South Africa · SAFARI
A safari here is sold from a town, not a park gate, so the first question is where you are sleeping. These 15 run from half-day reserves near Cape Town to multi-day Kruger camps, priced per head with drive times stated honestly.
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.”
Review of a 2-day Cape Town safari with Garden Route Game Lodge, coastal stops, Big Five viewing, dinner, breakfast, and practical tips.
“Chris had so much knowledge and was an excellent guide over the 2 days. The Lodge accommodation was lovely and the safari tours were a lot of fun. We got a chance to see all the animals at the reserve. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Review of Addo’s 9-hour all-inclusive safari, with elephants, Big Five wildlife, expert guides, lunch, transport, and practical booking advice.
“We had a wonderful day with Freddy our guide, probably the most helpful person we meet on our intire South Africa trip.”
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.”
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!”
Review of Aquila Game Reserve from Cape Town, with Big Five sightings, lunch, transport, costs, comfort tips, and honest drawbacks.
“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”
Review of Cape Town’s Big Five safari day trip, with Breede Valley scenery, Aquila game drive, lunch, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“So after being picked up from our hotel we got taken to the resort where we got to see the big four nice giraffes gazelle's elephant's it was well worth the money and we were well looked after in terms of refreshments I would recommend this tRead more”
Review of the Magaliesburg balloon safari from Johannesburg, with flight details, breakfast, pricing, fitness needs, weather rules, and booking advice.
“Everyone was very friendly helpful and we had so much to talk about and to see the sights was amazing and our guide knew what he was doing thank you to each and every one it was lovely.”
A fast-paced two-day safari from Cape Town with Big Five game drives, Oudtshoorn, rescued elephants, and scenic Route 62.
“I have no words to describe what this experience meant to me. I only encountered amazing people who made me feel safe and loved! I could see all the animals I admire from up close, I had the time of my life. Thank you everybody for everything!”
Review the Johannesburg Lion and Safari Park half-day tour, with close-up predator sightings, transport details, value, tips, and practical advice.
“Amazing. Sello was a great guide and driver and at the park handed over to Big Boy who did a wondeful job. 5 stars for both of them and the tour.”
Review of a private full-day Kruger safari from Hazyview, with expert guides, Big Five sightings, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Our guide Gerri made our safari excellent. We saw way more animals than we expected. He was very patient answering all of our questions.”
Spend nine hours in Addo National Park with Big Five game drives, a traditional braai lunch, drinks, and an expert small-group guide.
“Steven is a Great Guide! He took all the time we needed to watch the lions, saw nearly everything in the bushes and did a great lunch! We would recommend this tour everyone!”
Review of a two-day Cape Town safari with Big Five drives, Cape Agulhas, penguins, lodge meals, and practical value advice.
“Fantastic tour with the best guide, Mawanda (I know this is not the correct spelling, my apology). He was kind, very informative of the areas we visited and history in general. It was nice having him for picture taking as well. The stops we had were as advertised (Betty’s BaRead more”
Review of the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Big 5 safari from St Lucia, with early pickup, ranger-led drives, meals, pricing, and practical tips.
“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”
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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