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South Africa Safaris


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South Africa safari holidays offer the chance to experience some of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife up close.

Whether you’re a seasoned safari-goes or planning your very first adventure, no trip to South Africa is complete without a Big 5 safari. From vast national parks to exclusive private reserves, the country offers remarkable wildlife diversity and safari experiences to suit every budget and travel style.

Looking for a reserve that’s easy to reach by car? Try Madikwe Game Reserve or one of the many lodges in the Eastern Cape, which are ideal for families thanks to their malaria-free locations and convenient access. For a safari that combines wildlife with culture and history, consider Sanbona Wildlife Reserve or one of the lush reserves in KwaZulu-Natal. And for truly world-class guiding and unforgettable close encounters with wildlife, few places compare to the iconic Kruger National Park and the Greater Kruger area.

Trailfinders offers a wide range of South Africa safari holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore South Africa on a fly drive holiday, aboard the iconic luxury Rovos Rail, a sociable guided group tour, or are looking for advice on how to combine South Africa with a beach destination – they are the perfect people to ask.
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WHERE TO GO ON SAFARI IN SOUTH AFRICA

Each safari game reserve and national park in South Africa boasts its own attractions and unique reasons to visit.

Click on the tiles below the South Africa safari map for more details on each area. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants?
Eastern Cape Game Reserves
South Africa's Eastern Cape provides some of the country's most accessible game viewing within its malaria-free private game reserves - the perfect start or finish to a Garden Route fly drive.
Kruger National Park & the Greater Kruger Area
One of South Africa’s most renowned wildlife rich destinations, where lions, rhino and buffalo cross its open spaces, while leopards laze in acacia trees and herds of elephants scour the bush - This is Big 5 country!
Karongwe Game Reserve
Renowned for the four rivers which flow within its boundary, the fenced Big 5 reserve of Karongwe sits in the shadow of the northern Drakensberg Mountains, close to Kruger National Park.
KwaZulu-Natal Game Reserves
Safaris in this stunningly vast and rural part of the country offer visitors something truly unique - home to the Big 5, plus hundreds of bird species, and most notably its endangered rhino population.
Madikwe Game Reserve
This secluded and rugged malaria-free reserve sits close to the Botswana border - In addition to the Big 5, guests can also track the resident population of endangered wild dogs.
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Located in the Little Karoo desert, just a 3 hour drive from Cape Town, Sanbona is surrounded by a vast landscape of spectacular rock formations and wide-open plains – visitors can track the Big 5, plus cheetah in this beautiful wilderness reserve.

OUR RECOMMENDED SAFARI CAMPS & LODGES IN SOUTH AFRICA

We feature a great range of safari camps and lodges across South Africa, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re after a family friendly lodge in the Eastern Cape? Or perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime tented safari experience near Kruger National Park?

What you won’t find here are thousands of safari camps and lodges to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Kruger Shalati
4 plus star

Greater Kruger National Park

Built in the early 1900’s and made up predominantly of renovated train carriages perched on the historic Selati Railway Bridge, Kruger Shalati provides an immersive safari experience unlike any other in Kruger National Park.
Mthembu Lodge
4 plus star

Kwazulu Natal Game Reserves

Located on the peaceful banks of the Imfolozi River, Mthembu Lodge promises a wild African experience.
Motswiri Private Safari Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve
4 star

Madikwe Game Reserve

Nestled under the canopy of towering Leadwood trees, intimate Motswiri effortlessly conjures an authentic sense of Africa with roaring fires, traditional tribal décor, and breathtaking bushveld views.
Gorah Elephant Camp
5 star

Eastern Cape Game Reserves

Immaculately restored to its 19th century splendour, the luxurious Gorah Elephant Camp recalls the golden era of safari, coupled with an elegance associated with Africa's finest game lodges.
Amakhala Hlosi Game Lodge
4 star

Eastern Cape Game Reserves

Set on a hillside above the Bushman’s River plain, relaxed and friendly Hlosi Game Lodge boasts panoramic views over the Eastern Cape.
Madikwe Safari Lodge - Lelapa
5 star

Madikwe Game Reserve

Located in the northwest, this luxurious and stylish lodge is particularly renowned for welcoming couples and families of all ages.

OUR SAFARI HOLIDAYS TO SOUTH AFRICA

Nobody offers more ways to explore South Africa than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some our most popular South Africa safari holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
Classic Garden Route & Safari
Fly Drive Holiday
18 days / 17 nights

From iconic Table Mountain to the coastal Garden Route and on to the plains of the Eastern Cape game reserves, discover South Africa’s most popular fly drive route.

Guide Price: €3,779 £3,099 pp

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Magnificent Madikwe & Mauritius
Multi Centre Holiday
13 days / 12 nights

Escape the crowds for an unforgettable safari experience within the rugged and secluded Madikwe Game Reserve, before exploring the cultural city of Johannesburg.

Guide Price: €4,979 £4,129 pp

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Ultimate Tented Kruger Experience
Fly Drive Holiday
8 days / 7 nights

Experience Kruger National Park as nature intended: under a luxurious canopy.

Guide Price: €4,299 £3,569 pp

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Kruger in Depth
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
8 days / 7 nights

This eight-day adventure does one thing very, very well: Kruger National Park.

Guide Price: €1327 £1199 pp

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Where the Wild Things Are
Family Holiday
13 days / 12 nights

City, beach, mountain and safari with a host of fun-filled activities along the way, this holiday has all the ingredients for an unforgettable family adventure! Why not opt for a Chauffeured Fly Drive, giving you and your family time to enjoy the views.

Guide Price: €4,015 £3,369 pp

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Bush & Beach Odyssey
Multi Centre Holiday
15 days / 14 nights

From the top of Table Mountain to the splendour of Kruger National Park and azure waters of Mozambique, combine three inspiring destinations to create a holiday full of romance, wildlife and adventure.

Guide Price: €4,779 £4,399 pp

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