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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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4-Day Sabi Sands Umkumbe Lodge Fly-in Safari
$1,591 to $1,695 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 3,229 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Tremisana Lodge - Kruger Park Safari
$1,405 to $1,474 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Moholoholo Wildlife Centre (Wildlife Sanctuary), 3 Rondavels (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Viva Safaris
5.0/5 – 322 Reviews
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4-Day Greater Kruger Safari with Marc's Treehouse
$903 to $937 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg (End)
Indigo Safaris
4.9/5 – 174 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Kapama River Lodge Deluxe Suite Safari
$3,229 to $3,702 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kapama GR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Kruger Safari Co.
5.0/5 – 223 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
![4-Day Safari to Kruger National Park via Panorama Route]()
4-Day Safari to Kruger National Park via Panorama Route
$1,183 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Wildlife Safaris
5.0/5 – 296 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Park and Manyeleti Reserve Bongan Lodge
$732 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Manyeleti GR (Greater Kruger), Central Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Bongan Safaris
5.0/5 – 38 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger Camping Retreat
$780 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Nhlalala Travel
4.9/5 – 86 Reviews
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3-Day Inverdoorn Safari, Luxury Wildlife Adventure
$757 to $856 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Inverdoorn GR, Cape Town (End)
Go Safari
5.0/5 – 53 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Safari from Cape Town
$1,288 to $1,602 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Cape Town (Start), Kruger NP, Cape Town (End)
Africa Moja Tours & Safaris
4.8/5 – 18 Reviews
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![3-Day Big 5 Aquila Reserve a 2Hr Drive from Cape Town]()
3-Day Big 5 Aquila Reserve a 2Hr Drive from Cape Town
$361 to $498 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 14 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Aquila GR, Aquila GR, Cape Town (End)
Gems of Africa Safari and Tours
4.9/5 – 156 Reviews
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3-Day Fly from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park
$14,850 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 3 people per vehicle)
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Tourgy Tourz
4.9/5 – 40 Reviews
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![3-Day Budget Friendly Crocodile River Kruger Park Safari]()
3-Day Budget Friendly Crocodile River Kruger Park Safari
$766 to $843 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 139 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Radisson Kruger Safari in Kruger National Park
$708 to $754 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryHotel
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Safarilink SA
4.9/5 – 376 Reviews
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3-Day Dumela Camping Affordable Adventure
$503 to $553 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Guernsey NR, Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
SafariLife
5.0/5 – 22 Reviews
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8-Day Luxury Big Five Safari
$3,966 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Go Touch Down Travel & Tours
4.7/5 – 176 Reviews
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6-Day Scheduled Tour Garden Route, Safari & Hermanus
$1,230 to $1,279 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesSouth Africa: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Cape Town (Start), Oudtshoorn (Garden Route), Knysna (Garden Route), Albertinia (Town), Hermanus (Whales), Cape Town (End)
African Family Safaris
5.0/5 – 10 Reviews
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3-Day Big 5 Tented Safari, Kruger National Park
$451 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Safari With Us
4.9/5 – 250 Reviews
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5-Day Luxury Greater Kruger Safari Adventure
$1,755 to $1,823 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Balule NR (Greater Kruger), Central Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Shinzelle Safaris
4.8/5 – 78 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger National Park Big 5 Safari
$494 to $539 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
The Mzansi Experience
4.6/5 – 99 Reviews
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4-Day Luxury Sabi Sands & Kruger Park Tented Safari
$1,400 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 13 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Socioolite Travel and Tours
5.0/5 – 53 Reviews
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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.”
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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
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Amazing South Africa and Kruger Park
As we had little time to organise this holiday, we chose a 5-day all-inclusive safari, which was organised to perfection down to the last detail: internal flight from Johannesburg, transfers to and from the airport, stay in a luxury lodge...
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Amazing experience
South Africa is beautiful, rich in history, and culture. Its people are trusting, trustful, helpful, and loving. We visited Cape Town and Johannesburg. Both cities are beautiful and have their own character and richness. However, it is...
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A wonderful family holiday: A country full of wonder.
We holidayed as a family with 2 teeenage children (any experience must fight against their smartphones!) I had been to South Africa 2 years after democracy and I did have some trepidation regarding crime. First let me say I found the...
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We had a wonderful experience seeing all the animals in Kruger Park.
We are a retired Asian couple from the USA. We went in early June to Kruger National Park. The weather was excellent. The number of tourists was small and of no hinderance. The people were very kind and cheerful. The children were...