Best Full-day Tours in Durban 2025

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 146.46

This full day tour is a combination of a Durban City tour and a visit to PheZulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. This tour is one of our most popular day tours. It is an entertaining and relaxing tour with a qualified tour guide that allows you to see a lot of Durban's landscape as well as experience Zulu culture.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 189.43

The Sani Pass Full Day Tour departs from Durban to Underberg where your 4 x 4 tour begins. At Underberg, you are transferred into a 4 x 4 vehicle and from here you go up a gravel winding pass that is higher and steeper and much tougher than any of its Southern African competitors. This Pass offers the most exceptional views in South Africa. As the altitude increases, the road becomes narrower and more treacherous. All signs of human habitation disappear as you come face to face with the vast, desolate beauty of the Drakensberg Mountains. As part of this tour, you visit a traditional Sotho village and interact with local Sotho people and learn about their culture. You also dine and drink in Africa's highest pub (own expense). This is an exceptional tour not to be missed.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 175.87

Join an 8 hour tour to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site. You also have the opportunity to see Pietermaritzburg, which is KwaZulu-Natal's capital city, the beautiful Howick Falls, Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park both situated at the Valley of a Thousand Hills.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 194.11

Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and journey into the gently rolling countryside of the Kwa Zulu Natal Midlands. Enjoy a closed game drive through the Natal park .The park is home to Lion, African Elephant, Asian Elephant, Impala, Nyala, Grey Duiker, Porcupine, Bush Pig, Kudu, Vervet Monkey, Bush Babies, Black Backed Jackal, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest. Then we continue to one of our best kept secrets, Tala Game Reserve! Tala, a privately owned wildlife conservancy, has a charm all its own; teaming with bird life, magnificent ’Plains Game’ such as eland, giraffe, kudu, zebra and a family of Hippos, which are extremely rare in this area! Enjoy the spectacular scenery and returning to Durban in afternoon.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 173.52

Today is all about context, immersion and relevance. We will start where all things should, at the beginning. Meet the dancing curator of Phansi Museum who will introduce you to a vast collection of indigenous art and crafts before sampling Pan African Cuisine. Time to head to Isithumba — a living Zulu cultural village. A local resident will help you to explore the village on foot as you begin to understand a different way of life. If the ancestors are kind you may even meet the village chief or the local spiritual healer for an immersive exchange. The Markets of Warwick are our final stop. This curious quarter represents the beating heart of indigenous culture. Meet the Lime and Imphepho Gogos (female elders) and watch them create their goods before you witness the culture shock that is Muthi Bridge or as we like to call it — “Sangoma Central”. Unlock this mysterious place and get a feel for where the culture is heading.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 197.05

Without a doubt the Sani Pass is one of the most spectacular and scenic mountain passes in Africa.  This tour is a must if you are travelling to Kwa-Zulu Natal.  The Pass winds steeply through the summit of the Drakensberg and through the Lesotho border post.  Many adventurous travellers from across the world include this on their itineraries in order to traverse the breathtaking natural scenery this precarious mountain has to offer.  The guided tour does not require any physical fitness and therefore encourages people of all ages.  You will collected at 6:00 from your accommodation in Durban and return at approximately 18:00 depending on weather and traffic. The tour packs a big punch with unforgettable views.  You will leave having conquered the highest and most iconic pass that Southern Africa has to offer.   

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 189.43

This tour departs from Durban at 6am and returns back to Durban at 6pm. Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park, formerly Hluhluwe–Umfolozi Game Reserve, is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa. It consists of 960 km² of hilly topography 280 kilometres north of Durban in central KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa and is known for its rich wildlife and conservation efforts. Hluhluwe–Imfolozi Park is a beautiful game reserve. You will experience the African bush at its best. You will see the big 5 and many many more animals. You will see elephants, lions, giraffes, rhinoceros, leopards, cheetahs, kudus, and many many more. Also to be seen are many different birds, trees, the hills, and much more. You will be amazed at how beautiful this place really is.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 152.93

Phezulu Cultural Village and Reptile Park. Here, enjoy an immersive Zulu cultural experience complete with a traditional dance performance The tour is a walking tour, lasting about 90 min (light activity). We'll get to meet the actual Chief/Headman of the village, as well as the Sangoma (traditional healer). We'll also get to walk down the river, a place of huge importance to the Zulu people, where young boys traditionally met their wives to be.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 188.22

We travel through to Underberg where we transfer into a 4×4 vehicle for a trip up the famous Sani Pass to the top of the Drakensberg and into Lesotho where we meet these mountain people living in a very harsh land. We will visit the Sani top chalet which is one of the most isolated pubs in Africa. It is certainly the highest. The area is renowned for its incredible scenery, flora and birdlife. This is the home of the eland, the largest antelope in Africa, duikers, baboons and the rare bearded vulture. Passports are essential for entry into Lesotho, and jerseys, jeans and binoculars are a must.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 195.02

Hluhluwe–Umfolozi Game Reserve, is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa. It consists of 960 km² of hilly topography 280 kilometres north of Durban in central KwaZulu-Natal. This is the best of the African bush where you suddenly come accross a lion, a herd of elephants, giraffes, zebras, rhino, buffaloes, and much more. So many different type indigenous trees and birds.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 195.02

This is a tour of a lifetime. A 4 x 4 experience up one of the world's most famous passes. Our Sani Pass tour snakes up the mountain and takes you through a scenic valley along a crystal clear river, making for a breath-taking experience. Your personal Tour Guide will fill you in on all you can learn about the history of the pass and the surrounding area. Feast your eyes on the natural landscape that is dotted with many species of wildflowers, creating splashes of vibrant colors.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 132.34

Start the day strolling through Africa’s oldest surviving Botanical Gardens with our passionate horticulturalist tapping into its history and unique collection. Unlock the trendy suburb of Glenwood with artist Mooki Lion and track down the public portfolios of local street artists. Time to meet Mama Nkosi otherwise known as the dancing curator of one of the largest collections of traditional art as she reveals indigenous beliefs and tribal culture. Tuck into lunch (own cost) and sample the popular flavours of Durban — ever tried a bunny chow? With your energy levels restored, enter into the beating heart of the city — Victoria Street Market — and meet local merchants as they peddle their wares. Drive through the city centre as your guide brings it to life with historical anecdotes and an encyclopaedia of knowledge. Moses Mabhida Stadium isn’t just great to look at, it’s also terrific to jump off (own cost). Finish the day at Station Drive Precinct for an artisan gelato tasting.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 191.16

Forget the ocean, let’s hunt some vistas. Road trip inland towards the Maloti-Drakensberg World Heritage Site before arriving at the rich emerald Giants Castle Nature Reserve. Meet our Anthropologist, Dr Jeremy Hollmann, who’ll help you unlock this mysterious and interesting place. Dr Hollmann will guide you through the rugged terrain to the Main Caves and delve deeper into the anthropology of the SAN people. At Main Caves you will have a chance to take in the exhibit which depicts SAN/Bushman as they are thought to have looked and lived. Tuck into lunch at the Nottingham Road Brewery (own cost) before journeying along the Midlands Meander. Visit to the internationally acclaimed Ardmore Ceramics where you can expect an exhibition of creativity. Finish the day with an iconic stop at the Nelson Mandela Capture Site for a peek into South African notorious history and a bucketlist photograph.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 192.96

iSimangaliso Wetland Park is a huge protected area along the coast of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province. The park’s centrepiece is the vast Lake St. Lucia, home to large numbers of hippos, crocodiles, pelicans and flamingos. Elephants, giraffes and leopards inhabit the grasslands and forests of the nearby Western Shores and Charters Creek areas.

Durban , KwaZulu-Natal

From $ 193.90

This full day tour has so much to offer, the Croc and Hippo Boat Cruise and a game drive all in one day. See a lot of hippos in the St Lucia Estuary. See a large number of animals including elephants, giraffes, zebras, kudus, antelopes, and much more. This is one of the favourite tours on offer.