10 Best South Africa Multiday Tours in Summer

Nelson Mandela Capture Site & Phezulu Tour - Summer tours

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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

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Discover South Africa's Garden Route - Summer Tours

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Discover South Africa's Garden Route - Summer tours

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The Garden Route, the greatest road trip in South Africa, deserves an adventure to match. So, join this activity-packed itinerary for a showcase of its greatest experiences, handpicked by the local experts. You’ll discover the wonders of Cape Town and the glorious Cape Peninsula, ride the wine tram to legendary wine estates, marvel at mischievous meerkats, cruise the beautiful Knysna waterfront and hike through the dramatic landscapes of Tsitsikamma National Park. It ends with an unforgettable safari through the African bush, spotting beasts big and small with the help of an expert ranger.

Cultural, religious and historic sites

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Gqebe

Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Gqeberha, Hermanus, Cango Caves, Knysna, Amakhala Game Reserve

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Duration10 days

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Shakaland & Dlinza Forest Tour - Summer tours

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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

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Durban City Tour and Phezulu Tour - Summer tours

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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

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