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 takes in two of East Africa’s most wildlife abundant countries, Kenya and Tanzania - it's a must for travelers wishing to take life by the scruff of the neck. Marrying the best-loved locations of both countries provides a unique and exciting...
- Country:Kenya, Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
10 Days from$5992 p/p in USD- Departures: Year Round
This safari tour package will take you to Selous Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park and Mikumi National Park. Explore on game drives, walking safaris and boat safaris. Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park are rich in wildlife but they receive very...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Budget, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Dar es Salaam, end in Dar es Salaam
- 8 Days from$4540 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Experience the wonders of the Serengeti on this 3-day safari. Famous for its vast, endless plains, the Serengeti is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife and hosts the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration. This journey offers a unique chance to observe...
- Country: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
- 3 Days from$1764 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Open Tanzania's treasure chest and enjoy the impressive diversity of Tanzania's wildlife and nature. This is our most recommended tour for the northern safari circuit, visiting all the major national parks: Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara National...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Luxury
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
- 5 Days from$3200 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Experience this amazing safari in two national parks in Tanzania. Start at Mikumi National Park then continue to Nyerere National Park (previously Selous Game Reserve). On this safari, you will enjoy searching for various animals, birds species and scenic...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Dar Es Salaam, end in Dar Es Salaam
- 4 Days from$1089 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This special Zambia camping safari in Kafue National Park is ideal for anyone looking to go deep into the wilderness, with great guides, scrumptious food and breathtaking scenery, together with a huge variety of wildlife species. The safari starts in...
- Country:Zambia,
- Safari Type:Camping Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Lusaka, end in Livingstone
- 10 Days from$2265 p/p in USD
- Departures: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
This short gorilla trekking safari starts and finishes in Kigali, Rwanda. It's a thrilling adventure that takes you to find the gorillas in their natural habitat and spend a full hour with them. An incredible experience.
- Country:Uganda,
- Safari Type:Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Budget
- Start/end:Start in Kigali, end in Kigali
- 3 Days from$1630 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and Zanzibar’s paradise in one unforgettable journey. Spend three days discovering Tanzania's wildlife hotspots of Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater before flying from Arusha to Zanzibar, where...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Beach Safari, Big Five Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided, Independent
- Safari Standard:Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Zanzibar
- 8 Days from$3300 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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