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 safari package starts and ends in Zanzibar. Fly into the most exceptional wildlife parks in northern Tanzania, each renowned for its outstanding game viewing and unique landscapes. Your adventure will begin and end at the same location, so there’s...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Zanzibar, end in Zanzibar
5 Days from$3704 p/p in USD- Departures: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
This 2-day safari is ideal for those short on time but who would to experience Tanzania's wildlife encounters in the heart of the northern Tanzania circuit in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s eight natural wonders.
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 2 Days from$872 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Discover Tanzania in style on this premium luxury all-inclusive safari. Welcome to Tanzania—a land of awe-inspiring beauty, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable adventures. Here, every moment is a celebration of nature's wonders, and the warmth of...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 7 Days from$3520 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
The second most popular option among Kilimanjaro climbers is the Machame Route, also known as the 'Whiskey Route'. This route offers a wide variety of views, landscapes and experiences. The starting point of the route, Machame Gate, is only a 20-minute...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Camping
- 6 Days from$1340 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Discover Tanzania's top national parks on this captivating 4-day safari. You'll start in Tarangire Park, famed for its elephant herds and striking baobab trees. You'll continue to the world-renowned Serengeti, brimming with wildlife and the awe-inspiring...
- Country:Argentina, Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport
- 4 Days from$2155 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Embark on a thrilling Rwanda gorilla tracking and golden monkey tracking trip to Volcanoes National Park. This is ideal for anyone in Rwanda or in transit through Rwanda and wishing to experience the adventure of searching for a gorilla family. You will...
- Country:Rwanda,
- Safari Type:Gorilla Safari, Guided, Guided Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Kigali, end in Kigali
- 3 Days from$3000 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Discover the very best of Uganda on this safari, visiting some of the most iconic tourist destinations: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, Murchison Falls National Park for game drives, boat cruise and top of the Falls view experience, Kibale National...
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Chimpanzee Safari, Gorilla Safari, Primate Safari, Trekking Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start/end in Entebbe International Airport
- 9 Days from$3937 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This 6-day Kilimanjaro Machame Route trip offers a comprehensive adventure, starting with your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you'll be warmly welcomed and transferred to Springlands Hotel. At the hotel, you'll enjoy a delicious meal...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
- 6 Days from$2256 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari covers Tanzania's four most popular destinations: Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Led by experienced driver guides, the tour offers a high chance of witnessing the migration in the Ndutu region from late December to March....
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Migration Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 6 Days from$2838 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
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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