The 15 5-Day Experiences in South Africa That Stand Up

1.5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari – Best of South Africa Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $575Our pick

Review of the 5-day Garden Route and Addo Safari from Cape Town, covering wildlife, beaches, caves, wine, costs, comfort, and long drives.

“Firstly, the experience was highly scheduled and did not feel like a vacation… we saw great things but I wish our tour guide was more flexible. Speaking of our tour guide… Paul was very insensitive to the demographic he was traveling with. He made my (black) friends and I so uncomfortable with his reflections on apartheid (that no one asked for). He said quote “Nelson Mandela was my sworn enemy.” He made it clear that he appreciated and benefitted off apartheid and the oppression of human beings. He would also seem very unsure at times, my friend and I were moved to a hotel by ourselves for one night. We…”

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2.5-Day Best of Garden Route and Addo Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 5 days · from $675

Review the five-day Garden Route and Addo safari from Cape Town, with Cango Caves, wine tasting, wildlife, and optional adventure sports.

“5 wonderful days with so many lovely activities! The itinerary was packed with amazing things to do- ziplining, horse riding, bungee jumping, safaris, wine tasting, ostrich farm and many more! Isaac is an unbeliavably nice guide! He drives smoothly, he gives info about places we pass by, he is friendly and relaxed, he is polite and discreet and simultaneously always available to give solutions and advice with everyting! All accommodation places were either very nice or supurb! We were given actually the glamping upgrade in Baffelsdrift - it was such an amazing luxurius and beautiful stay, beyond any expectation! The private safari in Botlierskop was unexpectedly beautiful and our guide…”

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3.5-Day Garden Route & Addo Adventure from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $641

Review of a 5-day Garden Route and Addo tour from Cape Town, with penguins, wine, canoeing, Tsitsikamma, and an Addo game drive.

“Very enjoyable experience. Terri and Gareth our guides were both superb. Terri very intuitive about guests needs, Gareth very experienced and inclusive of everyone and willing to assist those who perhaps would struggle without extra help. Terri also very helpful giRead more”

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4.5 Day Garden Route Tour and Addo Elephant National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $782

Review of the 5-day Garden Route and Addo tour from Cape Town, covering safaris, caves, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, whales, costs, and practical tips.

“We had the most amazing 4 night trip away! Everything was amazing and our tour guide, Benji, was brilliant - he made our tour what it was! Such a cool, fun, kind, friendly and knowledgable gentleman - a real top guy! Thanks for making our trip so epic!!”

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5.5 Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $1,153

Review of Viva Safaris’ 5-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with game drives, bush walks, Blyde Canyon, meals, lodging, and practical tips.

“the people, staff, animals, and food. Saw the big five and many more animals. The safari walk was wonderful.”

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6.5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,500

Review of the 5-day Katekani Lodge Kruger safari, with game drives, bush walks, Blyde River Canyon, meals, lodging, costs, and practical tips.

“They tour aside the facility was run down and the food was horrible. The power was off for 2 hours every night and the water was undrinkable. The staff told us not to drink it and then they charged us for every bottle of water. Completely unaRead more”

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7.5 Day Cape to Addo Safari – Garden Route Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $611

Review of the 5-day Cape to Addo Safari, with Garden Route scenery, canoeing, Addo wildlife, Cango Caves, optional adventure, and practical tips.

“Thank you so much to Lourens and Gareth, who were our guides on the Cape To Addo 6 day trip. Gareth made an effort to get to know me even though I wasn't on his bus. I was on Lourens' bus and cannot thank him enough. Not only did we Read more”

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8.Garden Route and Addo Elephant National Park: 5-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 5 days · from $793

Review this 5-day Cape Town to Addo tour for wildlife, canoeing, wine tasting, scenic parks, and practical value at $793.

“Heel erg genoten van alle ingrediënten van deze reis. Christine was onze gids, een heel energieke en vriendelijke, gezellige dame! Veel afwisseling in de reis, en op elke plek goede tips. De hostels waren super, we hadden 1 persoonskamers, kan in Europa als hotelkamers doorgaan. Heerlijk gegeten ook in alle hostels. Fijne groep van 10 personen uit 4 continenten! Qua organisatie en communicatie vooraf ook dikke 10! De avond voor de tour startte onze gids een app groep. Daardoor was de communicatie bij het ophalen ook erg goed. Kortom: een aanrader!! Zou zo weer meegaan!!”

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9.5-Day Garden Route & Addo Elephant Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5 days · from $931

Review of the 5-day Garden Route and Addo tour from Cape Town, with safaris, Cango Caves, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, and practical value tips.

“It really was an amazing experience. Everything was perfectly planned out, we saw a lot of things and had a lot of fun. The most amazing out of all the things we did in my vieuw was the adoo elephant park. We saw a wide variety of animals in the wild, bufallo's, a lot of different antilopes, baboons, ..., but also an enormous amount of elephants enjoying themselves in the mudpools. This was truly a sight never to forget. On top of this the other activities, the ostrich farm, the kangoo caves, the monkey reserve, the game lodge, where also in its way super nice ! The only location i…”

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10.5 Day Garden Route Tour – Port Elizabeth to Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $511Best value

Review of the 5-day Garden Route tour from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, covering Tsitsikamma, Cango Caves, Cape Agulhas, and Hermanus.

“My friend and I joined this five-day Garden Route tour guided by Stafford, and we had the absolute best time! We didn't really know what to expect going in; my friend had been to South Africa only once prior as a child, and I had never been before. We arrived in Port ElizabetRead more”

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11.5 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $1,032

Review of a 5-day Kruger safari with Big Five drives, treehouse lodging, bushwalks, Blyde Canyon, and Johannesburg transfers.

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12.5 Day Kruger National Park tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $1,083

Spend five days in Kruger with game drives, a sunset safari, Blyde Canyon, wildlife care, meals, lodging, and transport from Johannesburg.

“What an incredibly special, memorable, and authentic experience! This was my husband’s and I last stop on our honeymoon and it was the perfect way to end our month of travel in Africa. The transportation was well organized from Johannesburg and the accommodation Read more”

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13.5-Day Kruger Park Safari & Panoramic Tour Combo including Breakfast and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $1,536

Review of a five-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg with open-vehicle game drives, Blyde Canyon views, meals, lodging, and airport transfers.

“Due to COVID we had been waiting 3 years to do this Safari and it didn't disappoint! Many thanks to Danielle, our guides and hosts who looked after us and ensured that we had an amazing experience. We had 2 safaris in the Pridelands consRead more”

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14.5-Day Classic Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Review of a 5-day Kruger safari from Johannesburg, with Big Five drives, bush walks, a starry barbecue, and the Panorama Route.

“I'm really excited about Viva Safaris and I'll definitely be back The organization was perfect and everything went absolutely great and easy. I got to see the Big Five on the second day in Kruger, it was just fantastic! The rooms in the lodge are functional and good. The food at the lodge with Mama D (Carolina) is really delicious and I'd love to eat there all the time I'd love to start working at Viva Safaris right away It's just awesome Keep it up! I'll definitely be back.”

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15.Private 5-Day Overnight Safari In Kruger Park from Skukuza Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,237

Review of a private five-day Kruger safari from Skukuza Airport, with Big Five drives, bush walks, night drives, lodging, costs, and tips.

“Private Kruger Safaris was awesome. It was great to be picked up at the airport and have the safari vehicle to ourselves. Our guides Bernhard and Arno were excellent. We saw the big five+ and learned a lot about the animals and South Africa in general. Exceptional value - unforgettable time.”

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