15 2-Day Experiences in South Africa to Plan a Trip Around

1.2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 928 reviews · 2 days · from $533Our pick

Two days of coastal road stops and open-air safari drives from Cape Town, with an overnight at Garden Route Game Lodge.

“First class 2 day trip providing good accommodation and excellent viewing of wildlife. Nervous about length of drive but this was made into a plus rather than negative by our super guide who provided lots of stops and visits to places of interest. Overall a great oversight into South Africa.”

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2.South African Wildlife and Safari 2-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 411 reviews · 2 days · from $322

2-day safari from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn with open-top 4x4 drives, bush drive wildlife, and optional elephant observation.

“The whole trip was great. We visited 2 safaris and saw 4 out of big 5s. The backpackers hostel where we slept was very nice. During driving we had enough stops for refreshment. It was great experience and I definitely recommend!”

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3.2 Day Safari Experience from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · from $447Top rated

Two days from Cape Town to Garden Route Game Lodge with Big Five drives, Cape Agulhas, Hermanus, and Betty's Bay penguins.

“Our tour guide Chris really made this experience exceptional. He picked us up early the first morning and the three of us were part of a group of nine. A nice comfortable size. On our way to the Garden Route game lodge, we made a stop at Cape Agulhas, which is where thRead more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · from $279

2-day 4x4 safari from Cape Town to Botlierskop and Buffelsdrift, plus Oudtshoorn and a Route 62 return drive.

“This was a great experience - our tour guide Neville was attentive and great story teller! Gave great history about South Africa and pointed out sights during our drive to and from the game reserves. Overall very accommodating and open to all of our questions!”

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5.2-Day 4-Star Pilanesberg Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 2 days · from $609

2-day Johannesburg to Pilanesberg Big Five safari with sunrise drive, 4 game drives, and a 4-star lodge stay with dinner and breakfast.

“Mye for pengene! Nydelig sted og veldig god mat!”

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6.2-Day Wildlife Tour with Safaris and Luxury Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 2 days · from $534

Cape Town to Oudtshoorn for Big Five 4x4 safaris, luxury canvas glamping, optional rescued elephant viewing, plus a Route 62 road trip.

“Sehr gut organisierte Safari Tour in einem Sprinter Bus. Gute Unterkünfte und Game Drives. Ein besonderes Lob an unseren Guide Maudi,freundlich , gut organisiert ,hat uns alle Fragen beantwortet und war immer für uns da, jederzeit wieder würde ich mit diesem Veranstalter buchen.”

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7.All Inclusive 2 Day Kruger Safari from Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $805

All-inclusive 2-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with two game drives, Crocodile River sunset, lodge stay, and meals.

“Great times were had. The staff were polite and respectful. Saw some missed others. Have to hit 100 character minimum.”

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8.2-Day Addo Elephant Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · 2 days · from $597

2 days in malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park from Port Elizabeth with Big Five safari, Sundays River cruise, and giraffe tracking.

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9.2 Day Pilanesberg ultimate Luxury Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $507

Luxury 2-day Pilanesberg Big 5 safari from Johannesburg with sunrise, sunset drives, 4-star lodge, meals, and small group pickup.

“We saw all the Big 5 animals. Bonus was actually being present for a lion hunt trying to get impalas. Absolutely amazing!!! Plus, the next morning we saw a leopard and got some close up pictures. Would highly recommend this park!”

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10.2 Day 4 Star Pilanesberg Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $466

2-day Big Five Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg with sunrise and sunset drives, 4-star lodge stay, and Sun City shopping time.

“The evening drive safari was awesome. The nature beauty of the lodge was so peaceful. I so look forward to going back for a longer visit.”

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11.2-Day Safari into Kruger National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 29 reviews · 2 days · from $616

2-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with game drives, Hazyview lodge stay, and a chance at the Big Five for $616 per person.

“Foi tudo muito tranquilo e as pessoas envolvidas, tanto no translado como no Lodge e Safari, muito atenciosas! Recomendo”

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12.Big 5 Kruger National Park 2 Days Safari from Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $721

Two-day Big Five Kruger safari from Johannesburg with sunrise and sunset game drives, Hazy View overnight stay, and included park fees.

“Loved it. So easy. Driver picked us up and took us to beautiful lodge at Kruger. Got to go on an evening and morning drive. Saw the big 5. Perfect time. Loved it. Driver very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend”

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13.2 Day Wild Heart Western Cape Safari Tour with Private Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $738

2-day Western Cape safari with private transfers from Cape Town, open-4x4 drives at Botlierskop and Buffelsdrift, and Oudtshoorn.

“Everything was extremely rushed and driver never conveyed itinerary or options. Stops were chaotic and centered toward driver’s desires. For all the money we paid, we were not the prioriity. Buffelsdrift was spectacular, however. Typically love Viator tours.”

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14.Two day Kruger National Park Safari from Johannesburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $317

Budget-friendly 2-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with guided sunrise and sunset game drives, one glamping night, and meals included.

“The transfer to as well as the pick-up in Nelspruit worked perfectly. Everybody working for Mbombela Experience Tours and Safaris is excited and fascinated about their job which makes it very easy for us to get invested into the experience. TRead more”

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15.2 Day Addo Elephant Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $467

Two days in Addo Elephant National Park with Big Five safari drives, a Sundays River cruise, and a giraffe tracking walk.

“We saw almost all of the animals in the park the first day, giraffe walk the following day was fantastic! Overnight accommodations were superb and all guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!”

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