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Top 15 Safari Tours in South Africa

61 tours  ·  from $39 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 safari tours in South Africa justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - The early departure from Johannesburg
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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

1.Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,327 reviews · 12 hours · from $186Our pick

Leave Johannesburg early for Pilanesberg with hotel pickup, a roughly 2.5-hour drive, and two open-vehicle game drives totaling 4.5 to 5 hours. Guides such as Petrus, Martin, and Desmond track wildlife while you watch elephants, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, and hundreds of bird species.

“À must do. We had a fantastic time, our guide Petrus was great, he did really manage to give us the best sights and yeppp he's funny as well, so there was really no doom time Shout out to Nikki as well, the driver who took us from Johannesburg to the Pilanesberg and back, he was kind and so careful ::)) Highly advised!”

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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - Pickup from Gqeberha and nearby towns
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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

2.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 872 reviews · 9 hours · from $186

Spend nine hours in Addo Elephant National Park in a small group of up to 10, riding in an air-conditioned 4x4 with a window seat for every passenger. Guides such as Freddy, John, Sidwell, and King Elvis lead game drives, serve lunch, and help spot elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, and smaller wildlife.

“Our Driver, guide was absolutely excellent, he made a very memorable day and experience, would highly recommend Sidwell and tour.”

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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari - Searching for the Big Five in Kruger
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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

3.Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · from $158Top rated

Start at 5:30 am from Hazyview for a private Kruger safari with a professional guide such as Senzo, Didi, or Patrick. Search for the Big Five, cheetahs, wild dogs, and birds, with breakfast and lunch stops at rest camps. Food and conservation fees cost extra.

“Didi proved to be quite an awesome guide—he was very knowledgeable about so many things in the park, and was able to answer all of our questions. He also got us up close and personal with white rhinos, elephants, leapards, zebras, giraffes, and countless other small gaRead more”

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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - The morning drive is your best shot at active animals
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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

4.Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · from $159

Spend a full day in Pilanesberg National Park with hotel pickup, two open 4x4 game drives, and lunch overlooking a waterhole. Guides such as Clement and Sibu are praised for their animal knowledge and effort. Expect a long road day, often close to three hours each way.

“The experience was surreal!! Can't believe we get to be so close to the animals. There is nothing to fault this trip from start to the end!!”

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Kruger National Park - Private full day Safari trip. - What the private guide adds
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Kruger National Park – Private full day Safari trip.

5.Kruger National Park – Private full day Safari trip.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · from $166

From Perry’s Bridge in Hazyview, you’ll enter Kruger through Pabeni Gate for roughly nine hours of game viewing. Guides Gerrie Smith and Keegan are praised for animal knowledge, patience, and photography. The private format lets you set priorities, from big cats to birds, without sharing the vehicle.

“Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. Gerrie was a fantastic guide and made the trip even more memorable with his knowledge, insights, and photographer skills. Gerrie brought us to every animal we wanted to see and allowed us Read more”

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5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari - Best of South Africa Small Group Tour - Day two: Ostriches, Cango Caves, and Addo country
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5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

6.5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $575

Travel from Cape Town through Route 62, Oudtshoorn, Addo, Jeffreys Bay, Tsitsikamma, Knysna, and Wilderness. Expect long drives, guided wildlife viewing, four breakfasts, several accommodation levels, and optional thrills such as bungy jumping, surfing, ziplining, and horseback riding.

“Had a great time with TK as our tour operator. The tour was amazing! We were able to do so many activities, and TK knew a lot about the region and was willing to help us with any question or quiery we might have. The only reason why I give this tour a 4/5 stars is because I Read more”

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Hluhluwe-Imfolozi: Big 5 Full or Half-Day Safari - The 5:00 AM start from St Lucia
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Hluhluwe-Imfolozi: Big 5 Full or Half-Day Safari

7.Hluhluwe-Imfolozi: Big 5 Full or Half-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 280 reviews · 390 - 510 minutes · from $87

Start early from St Lucia or meet at Nyalazi Gate for a full or half-day Hluhluwe-Imfolozi safari. Your ranger may be Sifiso, Kyle, Jabu, Theo, or another experienced guide. Expect Big 5 sightings, park history, breakfast, and a traditional barbecue on the full-day option.

“We absolutely loved every minute of our trip, from the moment they picked us up to the moment they dropped us off!! My husband and I booked the tour with 10 friends a couple days after our wedding and they made the day so so special! Thank you to your amazing team!!!”

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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - Pickup from Gqeberha and nearby towns
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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

8.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · from $147

From Port Elizabeth, you’ll spend about nine hours exploring Addo in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide such as John, Sidwell, Wanele, or Elvis. Expect close elephant sightings, possible lions and buffalo, lunch, hotel pickup, and a malaria-free park. Big cats are never guaranteed.

“All communications prior to tour were very good, prompt and clear. We were travelling on a cruise ship and found out the night before the tour that our ship was going to arrive in Port Elizabeth later than scheduled. We let them know and they Read more”

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From Cape Town: 5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari - Day 1: Route 62 replaces the direct highway
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From Cape Town: 5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

9.5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 5 days · from $675

Travel from Cape Town in a small group of up to 13 with an English-speaking guide such as Isaac, TK, Uriel, or Denver. Expect about 1,900 kilometers of driving, Cango Caves, Route 62 wine tasting, Addo elephants, Tsitsikamma, Knysna, and a private 4x4 safari.

“Beautiful and interesting scenery. It was quite a bit of car time, but I knew that going into it and the van was comfortable. Also, our driver was very tenant to stop regularly when he thought we needed a break and that was good.. Paul, our guide, was a very safe driver, very knowledgeable about the area and took great care of us. I definitely would recommend him as a guide.”

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Addo Elephant Full Day Safari with a Traditional South African Braai (BBQ) Lunch - Morning drive: antelope, zebra, and the search for predators
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Addo Elephant Full Day Safari with a Traditional South African Braai (BBQ) Lunch

10.Addo Elephant Full Day Safari with a Traditional South African Braai (BBQ) Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $172

Travel from Port Elizabeth or Colchester to Addo Elephant National Park for a small-group safari of up to nine people. Guide Steve, Siya, Eddie, or another local guide leads morning and afternoon drives, with elephant sightings, wildlife tracking, tea, snacks, drinks, and a South African braai included.

“We had a lovely day and saw over 100 elephants, lots of kudu, warthogs, zebra and baboons. Our guide Siya was very knowledgeable and good at spotting creatures large and small (dung beetles)! We really enjoyed it. The lunchtime braai was so delicious also which was a big bonus.”

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From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive - Starting at Sun City’s Welcome Center
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From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive

11.From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · from $49Best value

Meet Mankwe GAMETRACKERS at Sun City’s Welcome Center for a 3-hour drive through Pilanesberg’s extinct volcanic crater. Ride in a 25-seater open safari vehicle with an English-speaking field guide. Guides such as Jeremy, BY, Peter, and MK are praised for sharp animal spotting and clear explanations.

“very good guide, provided detailed information about animals. Free snacks and beverages.”

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From Hazyview: Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari - Why the first game drive matters
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From Hazyview: Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari

12.From Hazyview: Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · 10 hours · from $105

Leave Hazyview before sunrise for a full day in Kruger National Park. Ride an open safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Stephen, Bradley, Sipho, or Remember, stopping for breakfast and lunch at your own cost while searching for lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs.

“It was a pleasur to have the game drive with Stephen. He is a friendly tour guide and tries his very best to find all the big five. highly recommend 👌”

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Port Elizabeth: Addo Elephant Park All-Inclusive Day Safari - The Port Elizabeth pickup and 35-minute drive
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Port Elizabeth: Addo Elephant Park All-Inclusive Day Safari

13.Port Elizabeth: Addo Elephant Park All-Inclusive Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 199 reviews · 8 hours · from $176

Travel from Port Elizabeth to Addo Elephant National Park in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, then spend six hours on guided game drives. Guides such as Gary, Nina, Emmanuel, and Xolisa are praised for sharp animal spotting and engaging explanations. Lunch, park entry, and hotel or port pickup are included.

“The pick up and drive to and from the park made the day so much easier. Nina was a fantastic guide, who was so enthusiastic and friendly. She was happy to talk about all the animals and areas of the park, and was full of knowledge. She was also a willing photographer, who made sure everyone was able to see the everything from any angle required. We met up with another group, led by Elvis, for a beautiful lunch in the middle of the park with wine and drinks covered by the tour cost. The afternoon saw us go through the north of the park and the second look out…”

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Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari - From Hazyview to the open safari vehicle
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Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

14.Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $131

Start at 5:30 am for a six-and-a-half-hour private safari from Hazyview or a nearby Kruger gate. Your guide drives an open vehicle through the park in search of lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffalo, cheetahs, wild dogs, hippos, birds, and more. Guides may include Abraham N, Patrick, or Evenick.

“It was just a fantastic experience. Krugerpark has shown itself at its best. Patrick our Guide has a passion for wildlife and nature. He can explain about the animals but also has a huge knowledge about the smallest little creature. And at some sightings we were just on our own. We will come back asap.”

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Addo National Park: Guided Half-Day Safari - Meeting in Addo village and entering Main Camp
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Addo National Park: Guided Half-Day Safari

15.Addo National Park: Guided Half-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 175 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Spend four hours in Addo National Park’s northern Main Camp with a trained English-speaking guide such as Steven or Donald. Ride in a comfortable Toyota Land Cruiser, watch for elephants, lions, zebra, and tortoises, and enjoy drinks and snacks. Pickup from Addo village is available.

“Our Guide went extra mile for the best experience of Addo. Highly Recommended and must Visit.”

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New in Safari Tours in South Africa

★ 5.0Kruger National Park. 3 Days Best Ever Safari from Cape TownFrom $1,42825 reviews
★ 5.05 Day Cape to Addo Safari – Garden Route Small Group TourFrom $61126 reviews
★ 3.9Port Elizabeth: Addo Elephant Park Shore Excursion & SafariFrom $15972 reviews
★ 4.6Pilanesberg National Park/Sun City Hot Air Balloon SafariFrom $42163 reviews
★ 4.9Pilanesberg Full-Day Shared Safari with Sun City VisitFrom $29027 reviews
★ 4.7Kruger Park Scheduled Full day Safari Drive from HoedspruitFrom $13053 reviews
★ 5.0Kruger National Park: Morning Safari22 reviews
★ 4.7Kruger National Park 3-Day SafariFrom $82578 reviews
★ 4.32-Day Safari into Kruger National ParkFrom $61629 reviews
★ 4.1Affordable 3 Day Kruger Park SafariFrom $84638 reviews
★ 4.84-Day Classic Kruger National Park SafariFrom $1,12052 reviews
★ 4.0Kruger National Park: 3-Day Safari Tour and Treehouse StayFrom $89023 reviews
★ 4.83-Day Kruger Budget Glamping SafariFrom $51123 reviews
★ 4.82-Day 4-Star Pilanesberg SafariFrom $60961 reviews
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