Top 10 Best African Safari Tours in Southern Africa

[Updated Mar 2025] 

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You’ve watched the documentaries, you’ve seen other people’s photos—isn’t it time for your own safari story? There is an overwhelming number of options out there, but we’re experts at this and have rounded up 10 of the best trips in Southern Africa and East Africa.

Our customers have consistently choosen one or more of these itineraries. Each offers an authentic safari experience. Each is carefully crafted to include accommodations, transfers, and opportunities to explore some of Africa’s most famous destinations: Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, Cape Town, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Victoria Falls, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

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These pre-packaged tours suit various travel needs, but our experts will tailor packages to fit your specific preferences and budget.

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Southern Africa

1. 5-Day Premier Sabi Sand Promotion

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At 42% off, there is no time to dilly-dally. Fly in for five days in 5-star ultra-luxury in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, world renowned for its game—especially its leopards. All five days are spent at the Leopard Hills Safari Lodge, right in the reserve and with prime viewing of some of Africa’s most revered wildlife. Sabi Sand shares a long, unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park, giving animals free rein to roam through both the reserves. Because Sabi Sand is a private reserve, you get drives, guided bush walks, and off-roading for up-close views of the area’s legendary wildlife. Luxury 5-Day Sabi Sand Safari – Exclusive Offer: Discounted to $810 from $1,350.

2. 3-Day BIG 5 Safari Near Cape Town

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Big 5 Safari in the luxurious Dwyka Tented Lodge at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve on a Big 5 safari—and just three hours from Cape Town by car, making it a great add-on to your Cape Town holiday. You can include a stay in five-star luxury in trendy (and safe) Green Point, Cape Town, right near the V&A Waterfront. That’s off-road game drives and star-gazing in the wilderness, and if you opt for the Cape Town leg, go on a full-day peninsula tour as well as a half-day city tour. Best of all worlds.
3-Day BIG 5 Safari Near Cape Town: $850

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3. 5-Day Luxury Kruger Park Sabi Sand Safari 

Two nights in Kruger National Park and two nights in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve gives you an excellent mix of game viewing and luxury accommodation in two of the most sought-after reserves—and it’s a fly-in package, so there is little time wasted getting there. Lukimbi Safari Lodge in the game-rich southern section Kruger is followed by Idube Safari Lodge. There’s drives, guided walks and unbelievable photo opportunities. 5-Day Luxury Kruger Park & Sabi Sand Safari: $850

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4. 3-Day Victoria Falls Fly-in 

Victoria Falls: the capital of adrenaline and adventure – the two As of Africa. This is an excellent add-on from your safari in South Africa or Botswana. You stay at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (dinner at The Boma Dinner and Drum Show is not to be missed). Visit the showstopping Falls to be wowed by nature, and for photo ops; go on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. And then, for the brave, there’s bungee jumping, white-water rafting, microlight flights… you get to go home with bragging rights. 3-Day Victoria Falls Fly-In: $750

5. 11-Day Luxury Kruger-Victoria Falls-Cape Town Tour 

You can truly experience Southern Africa on this popular 11-Day Luxury Kruger - Victoria Falls - Cape Town Tour. This tour has been tried and trusted, but there’s nothing to stop you from changing your accommodation to suit your comfort and your wallet. Our travel experts are happy to help with alternative options. Days one to three you’re at Lion Sand River Lodge in Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve for game drives, guided walks, stargazing and more. The reserve is famed for its leopard sightings. Days four to six you’re at the tree-house accommodation of Sussi and Chuma Lodge at the Victoria Falls, with your trip ending at another of Nature’s wonders: Table Mountain. $760

6. 7-Day Kruger Park, Victoria Falls and Chobe Combo 

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Give us seven days, and we’ll show you some of the best Southern Africa has to offer, from Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge in Kruger National Park, with its rich game, to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, for a breathtaking Vic Falls adventure. Accommodation is at The Wallow Lodge, with a day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana, including a river safari, lunch, and a game drive. Chobe is chockful of game and you’re sure to be rewarded. 7-Day Kruger Park - Victoria Falls - Chobe Combo: $690

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East Africa

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7. 4-Day Fly-in Masai Mara Safari

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A hot-air balloon flight over the Masai Mara in Kenya is an experience you’re unlikely to easily forget. Add to that the exhilarating seasonal wildebeest migration, superb year-round game viewing and walks with knowledgeable Maasai guides and you’ve got the makings of an enviable safari. The Mara as it’s known, is one of Africa’s most beautiful wildlife areas. Its residents run the whole alphabet, from antelopes to zebras. And it has various habitats, including the Mara River, savannahs, swamps, and forests. Accommodation is at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp. 4-Day Fly-In Masai Mara Safari: $1,090

8. 10-Day Masai Mara-Serengeti-Manyara Safari

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Kenya and Tanzania have some of the best game parks in the world matched with expert Maasai guides, top-notch lodges, fine dining, and five-star service, all tied together with the Big 5. In the Maasai Mara you stay at Bateleur Camp and in neighbouring Serengeti, in Tanzania you’re at the mobile Serengeti Under Canvas camp. July through November is the migration. December and January are the calving seasons. Keep your eyes peeled at Lake Manyara National Park for its unusual tree-climbing lions, vast elephant herds, and flocks of pink flamingos. And then, the Ngorongoro Crater, once a gigantic volcano but now a 600m deep crater that shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens in Africa. 10-Day Masai Mara-Serengeti-Manyara Safari: $1,280

9. 10-Day Luxury Fly-in Kenya-Tanzania Tour

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Start in Arusha, in Tanzania on this epic adventure across two countries and through three jaw-dropping game reserves. All combined with 5-star luxury lodges and fine dining. There’s travel by bush plane, hot air balloon, game driver, foot—including walking the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. At Masai Mara there are also optional cultural visits. And then, you end in Nairobi, with fabulous tales to tell around the fire. 10-Day Luxury Fly-in Kenya-Tanzania Tour: $1,350

10. 4-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari 

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It’s a short trip that is long on discovery. It’s tailored for those who don’t have too much time, or as a great extension after a wildlife safari in Kenya, Tanzania or South Africa. Coming face to face with endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a deeply moving experience—some even say transformative. There is also a community walk and a visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and for keen birders, a visit to Mabamba Swamp to catch sight of the rare shoebill. 4-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari: $1,000

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