SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 4-day experiences most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Four days on South Africa’s Garden Route with Cango Caves, Knysna and Tsitsikamma walks, Big Five lodge drives, and seasonal whale watching.
“Good accomodation; beautiful sights and roads; good company; beautiful coastline. Confortable car. xx”
4 days of Big Five chances in Balule and Kruger with open-vehicle drives, armed bush walks, and a starry bush braai.
“4 jours intenses à la recherche des BIGFIVE. Pick-up on time à Johannesburg.. arrêts prévus pour les pauses. Dès votre arrivée au lodge, l'accueil est chaleureux, on vous laisse 30 min pour découvrir votre logement et puis c'est le moment pour partir à la recherche d'animaux dans la savane. Le véhicule est ouvert. Le soir…”
Classic 4-day Kruger safari with sunrise and sunset game drives, a guided bush walk, Tremisana Lodge, and Blyde River Canyon.
“People are very friendly. Professional guides. Rooms are clean. We had wonderful time there. Thanks Viva Safaris.”
Four days in Kruger from Johannesburg with open-top game drives, Balule bush walks, bush BBQs, treehouse stays, and the Panorama Route.
“We stayed in Tremisana Lodge and Marc’s Treehouse. The accommodation is basic but an experience not to be missed - especially the tree house. The food in both locations was good. The bbq was impacted by the weather, but we still saw tRead more”
Four days of Kruger safaris plus Blyde River Canyon and Moholoholo rehab, with entrance fees, transfers, and lodging handled.
“We had a wonderful time in this tour. The tour ran based on the itinerary presented. Well organized. We enjoyed our time in the Kruger Park and the luxury tent we booked. The hot tub by fire is a unique must. Lloyd is very hands on and go above and beyond to make sure Read…”
4 days of Kruger safari from Johannesburg with private drives, bush-lodge nights, meals included, and Big Five hunting without the hassle.
“The Tour was actually a year ago (October 2023). I thought my review was sent but somehow it did not show up, so I am writing it again to make sure is here now.”
4 days from Johannesburg to Kruger, Blue Canyon and Moditlo, plus Panorama Route highlights, staying at the Radisson in Hoedspruit with drives and meals.
“Amazing experience, everything was perfect starting from the shuttles, the hotel, the game drives and the panorama day trip. We saw a lot of animals in Kruger and also in private game reserves during sunset and sunrise safari, including all the Read more”
Private 3 nights/4 days Kruger safari with guide Heine, open-vehicle game drives, binoculars, and in-camp meals for Big Five chances.
“We had an absolutely amazing safari experience with Heine! Our group did a 4-day, 3-night safari, and everything was perfectly organized. From the moment we were picked up at the airport to the final drop-off at our accommodation in JohRead more”
4 days of Kruger glamping plus the Panorama Route, with guided game drives, private reserve sunset, and big-name viewpoints.
“Accommodation was exactly as it was advertised. Bed was very comfortable. Staff was helpful and food was great”
4-day Kruger safari with Big 5 sunset drive, full park game drives, Moholoholo rehab, Blyde River boat cruise and bush walk.
“It was quite an adventure. We were glamping for the first time and it turned out to be an amazing experience. It’s not suitable for people who only embrace 5 star accommodation and can’t live without tv and internet but if you like the sound of monkeys fighting on the roof of your tent you…”
