All Southern Africa Tours in August 2026
Page 4 of 52 Trips in Southern Africa during August 2026 with 16 Reviews
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Heli Sightseeing & Safari in South Africa - August 2026
Don't miss this chance to go out on a scenic helicopter flight over Cape Town and to a private game reserve of your choice. This private tour is the fastest and one of the most convenient ways to see some of the most beautiful places in Cape Town, since you get to see the Mother City from above, without having to negotiate your way through its traffic on the streets.
Fly to a wildlife reserve of your choice next. You have the option to choose among Aquila, Inverdoorn and Fairy Glen. On reaching the reserve, explore its rich flora and fauna. See the Big 5 and learn about the importance of wildlife and nature.
Cover two of the major highlights of South Africa on a single trip in a matter of a few hours. If you are ready for an experience of a lifetime, hop into our chopper.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Helicopter Flight & Great White Shark Cage Diving - August 2026
Book this trip to enjoy the thrill of flying on a chopper combined with the heart-pumping experience of getting close to great white sharks. Leave Cape Town just after sunrise, fly to the coast towards Gansbaai. Enjoy the outstanding sceneries of the surrounding areas while looking down at the vast ocean below.
Get the bird's eye view of the place that great white sharks call home. The adrenalin rush from the flight is nothing compared to what follows next. Sail out into the ocean to meet the majestic masters of the deep. We also provide you with the option of diving into the ocean and observing the sharks from the safety of a shark cage. While divers get up close to the great whites, the helicopter waits onshore ready for a flight back to the base.
Natural landmarks sightseeing
Beautiful Cape Wine Lands - August 2026
The Cape wine lands are divided into various different regions, each offering their own ‘wine route’. The most popular and well-known are Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wellington and Paarl. The wine farms of Stellenbosch are the closest in distance to Cape Town and are within a 45-minute drive of the city centre.
This is the most well known wine region and is home to a variety of cellars, producing some of the country’s most acclaimed wines. The old town of Stellenbosch (1650) is a university town and the oak-lined almost original Dorp Straat is home to museums and galleries as well as many student cafes and restaurants.
The Cape Winelands Tour is a private tour that can be adapted to your personal interests without additional costs. It takes about 9 hours to complete this tour.
Wine tasting toursAdventure
Antonij Rupert Premium Wine Tasting - August 2026
On this full-day wine tasting tour, your guide will help you discover the famous wine region of Franschhoek, with the main focus on two world-renowned wine estates.
Anthonij Rupert and L'Ormarins Estates are two of Franschhoek’s top wineries, with diverse grape varietals thriving in the fertile soils. On this tour, we will take in both wineries in just one day at your leisure and learn what makes Franschhoek wine so special. Travel through the vineyards with ease by tram, sample top wines from the Cape of Good Hope, and savor a delicious lunch paired with Terra del Capo wines. Your ticket also includes entry to the Franschhoek Motor Museum, where you can explore the vintage cars.
Wine tasting tours
St Lucia iSimangaliso & Emdoneni Wild Cat Day Tour - August 2026
The tour departs from Durban, heading north along the coast to northern KwaZulu-Natal. The first stop is the town of St Lucia and the estuary inside the iSimangaliso Wetlands Park. There you will board a riverboat for a 2-hour guided tour of the estuary. The local guide will inform you of the reserve's history and its incredible wildlife.
After lunch, you will continue with your safari before leaving the park on route to Emdoneni Wild Cat Sanctuary. During the guided tour to the cat project, visitors can get up close and personal with some of South Africa's endangered cat species; caracal, serval, cheetah and the African wildcat. This once in a lifetime opportunity can be enjoyed whilst being educated on a tour. This activity is very popular!
After the tour we start the two hours journey back to Durban for drop off.
Previously known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, iSimangaliso Wetlands Park was declared South Africa's first Natural World Heritage Site (UNESCO) and is considered South Africa's third largest park with 280km of near pristine coastline and 328 000 hectares of magnificent scenery. The protected area is home to one of the largest population of hippopotami in SA, an estimated 1000 crocodiles as well as a wealth of plant, bird and animal life. The park was proclaimed a world heritage site because of the rich biodiversity, unique ecosystems and natural beauty occurring in a relatively small area. Animals occurring in the park include lion, African elephant, leopard, black and southern white rhino, buffalo and in the ocean, whales, dolphins, and marine turtles including the leatherback and loggerhead turtle.
Emdoneni Cat Project offers a guided tour of South Africa's endangered wild cat species. The aim of the Emdoneni Cat Project is to care for cheetahs, serval cats, African wildcats and caracal (lynx), which have been orphaned or injured in the wild and need care and rehabilitation.
Sightseeing Tours
Isandlwana Rorkes Drift Battlefields Day Tour - August 2026
This tour takes you into the Northern part of KwaZulu Natal where you will visit the famous battle sites of Isandlwana, Rorke’s Drift and Fugitives Drift.
Anglo Zulu Wars took place at these sites on 22 January 1979. There you will see the graves of some of those who fought in the war. You will also see two of the most famous battles between the Zulu Impi's and British armies.
During the tour you will have the opportunity to see some of the most spectacular scenery in KwaZulu Natal.
The tour includes transport, tour guide, all entry fees and it excludes food and drinks.
We will pick you up at 6:30am from Durban, and drop you off after we complete the tour.
Sightseeing Tours
Drakensberg Kamberg & Mandela Capture Site Tour - August 2026
The tour starts at 06:30 am when we pick you up from Durban to take you to Pietermaritzburg, the capital of KwaZulu-Natal.
Here you will have the opportunity to see the Mahatma Ghandi statue. After passing Pietermaritzburg you can choose between two places that we visit.
The first option is visiting Giant's Castle Nature Reserve which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which you will embark on a 40 minute walk to the main caves which has exhibits of San Rock Art.
The second option includes the Bushman Pock paintings found in Kamberg, situated on the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains. This optional tour is more strenuous than the Giant's Castle as you will embark on a 90 minute walk to the site and a 90 minute walk back.
The tour ends with a drive through the Midlands Meander where you will be able to enjoy and purchase a variety of products grown or manufactured by local farmers, a stop at the Mandela Capture Site Monument and finally ending at the Howick Falls before returning back to Durban.
Sightseeing Tours
Durban City Tour and Phezulu Tour - August 2026
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
Safari and Phezulu Cultural Village Day Tour - August 2026
On this tour we will visit a Lion Park, Birds of Prey Habilitation Centre, Tala Game Reserve for wildlife viewing, visit the cultural Phezulu Cultural (zulu) Village & finally pay a visit to a Reptile Park.
The Mini safari Tour starts at 7.30am where you will be picked up at your hotel in Durban or the Umhlanga area. We then proceed and visit the Lion Park, a breeding scheme for Lions in an enclosed area which we drive through with the windows and doors locked. Here you will have a chance to come into close proximity to Elephants and Lions.
Our next stop is The Birds Of Prey Rehabilitation Center where visitors are introduced to the wild variety of majestic birds. Here a local Guide will explain the lifestyle of the birds, reasons for why the birds are there and when the birds will be set out in the nature.
We then move to Tala Game Reserve where you can experience exceptional game viewing in either our Land Rover 4x4 or Toyota Quantum vehicle. We suggest you carry a picnic basket as we will stop at a picnic area on the lake where you can enjoy your lunch with the view of the Hippo family.
After lunch we continue game driving where it should be possible to spot rhinos, giraffes, zebras and many other wildlife animals. We move through the beautiful Valley of a Thousand Hills to the Phezulu village to enjoy a glimpse of local Zulu culture and dancing at the Zulu Village, accompanied by a local Zulu Guide.
At the end of our tour we visit the Reptile Park where qualified park guides will have you intrigued with facts about the resident crocodiles and snakes. Finally we return to Durban passing through the wealthy area of Durban in the evening.
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Top 10 Things to do in Durban City Tour - August 2026
Embark on a scenic, guided full day tour of Durban’s top 10 sites! An experienced and knowledgeable local guide will show you a variety of landmarks which highlight Durban’s diverse culture and history.
Gandhi’s house, situated in Inanda township, now stands as a museum dedicated to his 21 years in South Africa. Gandhi himself said South Africa was essential to his personal achievements. The racial oppression he felt during the 21 years he spent in South Africa shaped his future. In 1904 Mahatma Gandhi established a settlement at Phoenix devoted to his principles of Satyagraha [passive resistance] and printed his newspaper, the Indian Opinion was printed.
After Gandhi’s home, the tour will then include a drive through Inanda Township before progressing to Umhlanga Promenade and the pier.
At Victoria Street Market, you will be given time to shop for African inspired accessories, clothing, souvenirs, home decorations, paintings and luggage etc.
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 Zulu Medicine Market is a unique place where Zulu culture has survived in the modern urban environment.
The Moses Mabhida stadium 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. Your tour guide will show you around the exterior of the stadium and will give you time to go to the sky platform if desired.
The tour also includes a visit to uShaka Marine World’s Village Walk on the famous Golden Mile Beachfront on Durban’s OR Tambo parade. There you will be given time to shop and have lunch. uShaka Village Walk is home to Durban’s most unique shopping experiences, offering a shopper’s paradise in an open-air environment, affording guests a world of entertainment, family fun, shopping and dining.
We won't forget a stop at the beautiful Botanical Gardens, which is the oldest Botanical Gardens in Africa, est 1849.
The KwaMuhle Museum was once the headquarters of Durban’s Native Administration Department and the centre of Durban’s harsh system of labour control. Now it has been transformed into Durban’s Apartheid Museum that seeks to reflect Durban’s urban growth and the history of its residents.
The tour also includes various quick stops which include Durban’s City Hall, Durban Harbour & Shiva Statue at the Umgeni Hindu Temple.
City sightseeing