South Africa is a vast country and one of Africa’s most popular and well-run safari destinations, packed with superb wildlife, diverse landscapes, and fascinating history. There’s a huge range of South Africa safari tour packages to suit all budgets, from self-drives to luxury fly-ins, and large national parks to private wildlife reserves.
For a truly unforgettable experience, combine a South Africa wildlife safari with the Cape Winelands, the beautiful Garden Route, or the breathtaking Drakensberg Mountains. Whether you’re planning South Africa safari trips or looking for the best family safari experience in South Africa, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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South Africa Safari Tour Packages:
This unique itinerary is a slow paced adventure in some of the most beautifully scenic and wild areas of Zambia. There aren't many places in Zambia where you can swim but there are rivers in the Muchinga escarpment that are safe, clean and beautiful waters....
- Country:Zambia,
- Safari Type:Family Safari, Guided Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Budget, Camping
- Start/end:Start in Lusaka, end in Lusaka
9 Days from$2595 p/p in USD- Departures: Year Round
This Lake Mburo Budget Safari takes you to Uganda’s smallest savanna park for an amazing encounter with some of Africa’s famous wildlife. This particular package is excellent for family and friends who want to spend a weekend away from the noisy capital...
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Entebbe, end in Entebbe
- 3 Days from$1016 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari package offers an incredible opportunity to explore some of Tanzania's most famous national parks and wildlife areas, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start/end in Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport
- 6 Days from$2800 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This short yet comprehensive safari takes you through Tanzania's renowned wildlife regions, offering an unforgettable adventure into the heart of the wilderness. Your journey will include exhilarating game drives in Tarangire National Park, the breathtaking...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 4 Days from$3070 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Marangu Route, commonly known as the Coca Cola route, is more popular because it can be done in fewer days and has permanent sleep huts at the campsites. Summit night from Kibo Hut is steep and passes Gilman’s Point to Uhuru Peak. It is a shorter route...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Moshi-Kilimanjaro, end in Moshi-Kilimanjaro
- 5 Days from$1700 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
With Get Together Adventures, this compact safari offers you the exciting opportunity to witness the Big Five and encounter a wide variety of other fascinating wildlife. Additionally, you'll immerse yourself in a rich cultural experience by meeting the...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Cultural Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 3 Days from$1214 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This Tanzania camping safari includes fantastic wildlife viewing as well as a memorable experience with the Hadzabe people in Lake Eyasi. Explore stunning Serengeti National Park, a massive wilderness of 14,500 square km, where each day brings new landscapes...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Camping Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi or Kilimanjaro
- 7 Days from$4200 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Major South Africa Safari Attractions
- The Garden Route
- Cape Town and Cape Winelands
- Kruger National Park
- Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park
South Africa Safari Tour Highlights
- Take in the spectacular views of Cape Town from Table Mountain, you can hike to the top or take the cableway.
- Head to well-known Kruger National Park, home to an incredible variety of animal and bird species, for big five sightings.
- Southern right whales can be spotted, often from the land, in Hermanus from June to December.
- Explore the natural beauty of the famed Garden Route with its beaches, lagoons, forests and mountains.
Facts About South Africa Safari Tour
- The oldest remains of modern humans, over 160,000 years old, were found in South Africa, the ‘Cradle of Humankind’.
- South Africa is home to the largest and oldest impact crater on Earth, the Vredefort Dome.
- Robben Island has been used as a leper colony, military base and prison – Nelson Mandela was jailed here for 18 years.
- The warm Indian Ocean meets the cold Atlantic Ocean at Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa.
Our dedicated South-African travel guide covers more such information and highlights, which could prove helpful in planning a safari itinerary.
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