A vast country, South Africa is 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 tours and safari options to suit all budgets, from self-drives to luxury fly-ins, large national parks to private wildlife reserves. Combine a wildlife safari with the Cape Winelands, beautiful Garden Route or breathtaking Drakensberg Mountains.
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South Africa Safari Tour Packages:
This short safari starts in Arusha or Moshi and departs to Ngorongoro as well as exploring Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park. This safari includes 3 meals per day, 4-wheel drive vehicle with pop-up roof, English-speaking drive/guide, pick up and...
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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, Large Group, Small Group
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Safari Standard:Mid Range
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Start/end:Start in Moshi, end in Moshi
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3 Days from$1384 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
This itinerary combines diverse wildlife experiences with comfortable accommodations giving you the best experience in Northern Tanzania wildlife. Visit Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and large baobabs, Ngorongoro Crater where...
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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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5 Days from$2678 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
This safari gives you an opportunity to visit all the best parks in Northern Tanzania's circuit; the Serengeti National Park, to witness the world's largest mammal migration, the annual wildebeest migration; Ngorongoro Conservation Area to witness the...
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Country:Tanzania,
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Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
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Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
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Safari Standard:Camping, Mid Range
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5 Days from$1700 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
The Machame Route is one of the most popular routes on Kilimanjaro and one of the most popular due to being one of the highest summit success rates given the topography and nature of the route which allows climbers to “trek high & sleep low” hence...
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Country:Tanzania,
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Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Camping Safari, Guided Safari, Mountain Safari, Trekking 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 Moshi-Kilimanjaro, end in Moshi-Kilimanjaro
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10 Days from$4048 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
On this guided camping safari, experience the remote beauty and stunning wildlife of Botswana's remarkable Okavango Delta. Staying in tents in the bush is a memorable experience in itself, enhanced by viewing numerous wildlife and bird species. This trip...
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Country:Botswana,
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Safari Type:Camping Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
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Tour Type:Guided, Independent, Large Group, Small Group
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Safari Standard:Camping
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Start/end:Start in Maun, end in Maun
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3 Days from$600 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
This safari package offers an incredible opportunity to explore some of Tanzania's most famous national parks and wildlife areas, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.
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Country:Tanzania,
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Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
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Tour Type:Guided, Large Group, Small Group
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Safari Standard:Budget
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Start/end:Start/end in Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport
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6 Days from$2800 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
Explore Amboseli National Park, which spans 392 square kilometers and is renowned for its panoramic view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain on earth and the tallest in Africa, standing at 5,895 meters. Amboseli is also known as...
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Country:Kenya,
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Safari Type:Big Five Safari, Family 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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2 Days from$501 p/p in USD
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Departures: Year Round
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.
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Country:Uganda,
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Safari Type:Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari, Trekking Safari
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Tour Type:Guided
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Safari Standard:Budget
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Start/end:Start in Kigali, end in Kigali
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3 Days from$1630 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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