SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 mpumalanga tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Sunrise Kruger game drives from Marloth Park with a live guide, Big Five odds, open-vehicle comfort, and bush breakfast. From $61 pp.
“Great tour. We saw the big five in the first 4 hours which is really rare”
Full-day open-vehicle Kruger safari with hotel pickup from Hazyview or Phabeni gate, ranger-led Big Five focus, and small group touring.
“Bradley was an awesome tour guide.He was knowledgeable, funny, patient and attentive. First time to Kruger. Great experience. Saw the big before lunch. Truly amazing. Thanks Bradley and Viator for a momentus experience.”
Half-day open-vehicle safari from Marloth Park into Kruger with expert spotting, great photo chances, and pickup included; fees and meals extra.
“We had such a good guide (Jan). He showed us all the good spots and told us lots around the wild life. We loved it, thx”
Full-day open-air Kruger safari with a small group and hotel pickup. Guides help you spot wildlife; entry fees and meals are extra.
“We had 3 incredible days on Safari with amazing Hayley Myburgh! She is a great guide with a high knowledge. We have seen all the big 5 and so much more! Additionally we have also seen some of the ugly 5 😉 It was a amazing time and we can highly recommend to book Hayley…”
Morning half-day Kruger safari with hotel pickup and an open vehicle. Chase Big Five sightings, enjoy guide spotting, and charge devices.
“It was a pretty breezy, chilly tour, so I will recommend proper warm weather clothing just in case. Otherwise, a pleasant morning. Got to see 2 of the Big 5 and 4 of the Ugly 5(to the excitement of my 9 year old). Our tour guide was okay, not the best I've had by a…”
A 5-hour Kruger morning safari with an early start, bottled water, and a private guide who does most of the spotting.
“Excellent safari; great guide; highly recommended! Vehicle was comfortable and felt safe throughout.”
Early full-day Kruger safari from Hazyview with Big Five chances, small-group feel, and helpful guide spotting tips—entrance fees extra.
“Our tour started off in the most majestic way with a welcoming from a very playful elephant. Our tour guides, Lwazi and his tour partner who is completing his practicals, shared their knowledge and gave us the best experience we could ask for.”
Full-day Kruger game drive from Marlothpark in a small group on an open safari vehicle, targeting the Big Five with ranger guidance.
“Wow! Amazing day. Stefan went out of his way to make sure we saw as much as we could even though it was a “quiet” day we still got to see 4 of the big 5 plus a hyena, giraffes, zebras, every bird possible and so much more. He was so knowledgeable and funny. Thanks…”
10-hour Kruger shared safari with open vehicles, expert local guides, and radio-guided spotting for a Big Five–style day.
“Our recent African safari was, without a doubt, one of the most incredible experiences of our lives, and a huge part of that was down to the sheer brilliance of our guide, Dave. Within a few hours, we had seen all the "Big Five" and learned enRead more”
Sunrise Safari in Kruger National Park from Marlothpark with pickup, a small group game drive, and flexible picnic-style snacking.
“The tour guide was friendly and informational but I don't feel like we saw as much as we could have. Especially already have been in the park for 2 days doing a self drive, we were very successful at seeing nearly everything except for cheetaRead more”
