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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.

“From Johannesburg it’s a really long journey there and back. But I felt it was worth every minute and every penny. The day in the park was brilliant and we saw three of the top five. We saw lots of other animals which certainly made up for it, we only comment is that at the…”

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

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

★ 4.8

All-inclusive full-day safari in Addo Elephant National Park with an expert guide, lunch, and two game drives.

“King Elvis was a fantastic guide , he always made sure we were at the right place at the right time, we managed to see 4 of the big five which was beyond our expectations for the day. As a bonus the lunch was tasty. Highly recommend”

872 reviews9 hoursFrom $186by Afroventures Tours and Safaris

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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.

“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”

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

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

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

★ 5.0

Private 10-hour Kruger safari from Hazyview with your own guide, early gate entry, big game time, and photo help.

“This was an amazing experience. Saw a huge variety of animals, Informative, nothing was too much trouble and importantly, fun. I’ve done several safaris and this was right up there as the best and that was largely down to our fabulous guide…..who also happens to be a great photographer!”

347 reviewsFrom $166.79by Kruger Gateway Safaris

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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

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

★ 5.0

Full-day guided safari from Port Elizabeth to malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park with lunch, fees, and air-conditioned 4x4.

“Our driver allowed us to open the back door of the minibus in front of buffalo. He let a man leave the vehicle to take a close up of an ostrich. The minibus broke down in front of 3 thankfully sleeping lions resulting in him having to leave the vehicle to attach jump leads. Having…”

256 reviewsFrom $147.52by Afroventures Tours & Safaris

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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

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