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:
A safari that includes Masai Mara Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli Park, and Lake Naivasha offers an incredible variety of wildlife, stunning landscapes, and cultural experiences across some of Kenya’s most iconic national parks and reserves. Each destination...
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Country:Kenya,
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Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
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Tour Type:Guided
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Safari Standard:Mid Range
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Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Nairobi
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8 Days from$3100 p/p in USD -
Departures: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
One of the highlights of this mid-range safari is the superb Ngorongoro Crater, where is it's easy to see the wild animals due to the crater's landscape, which is beautiful and breathtaking. You also visit Tarangire National Park, famous for the large...
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Country:Tanzania,
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Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
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Tour Type:Guided
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Safari Standard:Mid Range
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Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
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4 Days from$1210 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
Embark on a luxurious journey through the heart of Western Madagascar, where breathtaking landscapes, cliffs and river, and exclusive experiences await. Cruise along the pristine waters of the Tsiribihina River, navigating its winding course through lush...
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Country:Madagascar,
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Safari Type:Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
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Tour Type:Guided
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Safari Standard:Camping, Mid Range
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Start/end:Start in Antananarivo, end in Antananarivo
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15 Days from$3,860 p/p in USD
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Departures: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Tanzania is famous for its amazing migrating herds of millions of wildebeest and zebras, as well as other animals including Thompson's and Grant's gazelles. The herds are situated at Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area...
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Country:Tanzania,
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Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Migration Safari, Wildlife Safari
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Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
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Safari Standard:Mid Range
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Start/end:Start/end in Kilimanjaro International Airport
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6 Days from$3790 p/p in USD
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Departures: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
Marangu Route is also known as the “Coca Cola” or “tourist” route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every campsite with solar lights and comfortable beds. The...
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Country:Tanzania,
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Safari Type:Mountain Safari, Trekking Safari, Walking Safari
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Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
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Safari Standard:Camping
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Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Arusha
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5 Days from$1792 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
This amazing cruise has been carefully designed for travelers who want to travel “deeper” into the enchanted islands - the Galapagos Islands. It enables close encounters with marine life in the most spectacular diving sites of the Galapagos Islands.
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Country:Ecuador, Galapagos,
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Safari Type:Cruise Safari, Dive Safari
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Tour Type:Guided, Small Group
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Safari Standard:Mid Range
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Start/end:Start/end in Mariscal Sucre Aiport, Quito
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8 Days from$5000 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
You will explore the northern circuit of Tanzania visiting Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti Central, Serengeti North with attention to the great migration, followed by Zanzibar. These parks are full of amazing wildlife all year round. During...
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Country:Tanzania,
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Safari Type:Beach Safari, Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
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Tour Type:Guided, Independent, Small Group
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Safari Standard:Mid Range
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Start/end:Start in Arusha, end in Zanzibar
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10 Days from$4653 p/p in USD
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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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