SOUTH AFRICA · REGION
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.
Full-day Big Five safari from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg, with two open-vehicle game drives, great guides, and lunch near a water hole.
“Our guide Petros was a perfect and energetic tour guide. We really enjoyed it”
All-inclusive full-day safari in Addo Elephant National Park with an expert guide, lunch, and two game drives.
“We booked for private tour for our family. We are so lucky on our safari tour because we got the best guide King Elvis. We had the lioness face to face in our vehicle. We had very nice packed lunch too. Highly recommend King, he is the best and truly knows where to find the…”
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…”
Big Five chances in Pilanesberg with two open-vehicle drives, waterhole lunch, and door-to-door pickup from Johannesburg or Pretoria.
“Drivers to the park and guides in the park extremely professional. We saw so many wild animals - exceeded all my expectations”
Zipline 30 m above Tsitsikamma’s forest on a small-group tour with expert guides, gear included, and a 600 m hike after.
“A wonderful journey with my granddaughter!! She 19 jears and me 69!!”
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!”
Full-day guided safari from Port Elizabeth to malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park with lunch, fees, and air-conditioned 4x4.
“It was a great day and our guide Wandele was informative and friendly. We were able to stop and view the animals, there was no rushing.”
3-hour open-vehicle game drive from Sun City to Pilanesberg’s volcanic crater. Big Five chances with a registered guide.
“Our guide, BY was amazing. He was so knowledgeable, helpful and skilled at finding where the animals were hiding. He was fabulous and our experience was unforgettable.”
Full-day Kruger safari from Hazyview with early sunrise drives, a great bush guide, and Big Five chances plus comfort stops.
“It was great. Remember went out of his way to make sure we were all happy”
A private Kruger sunrise safari from Hazyview with an open-vehicle guide, Big Five chances, and lots of birds—pickup included.
“Fantastic ! Whole experience amazing ! Great company .. very friendly .. wanted us to have the best experience and we did ! Thank you Evenick ! Fantastic !”
