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We Specialize In Creating Wow Memories of Southern Africa

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We Specialize In Creating Wow Memories of Southern Africa

+27 31 572 4227

Many Day Tours around South Africa with Southern Circle Tours & Safaris

Best South African Day Tours with Southern Circle

1 Day Sani Pass Guided Tour – Durban (Code: SCDA)

The Sani Pass tour is certainly an adventure day out! Travel up the mountain pass with 4 x 4 vehicles, awe at the views and on a clear day one can see up to 250km! Drive inland past Pietermaritzburg to the area of gently pastoral beauty, also called the Natal Midlands. We travel through grassy plains scattered with Zulu villages and lush farmlands where plump cattle and thoroughbred horses graze. Traverse through Underberg, a picturesque little village situated in the foothills of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. At Himeville you change vehicles and set off in a 4 wheel drive minibus for the drive up Sani Pass, named after the primitive people who lived in the area millennia ago. The ascend up Sani is steep at places with hair-raising bends. The driver talk about the geography and also stop frequently for photo opportunities of the breathtaking views. Afterwards, arrive at the top of Sani Pass into the kingdom of Lesotho. You visit the locals and they may invite you into their house, which often result into tasting locally baked snacks or bread! Lunch is served at the top in the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho some 3 000 metres above sea level. Afterwards, we descend down the mountain via Sani again, change vehicles and set off to Durban. OTHER TOURS YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN 2 Day Drakensberg Highscdblights – SCDB 3 Day Drakensberg Adventure – SCDD

1-Day Cape Peninsula Tour (Code: SCCK)

See Mother Nature’s plant life with the 1-day Cape Peninsula tour package On this round-trip adventurous 1-day Peninsula tour of Cape Town you will visit the following highlights: Depart from the city of Cape Town to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens with over seven thousand plant species, half of which being indigenous plants and of those, some two thousand six hundred being endemic to the peninsula. From here you drive via the Constantia Valley which is the oldest winemaking centre in South Africa. The African Penguins at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town. Simon’s Town is also the headquarters of the S.A Navy. Cape of Good Hope is the most south-western extremity of the African continent. Cape point which is the second-best viewpoint after Table Mountain. The fynbos rich Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the spectacular scenic drive over Chapman’s Peak along the west of the Peninsula, that will take you back to the city via a few small towns after this eventful day on this 1-day Cape Peninsula tour. Other tours that may interest you: Half-Day Cape Town City Tour – Code: SCCC Full-day Winelands Tour – Code: SCCW We also offer tours to the famous Garden Route from Cape Town. They start with a duration of three, up to six days and some include the semi-desert Karoo, others include wildlife, but all traverse through the Garden Route and the coastal towns! Click here to see more.

1-Day Durban City Tour (Code: SCDC)

.Durban City Tour – Code; SCDC Our tour of Durban City, a bustling metropolis, often called the cultural ‘melting pot’ of South Africa, includes a drive through the sports corridor with its impressive sporting facilities to the Blue Lagoon area on the Umgeni River where you get a panoramic view of the whole bay of Durban city. Then past the so-called Apartheid Beaches, the Marine Parade (Golden Mile). Here you will see the rickshaws, en route to the impressive developments at the new Point Waterfront area. We drive past the busiest harbour in Africa and various historical monuments. Then through the city centre where the original Railway Station building, the City Hall and the Post Office buildings each have a story to tell. At the Indian Market, you get a glimpse into the Indian culture and bargain for souvenirs and spices. Then a visit to the Botanical Gardens with its extensive collection of trees and plants from all over the world. You’ll also find the famous cycad collection and orchid garden. You have the option of being dropped off at the end of the tour at the Ushaka Marine World with its world-class aquarium, and many shops and restaurants. NOTE: Other tours that incorporate escorted tours of Durban city. Other tours that may interest you: Valley of a 1000 Hills – Half Day – Code: SCDV Zulu Cultural Tour – 1 Day – Code: SCDS

Full Day Cape Winelands Tour (Code: SCCW)

Discover the history of wine-making in the Paarl Winelands tour of Cape Town South Africa Highlights of the Cape Winelands guided tour include Paarl with its rich history of winemaking and the role it played in the development of the Afrikaans language and Franschhoek Valley where French settlers settled after fleeing persecution in France in the late 17th century. Partake in luxurious wine tasting tours of Cape Town and visit some of this area’s most famous wine estates. We spend time in Stellenbosch with its many historic buildings and some unique shopping opportunities. A great tour to taste of South Africa’s best wine! At the end of your day out on the Cape Winelands guided tour, we return to your hotel, late afternoon. White wines followed by red wines have soared in popularity and also quality since the ’60s and ’70s. Afterwards, the Stellenbosch Wine Route was launched, the first of its kind. South Africa fell in the spotlight after Mandela was released from prison and received better acceptance of its wine. Today, it is accepted and enjoyed all over the world! You may be interested in these tours too: Full day Peninsula Tour – Code SCCK Full day Four Mountain Passes Tour – Code SCCM Cape Town City Tour – Code SCCC

Full Day Whale Watching Tour (Code: SCCF)

Whale Watching in South Africa Whale watching in South Africa is popular in Hermanus, Mossel Bay and the KZN coast from July to November. Whales, dolphins and porpoises are collectively known as cetaceans and there are about 90 species; from the biggest, the blue whale to the tiny vaquita and New Zealand dolphin. They are all mammals. So, they breathe air, have hair, are warm-blooded, give birth to live young and feed their young milk. The southern right whale is most common around Cape Town with the humpback whale further eastwards to the KZN coastline past Durban and Mozambique. Watch the Southern Right Whale in its natural habitat in Hermanus One and a half hours south-east of Cape Town is Hermanus, arguably one of the best land-based whale watching spots! These gentle giants are clearly visible from the scenic ‘cliff-top walk’ in Hermanus and the town holds a whale watching festival every September. In whale season, July to November, whales and their young get very close to the shoreline. This Cape whale watching tour takes you to Hermanus to encounter mostly the Southern Right Whale that breed and rear their young here. Afterwards, we return via the very scenic coastal route of Betty’s Bay, Gordon’s Bay and Somerset West. If time permits your route will also take you further to a tantalizing wine estate visit. We taste some wine at either Bouchard Finlayson or Hamilton Russell. Afterwards, we return to Cape Town. NOTE: Other tours that include whale watching and some whale stories. Cape Peninsula Day Tour (Code: SCCK) – Cape Town to Cape Town 4 Day Garden Route Tour (Code: SCCD) – Cape Town to Port Elizabeth – OR – The same tour from Port Elizabeth (Code: SCCE)

Half Day Cape Town City Tour (Code: SCCC)

Cape Town City Tour, one of the most beautiful cities in the world! The Cape Town city tour shows off the electric mix of architectural styles and cobblestone streets. Feel the cultural diversity with a cosmopolitan ambience. Some of the highlighted activities are the cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain (Optional and weather permitting – Signal Hill if the cable car is not operating) Castle of Good Hope and the SA Museum. Afterwards, we visit some of the museums, unique historic or tourist attractions and the city’s many popular restaurants (you can visit at your leisure)! Drive past the Parliament Complex, Company Gardens, Malay Quarters and Milnerton for a full view of Table Mountain. You can request an optional tour of Robben Island to add to this tour. Other scenic areas and highlights around Cape Town are the Cape peninsula which includes Boulders Beach where one can see the rare African penguins. Visit Kirstenbosch, placed as one of the world’s great botanical gardens and afterwards a short trip to Constantia wine route. Taste some of arguably the world’s best wines while having a truly local meal in their restaurant. OTHER TOURS THAT MAY INTEREST YOU: Cape Peninsula Day Tour Winelands Day To Whale Watching Day Tour

Half Day Pretoria City Tour (Code: SCJP)

Pretoria City Tour – half day Depart from Johannesburg for a Pretoria city tour, the country’s administrative capital, and one of the most beautiful cities in South Africa. We visit some historical sites and places of interest. Some of the highlights are the Voortrekker Monument, Kruger House, Church Square, Melrose House and the Union Buildings. We have also included the Freedom Park museum in this tour. Freedom Park celebrates South Africa’s inclusive heritage. It is a centre of deep understanding of the entire nation. Freedom Park overlooks the Voortrekker Museum, built to celebrate the white population only. However, Freedom Park accommodates all of the country’s experiences and symbols to tell one coherent story. Pretoria is also called the ‘Jacaranda City’ because of the thousands of Jacaranda trees planted along the streets and parks. The city turns purple during October when these trees go into full bloom. The Jacaranda tree is an alien species and considered harmful to the local environment, but Pretoria has special permission to keep the trees in the streets. The tour departs daily from hotels around the city and the Johannesburg area. Combined this tour with a Johannesburg city tour for a full day outing! The following tours may interest you: Johannesburg City Tour – SCJC Gold Reef City – SCJG Soweto Tour – SCJW Apartheid Museum Tour – SCJF

Half Day Soweto City Tour (Code: SCJW)

Soweto Tour – Half Day The Soweto day tour includes a visit to the new Prestige Park and Orlando West, travelling past homes of the rich and famous, houses of Winnie Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We also stop at the Mandela House Museum, as well as the Hector Peterson Memorial and museum for a glimpse into the history of SOWETO. These tours may also interest you: Apartheid Tour – SCJF Johannesburg City Tour – SCJC

Johannesburg City Tour (Code: SCJC)

Johannesburg City Tour – Half Day A tour of Johannesburg City, the economic hub of South Africa is an eye-opener. Some of the highlights of this tour are the prestigious Northern Suburbs of Sandton, Rosebank and Houghton. This tour won’t be complete without a visit to Constitution Hill, home of the Constitutional Court, also the site of the notorious Old Fort Prison. Afterwards, we include a drive through the cosmopolitan Hillbrow, a colourful insight to South Africa’s “Manhattan” as well. Other tours that may interest you: Soweto Tour – SCJW Apartheid Tour – SCJF

Natal Battlefields Guided Tour – 1-Day (Code: SCDK)

During this Natal Battlefields tour, you will mainly visit the two important Anglo Zulu battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift. We travel westwards past Pietermaritzburg to the famous and awe-inspiring battlefields of Rorke’s Drift and Isandlwana where we spend most of our time exploring. Then travel via Babanango, Melmoth and Eshowe and arrive in the evening. We return to Durban via Melmoth and Eshowe and arrive in the evening. OTHER TOURS THAT MAY INTEREST YOU: 2 Day Natal Battlefields tour (Code: SCDF) – Durban to Durban 3 Day Natal Battlefields Tour (Code: SCDF3) – Durban to Durban

Pretoria and Cullinan Diamond Mine Day Tour (Code: SCJM)

Pretoria and Cullinan Mine Tour – 1 Day Depart from Johannesburg for a Pretoria and Cullinan Mine tour. Also called The Jacaranda City for thousands of Jacaranda trees line its streets and transform the city into a purple wonderland during Spring when the trees are in full bloom. We visit the Union Buildings, designed by the famous Architect, Sir Herbert Baker. The building is one of the country’s architectural masterpieces. We also visit the Voortrekker Monument which bears testament to a people’s pioneering spirit. Then travel to the period museum which is Melrose House. The Anglo Boer War officially ended here with the signing of the peace treaty of Vereeniging in 1902 After lunch (optional) we visit the working Cullinan Diamond Mine, also known as the Premier Diamond Mine. This mine has uncovered some of the largest diamonds in the world today and the mine lies over one of the biggest kimberlite pipes in the world. The mine is also the original source of the famous diamond in the British Crown Jewels. A 2 hour conducted surface tour of the mine consists of a video of underground mining, a display of rough diamonds in Diamond House, visit the mine shaft in operation, see the 32 ha big hole and view diamond cutting and polishing Other tours that may interest you: Johannesburg City Tout – SCJC Soweto Day Tour – SCJW

Touch of Wildlife 1 Day Tour – Durban (Code: SCDU)

The 1-Day touch of wildlife tour is designed to offer just as the tour name suggests; a full day to touch on the amazing wildlife of Africa including the Big Five( lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo) for those who have limited time! There is little to top a close encounter with a lion kill, or an elephant walking next to the vehicle or a white rhino and her calf strolling into the road in front of you!With the time limit we do not promise that you will see all of the Big Five, but still many other mammals, birds, etc. However, we have been successful many times! ITINERARY Depart early from Durban on our 1-day touch of wildlife tour and travel north through sugar cane fields towards the sub‑tropical coast and bushveld of Zululand. We arrive at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, the oldest reserve in Africa where our wildlife expereince commences! The white rhino was saved from extinction here. This reserve is home to over 90 species of mammals amongst other wildlife including the “Big Five”(lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo). There is also an excellent chance to see the shy nyala. After lunch at Hilltop Complex, you embark on another game viewing drive in the afternoon before returning to Durban. The duration of this day tour is around 10 – 12 hours. We offer you a good chance to see the Big Five amongst an abundance of other wildlife in one day! We do the game viewing in the comfort of our air-conditioned vehicle with our very informative crew. You will certainly feel that you have been out on a day safari in the wild! You also have the option to book a 2 – 3 hour open vehicle safari during the day. NOTE: We also offer a two-day and three-day

We at Southern Circle Tours & Safaris will help you make the most of your South African holiday. Whether you want to venture on a day safari to some excellent wildlife areas or spend a day in the city of Cape Town, we will make it happen.

Enjoy a relaxing day trip to prime tourist places in South Africa with one of our knowledgeable tour guides.

If you are looking for 1-day luxury South Africa tours, get in touch
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of the best South African Safari packages with us.

You can experience South Africa from a whole new perspective when you book one of our unforgettable South African Day Tours.
Gorgeous landscapes, brightly lit cityscapes, safari destinations, and kilometre upon kilometre of pristine coastline all make South Africa a
top tourist destination. When looking for travel packages for your South African holiday, you will find all kinds of exciting destinations
within our selection of tours.

City Tours

And many of these destinations can be explored with a South Africa day tour. Accompanied by an experienced guide, guests have the perfect opportunity to explore historical landmarks, wild destinations, cityscapes and ocean wildlife. Our guided South African day tours are perfectly designed to enhance your experience of a place even when time is not on your side. Whether you are in the area on business or if you are on holiday and you have a day or two to spare, any one of our tours will be the perfect way to fill up your calendar. Moreover, our trips are designed to give you the most out of your downtime, and they leave from cities all over the country.

Book unforgettable South African Day Tours with Southern Circle.

Every city, as well its surrounds, is filled to the brim with fascinating sights and awe-inspiring attractions. And when you don’t have a lot of time to prepare, or perhaps you don’t want to miss out on the popular attractions, booking an affordable day tour is the best option you have. Plus there is the additional advantage of not having to drive yourself anywhere.
Some of our most popular day tours include trips around Cape Town, whale watching, guided tours of the Winelands, tours of Durban, and a variety of cultural experiences. Each tour is made for a set number of hours, ensuring you are back at your accommodation by nightfall.

Our Best Selling South African Tours:

Cape Town Day Tours.

There is a variety of options that you can choose from when you are planning to spend a day in or around Cape Town. There is the option of exploring the city while there are also tours that will take you to the wilder side of the Cape.
A whole day spent in the Mother City, could there be a better way to spend your time in Cape Town than with an exciting tour of all the best places? With Table Mountain as your backdrop, you’ll visit the Malay Quarters, the Castle of Good Hope, the House of Parliament, SA Museum and enjoy a drive to Milnerton to get the best views of the city and its mountain.

Peninsula

Seeing the natural side of the Cape is the perfect way to spend the day. The Cape Peninsula tour includes plenty of time exploring the picturesque beaches, indigenous plants and takes all kinds of beautiful pictures. This is the photographer’s dream day tour.

Winelands

The Cape region is really one of the best winemaking districts in the world, and with a guided day tour of the Winelands, you can enjoy a swift introduction to the area. This Winelands tour is perfect for every wine enthusiast.
When visiting between June and November, there is an excellent chance that you can spot the whales that frequent the coastline close to Hermanus while on our Whale Watching tour. This quaint town is also home to the world’s only “whale crier” who alerts the town to the arrival of the whales using a kelp horn.

Day Tours in Kwa-Zulu Natal.

There are a variety of tours in Kwa-Zulu Natal that are perfect for day tours. The Durban City tour, the Battlefield Tours, and Cultural Tours are all available, and each will provide you with more than enough time in each location.
Tours of Durban include plenty of time spent enjoying the endless summer climate while visiting certain city landmarks. Time at the beach is also on the cards.
There are a few ancient battlefields dotted around Kwa-Zulu Natal, and each has an interesting history associated with it. The best ways to see the battlefields is by signing up for a guided day tour. In the company of a knowledgeable guide, guests will be taken back in time.

Cultures

Finally, there is a cultural day tour. Immersing yourself in the local cultures will give you a unique look at the day to day life of a working cultural village.

Johannesburg Tours.

Johannesburg might not be the first tourist destination to come to mind when you think about South Africa, but it has a wonderful selection of fantastic places to visit. Our Johannesburg tours include the One Day Johannesburg City Tour, the Apartheid Museum Tour in Soweto, the Soweto Day Tour, and the Gold Reef City Tour.
A day tour of Johannesburg will take you to all of the best historical sites as well as those vibrant communities who give the city its bustling reputation.

Pretoria Tours.

See Pretoria through fresh eyes, with a full-day tour of the city designed to take you to the various landmarks and important historical locations. Guests can look forward to seeing the Union Buildings, the Voortrekker Monument, Kruger House, Church Square, and the Cullinan Diamond Mine, depending on the chosen tour.

Along with all of these great South African day tours, we also have adventure day tours that take guests to wildlife destinations or up the Sani Pass. Contact us today to book your tour.

Click on the tours below to see their itineraries.

Cape Town City Tour – Code SCCC

Johannesburg City Tour – Code SCJC

Durban City Tour – Code SCDC

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