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15 Safaris in South Africa

The drives worth getting up at dawn for.

The 15 safaris travellers rate highest in South Africa, from Kruger and the private reserves to the Big Five day drives out of Cape Town and Johannesburg. Where the game is densest, who runs the best drives, and what each one costs.

15 Safaris in South Africa

From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch - Cape Town Pickup and the Hex River Valley Route
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From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

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

Cape Town day trip to Aquila Big Five reserve with an open-vehicle safari, lodge lunch, and birding for up to 172 species.

Most Popular 4.6

“What a great trip! First, our driver, Denver, was amazing and even came back after I left my hat in his van! The resort is BEAUTIFUL! Be aware that while the food is free, any drinks you order with lunch does have a charge (but it’s VERY minimal). Our safari guide Trevor was AMAZING! We…”

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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - Two open-vehicle game drives: how you maximize sightings
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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

2.From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

Full-day safari from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg with two open-vehicle drives, expert guides, Big 5 chances, and a waterhole-view lunch.

4.8

“It was a long day but definitely worth it. We saw a lot of animals, the tour guide was very friendly and she did everything for us to see as many animals as possible. We even saw a lioness. Lunch was alright, nothing special. Can recommend the tour!”

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From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge - The Southernmost-Tip Moment: Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Time
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From Cape Town: 2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

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

2-day safari from Cape Town with overnight at Garden Route Game Lodge, sunset and morning drives, and Cape Agulhas stops.

4.8

“Great way to see some of the best on offer in that area, especially if you have limited time! Vaughan was an amazing host! The Lodge was spectacular, and we loved stopping at the quaint little spots along the way.”

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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - Getting Picked Up: Port Elizabeth Convenience Without the Stress
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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

4.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

Full-day Addo Elephant National Park safari from Port Elizabeth with an expert guide, two 3-hour game drives, lunch, and elephant-rich sightings.

4.8

“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…”

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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari - The 5:30 am Pickup From Hazyview: Why It Matters
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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

5.Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

Private Kruger safari from Hazyview with a pro guide, Big Five chances, early pickup, and breakfast and lunch stops in 11 hours.

5.0

“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…”

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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - Your early start and the road reality from Joburg or Pretoria
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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive - Your 3-hour plan: what the guided drive actually feels like
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Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

7.Little Brak River: Botlierskop Guided Game Drive

3-hour guided safari at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve near Little Brak River. Ride an open vehicle to spot 26 wildlife species and 200 birds.

4.7

“Botlierskop is a wonderful, upmarket place for a game drive. Despite not seeing any lions (there had been lots the day before, we were told!), we had a great time and saw numerous other animals and birds, from giraffe to zebra to rhinos. We were confident that our driver/ranger wanted us to see as much…”

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Big Five Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town - The Open-Air Game Drive: How the 3 Hours Work (and How to Spot Smarter)
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Big Five Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town

8.Big Five Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town

Big Five safari day trip from Cape Town to malaria-free Aquila Game Reserve with hotel pickup, open-air drive, and buffet lunch.

4.0

“The paths upon which the vehicles drive are very, very, very bumpy. Do not take this safari if you are pregnant, have back issues, or have headaches! The animals were great to see, and we are glad we took the tour. However, it did not begin to Read more”

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Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip - The Cape Town to Breede River Valley drive: Du Toitskloof Pass and wine-valley scenery
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Big Five Safari and Breede River Valley Guided Day Trip

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

Big Five safari day trip from Cape Town with Aquila game drive, Breede and Hex wine valleys, Du Toitskloof tasting, buffet lunch and transport.

5.0

“Scenery was awesome, the animals were plenty, the reserve itself was very nice. Our driver, Jamie, was the best. His knowledge was amazing (should be on a game-show). All in all a great day, nice lunch, beautiful surroundings. Big 5 always kept us up to date. If you have just one day... "Just do it!"”

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Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive - Arrival at Aquila: welcome drinks, snacks, and that short window to reset
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Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

10.Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

Cape Town pickup to Aquila Private Game Reserve for a sunset Big Five game drive with welcome drinks, snacks, and an open 4x4 ride.

4.5

“It was an incredible experience, we seen 4 of the big 5 and had a very memorable day. Elda is a wonderful guide who made the day very interesting and enjoyable. She gave us lots of information and commentary on the way to Aquila about Cape Town and the local areas we passed through. The…”

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Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg - Where you start: Bill Harrop’s Original Balloon Safaris
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Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

11.Early Morning Balloon Safari with Breakfast from Magaliesburg

Early hot air balloon safari over the Magaliesbergs and Cradle of Humankind with live commentary, certificate, and sparkling breakfast near Skeerpoort.

5.0

“It is a well oiled machine all over! The facilities, the staff, the breakfast, the flight everything ia a above average experience! Well done to all! The weather permitted us to experience all the fun and this special experience!”

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From Cape Town: South African Wildlife and Safari 2-Day Tour - Getting There: The Early Pickup and the Cape-to-Botlierskop Drive
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From Cape Town: South African Wildlife and Safari 2-Day Tour

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

Two-day safari from Cape Town with 4x4 drives at Botlierskop & Buffelsdrift, Oudtshoorn stay, optional elephant visit.

4.7

“Amazing experience and a must when in South Africa. Our guide had some good humour and had a lot of interesting facts and history about the areas we were in. Despite us getting caught in some wind and rain we still got to see a lot of animals. We also stayed at the 3 star…”

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From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour - The ride out: about 45 minutes of getting ready for game viewing
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From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

13.From Johannesburg: Lion & Safari Park Half-Day Tour

Half-day Lion Park safari from Johannesburg: open-vehicle lions and more, rare white lions possible, plus pickup in a small group.

4.6

“Absolutely loved the tour ❤️ Our guide Dusty was fantastic, very knowledgeable, witty , helpful and friendly. We saw 3 different Lion prides, cheetahs, African painted dogs, leopards, different kinds of hyenas ( striped and spotted), wilder-beast, bushbucks, impalas , red hartebeast, kudus and got really really close to two giraffes. Even got to feed…”

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From Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive - Cape Town orientation and 1-hour wine stop: a breather before you go wild
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From Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

14.From Cape Town: Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

Cape Town to Aquila for a sunset game drive with snacks, drinks, open 4x4 viewing, and Big Five chances in 9 hours.

4.4

“Willy our driver was amazing and was so friendly he told us the history of cape town and the route was very beautiful . We then got to the safari which was so beautiful, was amazing to see this first hand”

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Kruger National Park - Private full day Safari trip. - Stop 2: Kruger National Park for 9 hours—how the day really unfolds
Hazyview Safaris, Safaris in South Africa, Tour Reviews

Kruger National Park – Private full day Safari trip.

15.Kruger National Park – Private full day Safari trip.

Private 10-hour Kruger safari from Hazyview with a full-attention guide, game drives at Pabeni Gate, and photo-friendly comfort.

5.0

“Our guide Keegan was great! From the time of pickup, through the tour…the experience was incredible! We saw so much in the day. The tour was convenient and exceeded well above our expectations.”

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