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:
You'll experience a luxury safari through the Northern Safari Circuit, where you'll witness monkeys in lush forests, lions in trees, and elephants among acacias. You'll explore a vast caldera rich with wildlife and visit Serengeti National Park, home...
- 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
5 Days from$3750 p/p in USD- Departures: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
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
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
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
Machame Route has a nickname the 'Whiskey Route', and despite the fact that it's relatively short, it is not easy to climb. It is not technically difficult, but it is pretty strenuous, with many steep trails that require extra strength and physical condition...
- Country:Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Camping
- Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
- 7 Days from$2550 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
Discover the best of East Africa with a 14-day adventure through Kenya and Tanzania's iconic wildlife parks, followed by a relaxing beach holiday in Zanzibar. Experience thrilling safaris, breathtaking landscapes, and pristine beaches in this unforgettable...
- Country:Kenya, Tanzania,
- Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Coastal Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
- Tour Type:Guided
- Safari Standard:Luxury, Mid Range
- Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Zanzibar
- 14 Days from$5394 p/p in USD
- Departures: Year Round
This short safari gives a wonderful taste of Tanzania's superb wildlife and stunning scenery. Spend the day in Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and beautiful baobab trees, as well as experiencing the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater,...
- 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$1500 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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