Discover The Best Safari South Africa Offers For Your Budget!
Want to discover the best safari South Africa offers for you? You've come to the right place! Discover the best South Africa safaris for your interests & budget. Free expert advice, superb deals & answers to your questions about when is the best time for your safari in South Africa! My wife is a local and we moved to South Africa as a family in 1993. We’ve been on over
80 African safaris since moving to South Africa in 1993.
Many of our African safari vacations
have been South Africa tours & safaris.
So I can tell you first hand that South Africa can offer you very good value for money, whether you want a
luxury African safari,
, an affordable African safari,
or budget African safaris.
Insiders & locals know that the key to finding good deals knowing when the game viewing is good but prices are lower. Prices are lower in low season (May to August) or when things are slow for the lodges. Here is the guide to the best times for game viewing in the major safari South Africa parks.
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Safari South Africa: Guide To Best Game Viewing By Park!
Safari South Africa! South African Safari Parks At A Glance | | | Safari South Africa - Kruger National Park | | How Big | 35,000 sq. km or 13,510 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - Excellent: July-Oct
- Good: Jan-June,& Nov, Dec
| | Where Is It | Northwestern corner of South Africa | | Why Visit | - World-famous park with celebrated management & great infrastructure
- Kruger has the greatest diversity of wildlife in the world
- Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo as well as 147 species of mammals; 512 bird species; 300 tree species
- Numerous camps, types of accommodation
- Wilderness hikes
- Infrastructure is excellent in Kruger - good self-drive destination
- Now part of a Transfrontier Park and those areas in Mozambique are 4 x 4 territory now
| | Safari South Africa - Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park | | How Big | 960 sq. km or 371 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - Excellent: July-Oct
- Good: April-June,& Nov, Dec
- Fair: Jan, Feb, Mar
| | Where Is It | In eastern South Africa, in Kwa Zulu Natal Province - north of Durban | | Why Visit | - Africa's oldest game reserve
- Credited with helping to bring the white rhino back from the brink of extinction
- Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo
- Hiking safaris
| | Safari South Africa - Pilanesberg National Park | | How Big | 550 sq. km or 212 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - Excellent: July-Oct
- Good: Jan-June,& Nov, Dec
| | Where Is It | Northwestern South Africa, but west of Johannesburg, near Sun City & Rustenberg | | Why Visit | - Big Five - lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, rhino
- Less than 2 hour drive from Johannesburg
- Guided hiking safari trails
- Malaria free
- Geologically fascinating landscape: formed by volcanic action
- Hot air balloon safaris
| | Safari South Africa - Madikwe Game Reserve | | How Big | 600 sq. km or 232 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - Excellent: July-Oct
- Good: Jan-June,& Nov, Dec
| | Where Is It | In northwestern South Africa on the Botswana border | | Why Visit | - Malaria free
- Big five
- A comfortable 4 to 5 hour drive from Johannesburg
- Very large elephant population
| | Safari South Africa - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | | How Big | 36,000 sq. km or 13,900 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - Best time to go is April to September when it is cooler. All year round good game viewing in dry riverbed areas
| | Where Is It | In northern South Africa and southwestern Botswana | | Why Visit | - The black-maned Kalahari lion is unique to the area, can also see cheetah and leopard
- View the unique Kalahari Desert
- Great for viewing raptors
| | Safari South Africa - Pongola Game Reserve | | How Big | 310 sq. km or 120 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | Best time to go: March to August | | Where Is It | In eastern South Africa, close to the Swaziland border, near Pongola | | Why Visit | - It is one of the oldest reserves in the world
- Lush combination of different landscapes
- It has four of the Big Five (no lion)
- Great birding - more than 300 bird species
- Rhino tracking on foot
| | Safari South Africa - Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park | | How Big | 885 sq. km or 342 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | Can have good game viewing all year round | | Where Is It | In northeastern South Africa, near Mkuze, south of Mozambique border | | Why Visit | - See black rhino, hippo, buffalo, leopard, nyala, waterbuck
- A World Heritage Site becausetropical and temperate forms of animal & plant life are part of its unique ecosystem
- More than 420 bird species
- Has the largest variety of amphibians in South Africa, plus vast species of marine animals & trees
- Hikers' paradise
- Great fishing and boating
| | Safari South Africa - Mkuzi Game Reserve | | How Big | 360 sq. km or 139 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - Best time to go is March to August
| | Where Is It | In eastern South Africa, close to the Swaziland border, near Pongola | | Why Visit | - Great hides for game viewing in an unobserved manner
- Excellent birding - 412 bird species including rare Pel's fishing owl
- See leopard, cheetah, black and white rhino, crocodile and hippo
| | Safari South Africa - Itala Game Reserve | | How Big | 296 sq. km or 114 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | Best time to go is March to August | | Where Is It | In eastern South Africa, close to the Swaziland border, near Pongola | | Why Visit | - See rhino, elephant, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, eland
- Overlooks the beautiful Pongola river valley
| | Safari South Africa - Phinda Private Game Reserve | | How Big | 170 sq. km or 62 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | Best time to go is March to August | | Where Is It | In eastern South Africa close to the Swaziland border, near Mkuze | | Why Visit | - Big five territory
- Seven diverse ecosystems - including beautiful beaches, forests & savannah
- See endangered leather back turtles come to lay eggs on the coast nearby
- Scuba dive at world's southernmost coral reefs
- Close to the St. Lucia Wetlands - a World Heritage Site
| | Safari South Africa - Tswalu Game Reserve | | How Big | 900 sq. km or 327 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - Best time to go is March to August
| | Where Is It | In northern South Africa, near Kuruman | | Why Visit | - One of the largest single owned private game reserves
- Malaria free
- See and track the endangered desert black rhino
- See lion, white rhino, king cheetah, giraffe, Cape buffalo
- Horse riding
- Golf at nearby Sishen Golf club - rated one of the top golf courses in South Africa
| | Safari South Africa - Addo Elephant Park | | How Big | 121 sq. km or 44 sq. mi. with plans to double this | | Game Viewing Guide | | | Where Is It | Southeastern South Africa, near Port Elizabeth | | Why Visit | - Boasts the Big Seven - lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino, leopard plus whales and great white sharks
- Extends to the Indian Ocean
- Unrivalled natural diversity - has 5 of South Africa's 7 major vegetation zones (biomes)
- Malaria free
- Horse riding
- Camping
| | Safari South Africa - Waterberg & Lapalala Wilderness | | How Big | 254 sq. km or 94 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - All year round game viewing
| | Where Is It | In northern South Africa, near Thabazimbi | | Why Visit | - See black and white rhino, buffalo, leopard, giraffe, hippo, zebra
- Malaria free
- Horse riding safaris
| | Safari South Africa - Shamwari | | How Big | 180 sq. km or 62 sq. mi. | | Game Viewing Guide | - All year round good game viewing
| | Where Is It | In southeastern South Africa, near Grahamstown | | Why Visit | - Africa's southernmost game reserve
- Malaria free
- Big five
| Interested? Here are some excellent value safari South Africa offers you might want to consider.
Some Excellent Hand-Picked Safari South Africa Offers!
Here are some handpicked safari South Africa deals that we think are excellent.They are some of the best value luxury safaris & tours in South Africa that we know about. Featuring two of the best national parks in South Africa -- world famous Kruger or the beautiful malaria free Pilanesberg National Park plus Cape Town.
Kruger National Park- 5 day/4 night all inclusive fly in safari
- 2 Nights at Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps, Manyeleti Reserve in Greater Kruger National Park
- 2 Nights at The Outpost in Kruger National Park
from R 14,600.00 per person based on double occupancy, R 5,400.00 single supplement
All inclusive:
• All accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, beverages, game drives (2 game drives per day) and guided walks • All transfers and private charter flights from and to Johannesburg and between camps
Pilanesberg National Park3 day/ 2 night all inclusive safari - 3 day/ 2 nights at Tshukudu Luxury Bush Lodge
- 3 days car rental, unlimited mileage, supercover insurance VW Chico or similar, J class
All inclusive: accommodation, welcome drinks on arrival, high tea, two game drives or game walks, five course dinner, early morning tea/coffee, brunch and all beverages From R 6,630 per person based on double occupancy, add R 2370 single supplement
Add on 3 days/2 nights in Cape Town - 3 days car rental, unlimited mileage, supercover insurance VW Chico or similar, J class
- 2 nights 4 star bed and breakfast daily
from R 2770 per person based on double occupancy, add R 1370 single supplement(land only, airfare excluded)
Best Value Budget African Safaris & ToursHere are some of the best budget safaris & tours in South Africa. Featuring two of the best national parks in South Africa -- world famous Kruger or the beautiful malaria free Pilanesberg National Park plus Cape Town. Budget Kruger National Park Safari5 day/4 night safari - 2 Nights at Skukuza Rest Camp or similar in Kruger National Park
- 2 Nights at Letaba Rest Camp or similar in Kruger National Park
5 days car rental, unlimited mileage, supercover insurance VW Chico or similar, J class from R 1,430 per person based on double occupancy; R 1430 single supplement Includes: bungalow accommodation, rental car Accommodation is in round–walled, single–room African style units with thatched roofs, 2 or 3 beds per unit, equipped with en–suite ablutions (most with showers, but some with baths). Some units have air–conditioning, some have fans. Kitchenettes vary: some have hotplates and sinks; some have only sinks, while some have neither. Cutlery and crockery can be provided and hired from reception. Excludes government park fees – they are paid directly at park (non SA citizens or regional residents R 120 per day per adult)do game drives on your own or buy them as you go in the camps
Budget Safari South Africa Pilanesberg National Park3 day/ 2 night all inclusive safari - 3 day/ 2 nights at Manyane Resort inside the Pilanesberg National Park
- 3 days car rental, unlimited mileage, supercover insurance VW Chico or similar, J class from
All inclusive: accommodation, breakfast dailyChalets have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning and a private patio and braai (barbeque) area. Chalets consist of two, four and six bed permutations. Centrally situated pool and playground. Game drives on your own or pay for game drives with a ranger once you get there From R 1380 per person based on double occupancy, add R 990 single supplement
Budget Safari South Africa - Add on 3 days/2 nights in Cape Town - 3 days car rental, unlimited mileage, supercover insurance VW Chico or similar, J class 2 nights 3 star bed and breakfast, with breakfast daily
from R 1170 per person based on double occupancy, add R 1170 single supplement (land only, airfare excluded)Intrigued? Or want more personalized advice? Contact us now & tell us you want this trip or fill in the form and we’ll send you a free customized safari South Africa itinerary suited to your interests and budget!
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