South Africa Safaris

One of the world's first wildlife conservation areas, Kruger National Park is a major highlight of South Africa safaris. Many South Africa safaris also feature guided tours of Cape Town, the oldest European settlement in the country. Sightseeing stops can include Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, the Castle of Good Hope, the Houses of Parliament and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Ride a cable car to the top of Table Mountain for outstanding views of the city and Table Bay.

Cool Atlantic waters and warm Indian Ocean waters converge at Cape Point Peninsula, resulting in highly diverse marine biology in the area. Some tour operators feature a cruise to Seal Island for an up-close view of fur seals. South Africa safaris can also venture into the scenic wine-producing regions just outside Cape Town, where guests enjoy wine tastings at historic estates.

Many South Africa safaris also visit Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and the center of economic activity. The quaint town of Pilgrim's Rest, where gold was discovered in 1873; and the Wild Coast, where travelers can watch dolphins surfing in the waves or learn about Xhosa culture, round out the list of South Africa highlights.

South Africa safaris are available year-round. Game-viewing in the north is best enjoyed during the dry winter from May through August, when temperatures are mild, vegetation is sparse and animals gather at water sources. Peak travel in the country's southern regions is during the summer months from October to March. Whales can be seen along Cape Town's coastline from July through November.

Listed below are all safaris that visit South Africa; click any vacation name for dates and prices. You can narrow your selection with the Safari Search box above.

Following are safaris that take place entirely in South Africa:

South Africa Safaris	Total Days	Company	Quality*	From**
The Palace at Sun City	3	African Tvl	Deluxe	$1,295
Cape Town City Break	3	GAP	Budget	$245
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve	4	African Tvl	Deluxe	$2,845
Grootbos Nature Reserve	4	African Tvl	Deluxe	$1,645
Kruger Lodge Safari	4	GAP	Budget	$999
Garden Route Wonders	6	African Tvl	Deluxe	$2,945
Remote Western Tanzania	8	African Tvl	Deluxe	$7,625
The Cape & Wildlife 2009	8	Brendan	1st Class	$1,895
Journey to South Africa with Kapama Game Reserve 2009	8	General	Deluxe	$3,049
Garden Route Adventure	8	Intrepid	Budget	$1,060
Simply South Africa 2009	8	SITA	Deluxe	$1,620
Southern Luxuries and Wildlife	9	African Tvl	Deluxe	$9,245
Ultimate Indulgences: Wellness & Wildlife 2009	9	African Tvl	Deluxe	$7,945
Reflections of South Africa 2009	9	Brendan	1st Class	$4,239
Stellenbosch and the Garden Route	9	GAP	Budget	$1,349
The Ultimate Safari 2009	9	SITA	Deluxe	$6,005
South Africa: An Elegant Adventure 2009 (9 Day)	9	Tauck	Deluxe	$5,790
In the Footsteps of Mandela	10	African Tvl	Deluxe	$2,945
Magnificent South Africa With Tresa	10	General	1st Class	$4,299
Highlights of Southern Africa 2009-2010	11	A & K	Luxury	$5,330
South Africa: An Elegant Adventure 2009 (11 Day)	11	Tauck	Deluxe	$6,890
South Africa Family Holiday 2009	12	A & K	Luxury	$7,855
Captivating Cape & Kruger 2009	12	African Tvl	Deluxe	$3,245
Ancient Pathways: Tribal Lands 2009	12	African Tvl	Deluxe	$5,545
Ultimate Indulgences: Wine, Wildlife & Culinary Impressions 2009	12	African Tvl	Deluxe	$10,945
South Africa Journey 2009	12	Brendan	1st Class	$3,715
South Africa Family Vacation	12	Disney	Deluxe	$4,749
South Africa Signature Family Vacation	12	Disney	Deluxe	$5,349
South Africa Discoverer	12	GAP	Budget	$849
South Africa Coastal Experience	12	GAP	Budget	$1,149
South Africa in Luxury 2009	12	SITA	Deluxe	$8,475
Signature South Africa 2009-2010	13	A & K	Luxury	$6,670
Ultimate Indulgences: Tee Off in Paradise 2009	13	African Tvl	Deluxe	$10,945
Family Footsteps: Whales & Wildlife Quest 2009	13	African Tvl	Deluxe	$12,245
Spectacular South Africa (13 days)	13	Collette	Deluxe	$2,199
The Garden Route	13	Intrepid	Budget	$2,445
Action & Adventure: Adrenaline South Africa 2009	14	African Tvl	Deluxe	$10,545
A World in One Country 2009	14	Brendan	1st Class	$3,025
Spectacular South Africa (16 days)	14	Collette	Deluxe	$2,199
** Price per person based on double occupancy, not including air, on select dates.

Following are safaris that include South Africa and one or more additional countries:

South Africa Safaris	Total Days	Company	Quality*	From**
Magical Makgadikgadi	3	African Tvl	Deluxe	$4,845
Vic Falls to Jo'burg	7	Intrepid	Budget	$975
Jo'burg to Vic Falls	7	Intrepid	Budget	$975
Southern Wilderness Loop	7	Intrepid	Budget	$1,255
Vic Falls to Kruger	8	Intrepid	Budget	$1,015
Okavango Experience	8	Intrepid	Budget	$1,285
Okavango & Beyond	8	Intrepid	Budget	$1,685
Kruger & Coast	8	Intrepid	Budget	$900
Wild Botswana	8	Maupintour	Deluxe	$5,100
Kruger & Two Kingdoms	9	Intrepid	Budget	$2,390
Zambia & Botswana: River & Horse Trails	10	A & K	Deluxe	$11,690
Southern Africa Wildlife Express	10	GAP	Budget	$1,739
Delta & Beyond	10	Intrepid	Budget	$1,640
Southern Africa Wing Safari to South Africa, Botswana and Zambia	10	Lindblad	Deluxe	$12,290
South Africa & Botswana Family Safari!	10	Maupintour	Deluxe	$6,250
The Last Refuge	11	African Tvl	Deluxe	$5,445
Luxury Under Canvas: Under the Canopy of Southern Stars 2009	11	African Tvl	Deluxe	$9,945
Botswana and Vic Falls Safari	11	GAP	Budget	$1,639
Cultural Contrasts 2009	11	SITA	Deluxe	$2,570
Wings Over Botswana 2009-2010	12	A & K	Luxury	$8,550
Wings Over Zambia 2009-2010	12	A & K	Luxury	$6,990
Signature Botswana 2009-2010	12	A & K	Luxury	$7,695
Southern Explorer	12	African Tvl	Deluxe	$4,345
Southern Jewels	12	African Tvl	Deluxe	$10,645
Family Footsteps: Southern Africa Through a Child's Eyes 2009	12	African Tvl	Deluxe	$8,445
12 Day Affordable South Africa with Safari	12	Gate 1	1st Class	$1,719
12 Day Affordable South Africa with Safari 2009-2010	12	Gate 1	1st Class	Call
Splendors of Africa 2009 (12 days)	12	SITA	Deluxe	$4,745
Natural Wonders of Southern Africa 2009-2010	13	A & K	Luxury	$9,365
Under South African Skies 2009-2010	13	A & K	Luxury	$9,270
Romancing Africa: Singita & The Seychelles 2009	13	African Tvl	Deluxe	$19,625
Ancient Pathways: Footprints of the Bushmen 2009	13	African Tvl	Deluxe	$15,845
Ancient Pathways: The People of Zambia 2009	13	African Tvl	Deluxe	$9,945
Action & Adventure: Roaring Dunes & Silent Skies 2009	13	African Tvl	Deluxe	$10,245
Cape and Dunes Experience	13	GAP	Budget	$939
Cape and Dunes Discoverer (Cape Town to Windhoek)	13	GAP	Budget	$1,249
Cape and Dunes Explorer	13	GAP	Budget	$1,999
Cape and Dunes Explorer (Reverse)	13	GAP	Budget	$1,999
Cape and Dunes Discoverer (Windhoek to Cape Town)	13	GAP	Budget	$1,249
Southern Magic	13	Intrepid	Budget	$2,250
Southern Africa in Style 2009-2010	14	A & K	Luxury	$10,450
Signature Zambia 2009-2010	14	A & K	Luxury	$7,465
African Sensations	14	African Tvl	Deluxe	$7,945
Kruger and Kingdoms Adventure	14	GAP	Budget	$1,449
Kruger, Delta, and Falls	14	GAP	Budget	$1,949
Kruger and Swaziland Explorer	14	GAP	Budget	$2,239
Southern Explorer	14	Intrepid	Budget	$1,785
Southern Highlights	14	Intrepid	Budget	$3,055
South Africa, Botswana and Victoria Falls	14	Maupintour	Deluxe	$6,739
South Africa Journey with Victoria Falls Extension 2009	15	Brendan	1st Class	$4,465
Kruger and Swaziland Express	15	GAP	Budget	$1,049
Kruger and Swaziland in Style	15	GAP	Budget	$2,239
Kruger, Coast & Cape	15	Intrepid	Budget	$1,650
Project Zambia & Safari	16	GAP	Budget	$2,049
16 Day Affordable South Africa with Garden Route 2009	16	Gate 1	1st Class	$2,679
South Africa 2009 - 2010	16	Globus	1st Class	$3,275
A World in One Country	17	SITA	1st Class	Call
The Ultimate Safari	18	African Tvl	Luxury	$14,645
Romancing Africa: Vintage Tales of South Africa 2009	18	African Tvl	Deluxe	$15,725
A World in One Country with Victoria Falls Extension	18	Brendan	1st Class	$3,555
South Africa with Victoria Falls Extension 2009 - 2010	19	Globus	1st Class	$4,710
Dunes, Deltas & Falls Discoverer (Cape Town to Livingstone)	20	GAP	Budget	$2,149
Dunes, Deltas & Falls Discoverer (Livingstone to Cape Town)	20	GAP	Budget	$2,149
Cape Town to Cairo	21	Collette	Deluxe	$4,399
Dunes, Deltas and Falls (Cape Town to Livingstone)	21	GAP	Budget	$1,449
Dunes, Deltas & Falls in Style	21	GAP	Budget	$4,649
Dunes, Deltas & Falls in Style (Reverse)	21	GAP	Budget	$4,649
Dunes, Deltas and Falls (Livingstone to Cape Town)	21	GAP	Budget	$1,399
Dunes, Deltas & Falls Explorer (Cape Town to Livingstone)	21	GAP	Budget	$4,649
Dunes, Deltas & Falls Explorer (Livingstone to Cape Town)	21	GAP	Budget	$4,649
Southern Africa Encompassed	21	Intrepid	Budget	$4,440
Wild Africa	22	Intrepid	Budget	$5,570
Vic Falls to Cape Town	22	Intrepid	Budget	$1,310
Cape Town to Vic Falls	22	Intrepid	Budget	$1,310
Tropical Trek	22	Intrepid	Budget	$3,110
South Africa Sojourn	24	GAP	Budget	$2,549
South Africa Encompassed	25	GAP	Budget	$1,849
Jo'burg to Nairobi	30	Intrepid	Budget	$2,550
Nairobi to Jo'burg	30	Intrepid	Budget	$2,495
Nairobi to Johannesburg Adventure	31	GAP	Budget	$2,499
Cape Town to Jo'burg	33	Intrepid	Budget	$2,650
Jo'burg to Cape Town	33	Intrepid	Budget	$2,730
Cape Town to Nairobi	41	GAP	Budget	$3,249
African Adventure (Southbound)	45	Intrepid	Budget	$3,630
African Adventure (Northbound)	45	Intrepid	Budget	$3,640
Cape Town to Kenya	45	Intrepid	Budget	$2,540
Kenya to Cape Town	45	Intrepid	Budget	$2,540
Southern Africa Overland	52	GAP	Budget	$3,889
Ultimate Southern Africa	52	GAP	Budget	$6,349
Nairobi to Cape Town Adventure	54	GAP	Budget	$4,549
Africa Encompassed (Northbound)	60	Intrepid	Budget	$3,390
Africa Encompassed (Southbound)	60	Intrepid	Budget	$3,390
Cape Town to Cairo	121	Intrepid	Budget	$5,820
Cape Town to Istanbul	150	Intrepid	Budget	$7,395
** Price per person based on double occupancy, not including air, on select dates.
* Key to Quality Ratings South Africa safaris are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations. Budget = South Africa safaris typically range from $60 to $250 per person, per day, plus airfare. First Class = South Africa safaris typically range from $150 to $500 per person, per day, plus airfare. Deluxe = South Africa safaris typically range from $175 to $850 per person, per day, plus airfare. Luxury = South Africa safaris typically range from $400 to $1,150 per person, per day, plus airfare.