South Africa · SAFARI
You can drive to the Big 5 from Cape Town, fly to the Kruger, or pick them up an hour outside Port Elizabeth. These 15 safaris cover all three, with prices, drive times, malaria notes and how many nights each really wants.
Full-day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg with open-vehicle drives, Big Five chances, lunch by a water hole, and expert rangers.
“it was nice trip. Really beautiful part full of animals plus interesting landscape))”
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.”
Full-day guided Addo safari from Port Elizabeth with two game drives, lunch, and small-group comfort, built for elephant sightings and more.
“Freddy was an amazing tour guide and always had intresting facts and funny stories locked and loaded. A true pleasure to have him as your tour guide. :))”
Full-day private Kruger safari from Hazyview with a pro guide, early 5:30 am start, breakfast stops, and Big Five chances.
“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 about the park and wildlife. I would highly recommend him.”
Full-day Big Five safari from Johannesburg with two open-vehicle game drives and lunch at a waterhole, plus hotel pickup.
“Good daytrip from Johannesburg. Everything went smooth and easy. Transportation and Pickup is good. Saw a lot of aninmals in the Park.”
Big Five day safari from Cape Town to malaria-free Aquila Game Reserve with hotel pickup, lunch, and a 3-hour open-vehicle drive.
“Long drive there and back however our driver Denver provided notes of interest and drove with real care and attention. Delicious and varied buffet lunch was provided. Our safari guide Abriel was knowledgeable and passionate about his subjRead more”
Cape Town to Aquila for a Big Five chase plus Du Toitskloof wines, a Breede wine-valley drive, and a champagne buffet lunch.
“Food was plentiful but adequate (not 5 star). Driver was knowledgeable on the animals in the reserve, where they were located and their history. We had an issue with the vehicle, however it was rectified quickly.”
Early-morning hot air balloon safari over the Magaliesbergs and Cradle of Humankind, with a 1-hour flight and breakfast included.
“Loved this experience..surreal with an amazing breakfast at the end of it!! The views were breathtaking!”
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!”
Half-day Lion Park safari from Johannesburg with hotel pickup, a 1-hour open-vehicle drive, and a real chance to see rare white lions.
“The Park Ranger was very informative with insights into the animals behaviours. She found as many animals possible to see and made the tour an absolute delight. I am so glad I went and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.”
Private full-day Kruger safari from Hazyview with a dedicated guide, early start, big-game chances, and comfort touches for a long wildlife day.
“Excellent tour in a fantastic Kruger National park. Gerrie was a fantastic tour guide with knowledge and passion which goes far beyond your expectations. He truly went the extra mile to make this day unforgettable for us. Big thank you for that”
Full-day all-inclusive safari in Addo Elephant National Park, with two game drives, traditional braai lunch, and Big Five chances in 9 hours.
“It was fantastic! Beside elephants we saw lions , buffalo, zebra, antelope, wildebeests and more.”
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”
Chase the Big Five plus wild dogs and cheetahs on a full-day Hluhluwe-iMfolozi safari from St Lucia, with ranger-led drives and meals.
“It was a fantastic day! Without going into the animals we saw, as that depends on luck, let me share the good and bad points of this tour. Arnaud, our guide, always had a smile on his face, answered every question, and provided a lot of inforRead more”
5 days from Cape Town on the Garden Route with Addo elephants and Tsitsikamma walks, plus beaches and optional thrills.
“Amazing tour! From seeing a herd of elephants in Addo National Park to exploring caves to wine tastings to learning about ostriches at an ostrich farm, this tour smoothly covered a lot of ground without it being a push. Our guide, Mody seamlessly and punctually delivered a great tour.”
From the cableway to the Kruger gate, sorted by the kind of day you want.
