South Africa Safaris Companies

browse the best safari tour companies in South Africa

Find the best South African safari company for your trip using our directory below. South Africa is a large and incredibly diverse country, and the number and standard of South Africa safari tour companies reflects this. The list of South African safari companies below contains a range from budget safaris to luxury safaris in South Africa.

One very useful resource before you book a South African safari package is South Africa National Parks (SANParks), a national organization that can help you confirm how reputable your chosen tour company is.

Before booking, be sure to confirm your safari package in detail – what’s expected and included for each stage of your trip – particularly meals, transfers, accommodation, and game drives. Make sure that you get written confirmation of the number of game drives and all other information, along with start and end dates and times before you make any payments.

Below is a list of our pick of the very best South African safari tours, listed in order of the number of votes our website visitors have given them.

Search South Africa’s best safari companies:

Moriti Private Safaris

Votes: 21

We specialise in privately guided tours into Greater Kruger Park, which is a collection of private reserves on Kruger Park’s western boundary, with no fences to impede the movement of the animals. We have private access to over 37 000 acres of big 5 bushveld which allows you the opportunity to go on the most private safari offered in southern Africa! Our tours are innovative and very competitive and we believe that our safaris are so unique you will not find anything else like them on the web!

Wild Wings Safaris

Votes: 16

Looking for an unforgettable South African safari? Our team of destination experts will help you plan a tailor-made safari experience that is perfect for you. We’ve travelled all over South Africa and beyond, and have been designing custom safari itineraries since 2005. We have offices in the UK and South Africa, and offer full financial protection for your peace of mind. Whatever your dream safari – we can make it come true!

Nhongo Safaris

Votes: 15

Join one of our South African Open Vehicle Safaris into the world-renowned Kruger National Park on either an overnight safari experience or even a Kruger Park day safari. If you’re staying on the perimeter of the Kruger Park this will give you the opportunity of seeing the Big 5 and experiencing the natural wonders of this magnificent game reserve. All our overnight safaris are conducted in our own safari vehicles and include all transfers, accommodation, dinner and breakfast, entrance fees and daily game drives.

Kurt Safari Co

Votes: 13

Kurt Safari Co is one of the Kruger’s leading tour operators, with over 20 years spent welcoming guests from all over the world to experience the ultimate Kruger Park safari. We have a diverse selection of fantastic Kruger safaris for our clients to choose from. Each safari is carried out in an open safari vehicle and in the company of one of our professional guides, each of whom has years of experience guiding tours through the Kruger. Our tailor-made safaris as well as our standard safari packages, offer something for everyone. Whether you are looking to spend a single day, 3, 4 or even 5 days in the Kruger, we have the tour for you.

Bushbaby Adventures

Votes: 9

We specialize in Safaris, Transfers, overnight tours & special occasions like small weddings and engagements in Kruger Park. If you feel like a tour through Kruger Park and the surrounding areas, we can cater for you and show you all the beautiful places close to Kruger Park. We cater traditional South African meals and drinks and let you experience the bush in a way you will never forget. Birding tours also on our activity list.

Crossroads Safaris & Tours

Votes: 6

Crossroads Safaris is one of the leading tour operators in the Hoedspruit area. Our main focus is on wildlife and game viewing in the Kruger National Park. We offer full day and half-day safaris into the world-renowned Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle as well as extended safaris into Southern and Northern Botswana and overnight safaris in Kruger. Please have a look at our website for more information.

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Other South African safari companies:

African Routes: www.africanroutes.co.za Specialize in camping and overland tours for both youngsters and older travelers.
Bird Watch Cape: www.birdwatch.co.za Cape Town based twittching outfit, offering day trips and overnight tours.
Bundu Safaris: www.bundusafaris.co.za Budget yet high quality overnight safari tours with a focus on backpackers.
Thompsons South Africa: www.thompsonssa.com A company focusing on high end multi-day safaris across most of South Africa’s national parks.
Viva Safaris: https://www.vivasafaris.com A leading South African Tour Operator offering value-for-money Kruger Park safari packages and tours in open game vehicles. 27 different packages and daily departures, 365 days a year.
Wilderness Safaris: www.wilderness-safaris.com A luxury lodge and safari operator who offer a selection of niche wildlife viewing tours, including cycling safaris, bird watching and a specialized botanical tour.
Wildlife Safaris: www.wildlifesaf.co.za Johannesburg-based safari operator specializing in small, customized trips to the nearby Kruger.