experience he’ll be a great asset to Explore. You never know what people you’ll get on such a holiday and I’m always a bit apprehensive since I don’t suffer fools. Fortunately everyone seemed to bond by the end of the 2 weeks. Re the itinerary it was a good balance, maybe include the wine tasting as part of it instead of an option.

Active and outdoor Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Hermanu

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Hermanus, Kruger National Park, Stellenbosch, Garden Route National Park, Cape Winelands, Tsitsikamma National Park, Table Mountain, Port Elizabeth, Knysna

Duration14 days

From

USD 4,370

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Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park Tour

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Join us for a trip to the beautiful and scenic Valley of a 1000 hills where you can also enjoy a glimpse of local Zulu Culture and be mesmerized by some traditional Zulu Dancing at Phezulu Cultural Village. This tour ventures into traditional Zulu beehive shaped thatched huts, where various artifacts, beliefs and rituals are explained. You can also learn Iszulu. The tour ends with a visit to the Reptile Park where a qualified park guide will intrigue with information about the resident crocodiles and snakes. You will also be informed about crocodiles' lifestyle and receive many interesting facts. After the tour ends, we will drop you off at your hotel or accommodation in Durban city.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration4 hours

From

USD 111

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Picturesque Solo South Africa Tour

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ABOUT THIS TRIP Experience the captivating history and vibrant culture of South Africa on this solo tour. Explore the vibrant city of Johannesburg and discover Soweto township, a cultural melting pot with extraordinary heritage sites that will fascinate any visitor. Continue your journey to Kruger National Park, home to extraordinary wildlife where you may spot Africa's Big Five. Next, you will travel to Stellenbosch, a glorious South African town boasting Cape Dutch architecture. This is the warm and wonderful heart of the Cape Wine Lands. Pay a visit to Cape Town, the modern city with an extraordinary history that is regularly voted one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Take the time to stroll along the waterfront and visit Table Mountain — or simply relax and enjoy some last-minute shopping. End your extraordinary tour of South Africa with a bang in Cape Town! This is a Solo Tour You don't pay single supplement and get a room for yourself!

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Stellen

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Stellenbosch, Hazyview, Kruger National Park

Duration8 days

From

USD 3,254

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Family South Africa Safari and Beach Adventure

4.7

(6 reviews )

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It was a great trip with fantastic game viewing and knowledgeable guides. The accommodation was unique & comfortable, but Rhino lodge at Kosi bay was the poorest -the rooms etc were lovely but there was a decidedly run down aspect to the site and the dinning room service was notable lacking -2-3hr wait after ordering but the food when it came was fine -very understaffed and pushed, not helped by sharing facilities with an inebriated wedding group. Wernan the guide was competent, knowledgeable and did all he could to facilitate the experience -including re driving thro the mountains so we could see Gods Window etc as our first journey was thro thick fog etc with no visibility. Great trip, especially for the kids.

Active and outdoor Wildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut, Eco Lodge, Guest House

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Durban, Kosi Bay

Johannesburg, Durban, Kosi Bay, St. Lucia, Graskop, Tshukudu Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Mlilwane

Duration13 days

From

USD 2,750

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Family South Africa’s Garden Route and Safari

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Great trip with good mixture of activities and wildlife. The weather was perfect for an August trip - warm during day, cooler at night, and fortunately only 10 minutes of rain in 2 weeks. Well looked after by our guide Bianca. Food was very good value. Expect some flexibility in the itinerary - we couldn’t sea kayak due to choppy sea but alternative hike was great. Highlights were climbing Table Mountain (2-3h strenuous hike), surfing lesson, optional Whale Watching boat trip, Addo Elephant National Park and optional Schotia Private Game Reserve drive on the morning of departure.

Active and outdoor Explorer

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort, Hut, Lodge, Camping

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Tsits

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Tsitsikamma Forest, Addo Elephant National Park, Robben Island, Breede River, Cango Caves, Plettenberg Bay, Robberg Nature Reserve

Duration12 days

From

USD 2,900

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Guided Museum Tour of the Chavonnes Battery

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On this guided tour of the Chavonnes Battery visitors are invited to wear an 18th Century tricorn hat and step below sea-level for a fascinating and informative perspective of the 17th and 18th Century Cape Town. Graphic information boards in Afrikaans, English and Xhosa tells the story, displays show the results of the excavation work, including a well. Detailed models depict the battery in 1726, and a bird’s-eye view of Cape Town and Table Bay about 70 years later. One of the most popular sections is the gunnery display, a mixture of genuine artefacts, careful replicas and some of the best models to be found anywhere in South Africa. We have the largest selection of Muzzle-Loaded Cannon in SA and one of the few sites where they are fired off. We look forward to providing you with a very informative and interesting 40 minutes guided tour.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town

Duration40 minutes

From

USD 5

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South Africa & Eswatini

4.7

(31 reviews )

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Definitely would recommend this trip. All the games drive was amazing seen loads of animals. Safari was on my bucket list for a long time and to do it was amazing.

Explorer Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hut, Guest House, Hotel

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Johannesburg, Drakensberg Mounta

Johannesburg, Drakensberg Mountains, St. Lucia, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve, Eswatini, Mlilwane, Kruger National Park, Graskop

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Duration10 days

From

USD 2,510

USD 1,960

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USD 550

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Half-Day Durban City Tour

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Join us on this half-day trip and embark on a scenic, guided tour of Durban and eThekwini municipality and learn about the diverse culture and history of this place during a visit to its various landmarks. We will pick you up from your hotel or accommodation in or around Durban (in case your accommodation falls within ten kilometres radius from Durban city centre) and take you to the Victoria Street Market, where you will get the chance to shop for African accessories, clothing and souvenirs. Next to the Victoria Street Market is the Zulu Medicine Market where your guide will take you on an informative tour of Inyanga (Doctors) Lane. The marketplace is a unique place where Zulu culture has survived in the modern urban environment. Moses Mabhida Stadium is next on the itienrary. This landmark has become a defining feature of the Durban skyline. It has a high-rise platform on top of its arch which is accessible by an elevator called the Sky Car for an additional fee (not included in the tour price). Your tour guide will show you around the exterior of the stadium and explain its history, use and significance. You will be given time to go to the sky platform if you want to. Next, visit uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk, located along the famous Golden Mile Beachfront on Durban’s OR Tambo Parade. uShaka is home to Durban’s most unique shopping experience, a shopper’s paradise in an open-air environment that offers guests a world of entertainment, fun, shopping and dining. The tour includes a stop at Durban's beautiful botanical garden, the oldest such garden in Africa, established in 1849. Your guide will show you some of the interesting and beautiful features of the gardens and give you extra time to explore the area on your own. Head for the KwaMuhle Museum now. This museum was once the headquarters of Durban’s Native Administration Department and the centre of Durban’s harsh system of labour control. It has now been transformed into an apartheid museum that seeks to reflect Durban’s urban growth and the history of its residents. It also houses a very interesting HIV/Aids exhibition that educates the public on the situation of the disease in South Africa. The other landmarks you will see during this tour are city hall, Durban Harbour and the Shiva statue at the Umgeni Hindu Temple. We will drive you back to your accommodation after the tour is over.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration4 hours

From

USD 82

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Shakaland & Dlinza Forest Tour

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Are you interested in local African culture? This one-day popular tour is a culture tour dedicated to the culture and customs of the Zulu people. With pick up and drop off in Durban, this tour couldn’t be easier! The tour’s first stop is the King Shaka Memorial. Here, you can enjoy a short presentation about King Shaka Zulu. The next stop is Shakaland Zulu Cultural Village, the main attraction. Here, you will find the king’s royal homestead, which was built for the movie Shaka Zulu in the 1980’s. It is a life-sized replica of Shaka’s home, which now serves as a living museum for tourists and schools. The two-hour guided tour gives visitors an insight into Zulu Culture before colonisation and modernization. This includes an opportunity to taste authentic Zulu beer and culminates with a show of spectacular Zulu dancing. We then travel to Dlinza Forest for a scenic, easy walk along the raised boardwalks that make their way through the beautiful reserve. The reserve is home to small duiker, monkeys and a wide variety of bird life. Keep your eyes peeled and you might spot something!

Local culture

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration10 hours

From

USD 198

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Nelson Mandela Capture Site & Phezulu Tour

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Explore the history of KwaZulu-Natal, the distant and the recent, on this guided tour. Learn about the struggles during and the triumphs over the apartheid as well as get a glimpse of Zulu culture before the dawn of the 20th century. End the day with a thrilling visit to a reptile park. The tour departs from Durban for the capital of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg. Your guide will give you a short tour of the city, including Mahatma Gandhi’s statue by Pietermaritzburg City Hall. Next stop will be the small town of Howick to visit its waterfall. KwaNogqaza or Howick Falls is approximately 95 metres in height and lies on the Umgeni River. The local Zulu people named it the “Home of the Tall” referring to its height. Next to the fall lies a quaint old section of Howick that houses a number of historical museums and antique stores. Next, head to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site and Apartheid Museum. The Capture Site boasts a large sculpture of Nelson Mandela made up of multiple steel columns. Tourists at the Capture Site are required to stand 35 meters away the steel columns to clearly see the large bust of Nelson Mandela in focus. Facing west the impressive sculpture is a unique monument for the local Howick community. The Apartheid Museum is dedicated to Nelson Mandela’s life and his struggle against the Apartheid government. Next is the "Valley of 1,000 Hills" to experience traditional Zulu culture at PheZulu Cultural Village and visit the Reptile Park. Visitors are taken into a traditional Zulu sibaya or homestead to experience traditional Zulu life before modernization. Inside a traditional Zulu homestead there are thatched huts placed in a circular position, with the cattle placed in the centre as a form of protection. At PheZulu homesteads the thatched huts are surrounding the auditorium which faces the beautiful valley. The local PheZulu guide will take you on a guided tour of the PheZulu sibaya and explain the Zulu cultural practices to gain insight into Zulu traditions during the 1800’s. The local Zulu dancing show serves both educational and entertainment purpose as local performers sing and dance to beautiful traditional Zulu songs with complete Zulu attire. PheZulu also has the Reptile Park. The local guides are very knowledgeable and eager to take you around the park and share interesting facts about the animals in the park. PheZulu Reptile Park has diverse reptilian wildlife on site, including crocodiles, alligators, snakes, tortoises and iguanas. The guides will let you touch or hold some of the animals, including a small crocodile and the giant Burmese python, just long enough to take a photo.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hut

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration8 hours

From

USD 169

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Durban City Tour and Phezulu Tour

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This is a half day tour of Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park in the beautiful and scenic Valley of a 1000 Hills where you can enjoy a glimpse of local Zulu Culture and be mesmerized by some traditional Zulu dancing at Phezulu Cultural Village. The tour includes venture into traditional Zulu beehive shaped thatched huts where various artifacts, beliefs and rituals are explained. You will then Embark on a scenic and guided tour of Durban and its surrounding areas. You will be fascinated by the variety of landmarks which highlights this great city’s diverse history and culture. To name a few, you will be visiting the Victoria Street Market, Emmanuel Catholic Cathedral, City Hall In The City Centre, Kwa-Muhle Apartheid Museum, Botanical Gardens, University Of Kwa Zulu Natal Howard Campus, Moses Mabhida Staduim, Durban Harbour, Or Tambo Promenade Beach Front.

Local culture

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Hut

Age Range

1-99 yrs

Operated in

english, french, greek, portuguese

Destinations

Durban

Duration8 hours

From

USD 140

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Cape Town Explorer

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Contiki is an amazing company and despite the fog at the top of table mountain it was great to connect with everyone on this tour and a wonderful way to enter Africa. did a great job. Thank you guys.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

18-35 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town

Duration4 days

From

USD 420

USD 407

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USD 13

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