South Africa · EVENING EXPERIENCES
The 15 best evening experiences you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it takes and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there and work down.
Guided sunrise or sunset hike up Lion’s Head in Cape Town, with pickup options, headlights, and summit views over Atlantic and Table Mountain.
“Great time, the hike was nice and not too intense, around 2km each way. Our guide Idrees was fantastic and so knowledgeable”
90-minute Cape Town sunset cruise with Atlantic views, two sparkling wine glasses, and a weather-smart route from sailboats.
“We had the best time! Staff were attentive and hospitable. Guests were well looked after. Views were spectacular.”
Hike Cape Town’s Lion’s Head at sunrise or sunset with a small guide group, headlamp help, and big Atlantic and city views in about 3.5 hours.
“Fantastic sunrise hike with Codi! The views were incredible. Hotel pickup and drop off is great, especially as a solo female traveler. Codi is a fantastic guide and shared so much knowledge along the way.”
90-minute Cape Town sunset cruise on a 58-ft gaff rigged schooner, sailing past Table Bay with 2 glasses of sparkling wine included.
“One of the best experiences, my son had an awesome 21st birthday. Will be doing it again, definitely.”
90-minute luxury catamaran sunset cruise from V&A Waterfront with Prosecco, Table Bay views, and chances to spot whales and dolphins.
“It was a fantastic experience. The staff was friendly and the view was all the hype. If in Cape Town one should surely do the sunset cruise. The champagne added to the fun”
Join a guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike for 360-degree Cape Town views, head torches, and included photos and videos.
“The tour was incredible! Vibes were immaculate and I felt safe and accomplished with the amazing guide. Had such a blast doing the sunrise hike -- 100% would recommend!”
A 90-minute sunset catamaran cruise in Cape Town’s Table Bay with two sparkling wine drinks, Table Mountain views, and marine life spotting.
“Good music and great vibes. Guide was funny and knowledgeable.”
Cape Town sunset champagne cruise plus 3-course dinner at City Grill or Raj, with 90-minute harbor views from V&A Waterfront.
“Excellent fun. Great cruise with plenty of dancing and drinking. Staff are friendly and professional. The meal afterwards was great too, with high quality food in a lovely restaurant.”
Cape Town sunset game drive at Aquila Private Game Reserve, open 4x4 Big Five search, welcome drinks, and round-trip hotel transport.
“Very friendly guide Elda and driver during the transport from Cape Town, with interesting information and a lot of humor. The Safari itself was amazing, we saw 4 out of the Big Five and also a lot of other beautiful animals including giraffes, the hippopotamus and zebra’s! Also the guide and driver during the safari itself were great, they really created a super atmosphere and were very knowledgeable. They were also very respectful to the animals and nature.”
A 1-hour pre-sunset champagne cruise from V&A Harbour in Cape Town with views of Table Mountain, Atlantic coastline, and a glass of sparkling wine.
“It's was the greatest experience a highlight to my vacation by 10/10 even though it was way to expensive for just cruising. If possible add for blog on your web, take 2photos for boards and we can download them from your site.”
A full day from Cape Town to Aquila Private Game Reserve for a sunset open-4x4 safari, snacks, pool time, and a shot at the Big Five.
“It was a very nice sunset game drive! We had a very good guide who explained a lot about the animals. I would always recommend to take the sunset drive because there is a very good chance to see a lot of animals (we saw 4/5 big 5‘s and from a very very close distance right next to the vehicle). We only had a little time at the reserve for using the pool and having lunch though, but the nice safari tour made that up!”
A 90-minute Cape Town sunset cruise from the V&A Waterfront with two glasses of local sparkling wine and great Table Mountain views.
“Was definitely a great time! Staff was very friendly and fun!!!! I would definitely recommend to book… was running late && they waited for me!”
Guided Lion's Head sunrise or sunset hike with local experts, coffee and snacks, and 360-degree Cape Town views. Small group, $56.
“The tour with our guide Fatima was such a great experience!! She was very sweet and very knowledgeable on the trail. She was very patient when we needed to stop for a break and kind to take photos for us. We successfully made it to the top of the mountain safely because of her expertise. I would highly recommend doing this hike with Fatima.”
Half-day Cape Town tour to Boulders Beach penguins and Cape of Good Hope, finishing at Signal Hill sunset in a small group.
“Everything was great. Our guide talked about everything in detail and in an interesting way. We were completely satisfied with his in-depth knowledge of Cape Town's history and nature.”
A 3.5-hour sunset game drive at Botlierskop near Mossel Bay, with guided open-vehicle viewing, snacks, and a great chance at big mammals.
“We had a tour with Madeline and she was really great. We were able to see buffalos, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, one elephant and one lion. Would recommend to arrive early enough to have lunch at the restaurant at the same location. The food was great.”
From the cableway to the Kruger gate, sorted by the kind of day you want.
