The 15 Best Morning Tours in South Africa

Cape Town: Lion's Head Sunrise or Sunset Hike - Guides make the difference: Idrees, Kurt, and Codi’s style

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,084 reviews · from $46Our pick

Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town with flashlights, panoramic views, and a local guide. From $46.

“We had an amazing experience hiking Lion’s Head at sunset with our guide, Kurt. He made the tour not only safe and well-organized, but also fun and inspiring with his knowledge and positive energy. The views were breathtaking, and Kurt knew the best spots to enjoy them. His passion for Cape Town and its nature really shines through, and he went above and beyond to make the hike unforgettable. Highly recommend booking a tour with him if you want a truly memorable adventure! Thank you Kurt!!”

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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

2.Lion’s Head Sunrise/Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 921 reviews · from $65

Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike in Cape Town. Small group, headlamps, photo stops, and views over Atlantic Ocean.

“My best experience in Cape Town by Tauriq. He didn’t everything to make our sunrise tour amazing. Early pick up, nice music in car 😀, almost an hour climbing up in the dark and fog and then suddenly we were above the clouds. The view was just incredible, and Tauriq made better pictures then most of the photographers. Thank you Tauriq for this memories.”

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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike

3.Lion’s Head Sunrise or Sunset Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 642 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $38Best value

Sunrise or sunset on Lion's Head, Cape Town. Certified guide, head torches, 360 views, and included photos for a 3-hour climb.

“Brad was a perfect Guide! He knew a lot and made us feel safe”

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Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

4.Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $240

Early morning hot air balloon over the Magaliesbergs and Cradle of Humankind, with guided commentary, a certificate, and breakfast.

“Wow ! Gorgeous flight absolutely must go here ! Gourmet breakfast after ! Highly highly recommend ! Very professional team”

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Cape Town: Guided Lion’s Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset

5.Guided Lion’s Head Hike at Sunrise or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 312 reviews · 3h 30m · from $56

Small-group Lion's Head sunrise or sunset hike with Table Mountain and ocean views, coffee and snacks, and a local guide.

“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.”

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Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

6.Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $131

Sunrise private safari in Kruger from Hazyview with pickup, an open vehicle, and a guide hunting Big Five sightings and abundant birds.

“Fantastic ! Whole experience amazing ! Great company .. very friendly .. wanted us to have the best experience and we did ! Thank you Evenick ! Fantastic !”

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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike

7.Lion’s Head Sunrise with coffee or Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 160 reviews · from $49

Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike with headlamp, coffee (sunrise), and a guide who times your summit photo for big Cape Town views.

“Was a great experience, I was alone in the group, so I got a personal tour of sorts. Special thanks to the guide, Patrick, who made the hike safe and interesting. Magnificent views throughout the entire hike.”

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Kruger National Park – Private Sunrise Half day Safari trip.

8.Private Sunrise Half day Safari trip.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $163

Private sunrise Kruger safari from Hazyview with open-vehicle wildlife spotting, Big Five chances, private group transfers, and guide.

“the tour with Gerrie was incredible. He seems very knowledgeable. Most importantly he had a newer car with much better suspension which makes a big difference. Highly recommend.”

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Addo Elephant 5 hour Morning Safari.

9.Addo Elephant 5 hour Morning Safari.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $123

Addo Elephant 5-hour morning safari from Port Elizabeth with a small group drive, picnic brunch, and strong odds for elephant sightings.

“Our Tour driver was perfect and friendly…We met people from UK it was nice, although we saw only 3 of the big 5 animals. Our Driver was trying his best to meet the objectives of the game reserve”

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Cape Town: Lion’s Head Sunrise Hike

10.Lion’s Head Sunrise Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 67 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

A 3-hour Lion’s Head sunrise hike with pickup, a small group, water and snack, and big 360-degree views over Cape Town.

“The hike was amazing! Although we were a little bit afraid because we didn't have any hiking experience, our guide Barry was super calm and made the whole experience hassle and stress free. He even took pictures of us on the way! It was really nice and we would love to repeat it once we are back in Cape Town.”

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Hiking Lion’s Head for Sunrise or Sunset

11.Hiking Lion’s Head for Sunrise or Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $70

Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike with headlamp, 360-degree Cape Town views, and optional transfers for safe scrambling.

“Incredible experience that I would recommend to all. As a solo traveler, I felt safe with Andy and his expertise. He knew the best routes and suggestions for a safe hike. Grateful for his encouragement throughout the challenging hike. He made the perfect cappuccino for me to enjoy at sunrise. Thank you Andy. Worth it.”

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From Hazyview: Kruger National Park Morning Half-Day Safari

12.Kruger National Park Morning Half-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · 7 hours · from $80

Morning safari from Hazyview into Kruger National Park in a luxury open vehicle, led by an expert guide with Big Five chances.

“I absolutely loved everything except the pickup time. If it’s 5pm, it should be 5pm or no later than 5:05pm. Otherwise, this is a fantastic tip and I’d definitely book again!”

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Exclusive Morning Game Drive Safari near Hoedspruit

13.Exclusive Morning Game Drive Safari near Hoedspruit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $112

A small-group morning safari near Hoedspruit, led by Jakes, with Big Five chances, coffee, rusks, and scenic waterhole stops.

“Excellent Game Drives - able to get close to the animals and learn from experienced guides like Jakes. Also incredible learning of the wildlife and how conservation and protection are very important”

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The Best! Lions Head Sunrise & Sunset Hike & Hotel Pick-up

14.The Best! Lions Head Sunrise & Sunset Hike & Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $74

Guided Lion’s Head sunrise or sunset hike with hotel pick-up, small groups, chain-ladder sections, and summit tea, $74.98 per person.

“We had the most amazing morning with Kai our guide. He was so patient, friendly and knowledgeable and made the experience even better. The views at the top are incredible and the sunrise was beautiful over the city. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Cape Town.”

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Morning Fatbike Dune Tour

15.Morning Fatbike Dune Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $72

Ride fatbikes down Walker Bay dunes from De Kelders at 9am, with whale-season ocean views, guided sand fun, and photos/videos included.

“This was such a fun experience and dave was a great guide. To be on the sand dunes with the ocean view ahead in such a remote area was fantastic. I highly recommend doing this if you are in the area.”

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