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South Africa Shared Group Safaris
Going on a group safari in South Africa will almost certainly be a fantastic experience. The country has so much to see and do, with some of the world’s best wildlife viewing at the very top of that list. South Africa’s parks are some of the most accessible anywhere in Africa, and it’s a real opportunity to see some of the continent’s most sought-after animals. The landscapes, too, are simply superb, from the glorious coastline to the high mountains of the interior and on into the plains and deserts of the north. And by seeing all of this on a group safari, you might just form some new friendships, with both locals and other safari travelers, that could last a lifetime.
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5-Day Private Parks Kruger - Two Different Game Lodges
$1,581 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Hoedspruit (Start), Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger), Timbavati NR (Greater Kruger), Hoedspruit (End)
Wildlife Encounters
5.0/5 – 20 Reviews
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7-Day Kruger, Panorama Route and Private Game Reserve
$2,881 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Klaserie NR (Greater Kruger), Panorama Route (Highlight), Kruger NP, Nelspruit (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
4.8/5 – 90 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Park and Manyeleti Reserve Bongan Lodge
$675 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Manyeleti GR (Greater Kruger), Central Kruger, Johannesburg (End)
Bongan Safaris
4.9/5 – 18 Reviews
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4-Day Ultra Budget Glamping Kruger Safari
$511 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)Tented Bush Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Johannesburg Airport (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 1143 Reviews
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5-Day Safari to Kruger Park plus Panorama Route
$1,211 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Lodge & Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger, Central Kruger, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Wildlife Safaris
4.9/5 – 258 Reviews
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4-Day Tremisana/Treehouse Kruger Park Safari
$793 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viva Safaris
4.9/5 – 262 Reviews
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4-Day South to Central Kruger National Park Safari
$979 to $1,095 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger, Central Kruger, Johannesburg (End)
Balanta Imagine Safaris
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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14-Day Kruger and Kwa-Zulu Natal
$6,291 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesSouth Africa & Eswatini: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Durban (Start), Umdloti (Beach), St Lucia (iSimangaliso WP), Hluhluwe-iMfolozi GR, Manyoni GR, Tembe Elephant Park, Hlane Royal NP, Southern Kruger, Central Kruger, Hoedspruit Airport (Hoedspruit), Hoedspruit (End)
Pictus Safaris
4.3/5 – 6 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Mdluli Game Lodge Kruger National Park
$523 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Gems of Africa Safari and Tours
4.9/5 – 98 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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3-Day Big 5 Budget Safari, Kruger National Park
$373 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Safari With Us
5.0/5 – 217 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Greenfire Game Lodge Safari
$1,470 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
5.0/5 – 125 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Greater Kruger to Canyon Safari Adventure
$1,338 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Central Kruger, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Shinzelle Safaris
4.9/5 – 63 Reviews
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3-Day Johannesburg to Kruger National Park Safari
$585 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)Camping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Mbombela Experience Tours & Transfers
5.0/5 – 32 Reviews
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4-Day & 3-Night Kruger National Park Budget Safari
$583 to $649 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)Guest House
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger, Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
The Mzansi Experience
4.8/5 – 63 Reviews
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7-Day Kruger and the Kingdoms of Wildlife and Wonder
$1,574 to $1,653 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesSouth Africa & Eswatini: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)Lodge & Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Mpumalanga, Panorama Route (Highlight), Kruger NP, Ezulwini Valley (Highlight), Zululand (KwaZulu-Natal), Umhlanga (Town), Durban (End)
African Wildlife Plains
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger and Panorama Route Tour from Johannesburg
$1,014 to $1,333 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 5 people per vehicle)Lodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Tourgy Tourz
4.9/5 – 30 Reviews
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3-Day Greatest Kruger Park -4 Star Lodge & Joburg Return
$747 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Greater Kruger, Johannesburg (End)
Southern African Tours
4.7/5 – 65 Reviews
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4-Day Zula Sun City Wonder Escape
$1,085 to $1,095 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)Resort
You Visit: Johannesburg Airport (Start), Sun City, Pilanesberg GR, Johannesburg (End)
Zula Zula Adventure Bus
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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4-Day Nottens Camp All-Inclusive Safari
$2,367 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)Bush Camp
You Visit: Skukuza (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Skukuza (End)
Safari.com
4.7/5 – 186 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger National Park and Johannesberg
$722 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 50 people per vehicle)Hotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Pretoria (City), Johannesburg (End)
Pure Diamond Tours and Safari
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5 Questions About South Africa Group Safaris
Answered by
Anthony Ham
Anthony has been traveling to, and writing about, safaris in southern Africa for nearly two decades. He has co-written Lonely Planet’s ‘South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini’ and ‘Southern Africa’ guidebooks, and he is the author of ‘The Last Lions of Africa’.› More about Anthony
5 Questions About South Africa Group Safaris
Anthony Ham
What is a good size for a South Africa group tour?
“As a general rule, smaller groups are better. That said, they’re also usually more expensive. A total group of six travelers (including you) and rarely more than eight is an ideal number. The main reason why smaller groups are better is because there’s nothing worse than looking for wildlife in a vehicle where you barely have room to move. It’s an important question to ask your tour operator: how many people will be in each vehicle when you go out on a game drive. Six is usually fine, but eight is starting to get crowded. Another reason why traveling in a big group can be a problem is that every time you stop to enjoy a wildlife encounter, there will be some who want to stay for a while, and others who want to move on quickly to what’s next. The fewer people the guide has to keep happy, the more likely you are to enjoy the safari as you’d like it to be.”
1Is there a minimum age for a South Africa group safari?
“For almost all safari tours there is no minimum age. On numerous occasions, I’ve taken a trip with my young children in tow, and it has been a wonderful experience every time. Just make sure that your operator knows the age of your kids (they’ll usually ask anyway) and everything should be fine. There are two circumstances when a minimum age may come into play. The first is that some high-end, exclusive lodges and tented camps are for adults only; these places are often aimed in part at the honeymoon market. There aren’t many such places, however, so they shouldn’t greatly affect the accommodation choices for your trip. Some specific activities may have minimum-age requirements, which is usually for safety reasons. This might include water-based activities, such as white-water rafting, or walking safaris. Again, always ask your tour operator whether the activities on your itinerary are family-friendly.”
2What types of vehicles can I expect?
“The two main ways for getting around while on safari are by road (or dirt track) and flying. For the most part, you’ll get from one destination to the next in a minibus or 4WD vehicle, depending on the number of people in your group. Once you’re inside a park or reserve, you’ll most often be driven around in a 4WD safari vehicle. Usually Toyotas or Land Rovers, these vehicles have open sides, a canvas roof and tiered rows of seats. You’ll feel really close to the animals in such a vehicle, while remaining completely safe (as long as you stay in the vehicle). Unless you’re covering large distances, or you need to fly into a really remote or exclusive corner of a park, reserve or concession, you’re unlikely to need to fly while on safari. If you do, expect a relatively small (six- to 20-seater) plane if you’re flying into a remote airstrip, or a small commercial plane if flying between South African cities.”
3How much do South Africa group safari packages cost?
“There are so many different price packages and tours when it comes to safaris. It all depends on what kind of holiday you are hoping to enjoy, and how you answer the following questions: Will you be traveling in a small or a large group? How many days do you plan to be on safari? Are you traveling in high or low season? Will you be camping while on safari in South Africa or are you looking for a luxury travel experience? With all of this in mind, all that can be said is that the cheapest budget camping safari will start at around US$125 to US$150 per person per day, while luxury safari tours can cost four times that figure. When talking about cost, remember that it’s also really important to ask your safari operator (or any that you are considering going with) for a full list of inclusions and exclusions, so that you understand exactly what you’re paying for. Most will be more than happy to provide such clarity.”
4Which animals am I likely to see?
“There is no easy answer to this question, because it all depends on where you go. If wildlife is one of the main reasons for traveling, the most important thing is to do your own research and planning: decide on the animals you’d most like to see, then find the parks where they’re easiest to see. The northeast of the country has lots of world-class parks, none more so than Kruger National Park and the reserves that surround it. It’s one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) or big cats in general, not to mention giraffe, zebra, hyena and a whole range of antelope, bird and predator species. I once saw the Big Five on a single afternoon game drive in one of the reserves in the Kruger area. For something quieter and a little more intimate, Madikwe Game Reserve is brilliant, and you might even see African wild dogs while you’re here as well. The list goes on, with so many fabulous parks all across the country.”
5South Africa Reviews
Lizzie is a reputed guidebook writer and author of the Footprint guides to South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
South Africa is rightly celebrated for its magnificent natural beauty and excellent choice of parks
South Africa has a wonderful range of landscapes, a near-perfect climate, and the choice of destinations, activities and itineraries is virtually inexhaustible. Aside from its beautiful coastline and cosmopolitan cities – both of which I...
Mike is an award-winning wildlife writer, former editor of Travel Zambia magazine and author of the Bradt Guide to Southern African Wildlife.
A world in one country
South Africa’s astounding array of landscapes – from semi-desert to savanna and snow-capped mountain to coral reef – means it offers a greater variety of wildlife experience than any other African country. There are surely few other...
Far exceeds your expectations
Really enjoyed my safari with Viva Tours in South Africa; the 6 day safari was a luxury because I had time to do 2 full days in Kruger Park and numerous game drives in their private reserve to ensure I saw all of the big five animals as...
NL
SA in general? It’s nice bin muged en a lot of people want something from you. I’m not used
About the safari it was nice only 3 days is more then enough. I was lucky enough to see the big 5 in the Kruger park. But I would say the bush walk was boring so not really necessary if you ask me. Or you have to be lucky to see ontregeling...
Spectacular 😍
We traveled to South Africa for a family holiday in March. We choose Kruger National Park for our safari destination and Nhlalala Travel for our tour guide. We stayed in the Kruger Gate Hotel which was fabulous. We did a sunset safari, full...
PH
Once in a lifetime experience
Our South Africa family holiday was a total blast! Maybe the best ever. South Africa is so blessed with natural beauty, including the people. And the wildlife? Second to none, IMHO. Joburg has so much history while Cape Town is one the most...