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10 Best Safari & Game Reserves In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 safari & game reserves most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Safari & Game Reserves In South Africa

From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch - Open-vehicle game drive: how you actually spot Big Five animals

1.From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

Most Popular★ 4.6

Big Five safari from Cape Town to Aquila Reserve with an open-vehicle game drive, birding for black eagles, and a buffet lunch.

“Another fabulous day from beginning to end….this was our second visit here and it didn’t disappoint….. our guide on the reserve was great….. he was so knowledgeable and went above and beyond to get us fab photos. 😊 Would throughly recommend this trip…..worth every penny !!”

2,409 reviews9 hoursFrom $236by Cullinan Guided Journeys

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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

2.From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

★ 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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From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge - Garden Route Game Lodge: Your 4-Star Base Camp

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

5.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

Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive - What You’ll See: Big Five Chances Plus 26 Species

7.Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

★ 4.7

3 hours in an open game drive vehicle at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve near Mossel Bay, with big wildlife odds and 200 bird species.

“Although we were a bit unlucky with the weather (rain + fog) we were offered to be booked for a later tour - which we declined - we still got to see a lot. Our guide shared lots of information and answered all our questions with us. In general all the staff is very friendly…”

589 reviewsFrom $40by Botlierskop Game Reserve PTY LTD

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Big Five Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town

Big Five Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town - The 3-Hour Open-Vehicle Game Drive (Where the Day Hits)

8.Big Five Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town

★ 4.0

Big Five safari day trip from Cape Town to malaria-free Aquila Game Reserve with pickup, 3-hour open-vehicle drive, and lunch.

“Pleasant day outing. The scenery on the drive was scenic. The Aquila centre itself was very pretty & relaxing. The 2 hour + drive around was interesting, albeit bumpy & hot 😝 The animals were at close range and the driver Josh was very informative & entertaining.”

576 reviewsFrom $184.62by Cullinan Guided Journeys

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Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip - Du Toitskloof Wines and Ou Meul Bakery: the winelands pause

9.Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

★ 5.0

Express Big Five safari from Cape Town with Breede and Hex winelands stops, buffet lunch and champagne at Aquila.

“Had an extraordinary tour to and from the Safari. Our driver was great also on time very prompt it was worth the money the visit made our cape town experience more wonderfully than it already was. My husband and I encourage you to take the family if you could. It's a much needed trip to…”

526 reviewsFrom $155.29by Born in Africa Tours

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Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive - The lodge welcome: where you reset before the open-vehicle safari

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