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South Africa Safari Tours & Budget Safari Packages

282 Tours to South Africa, ordered shortest to longest trip. Prices are from R2795 $147 £116 €136 A$225 C$200 NZ$242 to R224800 $11858 £9317 €10905 A$18083 C$16050 NZ$19496 per person. Use our Tour Search → to filter by price, duration, start point, travel style and more.

Great White Shark Cage Diving Day Tour

Priced from pps R4034 $213 £167 €196 A$324 C$288 NZ$350 Full pricing info
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Great white shark
Length
01 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
Experience the thrill of diving with Great White Sharks at Dyer Island in Gansbaai, South Africa on this full-day shark cage diving tour from Cape Town return.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town
Type of Tour
Great White Shark Diving

Big 5 Cape Town Safari to Aquila Game Reserve - Budget Day…

Priced from pps R3190 $168 £132 €155 A$257 C$228 NZ$277 Full pricing info
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Aquila lions, Cape Town Safari
Length
01 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
The perfect full-day Cape Town Safari to Aquila Game Reserve on a budget. Taste a Big 5 safari near Cape Town in Aquila private game reserve only 2 hours away.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Aquila Game Reserve,  
Cape Town,  
Karoo
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

Full Day Addo Elephant Park Big 5 Safari

Priced from pps R2916 $154 £121 €141 A$235 C$208 NZ$253 Full pricing info
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Elephant vehicle close up
Length
01 days
From Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth
A guided full-day safari to the Big Five Addo Elephant Park. Enjoy an action-packed day of wildlife viewing with a professional guide in the malaria-free Addo Park, transport and lunch included.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Port Elizabeth
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

Full Day Addo Elephant Park Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R4860 $256 £201 €236 A$391 C$347 NZ$421 Full pricing info
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Addo park elephants
Length
01 days
From Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth
A guided full-day Algoa Bay & Addo Elephant Park Safari in South Africa with a boat trip to see marine life and a Big 5 game drive in Addo National Park.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Port Elizabeth
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

Pilanesberg Safari Day Tour in South Africa

Priced from pps R2795 $147 £116 €136 A$225 C$200 NZ$242 Full pricing info
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Pilanesberg White Rhino
Length
01 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable Pilanesberg Safari Day Tour - the perfect short Big 5 South Africa Safari in Pilanesberg National Park near Johannesburg.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

Great White Shark Dive Tour to Gansbaai

Priced from pps R8852 $467 £367 €429 A$712 C$632 NZ$768 Full pricing info
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Shark jaws
Length
02 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
A thrilling 2 day Great White Shark Diving Tour to Gansbaai, South Africa. Experience these fearless predators up close in their natural habitat over two days.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route
Type of Tour
Great White Shark Diving

2 Day Cape Town Safari - Big 5 Budget Tour

Priced from pps R6405 $338 £265 €311 A$515 C$457 NZ$555 Full pricing info
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Inverdoorn Game Reserve lion
Length
02 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
This Big 5 Cape Town Safari to Inverdoorn Game Reserve is an excellent-value budget safari including transfers, 4x4 game drives, comfortable lodge stay & meals.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Inverdoorn Game Reserve,  
Karoo
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

2 Day Big 5 Cape Town Safari to Aquila Game Reserve - Budget…

Priced from pps R4140 $218 £172 €201 A$333 C$296 NZ$359 Full pricing info
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Aquila Game Reserve elephant
Length
02 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
An outstanding value Big 5 Cape Town Safari to Aquila Private Game Reserve, just two hours from Cape Town. This Budget Cape Town Big Five Safari includes transfers, 4x4 game drives, safari lodge accommodation and meals on safari.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Aquila Game Reserve,  
Cape Town,  
Karoo
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

2 Day Addo Elephant Park Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R12500 $659 £518 €606 A$1006 C$892 NZ$1084 Full pricing info
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Addo elephant herd
Length
02 days
From Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth
An affordable, malaria-free South African Safari in the Big Five Addo Elephant Park of the Eastern Cape. Take exciting game drives in a safari vehicle with a professional guide to see a variety of African animals, especially elephants.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Addo Elephant National Park,  
Port Elizabeth
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

2 Day Cape Town Safari to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve

Priced from pps R8100 $427 £336 €393 A$652 C$578 NZ$702 Full pricing info
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, Dwyka Lodge
Length
02 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
Experience the best Cape Town Safari in Big 5 Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in just 2 days! Enjoy 4x4 game drives, luxury lodges, and expert guides at an unbeatable price on this safari near Cape Town, South Africa!
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Karoo,  
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

2 Day Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa - Ivory Tree Game…

Priced from pps R7995 $422 £331 €388 A$643 C$571 NZ$693 Full pricing info
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Hippo at Pilanesberg National Park
Length
02 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable short Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa's Big 5 Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious, family-friendly Ivory Tree Lodge.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

2 Day Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa - Shepherds Tree…

Priced from pps R8395 $443 £348 €407 A$675 C$599 NZ$728 Full pricing info
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Pilanesberg cheetahs
Length
02 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable short Big 5 Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa's Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious, five star, family-friendly Shepherds Tree Game Lodge.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

2 Day Pilanesberg Safari to Bakubung Bush Lodge

Priced from pps R6800 $359 £282 €330 A$547 C$485 NZ$590 Full pricing info
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Pilanesberg lion
Length
02 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Big 5 Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa's Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious, family-friendly Bakubung Bush Lodge.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

2 Day Pilanesberg Safari to Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge

Priced from pps R6800 $359 £282 €330 A$547 C$485 NZ$590 Full pricing info
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Zebra at Lodge Waterhole
Length
02 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
Big 5 Pilanesberg Safari in South Africa's Pilanesberg National Park, staying at the luxurious, family-friendly Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge. (2 Days)
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Pilanesberg National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Kruger Park Exclusive Lodge Safari

Priced from pps R26050 $1374 £1080 €1264 A$2095 C$1860 NZ$2259 Full pricing info
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Kruger elephants
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An affordable 4-star Lodge Safari to South Africa's Kruger National Park including the scenic Panoramic Route, a night game drive, and Kruger Safari drives.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Kruger Safari - Lodge & Treehouse Tour

Priced from pps R12900 $680 £535 €626 A$1038 C$921 NZ$1119 Full pricing info
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Kruger Safari, rhino
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A great Kruger Safari staying in lodge and treehouse accommodation. Experience the untamed bush and wildlife on this budget African safari to Kruger.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Panorama Route
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

Great White Shark Diving Tour in Gansbaai

Priced from pps R13736 $725 £569 €666 A$1105 C$981 NZ$1191 Full pricing info
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Length
03 days
From Cape Town to Cape Town
A great 3 day Great White Shark Diving Package in Gansbaai, South Africa. Get up close and personal with these magnificant creatures of the deep and learn more about their role in the ocean's ecosystems.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Cape Town,  
Cape Whale Route,  
Garden Route
Type of Tour
Great White Shark Diving

3 Day Kruger National Park Safari Package (Bungalow Tour)

Priced from pps R12600 $665 £522 €611 A$1014 C$900 NZ$1093 Full pricing info
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Kruger National Park Safari elephant
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
The 3-day Kruger National Park Safari Package offers excellent value. This budget Kruger Safari stays in en-suite bungalows inside Kruger National Park and includes game drives in open safari vehicles.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Northern Sabi Sands Safari in South Africa

Priced from pps R16915 $892 £701 €821 A$1361 C$1208 NZ$1467 Full pricing info
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Leopards in Sabi Sands
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
A rare budget Sabi Sands Safari in South Africa staying inside Sabi Sands Game Reserve at the private Sabi Sands lodge of your choice for superb game viewing.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park,  
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

3 Day Kruger Park Safari - Private River Lodge Tour

Priced from pps R13290 $701 £551 €645 A$1069 C$949 NZ$1153 Full pricing info
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Private River Lodge, Kruger Safari
Length
03 days
From Johannesburg to Johannesburg
An excellent Budget Kruger Safari Tour to a Private River Lodge in the Greater Kruger Park area. Explore Kruger National Park & a Private Game Reserve in Greater Kruger on Big 5 game drives.
Countries Visited
South Africa
Top Destinations Visited
Johannesburg,  
Kruger National Park
Type of Tour
Lodge Safaris

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South Africa: A World in One Country

South Africa is a country so unique and diverse, in terms of its people, geography, fauna, and flora, that you could spend a very long time exploring it without ever feeling like you've seen all there is to see.

Witness the 'African Renaissance' in Cape Town & Johannesburg

The cultural melting pots of Gauteng and Cape Town are great entry points to the Rainbow Nation and we have a number of short tours with city stays which are an ideal introduction to the African urban experience.

Check out Johannesburg, take a township tour of Soweto, see Liliesleaf farm, the scene of the Rivonia Raid where Nelson Mandela was captured, or take in the Apartheid museum in the city centre. Learn about the genesis of Apartheid under Dutch and British rule, and the hard-won struggle for freedom that followed, contrasted by the cultural cacophony of 21st-century urban South Africa.

If Gauteng doesn't take your fancy, head straight for cosmopolitan Cape Town - recline on the beach at Clifton, Llandudno, or St James, hike or take the cable car up Table Mountain, explore the fynbos kingdom, a family of plants unique to the Western Cape at Kirstenbosch botanical gardens, or see them in their natural environment complete with ostriches and baboons at Cape Point.

Cape Town Activities, shopping, dancing, adrenalin sports, and some good eating to boot!

Sample world-class shopping in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, or explore the bohemian restaurants, live music venues, and arts and craft stores in Kalk Bay. Go clubbing in the city centre or do something adventurous like learning to surf at Muizenburg or paragliding off Lions Head down to world-famous Camps Bay Beach below. Cycle along with one of the world's most dramatic pieces of tarmac - tracing the sheer cliff faces of Chapmans Peak Drive, which stretches from Noordhoek to Hout Bay winding its way above the surging Atlantic 300 meters below, or try out the singletrack with the mountain bikers at Tokai Forest. Or head out on a Big 5 Cape Town safari nearby. We guarantee you will not be bored in Cape Town.

Cape Winelands - go on an empty stomach!

Immediately to the north of Cape Town on the outskirts of town lies the culinary and viticultural paradise that is the Cape Winelands. Franschhoek, Paarl, and Stellenbosch are dotted with world-class wine estates and restaurants which are not to be missed, not to mention the unique Cape Dutch architecture and dramatic mountainous landscape.

The Western Cape's Garden Route - it's not all watering cans and compost

To the east lies the Garden Route, a stretch of pristine coastline 1,000 kilometres long, starting beyond the Cape Whale Route that hosts the whale spotting mecca of Hermanus and the shark diving capital of Gansbaai. From George to Knysna, and Wilderness, through the indigenous Tsitsikamma forest and on to a surfers' paradise, the world-class point break at Supertubes and Jeffreys Bay, through Port Elizabeth and ending more or less at Port Alfred at the Eastern Cape end. Here Grahamstown, South Africa's cultural capital and home to the National Arts Festival in July, is only a stone's throw away, not to mention the world's best malaria-free Big 5 game viewing at Shamwari, Kariega, and Addo Elephant National Park. A self-drive tour or overland tour through this part of the world is always going to be an unforgettable experience.

Kruger National Park Safaris

If it's a safari you are after, you can do no better than head for the Kruger National Park in the northwest of the country. The options there are endless and we have another dedicated page where we have broken down what is possible for travelers in this part of the world.

Kwa-Zulu Natal - mountains, beaches, gumboots, and curry

In Kwa-Zulu Natal Province you will find a subtropical climate, the home of the Zulu Kingdom, and in Durban, a strong Indian community that brings with it more cultural diversity and a culinary feast for the gastronomic tourist, not to mention the sensory banquet in the form of the weekend bazaars with their spices and Indian fabrics.

Incredible beaches lie to both the north and south of Durban with great surfing and best of all, warm water for bathing. Schools of dolphins swimming close to shore are not an uncommon sight in this part of the world.

Skiing in Africa - only in the Drakensberg

Further inland is the mountain Kingdom of Lesotho and the fabled Drakensberg mountain region, full of dramatic snow-capped peaks. If you're here in winter and you want to tell your mates you went skiing in Africa, this is the place to do it.

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