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South Africa Safaris - An Overview

South Africa Overview

South Africa is a hugely diverse country covering a very large part of Southern Africa, and drives the well being of most of the African continent. Good wildlife, beautiful scenery and a well-established infrastructure mean that South Africa is able to successfully provide great African safaris to every budget and holiday-maker.

From the world-class wine tasting of the Cape Winelands and Garden Route, to the fantastic birds and animals of Lake St Lucia or Madikwe Reserve, South Africa is a great option for any traveller, and offers a great gateway to the rest of the continent.

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P 6.79
€ 0.91
N$ 7.68
£ 0.66
R 7.68
$ 1.00

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Activity Adventures

Activity Adventures

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Bush and Beach Safaris

Bush and Beach Safaris

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Family Safaris

Family Safaris

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Our Recommended Tours

Our Recommended Tours

Tuli Block, Botswana - 8 days/7 nights

Starts and finishes Sundays; minimum 2, maximum 8 riders. Access from Johannesburg in South Africa.

How better to experience the breathtaking beauty of the area than on horseback! An unparalleled equine adventure will take you back to a time when man and his environment were one!

  • Mobile wilderness trail covering up to 120 miles during 8 days riding
  • First and last night at the comfortable Two Mashatus camp
  • Two nights at the Kgotla camp “sleeping under the stars”
  • Three nights in different wilderness camps

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Cape Town Waterfront & the Cape Winelands, South Africa - 9 nights/10 days

Prices are guidelines only and subject to change depending on date of travel.

This excellent short holiday break includes two of the finest small hotels in the Cape area. Staying right on the V&A Waterfront with a private waterside platform the hotel includes an award winning restaurant and a wellness spa. Moving on to the historic town of Franschoek is a boutique guest house giving access to French, Malay and traditional South African gourmet meals plus a spa. Activities include wine tasting, horse riding, golf, fly fishing and shopping.

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Victoria Falls Zambian side, Chobe NP and Savute - 10 days/9 nights

Prices are guidelines only, mail us for an exact quotation.

This excellent trip combines three of The Big Ones to visit and is highly recommended by us as one of our choice safaris. Victoria Falls is so well-known and combines very well with the huge elephant herds of Chobe National Park in Botswana. Combine this with the big game herds and predators found in the Savuti area rounding off this excellent traditional safari. The safari includes flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls and returning to Johannesburg at the end of the trip.

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Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and Moremi Reserve - 10 days/9 nights

An excellent safari option which includes Victoria Falls for 3 nights to see the magnificent Zambezi River falling 108 metres to the gorge below; the best elephant herds in the world in Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve, probably the most prolific game viewing spot in Southern Africa.

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Other Options

Other Options

South Africa can easily be combined with visits to Madagascar, Mauritius and the Seychelles.

Cape Town and regions are a good add-on to a safari to Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Malawi or Zimbabwe.

Safari Types

Traditional Safaris | Walking Safaris | Canoe Safaris | Family Safaris | Mobile Safaris | Honeymoon Safaris | Special Interest Safaris | Primate Safaris | Bush and Beach Safaris | Off Beat Explorations | Active Safaris | Migration Safaris


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