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10 Best National Parks Tours In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 national parks tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best National Parks Tours In South Africa

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - The Early-Morning Pickup and the Long Road Out of Johannesburg

1.From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

Most Popular★ 4.8

Full-day Big Five safari from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg, with two open-vehicle game drives, great guides, and lunch near a water hole.

“A great experience overall. The journey to/from Jo’burg was about four hours each way and so tiring. The guide was great and the actual safari was great - we got to see almost all the animals that we wanted to (except the lion). Lunch was also good. A tip: take sun cream and binoculars.”

1,327 reviews12 hoursFrom $186by MoAfrika Tours (Pty)Ltd

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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - Morning pickup from Port Elizabeth and the ride in an air-conditioned 4x4

Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari - Private Vehicle Advantage: Why It Helps Your Big Five Chances

3.Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

★ 5.0

Full-day private Kruger safari from Hazyview with a pro guide, Big Five chances, photo stops, and breakfast and lunch breaks.

“Very happy with the service provided. Good communication right from when the booking was made. Senzo, our guide was knowledgable and jolly. He picked us up right from our chalet on time and explained the details on the way to the park. Throughout the day, he catered to our needs and kept explaining various details…”

799 reviewsFrom $158.16by Kurt Safari Company

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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - Your timing: 6:00am start, two safari blocks, and getting back before sunset

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

★ 4.5

Big Five chances in Pilanesberg with two open-vehicle drives, waterhole lunch, and door-to-door pickup from Johannesburg or Pretoria.

“Full day with excellent game sightings. The van picked me up around 530am and dropped me off at 630pm. About 3 hrs each way to the park including a rest stop. Driver was excellent from Mo Afrika. At the park we transfered to a Safari vehicle with another excellent guide and we had two drives…”

718 reviewsFrom $159.89by MoAfrika Tours

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Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour

Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour - Safety gear and guide coaching: how the tour keeps you in control

Kruger National Park – Private full day Safari trip.

Kruger National Park - Private full day Safari trip. - Comfort That Actually Helps: Water, Rain Gear, and Photo Time

Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - Morning pickup from Port Elizabeth and the ride in an air-conditioned 4x4

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

From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive - The open safari vehicle: what the 25-seater setup changes

From Hazyview: Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari

From Hazyview: Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari - Pickup before sunrise and entering through Phabeni Gate

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

★ 4.8

Full-day Kruger safari from Hazyview with early sunrise drives, a great bush guide, and Big Five chances plus comfort stops.

“Stephan was the perfect guide to introduce us to the beautiful wildlife of Kruger. He showed up exactly at the promised pickup time. We felt safe throughout the ride. He is so knowledgeable about the animals. He went out of his way to find the animals for us. His fun personality added to experience. We…”

205 reviews10 hoursFrom $105by Legend Safaris

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Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari - Pickup and the drive into Kruger: simple logistics, big payoff

10.Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

★ 5.0

A private Kruger sunrise safari from Hazyview with an open-vehicle guide, Big Five chances, and lots of birds—pickup included.

“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.”

185 reviewsFrom $131.13by Kurt Safari Company

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