Red Africa Safaris Team
Red Africa Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 1-5 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Member Of:
- SATSA, FGASA, SATIB & LEDET
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $160 to $633 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Tony Marchetti | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Jocko is a truly impressive person who is both extremely knowledgeable and fun to hangout with!
Our group had a very good experience. Of course Kruger was amazing but Red Safari does a great job of making the rest of the trip amazing too. They break up the driving with unique stops along the way and have picked out some really cool resorts you stay at that I don’t think you would find without them. I also can’t say enough nice things about our guide Jocko. He made a great trip even better with effortless charm, easy going attitude, and vast knowledge of the bush. It is easy to see that he really loves what he does.
Email Heidi Peinthor | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of a Kind
We had the absolute privilege of spending several unforgettable days on safari with Jaco from Red Africa Safaris, and I truly cannot recommend him highly enough. From the Panoramic Route to the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and our time in Kruger National Park, every moment of the experience was elevated by his incredible knowledge, professionalism, and genuine passion for what he does.
Jaco is exceptionally skilled and deeply in tune with his craft as a guide. He shared insight after insight about the landscape, wildlife, and ecosystems in a way that made the entire journey feel meaningful, immersive, and personal. He was also wonderfully patient with our group, consistently kind, friendly, and thoughtful—someone you immediately feel comfortable around and confident traveling with.
What made the experience even more special was the care he put into every detail of our trip. He even cooked for us—and truly, he’s an outstanding chef! It’s rare to find someone who brings that level of dedication, warmth, and talent to every part of the safari experience.
This was genuinely the trip of a lifetime for us, and Jaco played a huge role in making it so memorable. We already miss our time on safari with him and feel incredibly grateful for everything he shared with us along the way.
If you are considering a safari, I wholeheartedly recommend booking with Red Africa Safaris—and be sure to ask for Jaco. You’ll be in the very best hands.
Email David C. Lundsgaard | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsive, courteous, knowledgeable, and reliable.
Red Africa Safaris was top-notch in all respects. Their office staff was responsive and willing to answer all of my questions, including discussing possible modifications to the proposed itinerary and how that would affect cost. When I arrived, I got all that I paid for and more. My guide Jaco was reliable, courteous, and knowledgeable. The lodge that they arranged for in Greater Kruger was great and exactly what I was hoping for in terms of a wildlife experience. I'm sure I could have paid more for fancier accommodations, but I was looking for an experience of the geography and environment of Greater Kruger with knowledgeable and reliable guides, not for the latest hotel amenities, and I got precisely that.
Email Piggle | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Red Africa Safaris - Brilliant
If you want an amazing safari experience then book with Red Africa Safaris. They were well priced, delivered everything and more. We had a brilliant guide, knowledgeable, professional and thoroughly lovely. South Africa is beautiful.
Email Carey Kight | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable personable made the trip fun
Awesome trip great guidance
Magical seeing the animals
Lodging was nice the bush tent was the beat
IT
Email Carlo Grignani | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extremely professional tour operator with excellent value for money
We have been introduced to Red Africa Safaris by a very experienced traveller and long time friend, who travelled with them in previous years.
We are a family of 4 (with 2 teenagers) and Red Africa Safaris has arranged for us a 9-day self drive trip from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth with a 4 days extension at Kruger Park and Blyde river Canyon.
Amelia has provided an excellent organization of the tour and selection of the accomodations and has been able to meet all our requirements and indeed to exceed our expectations.
Jaco has been super kind and patient with us and extremely professional to guide us in the days we spent together visiting the Blyde river canyon and neighboring areas.
We have also very much valued the support of Red Africa Safaris to the conservation fund, which fully aligns with our approach to nature and wildlife. It has been definitively a trip of a lifetime and could not be happier.
MT
Email Angele | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
PERFECT!
We had the most incredible time with Red Africa Safaris in Kruger. Everything was well organized, comfortable, and stress-free. The real highlight, though, was our guide Jaco.
Jaco was everything you could hope for in a safari guide; deeply knowledgeable, incredibly passionate about wildlife, and wonderfully personable. His expertise allowed us to see the park in a way that most visitors never do. We spotted the Big Five and many other birds and animals and learned fascinating facts about animal behavior, tracks, and the delicate balance of the ecosystem. Jaco’s respect for the animals and environment really stood out. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does.
The lodges were beautiful, comfortable, and set in the most stunning locations. The food was delicious, and the service was always warm and welcoming. You could really feel how much the team cared about making the trip special. I would highly recommend Red Africa Safaris!
NZ
Email Ken Brophy | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Truly amazing 7 days - would be 6 stars if allowed!
Start to finish our 7 day safari was a family trip we will remember forever. From the early engagement and organising with Amelia, to the truly amazing time on the ground with Jaco, it all exceeded expectations. The trip is structured in a way that it just builds and builds, Africa highlights and magic moments you would want for a short stay trip. Special shout out to Jaco who was so engaging, knowledgeable and made sure our time on the ground was super special. Could not recommend the safari more or him as an exceptional guide and person.
IT
Email luca lustro | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Super
We really enjoyed the tour in kruger park and the panorama rotte as well, we met jaco that is a wonderful person at First and guide as well..u can really see how is interested and with a great knowledge of all the subjects connected to the ground
If one day we ve to come back in that part of africa we ll be happy to join again red safaris
DE
Email Elise | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very dedicated, convenient contacts, fast replies and very dedicated, neatly thought through trips.
I highly recommend Red Africa Safaris if it's your first time coming to South Africa. They make you feel like every penny you invested beforehand is well spend and truly deserved.
With the guides you will feel comfortable and welcome in all the unfamiliar places, because they are really focused on your best possible experience.
We had quite a tight schedule being in South Africa for just a week, but Jaco showed us places we surely wouldn't have found ourselves and told us so much about his beloved home country.
Kruger NP and the surrounding landscapes are one of a kind. We are definitely hooked on South Africa's Wildside and can't wait to go again!
Thanks so much to all of Red Africa Safaris making experiences like this possible with the deepest desire to conserve these beautiful places for generations ahead.