Addo Elephant National Park offers one of South Africa's most accessible, malaria-free safari experiences. Known for its fantastic elephant sightings and Big 7 game viewing, it's perfect for families, first-time safari-goers, and self-drivers. Located just 30 minutes from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Addo makes an easy and unforgettable addition to a Cape Town or Garden Route itinerary.
The Balule Nature Reserve is the westernmost private reserve in Greater Kruger, best known for its rugged landscapes, excellent value, and the wildlife-rich corridor of the Olifants River.
Cape Town is South Africa's most iconic city and one of the country's essential stops. Set beneath Table Mountain between the Atlantic Ocean and the Cape Peninsula, it combines dramatic scenery, world-class food and wine, rich history, and an outstanding range of day tours and outdoor experiences.
The Chobe National Park is one of the most popular game reserves in Botswana. Situated in the far north of Botswana, Chobe includes the Savute and Linyanti regions which are known for high concentrations of lion and elephant. However, Chobe is best known for the Chobe River floodplain, where herds upon herds of animals gather in the dry season between June and October. The game reserve is most easily accessed from Kasane, a town just to the east of the park on the banks of the Chobe River, close to the border with Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls.
South Africa's Eastern Cape blends diverse landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and malaria-free Big 5 safaris with laidback charm. From coastal reserves and historic heartlands to family-friendly safari lodges and crowd-free beaches, it's the ideal add-on to a Garden Route or Cape Town trip — without the hassle or the crowds. Looking for an expertly tailored Eastern Cape itinerary? Reach out to us via the ENQUIRE NOW button.
Etosha National Park is Namibia's top game-viewing destination and is rated as one of the best safari destinations in Africa. Covering some 22,270 square kilometres of dramatic landscapes in northern Namibia, Etosha is home to a rich diversity of wildlife and birds, despite its stark appearance. The open terrain and sparse vegetation are ideal for spotting animals, especially when they congregate at watering holes during the winter months from June to August. The unique Etosha Pan stretches out over about a quarter of the park in an endless dry expanse where mirages rise in the heat. When the rains come, the barren desert transforms into shimmering, shallow lakes.
This 332,000-hectare park has three major lake systems, eight interlinking ecosystems, 700-year-old fishing traditions, the majority of South Africa's remaining swamp forests, Africa's largest estuarine system, 526 bird species and 25,000-year-old coastal dunes – among the highest in the world. The name iSimangaliso means miracle and wonder, which aptly describes this special and scenic place.
Located in the heart of western Zambia, Kafue National Park is the country's oldest and largest national park, covering an impressive 22,400 km² (8,650 mi²). Established in the 1950s by the legendary conservationist Norman Carr, Kafue is a hidden gem, its vast, pristine wildernesses remaining largely unexplored. Despite its proximity to Livingstone, Kafue offers an authentic safari experience with its rich biodiversity and untouched landscapes.
The Kalahari is a malaria-free destination loved by wildlife enthusiasts for its tranquil, immersive and uncrowded safari experience. Several reserves and national parks, such as Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Nxai Pan National Park, provide safari-goers with the opportunity to encounter a wide variety of animals in their natural habitat and the chance to witness breathtaking sunsets and clear starry skies.
The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is one of Greater Kruger's most peaceful and low-density safari areas, offering an authentic, unhurried wilderness experience with small lodges, excellent walking opportunities, and very few vehicles in the bush.
The Greater Kruger National Park is South Africa's flagship safari destination and one of the most important wildlife conservation areas in Africa.
From Big 5 safaris and rugged mountains to white-sand beaches and rich cultural history, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) offers one of South Africa's most diverse travel experiences. Located on the country's eastern coastline and home to the proud Zulu nation, this vibrant province rewards visitors with world-class game viewing, warm Indian Ocean waters, dramatic landscapes, and fascinating battlefields. Whether you're a first-timer or seasoned safari-goer, KZN delivers a perfect blend of nature, wildlife, history, and adventure.
Madikwe Game Reserve is one of South Africa's top malaria-free Big Five safari destinations, especially popular with families travelling with children. Set near the Botswana border in North West Province, it offers exclusive lodge-based game viewing, excellent predator sightings, and some of the country's best chances of seeing African wild dogs.
The Manyeleti Game Reserve is one of Greater Kruger's best-kept safari secrets — a community-owned reserve with excellent Big Five viewing, fewer vehicles than Sabi Sands, and a rare advantage: all lodges share access to almost the entire traversing area.
Mashatu Game Reserve is located in Botswana's Northern Tuli Game Reserve and shares unfenced borders with South Africa's Mapungubwe National Park to the south and Zimbabwe's Tuli Safari Area to the north, where the game moves freely between the three Southern African countries. The safari experience at Mashatu is an exclusive and intimate affair where visitors can explore the reserve's vast open spaces and rugged scenery on game drives, horseback, on foot or by mountain bike.
Mpumalanga is one of South Africa's most scenic and safari-rich provinces, best known as the gateway to the Greater Kruger National Park and the dramatic landscapes of the Panorama Route. From warm Lowveld bushveld and Big Five game reserves to escarpment viewpoints, waterfalls and cultural experiences, Mpumalanga is a natural starting point for many first-time safari itineraries in South Africa.
Malaria-free North West Province lies within easy reach from Johannesburg. Bordered by Botswana in the north and fringed by the Kalahari Desert, North West Province is a fantastic safari destination for families. Home to Sun City, famous for its casino, waterpark and Gary Player golf course, the region offers great Big Five game viewing options in Pilanesberg National Park, an extinct volcano that is home to a wide range of wildlife, and Madikwe Game Reserve which offers some of the best family-friendly safaris in South Africa.
The hot and dry Northern Cape, South Africa's largest province, hugs the Atlantic Ocean to the west and borders Namibia and Botswana to the north. Often referred to as the "Land of Contrasts", the Northern Cape is home to Ai-Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Conservation Park, Augrabies Falls National Park and the wildlife-rich Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park which is a transnational park shared with Botswana.
Straddling Zimbabwe to the east and South Africa to the south, the Northern Tuli Game Reserve is one of Botswana's best-kept safari secrets. Teeming with game and offering some of the best elephant and leopard sightings in Africa, Northern Tuli Game Reserve is the perfect destination for wildlife enthusiasts who are looking for an intimate, personal and uncrowded safari experience in a spectacular setting.
There are few truly wild places left in the world, and Botswana's Okavango Delta is one of them. This vast inland delta is fed by floodwaters from Angola, creating a lush, seasonal oasis that transforms the Kalahari Desert into a haven for wildlife. Remote, water-locked, and teeming with game, the Delta offers one of Africa's most exceptional safari experiences. Whether you're looking for thrilling game drives, tranquil mokoro safaris, or up-close wildlife encounters, this guide covers everything you need to know.
One of Namibia's most exclusive safari destinations, Ongava Game Reserve shares a boundary with Etosha National Park. Dedicated to conserving the area's natural biodiversity, Ongava is home to both black and white rhinos and the rare black-faced impala alongside other large game such as lion, elephant, zebra and giraffe which regularly visit the waterholes dotted throughout the reserve.
The Panorama Route in Mpumalanga is one of South Africa's most scenic road journeys, following the dramatic Drakensberg Escarpment where the Highveld drops sharply into the Lowveld. With canyon viewpoints, waterfalls, forest walks and historic towns, it's a natural extension to a Kruger National Park safari.
Pilanesberg National Park is one of South Africa's most accessible malaria-free Big Five safari destinations, located just 2.5 to 3 hours from Johannesburg. Set within an ancient volcanic landscape in the North West Province, Pilanesberg is especially popular for short safaris, family trips, and travellers looking for a straightforward safari experience close to the city.
Bordering Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is South Africa's most established private safari destination, and widely regarded as the best place in the country (and arguably the world) to see leopards in the wild.
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