About Safaris in South Africa
and making the right choices

To make your safaris in South Africa the experience of a life time, proper planning and preparation is of the utmost importance. First you will need to determine what your interests are and what you want to see and experience. Based on that, you will have to decide the type of activities you would like to include in your South Africa safari.

Like for example the wildlife you want to see, the places you would like to visit and whether you would like to have a private customized safari or join an organized group safari. Should it be a mobile type of safari moving from base to base, or would you rather like to explore from a permanent base. For the majority of people the budget will be one of the deciding factors and choices will have to be made.

Much will depend on what your likes and dislikes are. Find out more by clicking on any of the subjects in the menu below,...

• YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT NATURE
• YOU WANT TO TO INDULGE YOURSELF ON A LUXURY SAFARI VACATION
• YOU HAVE AN ADVENTUROUS NATURE
• YOU HAVE SPECIAL INTERESTS
• YOU ARE ALL OF THE ABOVE

Lion encounter in the mist - Safaris in South Africa
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You are passionate about nature,...

Exploring the open African savannah spaces under limitless skies, enjoying awe-inspiring scenery and seeing the “Big Five” on your safaris in South Afreica, is what you are looking for. And to have the miracles of nature explained by a knowledgeable game ranger, would just make it perfect.

You dream of a safari in an informal, remote, rustic and comfortable hide-away in Africa, in the midst of untouched and pristine wilderness. You do like your comforts but luxury is not a necessity.

To cover the distances between remote safari locations by means of light aircraft would be ideal, but not essential. You would be quite happy sleeping in anything from a comfortable tent to a thatched cottage, as long as there is hot water and wholesome food.

Thirsty Lions - Safaris in South Africa
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You want to indulge yourself on a luxury safari vacation,…

You have your mind set on an “out-of-Africa” safari vacation that will allow you to spend your precious time in the utmost luxury of an elegant five star private game reserve lodge. You do not want to sacrifice comforts in any way, on your safaris in South Africa. You want to be treated and pampered like a princess ( or is it prince ? )

You want to be taken out daily on game drives in open-top safari vehicles, with a top notch professional game ranger to guide you to and through close encounters with Africa's "Big Five". The Lodges you visit must be of world class five star standard, situated in beautiful locations.

To see the animals and be one with nature is the purpose of your visit. But make no mistake, excellent food and wine together with an exquisite Africa atmosphere is equally important to you. That is what you budgeted for.

Chapungu lodge in luxury Thornbush private game reserve - Safaris in South Africa
courtesy South African tourism - copyright © Thornbush game reserve

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You have an adventurous nature,…

You want to experience and explore South Africa in an active and involved way, covering as much of the country as possible. You are prepared to stretch your limited budget, in order to maximise the amount of enjoyment and satisfaction, that you expect from your safaris in South Africa.

This means that you will be quite happy to tour the African wilderness on an overland truck, while meeting enthusiastic and friendly new people all the time, seeing as many beautiful places as possible and covering a lot of territory.

You love to be actively involved and therefore you have no problem with participating in camping activities, like sharing in the cooking and pitching tour own tent.

Walking safaris in South Africa
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You have special interests,…

You have a passion for a particular sport or activity, such as bird watching, golfing, scuba diving, paragliding, horse riding, cycling, hiking or boating to name but a few. Maybe you have a special liking for sightseeing, shopping, lazing on the beach or good food and wine.

Whatever it is, you would like your special interest to be part of your South Africa safari experience and a combination of the two would be just great. You do not mind so much how that would influence the structure of your safari tour, as long as you can enjoy the two together.

Steam train safaris in South Africa
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You are all of the above,…

As an all-rounder, you are a versatile person, you want to make the most of your safaris in South Africa and you want to see it all. You have allowed enough time to have the experience of a lifetime and although your budget may have limits, it’s not really a problem.

You are in a position to do what you want to do. You are happy to meet new people and travel in a group. Apart from the wildlife and wilderness sceneries, you would like to see more of the sights of the country you are travelling in. You like your comforts without wanting to be pampered to the extreme.

You do have money to spend but you do not need all the frills, bells and whistles of a luxury African safari. All you are looking for is a good time, great wildlife experiences and beautiful sceneries and views. Great experiences that only South Africa can offer.

More background information on safaris in South Africa and what it's like to venture into the unspoilt wilderness of Africa and experience nature and wildlife up close.

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