South Africa · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 lunch experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Big Five safari day trip from Cape Town to Aquila with an open-vehicle drive, lunch included, and serious birdwatching.
“Great trip. Nice game reserve. 100% chance to see animals. Good lunch. Some welcome and intermediate sparkling drinks are great.”
Small-group Winelands day from Cape Town: Paarl cheese pairing, Franschhoek lunch, La Bri chocolate tastings, Stellenbosch stroll.
“What an amazing day! Our guide/driver was Angelo, and he was so organized, friendly, & kept everyone well informed! He made the entire day so much fun! We enjoyed the wine tastings & the delicious lunch! The area is beautiful and was a wonderful way to spend a day outside of Cape Town.”
Walk Soweto with a local guide, follow the 1976 uprising route, meet Mandela and Tutu sites, enjoy lunch, and ride a minibus taxi.
“I had an amazing tour of the Soweto neighbourhood. My tour guide Maweza is very knowledgable, kind and very passionate to show me around. We interacted with the locals in the township and with children. Eye opening in terms of culture and their struggles. We were kept safe at all times. Definitely recommend”
Cook Cape Malay dishes in Bo-Kaap with chef Faldela, then eat lunch you made. Hands-on spice class in 150 minutes.
“It was one of the best things we did in Cape Town and that's saying something because we had an amazing time. Faldela's dry wit and warmth made her a fantastic teacher and she imparted so much wisdom about each dish and the spices used. The end result was a delicious lunch shared with a small community. It was a lovely afternoon and I'd strongly recommend to anyone visiting Cape Town.”
Full-day Soweto tour from Johannesburg with Apartheid Museum, Hector Pieterson Memorial, local lunch, and guided stops across key 1976 sites.
“Our host was very kind and had an answer to every question. The tour was a lot of information. The only thing I didn't find interesting was the F&B football stadium. Otherwise all the stops were super interesting.”
All-inclusive 9-hour Addo safari in Eastern Cape with two game drives and a traditional braai lunch, from $186.
“Trip was really good. Steven has a lot of knowledge about animals and he was trying to show us as much as possible! We were really pleased. Lunch served was brilliant!!”
Cycle through Orlando West in Soweto on a guided bike tour, visit key apartheid sites, and refuel with a kota lunch.
“Nice explanations about the history, social & cultural background of Soweto & answers to lots of extra questions we had”
Full-day Cape Winelands shared tour with 20 wine tastings, cheese pairings, lunch option, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek time, and Mandela prison stop.
“Great information from our guide Reuben. Good communication re pickup, lots of history, besutiful scenery and visited some pretty wineries in a few regions. Visited a statue of nelson mandela outside one of the prisons he was in. Four people on our trip, all singles and friendly. Long day 8-5 but a great experience.”
A local-led half-day walk through Soweto’s freedom story, with a kota sandwich lunch at Orlando Towers and key Mandela and Tutu sites.
“We had an amazing experience with Maweza on the Soweto half-day walking tour! We found him engaging, knowledgeable, and open to our many questions. We also appreciated his willingness to share personal and family experiences which allowed us to see many sides of the diverse, beautiful Soweto community. As a result, our tour was moving and very much worth the time. It will surely be the highlight of our trip to Johannesburg!”
1-hour Atlantic cruise from V&A Waterfront plus a 2-course lunch at City Grill or Raj.Board. Table Mountain views, great value.
“It was awesome. The Crew members where such a vibe. Loved every bit of it.”
Private Cape of Good Hope and Boulders penguin tour with hotel pickup, scenic drives, and a 3-course lunch included
“An amazing day spent touring the Cape of Good Hope with our private guide who filled our day with beautiful sights, lots of history and information, and memories for a lifetime. Highlights included time with penguins on the shore, hiking on top of the Cape of Good Hope, dRead more”
Full-day Johannesburg and Soweto tour with Constitutional Hill, Apartheid Museum, and local shebeen lunch. Guided history and Mandela sites.
“This was the highlight of my time in South Africa. Amazing tour which gives you a deep understanding of South Africa's history in a way that is very good to follow. My guide was the best! So knowledgeable, so friendly and tailored the tour to out interests. He never grew tired to answer all questions and shared different perspectives. One could really feel how he sincerely enjoys showing us his country. The way he interacted with everyone on the street showed how sincerely nice he is. I also really loved Soweto and the lunch we had. This is not a tour that extensively walks you though the very deprived areas…”
Full-day Addo Elephant safari from Port Elizabeth with two game drives, classic South African braai lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup.
“Our guide was knowledgeable about the area, knew where the lions were, gave us plenty of great photo opportunities, and cooked a mean braai! Thanks for your efforts! I would recommend this tour and go again!”
Hermanus shark cage experience at Shark Alley from Kleinbaai, with expert commentary, wetsuits and lunch, plus a video option.
“Great experience overall. The staff was very informative and attentive. During the dive we spotted several bronze whaler sharks, a cape seal, a stingray and two young (about 2m) great white sharks. The drop off to Cape Town could be better (i was offered the choice either to wait for 2-3 hours for another group to get on shore or to leave with another bus going first on an other destination out of town - nobody wants that after a dive in frozen water).”
From Cape Town, enjoy a Big Five safari at Aquila Game Reserve, open-vehicle drive with lunch, pickup, and Cape Winelands views.
“Great day trip! Had a wonderful guide, FIN. Really explained a lot and we took away some information we hadn’t expected”
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