South Africa Safari Holidays
Escorted safari holidays to South Africa
A safari in South Africa is a once in a lifetime holiday. Let us take you there.
Looking for an exceptional safari experience this year? Immerse yourself in a South African safari holiday and witness some of the nation’s most striking wilderness destinations with us. Of course, you will have the rare opportunity to spot zebra, kudu, nyala and warthog in the wild but you can also savour the luxuries of staying in a safari camp. Perhaps you fancy a tailor-made designed, week-long stay at a tented camp set within the pristine African bush landscape of Kruger National Park, Africa’s longest-standing wildlife conservation area, where you can spend night after night unwinding beneath the glittering night sky. Or perhaps you prefer a family-friendly stay at a luxury lodge set against the dramatic backdrop of the UNESCO-listed Waterberg Mountains, where you can witness the Big Five roam Mabula Private Game Reserve.
Your South African safari holiday won’t be complete without taking in the nation’s astounding scenery on a panoramic drive or visiting a wildlife rehabilitation centre, where incredible work is being done to take care of some of South Africa’s most endangered creatures.
Safari holidays in South Africa
- Embrace five-star luxury in the heart of the bushveld with a seven-night stay at the exclusive Kingfisher Villa Suites
- Set out in search of the legendary ‘Big Five’ on nine safari game drives
- Enjoy daily gourmet meals which showcase the flavours of South Africa and all-inclusive service throughout
- Flights included
10 days from £3,757 pp
was £4,175 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - December 2029
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
16 included
Meals
20 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on an open-air game drive through the Welgevonden game reserve.
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Enjoy a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
- Flights included
10 days from £2,650 pp
was £2,945 pp
Dates Available
December 2026 - November 2029
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
21 included
- Marvel at the breathtaking coastal landscapes of the Cape Peninsula with a scenic full-day drive and visit Stoney Point's penguin colony
- Four thrilling game drives, in search of the fabled 'Big Five', through a series of award-winning Garden Route reserves
- Taste the finest local labels of the world-famous Cape Winelands with visits to Franschhoek and charming Stellenbosch
- Flights included
12 days from £3,455 pp
was £3,839 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - November 2029
Duration
12 days
Depart From
5 airports
Excursions & Visits
13 included
Meals
17 included
- Go in search of the Big Five on six included safaris into the Mabula Private Game Reserve
- Enjoy an indulgent, all-inclusive stay at the award-winning Mabula Lodge with daily high teas, drinks and all meals included in the price
- Enjoy an expert-led wildlife talk and fascinating bush walk
- Flights included
10 days from £2,924 pp
was £3,249 pp
Dates Available
February 2027 - December 2029
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
10 included
Meals
21 included
- Venture in search of the ‘Big Five’ as you travel on three open-air safaris throughout the Kruger and Greater Kruger National Parks
- Experience an enlightening wildlife rehabilitation tour and a gentle guided nature walk
- Escape to a dreamy coastal corner of Mozambique for a few days of beach bliss by the Indian Ocean
- Flights included
13 days from £4,018 pp
was £4,465 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - November 2028
Duration
13 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
29 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on an open-air game drive through the Welgevonden game reserve.
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Enjoy a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
- Flights included
10 days from £2,655 pp
was £2,950 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - December 2029
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
21 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on open-air game drives through the Welgevonden and Kaingo game reserves
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Explore Mauritius and its natural splendours on a tour of the island, complete with a wine tasting
- Flights included
15 days from £4,819 pp
was £5,355 pp
Dates Available
February 2027 - November 2028
Duration
15 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
42 included
- Take in the spellbinding Panorama Route with stops at God’s Window, the Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels
- Track the ‘Big Five’ through the open savannah of the world-famous Kruger National Park
- Explore coastal Knysna, with its famous lagoon and join an optional excursion into the Featherbed Nature Reserve
- Flights included
18 days from £4,445 pp
was £4,939 pp
Dates Available
April 2027 - November 2028
Duration
18 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
10 included
Meals
21 included
- Unwind between game drives in Sebatana's luxury resort, Elephant Lodge, with its outdoor swimming pools, bar, and traditional African Boma
- Take in Waterberg's most biodiverse reserves in search of the 'Big Five'
- Enjoy up-close animal encounters with an immersive guided walk through the Sebatana bush, spotting its impressive local wildlife
- Flights included
10 days from £2,618 pp
was £2,909 pp
Dates Available
December 2026 - August 2028
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
21 included
- Spend your first night at Sanctuary Mandela, the former home of Nelson Mandela, now a 5 star boutique hotel with exhibits and artwork
- Go in search of the Big Five as you take three safaris in the famous Kruger and Greater Kruger National Park
- Picturesque panoramic tour, taking in some of the Lowveld and the Blyde River Canyon’s best sights
- Flights included
10 days from £2,798 pp
was £3,109 pp
Dates Available
January 2027 - November 2029
Duration
10 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
21 included
- Catch your breath at Victoria Falls’ most impressive vistas with a scenic tour of one of the Seven Wonders of the World
- Enjoy panoramic views from the summit of iconic Table Mountain and explore Cape Town’s most alluring landmarks
- Track diverse wildlife, from Zimbabwe’s presidential elephant herd to majestic big cats, with three game drives in the Greater Hwange area
- Flights included
14 days from £5,372 pp
was £5,969 pp
Dates Available
June 2027 - November 2028
Duration
14 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
14 included
Meals
19 included
- Unwind by the swimming pool overlooking the Makhutsi River or with a complimentary treatment at the spa
- Experience a special dinner in the heart of the bush under the stars
- Venture on seven morning game drives and seven late afternoon game drives with an experienced tracker and guide at the helm
- Flights included
10 days from £3,235 pp
was £3,595 pp
Dates Available
February 2027 - November 2029
Duration
10 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
16 included
Meals
21 included
- Go in search of the Big Five on six included safaris into the Mabula Private Game Reserve
- Enjoy an indulgent, all-inclusive stay at the award-winning Mabula Lodge with daily high teas, drinks and all meals included in the price
- Marvel at the Cape Peninsula’s most impressive landscapes, from the Cape of Good Hope to Boulders Beach, on an optional excursion
- Flights included
13 days from £3,878 pp
was £4,309 pp
Dates Available
January 2028 - March 2028
Duration
13 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
10 included
Meals
24 included
- Unwind between game drives in Sebatana's luxury resort, Elephant Lodge, with its outdoor swimming pools, bar, and traditional African Boma
- Take in Waterberg's most biodiverse reserves in search of the 'Big Five'
- Complete your South African escape with three full days at leisure in colourful Cape Town
- Flights included
13 days from £3,455 pp
was £3,839 pp
Dates Available
January 2028 - March 2028
Duration
13 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
7 included
Meals
24 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on an open-air game drive through the Welgevonden game reserve.
- Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
- Complete your South African escape with three full days at leisure in colourful Cape Town
- Flights included
13 days from £3,266 pp
was £3,629 pp
Dates Available
March 2027 - January 2028
Duration
13 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
24 included
- Spot the ‘Big Five’ on an open-air game drives through the Welgevonden Game Reserve
- Enjoy a sundowner on Sunset Rock while watching the sky transform
- Complete your South African escape with three full days at leisure in colourful Cape Town
- Flights included
13 days from £3,509 pp
was £3,899 pp
Dates Available
January 2028 - February 2028
Duration
13 days
Depart From
1 airport
Excursions & Visits
8 included
Meals
24 included
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