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10 Best Safari In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 safari 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 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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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

4.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

5.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.

“The guider is very patient and experienced to share his ideas with us. It is said that it depends on lucky to see lions and leopards😅. Quite a pity we did not see them.”

718 reviewsFrom $159.89by MoAfrika Tours

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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)

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

7.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.

“We had a wonderful day with our guide, Werner. Our ship was delayed by two hours due to fog, but Werner rearranged our schedule and saved the day. We had an excellent buffet lunch at Aquila and did the safari drive. Werner gave an excellent narrative of all the sights and history background if South…”

526 reviewsFrom $155.29by Born in Africa Tours

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Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg - Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris: The Service Style That Matters

8.Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

★ 5.0

Soar over the Magaliesbergs in a hot air balloon, hear live commentary, then celebrate with a sparkling wine breakfast.

“Fantastic experience. This was our first time experiencing a hot air balloon. The captain (Marc) was very adept and explained everything as he went along. I would definitely go again with these folks”

418 reviewsFrom $240.41by Bill Harrop's "Original" Balloon Safaris

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From Cape Town: South African Wildlife and Safari 2-Day Tour

From Cape Town: South African Wildlife and Safari 2-Day Tour - The early morning drive to Botlierskop: 450 km toward the Garden Route region

9.From Cape Town: South African Wildlife and Safari 2-Day Tour

★ 4.7

Two-day Big Five safari from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn: Botlierskop and Buffelsdrift 4x4 drives, plus optional rescued-elephant observation.

“This tour was so much more than we expected. All the guides (I.e. Memory and Hailey - sadly I forgot the name of the elephant guides) were very open and friendly and shared lots of detailed information on the animals, as well as Cape Town and some fun personal facts. Especially our overall guide for…”

411 reviews2 daysFrom $322by Hotspots2c Tours

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From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour - Johannesburg or Pretoria Pickup: The Real Low-Stress Advantage

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