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8 Best South Africa Tours

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 8 south africa tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.

8 Best South Africa Tours

Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup

Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup - Open 4x4 spotting: what it’s like when wildlife pops up

1.Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup

Most Popular★ 4.6

Full-day Kruger safari with hotel pickup in an open 4x4. Chase the Big Five, plus breakfast and lunch stops inside the park.

“It was the best day! We were thrilled, even though we didn't see all of the Big Five. Our guide, Advocat, gave us a fascinating overview of the local wildlife, made sure we were comfortable and warm, and tried to find all the animals and find the best viewing angles. Thank you so much!”

136 reviews1 dayFrom $109by Inn Africa Camp & Tours- Game drives

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Full Day Private Kruger Park Safari

Full Day Private Kruger Park Safari - Timing in real life: brunch at 10h00, lunch at 12h30, then afternoon game viewing

2.Full Day Private Kruger Park Safari

★ 5.0

Private full-day Kruger safari with an early sunrise departure in an open 4x4, qualified guide, snacks, water, and Big Five chances.

“Our guide Heine was fabulous and made sure our day was a success at seeing many animals. Heine was very knowledgable and caring, provided great snacks throughout our day, and made sure we were safe while seeing the animRead more”

90 reviewsFrom $143.78by KPS Safaris & Tours

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Private Full Day Safari (10 hours) in Kruger National Park

Private Full Day Safari (10 hours) in Kruger National Park - Morning at Letaba: breakfast, elephants, and an early wildlife focus

3.Private Full Day Safari (10 hours) in Kruger National Park

★ 5.0

A private 10-hour open-vehicle safari from Phalaborwa Gate in Kruger, with breakfast, lunch, and stops for elephants, big cats, and river wildlife.

“We had the most awesome safari with our guide Renata. We still can’t believe how great it was. Renata knows the Krueger like her backyard (which it actually is!). Her knowledge about the park and the animals is enormous and she sharRead more”

62 reviewsFrom $172.25by Kedibone Safaris

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Magoebaskloof Adventures: 2H Canopy Tour

Magoebaskloof Adventures: 2H Canopy Tour - Safety on the cables: how the guides keep you moving

East London: City and Township Tour

East London: City and Township Tour - East London Museum: Putting Names to What You’ll See

5.East London: City and Township Tour

★ 3.7

4-hour East London city-to-township tour: Mdantsane stories, East London Museum, river-port views, and air-conditioned transport for $68 pp.

“Wir wurden nichtabgeholt! Somit kann ich nichts darüber sagen! Der Anbieter hat auf meine Anrufe nicht reagiert!”

13 reviews4 hoursFrom $68by Traveloma Tours & Safaris

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Greater Kruger National Park 4 day safari at a private game lodge

Greater Kruger National Park 4 day safari at a private game lodge - The drive from Johannesburg: a long start that sets the tone

6.Greater Kruger National Park 4 day safari at a private game lodge

★ 5.0

Four days of Big Five hunting in Greater Kruger from a private lodge, with six open-vehicle safaris and meals included.

“This was an absolutely amazing experience and we will never forget it! From beginning to end this was really well put together and the hosts were phenomenal! Looking forward to the next trip!”

12 reviewsFrom $1,516.35by Go Safari

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Hoedspruit: Private Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari

Hoedspruit: Private Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari - The open safari vehicle: comfort, weather, and real spotting

7.Hoedspruit: Private Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari

★ 4.9

Private full-day Kruger safari from Hoedspruit with a 10-hour guided open-vehicle drive, Big Five chances, and lodge pickup.

“Thank you again for organizing our safari yesterday, especially on short notice and right before New Year’s Eve. Jutta was great and incredibly informative! Total trip highlight, so thank you for all the effort you put into it! We’re very grateful 🙏”

12 reviews12 hoursFrom $404by Leaders Through Africa

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Clarens San-traverse Slackpack

Clarens San-traverse Slackpack - Your guide, your pace: what it feels like in a small group

8.Clarens San-traverse Slackpack

★ 5.0

4-day guided Clarens slackpack with farm stays, hikes on private land, and San rock art around Golden Gate in the Free State.

“I would highly recommend this slackpack hike to anyone wanting to get outdoors and experience the beauty of the Clarens area with it's unique landscape and rock formations and caves. It has a story all of its own and Adrian (our guide) Read more”

11 reviewsFrom $381.57by Spekboom Tours

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