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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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3-Day Exclusive Ndzhaka Tented Camp Safari
$1,126 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Manyeleti GR (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Hoedspruit (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 4,862 Reviews
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4-Day Kapama River Lodge Safari
$2,803 to $3,016 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.
4.9/5 – 339 Reviews
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3-Day Inverdoorn Safari, Luxury Wildlife Adventure
$883 to $998 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 – 59 Reviews
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5-Day Safari to Kruger Park plus Panorama Route
$1,721 to $1,893 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Central Kruger NP, Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route), Johannesburg Airport (End)
Wildlife Safaris
5.0/5 – 331 Reviews
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3-Day Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari
$948 to $1,016 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)
Viva Safaris
5.0/5 – 356 Reviews
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4-Day En-Suite Tlou Tented Safari Camp in Pilanesberg
$1,120 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Pilanesberg GR, Johannesburg (End)
Safarilink SA
4.9/5 – 1,408 Reviews
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3-Day Kwa - Maritane Bush Lodge Safari from Johannesburg
$983 to $1,118 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 20 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Pilanesberg GR, Johannesburg (End)
Africa Moja Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 159 Reviews
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4-Day Greater Kruger, Private Reserve and Kruger Safari
$1,183 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Hoedspruit (Town), Kruger NP, O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg), Johannesburg (End)
Shinzelle Safaris
4.5/5 – 83 Reviews
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4-Day Kruger National Park Camping Adventure
$832 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Hazyview (Start), Kruger NP, Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (End)
Nhlalala Travel
4.8/5 – 112 Reviews
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8-Day Kruger Park - Eswatini - St Lucia Package
$3,056 to $3,300 pp (USD)
South Africa & Eswatini: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Guest HouseYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Panorama Route (Highlight), Mantenga (Cultural Village), iSimangaliso Wetland Park (KZN Parks), Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (KZN Parks), King Shaka Airport (End)
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 220 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger Park and Manyeleti Reserve Bongan Lodge
$844 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 – 42 Reviews
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3-Day Greater Kruger Safari with Marc's Tree House
$881 to $942 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 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 – 216 Reviews
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4-Day Rejuvenation, Body Reset and Reconnecting
$1,100 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Greater Kruger, Southern Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Lenong Wilderness
5.0/5 – 12 Reviews
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3-Day All Inclusive Kruger Safari and Swaziland
$980 pp (USD)
South Africa & Eswatini: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Southern Kruger NP, Matsamo Cultural Village (Cultural Village), Kruger NP, Johannesburg (End)
Balanta Imagine Safaris
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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4-Day Sabi Sand or Greater Kruger Lodge Safari
$1,520 to $1,732 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Hazyview (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Kruger NP, Hazyview (End)
SafariLife
5.0/5 – 33 Reviews
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4-Day Adventure – Sabi Sands Safari Lodge Escape
$2,200 to $2,255 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 3 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger), Johannesburg (End)
Knap Tours
4.8/5 – 51 Reviews
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5-Day Luxury Safari Big Five
$2,805 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, Johannesburg (End)
Go Touch Down Travel & Tours
5.0/5 – 186 Reviews
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10-Day South Africa Group Tour
$2,609 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesSouth Africa: Shared tour (max 20 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Resort & HotelYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Hazyview (Town), Kruger NP, Knysna (Garden Route), Cape Town (End)
Africa Incoming
5.0/5 – 53 Reviews
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17-Day South Africa Rainbow Route
$3,415 to $3,758 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesSouth Africa & Eswatini: Shared tour (max 12 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Greater Kruger, Kruger NP, Malolotja NR, Zululand (KwaZulu-Natal Province), Royal Natal (Drakensberg Mountains), East London (City), Addo Elephant NP, Knysna (Garden Route), Hermanus (Whales), Cape Town (End)
Sunway Safaris
4.8/5 – 51 Reviews
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3-Day Kruger National Park Budget Tour
$603 pp (USD)
South Africa: Shared tour (max 4 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Johannesburg (Start), Kruger NP, Johannesburg Airport (End)
Tourgy Tourz
5.0/5 – 48 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.”
5South Africa Reviews
Lizzie authored many guidebooks, including 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 and Reserves
South Africa has a wonderful range of landscapes, a near-perfect climate, and a choice of destinations, activities and itineraries that’s virtually inexhaustible. Aside from its beautiful coastline and cosmopolitan cities – both of...
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 savannah 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...
UNBELIEVABLE!!!
We honestly had the most amazing time on our safari. From the moment we were picked up for transfers it was a 10/10 experience - all staff were so friendly, the tents were well equipped and a great experience, the camps were wholesome, the...
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Safari met all our expectations and more
Safari was everything we expected it to be and more. Ivory Moon Lodge was excellent and Chef Forward was top notch. Animal viewing was brilliant but guests should know to be prepared for long days for optimal animal experiences. We had 2...
South Africa is absolutely epic! There’s just nothing else like it on the planet!
I absolutely can not say enough good things about South Africa and the amazing beauty and magic that fills the land. I don’t think I’ve seen so many epic sunsets in a row as I did here. The elephants and giraffes are my favorite,...
Amazing experience, highly recommend
The agency picked me up from a hotel in Joburg, arranged every day everything was smooth and confortable. Great rides through Kruger part as well as the private reserve. The private reserve guide let us pick what we want to see or hunt...