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 is packed with experiences - game drives on the savannahs of Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, with chances of seeing the wildlife from close quarters; boat trip on the Nile to Murchison Falls, where the Nile is forced through...
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Primate Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Entebbe airport, end in Entebbe airport
15 Days from$6330 p/p in USD- Departures: Year Round
This tour is one of the premier safari programs, offering unparalleled opportunities to experience nature and wildlife in some of Africa’s most renowned parks. The journey will take you through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the...
- 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
- 8 Days from$3806 p/p in USD
- Departures: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Marangu Route, popularly called “Coca-Cola Route”, is the most renowned route to trek Kilimanjaro. Marangu is the only route that provides sleeping in huts, all the way to Uhuru Peak, contrary to all other routes where you get to sleep in tents/sleeping...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Camping
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
- 5 Days from$2600 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari takes you through three of Kenya's most picturesque and wildlife-rich destinations. Start in the scenic Amboseli National Park, where you’ll capture iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Next, head to the serene Lake Naivasha, home to lush...
- Country:Kenya,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 6 Days from$2590 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
The Northern Circuit route is one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro, offering nearly 360 degrees of beautiful scenery including the quiet, rarely visited northern slopes. As the longest route on Kilimanjaro, the Northern Circuit allows for the best acclimatization...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget, Camping
- Start/end:Start in Moshi-Kilimanjaro, end in Moshi-Kilimanjaro
- 8 Days from$2500 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
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...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
- 5 Days from$1400 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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