NATIONAL PARKS · NATIONAL PARK SAFARIS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Top 15 National Park Safaris in South Africa

25 park days  ·  from $47 a head

Park days here run on gate times and seasons more than on price. These 15 national park safaris in South Africa are sorted so you can decide in minutes and get the booking done.

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - The early pickup and long ride from Johannesburg
Johannesburg National Park Tours, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in Johannesburg, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, Pilanesberg National Park Safaris, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews

From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

1.Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,327 reviews · 12 hours · from $186Our pick

Leave Johannesburg early for Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, where guides such as Petrus, Martin, and Desmond track elephants, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, and big cats. You get two open-vehicle drives totaling 4.5 to 5 hours, lunch at a reserve rest stop, and hotel pickup. The day is long, but it gives you a real safari without changing hotels.

“I had Simon for a driver and he was excellent getting us there and back safely. Petrus was our tour guide and he was absolutely fantastic. He really must have a connection with the animals because we saw all of the big five ( well 4 1/2 we saw half of a lion through the grass) it was an amazing day”

Check availability →Read our review →

Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - Pickup from Port Elizabeth, Colchester, Addo, or Bluewater Bay
Addo Elephant National Park Safaris, Full-Day, National Park Day Trips, National Park Day Trips in South Africa, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews, Wildlife and Elephant Encounters, Wildlife and Elephant Encounters in South Africa

Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

2.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 872 reviews · 9 hours · from $186

Spend nine hours exploring Addo Elephant National Park in an air-conditioned 4x4 Jeep, with every passenger guaranteed a window seat. Guides such as Freddy, John, Sidwell, and King Elvis are known for sharp animal spotting and lively park stories. Pickup, entry, two game drives, refreshments, and lunch are included.

“We booked for private tour for our family. We are so lucky on our safari tour because we got the best guide King Elvis. We had the lioness face to face in our vehicle. We had very nice packed lunch too. Highly recommend King, he is the best and truly knows where to find the animals. Thank you so much for the most memorable experience we had in visiting SA!”

Check availability →Read our review →

Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari - A private Kruger day, not a fixed group outing
Full-Day, Hazyview National Park Tours, Kruger National Park Safaris, National Park Day Trips, National Park Day Trips in South Africa, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, Private National Park Tours, Private National Park Tours in South Africa, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews

Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

3.Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · from $158Top rated

Leave Hazyview at 5:30 am for a private Kruger safari with a professional guide. The long day gives you time to seek the Big Five, cheetahs, African Wild Dogs, giraffes, rhinos, elephants, and birds. Breakfast comes from your lodge, while lunch is at a rest camp restaurant at your own cost.

“Didi proved to be quite an awesome guide—he was very knowledgeable about so many things in the park, and was able to answer all of our questions. He also got us up close and personal with white rhinos, elephants, leapards, zebras, giraffes, and countless other small gaRead more”

Check availability →Read our review →

Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - Lunch at the Pilanesberg Center
Full-Day, Johannesburg National Park Tours, National Park Day Trips, National Park Day Trips in Johannesburg, National Park Day Trips in South Africa, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in Johannesburg, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, Pilanesberg National Park Safaris, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews

Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

4.Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · from $159

Leave Johannesburg or Pretoria early for Pilanesberg National Park, then spend the day on two guided open-vehicle drives with a safari guide such as Clement or Sibu. Look for the Big Five, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and antelope, with lunch overlooking a waterhole between drives. Return transport is included.

“My very first Safari experience. The initial drive takes a while but once at the Safari it’s a magical place. Would 100 percent recommend this tour.”

Check availability →Read our review →

Kruger National Park - Private full day Safari trip. - The Big Five, with realistic expectations
Full-Day, Hazyview National Park Tours, Kruger National Park Safaris, National Park Day Trips, National Park Day Trips in South Africa, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, Private National Park Tours, Private National Park Tours in South Africa, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews

Kruger National Park – Private full day Safari trip.

5.Kruger National Park – Private full day Safari trip.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · from $166

Spend about 10 hours exploring Kruger National Park from Hazyview with a private driver-guide from Kruger Gateway Safaris. Guides such as Gerrie Smith and Keegan tailor the day to your animal interests, help with photography, and provide bottled water. You pay the SANParks entry fee separately, and pickup from Kruger Gate or Skukuza costs extra.

“Excellent communication before and during the safari. Very knowledgeable on the park and the animals. Has clear passion for the job, which translates into an amazing customer experience. Will recommend to anyone visiting Kruger, and I will book again if I find myself at Kruger in the future.”

Check availability →Read our review →

Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - Pickup from Port Elizabeth, Colchester, Addo, or Bluewater Bay
Addo Elephant National Park Safaris, Full-Day, National Park Day Trips, National Park Day Trips in South Africa, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, Port Elizabeth National Park Tours, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews, Wildlife and Elephant Encounters, Wildlife and Elephant Encounters in South Africa

Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

6.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · from $147

Spend about nine hours exploring Addo Elephant National Park from Port Elizabeth in an air-conditioned 4x4 with a guide such as John, Sidwell, Wanele, or Elvis. Park fees, lunch, transport, and hotel pickup are included. Expect close elephant sightings, expert wildlife spotting, and a genuine chance, not a guarantee, of seeing lions, rhinos, buffalo, and other animals.

“Seeing lions, elephants, zebras, …. The weather was perfect, very sunny. The explanations of our very kind guide Sidwell where very goods and he took time to do and repeat if asked.”

Check availability →Read our review →

From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive - What happens once the vehicle enters the park
3-Hour Experiences, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, Pilanesberg National Park Safaris, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews

From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive

7.From Sun City: Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · from $49

Travel from Sun City into Pilanesberg National Park for a 3-hour drive in a 25-seater open safari vehicle. Guides such as Jeremy, Peter, MK, and BY are known for sharp animal-spotting skills and clear explanations. Expect beautiful crater scenery, possible Big Five sightings, and a bumpy ride on some roads.

“very good guide, provided detailed information about animals. Free snacks and beverages.”

Check availability →Read our review →

From Hazyview: Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari - What your guide adds to the drive
Full-Day, Hazyview National Park Tours, Kruger National Park Safaris, National Park Day Trips, National Park Day Trips in South Africa, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews

From Hazyview: Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari

8.Kruger National Park Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · 10 hours · from $105

Leave Hazyview before sunrise for a full day in Kruger National Park, entering through Phabeni Gate in an open safari vehicle. Your English-speaking guide, such as Stephen, Bradley, Remember, or Sipho, searches for the Big Five and lesser-seen cheetahs, wild dogs, snakes, and birds. Breakfast and lunch are at your own cost.

“It was great. Remember went out of his way to make sure we were all happy”

Check availability →Read our review →

Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari - Six hours of searching for the Big Five
Hazyview National Park Tours, Kruger National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, Private National Park Tours, Private National Park Tours in South Africa, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews

Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

9.Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $131

Start at 5:30 am from a Hazyview lodge or nearby Kruger gate and explore the park in an open safari vehicle with a private guide. Kurt Safari Company offers bottled water, fuel, and park guiding, while you watch for lions, elephants, leopard, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, wild dogs, hippos, birds, and more. Conservation fees and food cost extra.

“We loved the guide, his knowledge and how to find all big 5. Very clean vehicle and Covid safe and all protocols fulfilled.”

Check availability →Read our review →

Addo National Park: Guided Half-Day Safari - Starting at Main Camp and heading north
Addo Elephant National Park Safaris, Guided, Half-Day, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews

Addo National Park: Guided Half-Day Safari

10.Addo National Park: Guided Half-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 175 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Spend four hours exploring Addo Elephant National Park’s northern Big 5 viewing area in a custom Toyota Land Cruiser. English-speaking guides such as Steven and Donald share wildlife, local history, and cultural stories while helping you spot elephants, lions, zebra, and smaller animals. Drinks and snacks are included, with optional Addo village transfers.

“The trip was amazing and the tour guide had a lot of good knowledge about the different animals in the park”

Check availability →Read our review →

Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience - Why the guide matters more than the vehicle
Full-Day, Jeep and 4WD Park Tours, Johannesburg National Park Tours, National Park Day Trips, National Park Day Trips in Johannesburg, National Park Day Trips in South Africa, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in Johannesburg, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, Pilanesberg National Park Safaris, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience

11.Full Day Safari Tour of Pilanesberg National Park, Open Jeep experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $155

Travel from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg National Park in an air-conditioned vehicle, then spend the day in an open safari jeep with a local guide. The park is home to lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffaloes, cheetahs, hippos, and more. Lunch, entrance fees, and water are included, while breakfast is not.

“We had a wonderful experience. Excellent guides helped us and we saw wonderful wildlife and landscapes. Can’t recommend this company more!”

Check availability →Read our review →

Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup - Pickup, gates, and the first hours
Full-Day, Kruger National Park Safaris, National Park Day Trips, National Park Day Trips in South Africa, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews

Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup

12.Kruger National Park: Full-Day Game Drive with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 136 reviews · 1 day · from $109

Start early from your hotel or chosen Kruger gate and spend 9 to 10 hours in an open safari vehicle. Guides such as Jerry and Advocat use local tracking skills and updates from other drivers to seek lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo. Breakfast and lunch stops are included in the day, but food, drinks, and the park fee cost extra.

“Jerry was a great guid. He is kind and enthousiast the whole day. Gave a lot information and was in contact with other guides so we did see 4 leopards in total!”

Check availability →Read our review →

Marloth Park: Kruger National Park Safari Game Drives - The Animals You May See Before Breakfast
Kruger National Park Safaris, Mpumalanga National Park Tours, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews

Marloth Park: Kruger National Park Safari Game Drives

13.Marloth Park: Kruger National Park Safari Game Drives

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 115 reviews · 6 hours · from $61

Set out from Marloth Park around 5:00 AM for a six-hour Kruger safari with guides such as Jerry, Lucky, Max, or Advocate. Enter through Crocodile Bridge, watch sunrise over the savannah, and search for elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and the rest of the Big Five from a high, open vehicle. Park entry and food cost extra.

“Gerry was great! We saw 4/5 of the big four in our tour! We got plenty of good information about the animals and he ensured he got us into a good spot to see the animals. Definitely worth the money. 💫”

Check availability →Read our review →

Addo Elephant National Park Full Day Safari - What the morning drive is like
Addo Elephant National Park Safaris, Full-Day, National Park Day Trips, National Park Day Trips in South Africa, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, Port Elizabeth National Park Tours, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews, Wildlife and Elephant Encounters, Wildlife and Elephant Encounters in South Africa

Addo Elephant National Park Full Day Safari

14.Addo Elephant National Park Full Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $169

Join African Sightings Adventure Tours & Safaris for a nine-hour Addo safari from Port Elizabeth. Guides such as Joel, Alan, and Stafford lead the search for elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, buffalo, and other wildlife. Your day includes transport, park fees, binoculars, tea and rusks, bottled water, and a South African braai with vegetarian and vegan choices.

“Our experience today was terrific. The guide explained details about the animals and stopped so that we could take as many photos as we wanted. Tons of elephants, warthogs and zebras right next to our vehicle. The lunch he cooked was from the heart and delicious! VehRead more”

Check availability →Read our review →

From Johannesburg: Kruger National Park 3-Day Safari - The journey from Johannesburg through Elands Valley
3-Day Experiences, Kruger National Park Safaris, Multi-Day Safari Tours, Multi-Day Safari Tours in South Africa, National Park Safaris, National Park Safaris in South Africa, National Park Tours, Pretoria National Park Tours, South Africa National Park Tours, Tour Reviews

From Johannesburg: Kruger National Park 3-Day Safari

15.Kruger National Park 3-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 3 days · from $825

Travel from Johannesburg or Pretoria to Kruger National Park in a small group of up to 15. You will take day and night game drives, stop at the Sabie River, seek the Big Five, and sleep near Hazyview at Tembo Guest Lodge. Guides such as Given, Ben, Muzi, and Nic have earned praise for their patience and wildlife knowledge.

“All perfect. Kind and attentive staff. We saw all big 5.”

Check availability →Read our review →

New in National Park Safaris in South Africa

★ 4.5Big 5 Kruger National Park 2 Days Safari from JohannesburgFrom $72125 reviews
★ 4.5Pilanesberg National Park Full Day Safari From JohannesburgFrom $22515 reviews
★ 4.7Full-Day Kruger National Park SafariFrom $43514 reviews
★ 4.32-Day Safari into Kruger National ParkFrom $61629 reviews

Keep browsing

National Park Day Trips192National Park Safaris145Park Hiking and Trekking Tours55Park Boat and Lake Tours54Jeep and 4WD Park Tours34Multi-Day Safari Tours35
Scroll to Top

Pick a park day

By the vehicle, the animal or the landform.

How you go

Day TripsJeep & 4x4Drive YourselfPrivate VehicleOn Foot

What you see

Game DrivesElephantsWaterfallsVolcanoesCanyon & Desert

On the water

Boats & LakesPlitvice & KrkaBanff & JasperEntry Tickets

The long way

Multi-Day CampsKrugerYalaAmboseliChobe