Since 1994, Panorama Tours has offered scheduled multi-day tours and safaris that terminate in Johannesburg, Capetown, Port Elizabeth and Durban. The company also provides individualized five, seven or 10-night packages with flexible departure dates. Explore places of natural beauty like Drakensberg, where you can hike or horseback ride through the mountains, and Kruger Park, where you may spot large game animals like lions, leopards and elephants. Day tours are offered as well -- wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy seeing endangered species at the Cheetah Research Station or Aquila Game Reserve, or journey underground into the Cullinan Diamond Mine, the site of the discovery of the world's largest diamond.
Panorama Tours
Studio 102, The Studios
112 Buitengracht
Cape Town, South Africa
011-27-21-426-1634
panoramatours.co.za
This US-based upscale tour company divides its South Africa operations into eight regions, offering a variety of options within each. The "Splendors of the Cape" tour was chosen as one of the "Top 50 Tours of a Lifetime" by National Geographic's Traveler Magazine. Choose from among tour packages focused on mountain trekking, walking safaris, diving and more. On the "Legends of the Green" tour, golfers tee off at renowned courses such as St. Francis Bay, designed by Jack Nicklaus, while foodies will relish a Bedouin dinner on the "Gourmet South Africa" tour. Alternatively, you may design your own itinerary.
Ker & Downey
6703 Highway Blvd.
Katy, TX 77494
800-423-4236
kerdowney.com
Owned and operated by native Africans with an interest in sustainable tourism, Premier Tours has been recognized by Frommer's and Conde Naste, and has served famous clients such as Paul Newman and Charlize Theron. The company offers five different South Africa tour packages, ranging from five to 13 days each; among them are a camping safari and an adventure tour. See famous landmarks such as Table Mountain, or view wildlife on horseback at St. Lucia Wetland Park. Become acquainted with the culture of South Africa's indigenous hunter-gatherers at a San rock art site. Premier Tours works with airlines to offer competitive rates.
Premier Tours
21 S. 12th St.
9th Floor
Philadelphia PA 19107
800-545-1910
premiertours.com
Private Safaris divides South Africa into geographic regions offering location-based tours in each area. Multi-day special-interest tours include "Gastronomic Delights," where you'll enjoy daily wine tastings, meet vintners and eat at one of the top restaurants in the nation. Or, take the "Holistic South Africa" tour and visit an herb farm, enjoy world-class shopping and indulge in frequent spa treatments. Day trips are offered as well; the adventurous may consider a helicopter tour or even a shark cage diving outing. Groups can choose from nine different types of multi-day tours with durations from three to 15 days.
Private Safaris
P.O. Box 350
Century City 7446
Cape Town, South Africa
011-27-21-528-2200
privatesafaris.com
