South Africa · NATIONAL PARKS

15 National Park Trips in South Africa That Justify the Drive

167 tours  ·  from $18 a head

South Africa gives you more country than days. These 15 national park trips are set out so you can decide in a couple of minutes: what it costs, how long it takes, who it suits.

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - The early Johannesburg pickup and long road north
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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

1.Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,327 reviews · 12 hours · from $186Our pick

Review of the 12-hour Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg, with open-vehicle game drives, Big Five sightings, lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“I think this was an extremely amazing experience. It was extremely good value the guy who were friendly, informative, and helpful. I enjoyed my experience and would highly recommend this.”

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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - Morning pickup from Port Elizabeth and nearby towns
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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari - Leaving Hazyview at 5:30 am
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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

3.Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · from $158Top rated

Review of a private full-day Kruger safari from Hazyview, with Big Five viewing, expert guides, park stops, pricing, tips, and FAQs.

“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.”

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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - The morning drive gives you the best energy
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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

4.Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · from $159

Review of the full-day Pilanesberg safari from Johannesburg, with two open-vehicle drives, lunch by a waterhole, pickup, value, and practical tips.

“The ease of being picked up and driven back was wonderful. The actual safari was also great. Saw zebras, elephants and lots of impalas. It rained the day before so it wasn’t dusty at all. Try to see as much as you can with the first run because after lunch we could barely keep our eyes open!”

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Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour - The first platform is the real test
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Storms River: Tsitsikamma National Park Zipline Canopy Tour

Kruger National Park - Private full day Safari trip. - What makes Gerrie and Keegan so important
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Kruger National Park – Private full day Safari trip.

Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - Morning pickup from Port Elizabeth and nearby towns
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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · from $147

Review of Addo Elephant National Park’s full-day safari from Port Elizabeth, with elephants, expert guides, lunch, transport, value, and practical tips.

“We went for my fiancé’s birthday and John was our guide - he was very friendly, punctual, knowledgeable, safe, and really worked hard to make sure we saw lots of animals!”

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From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive - Key points to know before you go
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From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive

8.Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · from $49Best value

Review the 3-hour Pilanesberg game drive from Sun City, with Big Five sightings, guide tips, costs, timing, and practical advice.

“The activity was fantastic and the guide, Jeremy, was outstanding. the only unpleasant thing was the poor road conditions that caused a bumpy and uncomfortable ride. otherwise, the activity was worth every penny.”

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From Hazyview: Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari - Reaching Kruger Through Phabeni Gate
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From Hazyview: Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari

9.Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · 10 hours · from $105

Review of Legend Safaris’ full-day Kruger trip from Hazyview, with sunrise wildlife viewing, expert guides, meals at your own cost, and practical tips.

“Bradley was an excellent guide, he picked up on time ensuring we were one of the first in the park. He was knowledgeable of the area and provided good information on each of the animals. We were lucky enough to see 4 out of the Big 5, unfortunately no leopard. Would recommend this tour to anyone!”

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Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari - Searching For The Big Five
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Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

10.Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $131

Review of Kruger’s private sunrise safari from Hazyview, with Big Five viewing, expert guides, pricing, pickup details, and practical booking advice.

“Fantastic ! Whole experience amazing ! Great company .. very friendly .. wanted us to have the best experience and we did ! Thank you Evenick ! Fantastic !”

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Addo National Park: Guided Half-Day Safari - Why the guide matters more than the route
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Addo National Park: Guided Half-Day Safari

11.Addo National Park: Guided Half-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 175 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Review of Addo’s 4-hour guided safari, with expert guides, elephant sightings, snacks, vehicle details, fees, and booking advice.

“We had an awesome day, with our great guide Donald. He did his outmost to contact other guides finding out the different sightings to make the safari the best ever. Thanks Donald 👍”

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Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience - What the guide adds to the game drive
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Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience

12.Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $155

Review of Pilanesberg’s full-day open-jeep safari from Johannesburg, with Big Five wildlife, lunch, hotel pickup, guides, costs, and practical tips.

“Such an amazing day being out of the city and with such a wide variety of animals! The driver (Tshepo) from the hotel to the park was so friendly and helpful in learning about South Africa. The guide (Ambos) was very fun and incredible in his knowledge of all the animals. Highly recommend this excursion!”

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Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup - What the open safari vehicle feels like
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Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup

13.Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 136 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Review of Kruger’s full-day open 4x4 safari, with guide tips, costs, wildlife odds, stops, comfort, and who should book.

“We drove with Jerry and I can give 10 out of 10. Excellent knowledge, great guiding, top experience. We had a wonderful time, saw big 5 and also much laughter together. Highly recommended !”

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Kruger National Park: Full-Day Private Safari With Pickup - Pickup from Hazyview or the park gates
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Kruger National Park: Full-Day Private Safari With Pickup

Marloth Park: Kruger National Park Safari Game Drives - From Marloth Park to Crocodile Bridge
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Marloth Park: Kruger National Park Safari Game Drives

15.Marloth Park: Kruger National Park Safari Game Drives

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · 6 hours · from $61

Review of a six-hour Kruger safari from Marloth Park, with sunrise drives, Big Five sightings, guide tips, costs, timing, and practical advice.

“An Unforgettable Experience! We had an amazing time on this tour! The organization was perfect, and we were lucky to see many animals in their natural habitat. Our guide, Max, was very friendly and knowledgeable, sharing a wealth of information that made the experience even more enriching. We highly recommend this excursion to anyone looking for a unique and immersive adventure. Thank you again for this fantastic experience!”

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