5 Overnight Safaris in South Africa to Build a Day Around

1.2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 928 reviews · 2 days · from $533Our pick

Travel in a small group from Cape Town to Cape Agulhas and Garden Route Game Lodge. Expect long but scenic drives, two safari outings, a three-course dinner, breakfast, and a comfortable four-star chalet. Guides such as Chris, Vaughan, and Benjamin are known for thoughtful commentary.

“The guide (Chris) was excellent. Very flexible, planning the route to get the best weather at different places and asking us how long we wanted to stop for. He also answered all my questions about South Africa”

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2.4 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $917

Travel from Johannesburg to Balule and Kruger National Park with Viva Safaris in a small group of up to nine. Expect sunset and night drives, a bush walk with an armed ranger, an open-sided Gameviewer, a bush braai, treehouse lodging, and Blyde River Canyon views.

“We stayed in Tremisana Lodge and Marc’s Treehouse. The accommodation is basic but an experience not to be missed - especially the tree house. The food in both locations was good. The bbq was impacted by the weather, but we still saw tRead more”

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3.5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,500Top rated

Spend four nights at Katekani Lodge on a small-group safari from Johannesburg. You’ll join guided game drives, a sunrise bush walk, Kruger National Park outings, a short armed-ranger walk, and a visit to Blyde River Canyon. Pickup, park fees, meals, and transport are included.

“They tour aside the facility was run down and the food was horrible. The power was off for 2 hours every night and the water was undrinkable. The staff told us not to drink it and then they charged us for every bottle of water. Completely unaRead more”

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4.6 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,148

Spend six days between Balule, Kruger, and the Blyde River Canyon, with five nights in lodge and treehouse accommodation. You’ll join open-vehicle drives, a ranger-led bush walk, a night drive, Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, and the Three Rondawels. Groups are limited to nine.

“From pick up to drop off, I could not have asked for a better experience. I was able to see the big five and really appreciated all the effort put in to making this such an incredible trip. Special shoutout to Andy, Nadine, and Luke who reaRead more”

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5.3-Days Ultra Luxury Safari at Kapama River Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $1,815

Travel from Johannesburg to Kapama Private Game Reserve for three days of luxury suites, guided sunrise and sunset drives, spa time, and full-board meals. Small groups of up to nine, airport pickup, and guides such as Themba and Mila make this a polished safari for first-time visitors.

“I was a bit nervous about this. My interaction with MoAfrika and it was completely by text over WhatsApp. If it wasn't for a few reviews I would not have booked it. So, I feel obligated to contribute a review. This was an excellent experience.”

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