15 3-Day Experiences in South Africa Worth the Day

1.3 Day Garden Route’s Best Highlights with Safari from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $366Our pick

Three days on South Africa’s Garden Route from Cape Town with Cango Caves, kayaking, Bloukrans bungy option, and a 4x4 Big Five safari.

“Our entire trip was exceptionally well-organized, and everything went exactly as planned. We absolutely loved the routes and the stunning photos that were taken along the way. The stories and historical insights shared at each destination made the journey even morRead more”

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2.3 Day Garden Route Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $445

A 3-day Garden Route safari with 2 included 4x4 game drives, guided hikes, a kayak morning, and optional adrenaline at Tsitsikamma and Bloukrans.

“The tour was a very good one. We went for 2 drive games, also a nice kayaking, and for the braves: bungy jumping. Asanda our guide was great !! He was always trying to tell us everything about his beautiful country Southafrica. So thanks Asanda for all !!!!”

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3.3-Day Garden Route Highlights and 4×4 Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 3 days · from $417

3 days on the Garden Route: Route 62 drive, Cango Caves, Wilderness canoeing, and a 4x4 Big5 safari at Botlierskop. From $417 pp

“The overall itinerary was amazing. Very well planned and executed perfectly. Our guide GG was great and made the trip so memorable”

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4.3-Day Garden Route Safari and Coastal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · 3 days · from $720

3 days from Cape Town: Cape Agulhas, Betty’s Bay penguins, Hermanus whales, two open-air safaris, lodge stay, and Route 62.

“Frank was a really good guide. Fulfilled all of our wishes and was very accomodating. The only bad thing was that you spend only 1 night in the lodge, as it was very beautiful.”

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5.3 Day Wildlife Safari Tour – Garden Route Small Group Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $427

3 days from Cape Town for Big Five safari, Cape Peninsula viewpoints, penguins at Boulders Beach, and Cango Caves, with small-group comfort.

“We were lucky that we had a wonderful tour guide to help us. He was very energetic, jovial and took the time to explain everything in detail. He answered questions that we didn’t even know to ask. It was an excellent tour. Thank you, aviator.”

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6.3 Day Lodge/Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $778

Johannesburg to Kruger for open-vehicle safaris, sunrise bush walk, and a Blyde River Canyon stop, with lodge stays and meals included.

“If you are looking for a quick and efficient tour of Kruger, this tour should work for you. Pick up, drop off, and everything logistical was handled smoothly and without issue. The safaris themselves were great. The food provided was sufficient. I had a great time!”

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7.3-Day Private Guided Tour to Cape Town Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $574

Private 3-day Cape Town tour with pickup and air-conditioned transport, covering Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, Winelands, Robben Island, and penguins.

“Where do I begin, the last 3 days have been amazing. Our tour guide and driver, Callixte has been a pleasure to spend time time with. As a group of 3, one of whom is our elderly “Papa” and at 87 is revisiting his birth country and area where Read more”

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8.3 Day Kruger Adventure Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $592

3 days in Kruger from Johannesburg with open-vehicle Big Five safaris, Panorama Route stops, and Hazyview lodge stays near Phabeni Gate.

“Had a great trip and saw most of the Big 5 within 1 day (really had great luck)”

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9.3 Day Kruger Safari with Panorama Tour from Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $734

3-day Panorama Route and Kruger Big Five safari from Johannesburg with open-vehicle game drive, Blyde sights, and 2 nights lodging.

“We had a great time on this tour. Collected at 0700 from our apartments in Greenside (Jo'burg) we were fortunate to undertake the tour as a single couple. The panorama tour afforded us several magnificent sights along our 5 hour journeyRead more”

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10.Kruger National Park 3 Days Best Ever Safari from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11 reviews · 3 days · from $1,899

3 days in Kruger National Park from Cape Town with flights, transfers, guided game drives, and Tembo Guest Lodge, built for Big Five.

“Well organized Pick up and drop of on time Accommodation very nice Safari amazing”

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11.3 Day Lodge/Masango Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $751

3 days in Kruger from Johannesburg with open-vehicle drives, Masango Camp nights, a sunrise walk, and Blyde Canyon sights.

“We had the best three days ever. It was our first time going on a safari tour, and we would gladly do it again. The highlight was definitely our sunrise safari. All the guides and the staff at the lodge were incredibly kind and made our stay unforgettable. Thank you so much for that.”

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12.BIG 5 Kruger 3 Days Safari from Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $907

3-day Big Five Kruger safari from Johannesburg with lodge stay, dawn drives, park fees and breakfast included, plus pickup and return.

“The actual safari itself was amazing and I had a great guide (knowledgeable, funny, passionate about what he does). Saw a ton of animals including a pride of lions hunting. That part was 5 stars. The pickup from my hotel in PTA to Krugar was alRead more”

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13.3 Day Garden Route Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $890

3-day private Garden Route from Cape Town with driver-guide, wildlife sanctuaries, Cango Caves, and Knysna dinners. Flexible stays.

“It was a very amazing experience. I would love to do it again!! Very informative as well and the tour guide was so present and knew what to do. I really recommend the company.”

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14.3 Day Kruger National Park tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $707

3-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with sunrise and sunset open-vehicle drives, Klaserie stay, included meals, plus Blyde Canyon views.

“What a great experience recommended for anyone wanting to do a safari. The operator was excellent with their communication and logistics to the point where we didn't have to think about anything other than take in all the sights and viewing the animals. Everything invRead more”

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15.3 Day Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, St Lucia, iSimangaliso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 days · from $585

3 days from Durban to Hluhluwe-Imfolozi and iSimangaliso, with a Big 5 safari, St Lucia hippo cruise, sunset drives, and Cape Vidal snorkeling.

“Tolle Touren ! Super Erlebnis ! Tolle Guides. Wir wurden immer super pünktlich abgeholt. Die Unterkünfte waren fantastisch !”

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