Top Gauteng Adventure Tours

Get the most possible learning out of your visits to the Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Cave. By traveling with a guide, you'll get the full picture of the remarkable fossil findings there and why the site is so important. Walk through Sterkfontein Caves to see the fossils of hominids such as Little Foot and Mrs. Ples, two of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time.

Skip the stress of self-driving Johannesburg in the early hours, and enjoy wide-angle views from an open safari vehicle on this full-day tour to Pilanesberg National Park. This compact reserve is home to all of the Big Five—lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes, and elephants—and your dedicated safari guides will help you spot them. Your day includes lunch, transfers, entrance fees, and a bottle of water: breakfast is at your own expense.

Johannesburg is known for being a gateway to fantastic wildlife encounters, and this option is perfect for time-tight travelers interested in seeing a variety of animal species in just half a day. Start with a convenient pickup— then travel to the Safari Lion Park. Animals that reside at the park include rare white lions, brown lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, zebra, and antelopes.

Soar over the Cradle of Humankind or the Magaliesberg mountain range on a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Have some refreshments as you watch the balloon being inflated, then set off on a scenic adventure in the sky. Fly over one of the two sites with your experienced pilot, taking in the sweeping views of South Africa below. After the flight, enjoy a full breakfast as you savor newly-minted memories.

Kruger National Park—the “prince” of Africa’s national parks—is one of the most beloved parks for wildlife in the world. On this 3-day tour, you’ll begin with a ride along South Africa’s “Panorama Route,” passing historic towns, high mountains, and more. Then it’s time to enter the park’s Phabeni Gate for two days of game drives, searching for elephants, lions, impalas, and more, and experiencing the night in this wild country.

This Pilanesberg Nature Reserve and Sun City Resort small-group tour makes for a day of fun activities combined with a safari experience, which is ideal for those who are short on time but still want to take advantage of South Africa’s highlights. Go on a safari hunt of the Big Five from the safety of a vehicle with a guide who knows the park well, and then enjoy time at the Valley of Waves inside the Sun City Resort.

Take in aerial views of the Magaliesbergs and the Cradle of Humankind on this hot air balloon safari. Get the best possible perspective on this striking landscape without paying for the high price of an airplane or helicopter tour. Spend the hour-long flight sipping champagne and enjoying the high altitude breeze, snapping photos and listening to commentary from your guide before landing for an included breakfast.

The Kruger National Park is home to all of Africa’s Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo—and an overnight tour offers a much better chance of spotting them all. On this tour, explore the park at sunrise and sunset when the animals are at their most active; enjoy incredible views on guided game drives; and spend a night at a hotel in Hazy View.

Enjoy an intimate balloon ride on a smaller ballon built for two passengers. Float above the Magaliesberg Mountains for epic views at sunrise, sipping sparkling wine and enjoying commentary from your dedicated guide/pilot. Once you land, enjoy a full English breakfast to round out your experience.

Immerse yourself in the history of human life during this tour of the Cradle of Humankind from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Learn how the region's geology has made it a hotbed for fossil remains of human and ape ancestors, as well as many extinct creatures. Other stops include Sterkfontein, Maropeng, Hartebeespoort Dam, and the Chameleon craft village. All entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Our 2-Day Kruger National Park Safari happens to be the most unique 2-Day safari. With an afternoon safari and a morning safari, this adventure not only gives you an opportunity to see the BIG 5, but also takes you to the most respected national park in the whole world. Our drivers and guides are well-trained to give you the safari of a lifetime. Our attention to detail and experience in the safari industry will give you value for money and create a lasting memory on your Kruger National Park 2-Day Safari.

Spend a day connecting with nature when you embark on this guided bushwalk through the Ukutula Conservation Center. With a small group and guide, learn about African wildlife and their behavioral traits as you walk through the park and observe them in their natural habitat. Qualified rangers and safari guides are with you at all times to ensure your safety.

Experience a one-of-a-kind safari adventure from the back of a horse, where you can get up close and personal with various antelope and see the South African bush from a whole new perspective. Next up, take a ride on a cable car for breathtaking views of the Magaliesberg mountains and the Hartebeestpoortdam. What makes this tour truly unique is the combination of these two exhilarating activities. You'll get to explore the wilderness on horseback, giving you a chance to see the animals in their natural habitat, followed by a cable car ride that will offer a bird's-eye view of the stunning landscapes of South Africa. When preparing for this adventure, be sure to dress comfortably in bushveld ready clothes such as long pants and closed shoes, and leave your shorts, skirts, and dresses at home. Additionally, don't forget to pack sunblock, a backpack, and a rain jacket in case of any unexpected weather changes.

This is a great pick for travelers interested in ticking off multiple Johannesburg neighborhoods in a day. Relax, put your map away, and let a guide take the lead on this guided bike ride through Doornfontein Jeppestown, Troyeville, Maboneng, and Victoria Yards. During the tour, pedal past an eclectic mix of sights—including artwork, incredible architecture, and urban complexes.

The Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway offers sweeping views over the African bush, a manmade lake, and the Magaliesberg Mountains. Discover it without the angst and risk of self-driving on this private door-to-door tour—with onboard Wi-Fi so you don’t waste a minute stuck in traffic. There’s time to explore the mountaintop and eat lunch (own expense) before you return to Johannesburg.

Harties Cableway (also known as “Hartbeespoort Aerial Cableway”) is a family-friendly attraction in Hartbeespoort, which offers enclosed cable car rides. Get there quickly and comfortably from Johannesburg by choosing this small-group tour. Hotel pickup is included, as well as admission, and the cable car ride reveals spectacular 360-degree views of the local landscape.

Visit the Lion and safari Park of Johannesburg without the hassle of renting a car. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Johannesburg and Pretoria hotels and admission to the lion park. Where you can explore at your leisure to see more than 85 lions, including the rare white lion and other animals such as wild dogs, hyenas and cheetahs take a 2 hour safari drive to see the animals

Visit South Africa’s fourth-largest park when you book this 2-day excursion to Pilanesberg. Join a private guide for a safari through the wildlife park that is home to the Big Five as well as hundreds of other species. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in open-air vehicles, camp in the savannah, and learn about African wildlife throughout the tour.

Get more from a private experience than one packed full of people. This Magaliesberg Mountain Canopy Ziplining Private Tour from Sandton takes you into the area with a guide so you can zipline around the gorge in the canopy. The sections you’ll glide on run from 65.5-feet (20-meters) to 459-feet (120-meters) long. Catch sight of the wonderful wildlife of the area, as well as the stream below you.

If you love animals and want an animal interaction experience, this is for you! Meet elephants on foot in their natural environment. You will get to experience how they sound, how they eat, what size they grow to and their unique social interactions for yourself. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with these gentle giants. Nearby is the Monkey Sanctuary which is inside a beautiful natural forested area where rescued monkeys and lemurs are free roaming. Often the monkeys will jump on your shoulder to catch a ride or see what is new in their world. Their antics will make you laugh and the monkey carers even know them by name and can tell you their personal stories. You will also learn more about their family units, how they forage for food and their life cycle. The walk through the forested area is by means of a wooden platform and there is also a cool swinging bridge with amazing views of the surrounding rocky outcrop.

Look out for white lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards with this half-day tour to the Lion and Safari Park. To save you time traveling to the park, this stress-free trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle. Then, you can go on a game drive to explore the park with a field guide to provide commentary.

Feel the excitement of driving around the predator camps to see White and Tawny Lion prides as well as Wild Dogs and Cheetah in their natural Habitat and a visit to the Reptile Park and Wildlife Centre. You will also get to enter the famous Wonder Caves with the largest Chamber and see a host of formations still in mint condition.

Discover why Kapama is one of the most popular ecotourism destinations in South Africa on a whistle-stop trip to the 13,000-hectare private game reserve. Stay in deluxe accommodation at the largest safari resort in the reserve; starting and ending your day with leisurely game drives in beautiful bushveld surrounds. Kapama is a fenced private game reserve that lies nestled between the Blyde River Valley and Kruger National Park and is located adjacent to the Greater Kruger. The Kapama and Klaserie rivers cut through the reserve which draws an abundance of animals and birds to their lush banks, making Kapama the perfect destination for people with a love of wildlife and photography.