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 safari takes you to both Uganda and Rwanda to see primates, the Big 5, and other wildlife. The safari takes you to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, home to the golden monkeys, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for gorilla trekking adventures, after...
- Country:Rwanda, Uganda,
- Safari Type:Primate Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Kigali, end in Entebbe
- 10 Days from$3930 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
On this two-week trip you will have an opportunity to go on multiple gorilla treks to see the lowland gorillas in Democratic Republic of Congo and the mountain gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda. In addition you will go on treks to see golden monkeys, chimpanzees...
- Country:Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda,
- Safari Type:Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Kigali, end in Entebbe
- 15 Days from$12000 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This 2 days camping safari is a perfect choice for travelers short on time, and those who have less time left after climbing Kilimanjaro. This safari starts and ends in Arusha town. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 2 Days from$1040 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Embark on an unforgettable safari across Kenya and Tanzania, starting with the famous Masai Mara, known for its wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Cross the border to the Serengeti, where the Great Migration takes place, and explore the park’s rich biodiversity....
- Country:Kenya, Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
- 8 Days from$4930 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This safari combines a luxury wildlife tour of Tanzania with a Zanzibar beach holiday. You will visit the national parks of Lake Manyara and Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Finally, we cap off your safari with a relaxing beach holiday on...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Coastal Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Zanzibar
- 9 Days from$7440 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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