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The 15 Best National Park Safaris

90 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Park entry is often charged separately and it changes the real price by a lot. The 15 below say which parks they enter, how long you are inside and what the gate fee adds.

Tenerife: Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve - What the first hour on the water feels like
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Tenerife: Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve

1.Kayak Safari and Snorkel in a Marine Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,214 reviews · 150 - 210 minutes · from $29Our pick

Paddle from Los Cristianos with guides such as José, Irina, or Franco toward Guaza’s protected coast. You’ll look for dolphins and turtles, visit a sea cave, snorkel when conditions allow, and spend 150 to 210 minutes on the water. The trip suits active visitors who can manage open-sea kayaking.

“The kayak tour was really good, we had a really nice guide with lots of information. We saw dolphins and turtles and it was a really nice experience. The guide was in for a joke but also serious when it was needed. In summary, a great recommendation!”

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Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari) - Montaña Samara and a sunset above the Sea of Clouds
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Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari)

2.Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,601 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Ride from South Tenerife into Teide National Park for a Canarian dinner, cava at Montaña Samara, and guided stargazing near 2,200 meters. English is used on the coach, while the astronomy presentation may be available in Spanish or German. Telescopes, warm coats, and photos are included.

“What a fantastic experience! The tour was run incredibly well, with everything perfectly organized from start to finish. The operators were brilliant and made us feel welcome throughout. The views were absolutely stunning, especially the night sky—our hosts shared so much fascinating information about the stars, which made it even more memorable. The food and drinks were good. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a truly unforgettable experience!”

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From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch - Arrival at Aquila and the included buffet lunch
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From Cape Town: Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

3.Big Five Game Reserve with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,409 reviews · 9 hours · from $236

Leave Cape Town by air-conditioned minibus for Aquila Private Nature Reserve, crossing the Hex River Valley. After a buffet lunch, join an English-speaking ranger for a two-hour open-vehicle safari. You may see lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and up to 172 bird species.

“It was great! Our guide Kayim was fantastic, great ride”

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Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner - The coach ride from South Tenerife
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Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner

4.Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,115 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours · from $65

Join Night Skies Tenerife for an evening at Teide National Park with guides such as Kieran, Craig, and Sonja. You’ll watch sunset at Montaña Samara, eat a three-course Canarian meal, then use four telescopes to view stars, planets, and galaxies under one of Europe’s finest night skies.

“Had a good time watching de sunset and the start at night.”

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Udawalawe National Park | Private Safari Tour

5.Udawalawe National Park | Private Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $25

Join a private four-hour safari in Udawalawe National Park with pickup in the Udawalawe area. Guides such as Gimhana and Gyan are praised for spotting elephants, birds, crocodiles, and smaller wildlife. Choose a 6:00 am or 2:00 pm start, and confirm the separate park entrance fee before booking.

“We wanted to go to the park to mostly see the elephants. Little did we know that we can also see sooo many other animals. Our tour guide Gimhana showed us of course the elephants, peacocks, eagles, different kinds of birds, water buffalo, deers, crocodiles,… and the list goes on! It was definitely worth waking up very early and going inside the park for sunrise! I would recommend this experience to everyone!”

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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari - Early Pickup and the Long Road From Johannesburg
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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

6.Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,327 reviews · 12 hours · from $186

Leave Johannesburg early for Pilanesberg, then spend 4.5 to 5 hours on two open-vehicle game drives. Guides such as Petrus, Martin, Solly, and Desmond track elephants, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, and big cats. Hotel pickup, lunch, and return transport are included, but the park fee is extra.

“It was a long day but definitely worth it. We saw a lot of animals, the tour guide was very friendly and she did everything for us to see as many animals as possible. We even saw a lioness. Lunch was alright, nothing special. Can recommend the tour!”

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East Coast National Park: Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari - Sea caves, cliffs, and natural bridges
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East Coast National Park: Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari

7.East Coast National Park: Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,090 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Join an English-speaking guide such as Monica, Tony, or Andreas for a four-hour Land Rover adventure from Ayia Napa or Protaras. Expect rough tracks, sea caves, old churches, Cape Greko views, Lovers Bridge, and time to swim at Konnos Beach. The ride is fun, but not plush.

“Perfect little day tour to see and enjoy beautiful Ayia Napa. George was ver nice and informative and a good driver. The best of luck!”

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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights - Landing at Nyerere National Park
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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

8.Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,025 reviews · from $470

You’ll fly about 30 to 40 minutes from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park, then spend the day in a shared 4x4 spotting lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and more. Guides such as Eli, Herman, Dennis, and Songoro are praised for sharp animal spotting and lively explanations. A bush lunch and return flight are included.

“Steven was a lovely guide friendly and informative. The jeep was slightly battererdand uncomfortable though. But everything went like clockwork.”

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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari - The morning pickup from Port Elizabeth and beyond
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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

9.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 872 reviews · 9 hours · from $186

Ride from Port Elizabeth, Bluewater Bay, Colchester, or Addo in an air-conditioned 4x4 with a guaranteed window seat. Your English-speaking guide, often Freddy, John, Sidwell, or King Elvis, leads two game drives, lunch, and wildlife watching in Addo.

“Wow, this day was just incredible! It’s worth every penny. My guide John/Kagisho was very kind and I wouldn’t have seen half the animals, if i wouldn’t have had his spotting skills and knowledge about the park. The Picknick was nice too. We even got so lucky to see two lioness up close.”

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Yala National Park Safari Tours: Morning/Evening/Full Day - Early pickup and the run to the park gate
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Yala National Park Safari Tours: Morning/Evening/Full Day

10.Yala National Park Safari Tours: Morning/Evening/Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 818 reviews · 5 - 12 hours · from $25

Choose a 5-hour evening, 7-hour morning, or 12-hour Yala safari from $25. Guides such as Ishan, Maduka, Darshana, and Madu track leopards, elephants, crocodiles, and birds in a comfortable jeep. Breakfast comes with morning and full-day trips, while the full day adds lunch by the coast.

“I booked the half day morning safari with breakfast for my partner and I and we really enjoyed! I was worried about how busy it would be but our driver drove his own path and we managed to be the first to spot a leopard before other jeeps joined! So surreal! You could tell that the driver really respected the animals and was very knowledgeable, he also drove slowly and wasn’t rushing around trying to find animals. We managed to see 2 leopards, maybe 5 elephants, lots of peacocks, monitor lizards, crocodiles, deer, and plenty of birds! Would really recommend!”

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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari - Nine hours inside Kruger, with about eleven hours overall
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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

11.Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · from $158

Set out from Hazyview at 5:30 am for a private, full-day Kruger safari with a professional guide. You will search for the Big Five, cheetahs, African wild dogs, and birds, with breakfast and lunch stops. Guides such as Senzo, Didi, and Patrick are praised for their wildlife knowledge and care.

“Didi proved to be quite an awesome guide—he was very knowledgeable about so many things in the park, and was able to answer all of our questions. He also got us up close and personal with white rhinos, elephants, leapards, zebras, giraffes, and countless other small gaRead more”

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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive - The five-hour schedule, from hotel lobby to park gate
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Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

12.Nairobi National Park Half-Day Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 738 reviews · 5 hours · from $36

Spend four hours on a Nairobi National Park game drive in an open-roof van or optional safari jeep. Guides such as Edwin, William, Francis, and David help you find lions, rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, and birds, with Wi-Fi, hotel transfers, water, and a Maasai Market stop included.

“It was a fantastic tour! We went with William, and he went the extra mile to make sure we saw as many animals as possible and gave us a bunch of information on each animal. It was a truly great experience, thanks William!”

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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - The early pickup and long drive
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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

13.Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · from $159

Leave Johannesburg or Pretoria early for Pilanesberg National Park, then join two open 4x4 game drives with a safari guide such as Clement or Sibu. You’ll pause for lunch beside a waterhole and return after an unusually full day of wildlife viewing, transport included.

“Very good tour, worth every penny. Seen all the animals except a lion lol but it was cool to see rhinos and leopards!! Definitely recommend”

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Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide - The animals you are most likely to see
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Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

14.Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 641 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $30

Join Gimhana, Udith, Gayan, Jayashan, or another experienced local guide for a 4 to 10-hour private 4x4 safari in Udawalawe. Expect open grasslands, wetlands, elephants, crocodiles, birds, and careful driving that gives animals space. Hotel pickup is included in the Udawalawe area.

“Gimhana was a great guide - we loved the private tour and would really recommend it!”

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Full day Safari - Yala National Park - 04.30 am to 06.00 pm with - Janaka safari - Leopards, the main reason to choose Yala
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Full day Safari – Yala National Park – 04.30 am to 06.00 pm with – Janaka safari

15.Full day Safari – Yala National Park – 04.30 am to 06.00 pm with – Janaka safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 603 reviews · from $57

Start around 4:30 am for a full day in Yala National Park with an experienced jeep driver such as Su, Sri Mal, Darshana, or Sudu. You’ll search for leopards, elephants, sloth bears, crocodiles, and birds, with breakfast, lunch, fruit, and water included. Park entry costs extra.

“We had always wanted to go on safari and when we saw this full day tour of Yala we could not resist. We were picked up at an ungoldly hour of 4.30am by Sou who made sure we had everything we needed. Along with the 4 other guests were went straight to the park. He advised because of the wet weather that we would wait a little while before going in which we all agreed on. He gave us lots of advise about what animals we were hoping to see. They supplied us with breakfast, water and lunch for the day. The drive around the safari was good with Sou…”

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★ 5.0Leopard Safari in Yala National Park(Full Day/Half A Day)From $2296 reviews
Yala National Park Special Leopard Safari Tours By Dinuka SafariFrom $2293 reviews
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★ 5.0Half day wildlife tour to Nairobi National Park Game Drive with Pickup/Drop offFrom $4526 reviews
★ 4.5Day Trip – Tsavo East National Park ( Man Eater Lions of Tsavo & Other Big Five)From $20055 reviews
★ 4.9National Park Safari & Elephant Transit Home TourFrom $21183 reviews
★ 5.0Unique Safari Game Drives in Zambezi National Park, 4 OptionsFrom $12539 reviews
★ 4.5Chobe National Park Full Day Safari (Botswana)From $20039 reviews
Udawalawe National Park — 4-Hour Private Jeep Safari (Pickup)From $30161 reviews
Udawalawe National Park Private SafariFrom $25258 reviews
★ 4.5Ranthambore National ParkFrom $3447 reviews
★ 4.5Ranthambore National Park: Safari Ticket with Pickup OptionFrom $2760 reviews
★ 4.0Pilanesberg Game Reserve Safari and Sun City Day Trip from JohannesburgFrom $29626 reviews
★ 5.0Pilanesberg Game Reserve 6 Hour Sunrise Safari from Johannesburg or PretoriaFrom $25528 reviews
★ 5.0Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day SafariFrom $147256 reviews

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