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10 Best Wildlife Tours In South Africa

South Africa's standouts.

A shortlist of the 10 wildlife 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 Wildlife Tours In South Africa

Cape Town: Marine Wildlife Tour from the V&A Waterfront

Cape Town: Marine Wildlife Tour from the V&A Waterfront - Getting to the water: van transfer and the marine kiosk meeting point

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)

2.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.

“It was very interesting. The guide was very knowledgeable. It was worth the money.. That's all I'm going to write! If you want 100 characters see the following: xxxzz'xxxxx'xzxxx”

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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

3.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.

“I have no words to describe what this experience meant to me. I only encountered amazing people who made me feel safe and loved! I could see all the animals I admire from up close, I had the time of my life. Thank you everybody for everything!”

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Ocean Wildlife Encounter in Cape Town

Ocean Wildlife Encounter in Cape Town - What you might see: dolphins, seals, penguins, whales, and surprise life

4.Ocean Wildlife Encounter in Cape Town

5.0

Speed-boat ocean wildlife watching in Cape Town. Spot dolphins, seals, and penguins with a guide, plus epic views of Table Mountain.

“My airline cancelled the flight and I had to spend 2 days more in Cape Town. What a pity ;-) Now asking the difficult question how to make the best out of it. Easy answer: Going on a tour with Paul again. And I was lucky as there was one sRead more”

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2 Day South African Wildlife Tour with 4×4 Safari from Cape Town

2 Day South African Wildlife Tour with 4x4 Safari from Cape Town - Buffelsdrift bush drive plus the optional elephant observation walk

Plettenberg Bay: Wild Cat and Wildlife Guided Tour

Plettenberg Bay: Wild Cat and Wildlife Guided Tour - Getting There and Meeting at Tenikwa (Simple, But Don’t Ignore Signs)

Cape Town: Dolphin & Ocean Wildlife Kayaking Adventure ⚓️

Cape Town: Dolphin & Ocean Wildlife Kayaking Adventure ⚓️ - The 2-hour rhythm: safety talk, launch, and wildlife search

8.Cape Town: Dolphin & Ocean Wildlife Kayaking Adventure ⚓️

5.0

Kayak Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard for 2 hours to look for dolphins, penguins, seals and whales, plus Table Mountain views and garden drinks.

“Shanti and Co were very friendly, relaxed but super knowledgeable. We had a fantastic time and will recommend to all of colleagues visiting Cape Town. We saw lots of dolphins, seals and penguins!”

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Cape Town: 2-Day Wildlife Tour with Safaris and Luxury Stay

Cape Town: 2-Day Wildlife Tour with Safaris and Luxury Stay - Botlierskop 4x4 safari: what Big Five searching really feels like

9.Cape Town: 2-Day Wildlife Tour with Safaris and Luxury Stay

4.8

Two-day Big Five safari from Cape Town with luxury tented lodging near Oudtshoorn, optional elephant time, and Route 62 road-trip scenery.

“The trip, itinerary and guide were excellent. The 2 safari park locations we visited were a very special experience. 2 of our group had sickness the day after visiting Buffelsdrift and both ate the same thing (the venison burger) Our guide made extra toilet stops throughout day 2 to help us through the day.”

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Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary Admission with Guided Tour

Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary Admission with Guided Tour - The guided walking safari: what happens during your 90 minutes

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