The 4 Private National Park Tours in South Africa We Rate Highest

1.Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · from $158Our pick

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”

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2.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.”

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3.Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

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

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.”

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4.Daily Pilanesberg National Park Private Shuttle Services

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $231 per vehicle (up to 3)

Travel by private vehicle from the airport, hotel, or home to Sun City or Pilanesberg National Park. You get a direct ride, bottled water, luggage help, and pickup times matched to your flight. Drivers such as Nkululeko, Khulekani, and Elvis have earned praise for punctual, friendly service, though airport meeting arrangements need careful confirmation.

“Taxi driver was absolutely amazing couldn’t of asked for a better one. We got all the way to our balloon ride for it to be cancelled and The taxi driver came back early to collect us”

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