14 Sunset Safaris in South Africa Worth Booking

1.Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 508 reviews · 9 hours · from $168Our pick

Travel from Cape Town to Aquila Private Game Reserve with guides such as Dona, Elda, or Frank, then ride an open safari truck at sunset. Expect a long but scenic day, a 45-minute wine tasting, welcome refreshments, buffet food, pool time, and a good chance to see four of the Big Five.

“The trip was amazing, both the driver to Aquila and the safari tour guide were amazing. They both explained things very well. On the way from CPT to Aquila our driver explained some history about CPT, the winefarms and the wars, it kept the drive entertaining. Shoutout to Dona (our driver) (with one a)😉. The safari tour guide was also very good. The park itself is beautiful aswell, it’s not the biggest, but it was big enough to see a lot of animals. We managed to see 4 out of the big 5. The leopard was the only one we didn’t see. Apart from the animals in the big 5…”

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2.Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 350 reviews · 9 hours · from $167

Travel from Cape Town to Aquila Private Game Reserve for a sunset drive in an open 4x4 truck. You’ll have round-trip transport, a welcome drink, snacks, and an experienced ranger. The reserve offers close animal sightings, though the long drive and bumpy truck ride require patience.

“We had tue most amazing day, our driver Dona was absolutely amazing , told us so much about South Africa in our drive qas very friendly and made us all very comfortable was also a fantastic driver felt very safe. We saw 4 of the big 5 the Aquila Game reserve was absolutely magnificent we had a great guide Tyler he made every effort possible to make our Safari perfect. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.”

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3.Botlierskop Private Game Reserve: 3.5-Hour Sunset Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 227 reviews · from $64

Ride through Botlierskop Private Game Reserve in an open vehicle during the late afternoon, with English-speaking guides such as Madeline, Mel, Rico, Kevin, or Alex. Expect mountain scenery, close animal sightings, a drinks and snacks stop, and time to use the restaurant or pool afterward.

“Bumpy ride but the most comfortable ride and our guide Mel was fantastic and a very safe driver. the afternoon teas was a great treat and good chance to ask questions. Highly recommend this experience!”

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4.Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $131Top rated

Start at 5:30 am from Hazyview and enter Kruger National Park at opening time in a private open safari vehicle. Your guide searches for lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, wild dogs, and birds. Guides such as Abraham N and Patrick are praised for sharp wildlife knowledge.

“It was just a fantastic experience. Krugerpark has shown itself at its best. Patrick our Guide has a passion for wildlife and nature. He can explain about the animals but also has a huge knowledge about the smallest little creature. And at some sightings we were just on our own. We will come back asap.”

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5.Aquila Private Game Reserve: Sunset Safari with Entry Fee

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 158 reviews · from $63

Drive yourself to Aquila Private Game Reserve by 3 PM for a welcome drink, snacks, and a 4 PM open 4x4 safari. Your ranger shares facts and stories as animals move toward water at sunset. Add pool time, the labyrinth, or paid spa and safari activities.

“The all experience, from the reception from the stuff members, the food and most of all the excitement of the big 5 reserve.”

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6.Exclusive Sunset Game Drive Safari near Hoedspruit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $112

Join All or Nothing Adventures at 4 pm for a private sunset game drive near Hoedspruit. Search a 5,500-hectare reserve for elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, wild dogs, and more, then pause for snacks and a drink at a scenic viewpoint before returning to the meeting point.

“Excellent safari; great guide; highly recommended! Vehicle was comfortable and felt safe throughout. Our guide went above and beyond; great range of snacks and alcoholic beverages too!”

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7.From St Lucia: iSimangaliso Sunset Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 39 reviews · 3 hours · from $39Best value

Join a small Jeep group of up to nine from St Lucia and explore iSimangaliso Wetland Park’s Eastern Shores at sunset. Your English-speaking guide, sometimes Terry, watches for elephants, rhinos, hippos, buffalo, birds, and nocturnal animals while you enjoy coffee, tea, and sweeping views.

“iSimangaliso Park is truly magnificent, and the guide is very professional and knowledgeable. We did the park as a self-drive, but the guided visit is a real added value and not to be missed. I absolutely recommend it!!”

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8.Sunset Safari at the big 5 Game Reserve All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 30 reviews · 8 hours · from $280

Travel from Cape Town to a private Big 5 reserve for an evening 4x4 drive timed for golden hour. Your guide explains local wildlife and plants while you look for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, giraffes, and zebra. French-speaking guide Enoch Mukidi Lokwa is available on some departures.

“The safari itself was good but the price for it was not included. This is just for the transfer and light snacks. You do not get the value for your money as you still have to pay for the actual safari upon arrival. The duration of the whole thing exceeds 3 hours so please bear this in mind. Communication with the host was very bad also.”

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9.Pilanesberg Game Reserve 6 Hour Sunrise Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $255

Leave at 4:00 am for Pilanesberg with a private vehicle, guide, park fees, lunch, and bottled water included. Spend up to six hours tracking wildlife, then eat at Bakubung Bush Lodge. Guides such as Anton, Willie, and Norman are praised for patient animal tracking and local insight.

“We had an amazing day guided by Norman. We saw 4 of the Big 5 - no leopard on this occasion but we saw many other animals. Birds in abundance, animals in their native setting. Nothing was too much trouble for Norman making sure we had an amazing experience. Highly recommended.”

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10.Kruger National Park: Morning Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six hours exploring Kruger National Park in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Search for the Big Five, pause at a rest camp for optional breakfast, and enjoy bottled water. Pickup is available from your accommodation or a park gate, with conservation fees paid separately.

“Amazing experience. The guide was super nice and knowledgeable. He gave us a lot of information about the animals and he did everything possible to see most of them. We had a great time”

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11.Kruger National Park Morning Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $93

Start with hotel pickup in Hazyview and enter Kruger National Park for a seven-hour morning safari. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Edward or Happy, helps you spot wildlife, birds, trees, and signs of early human settlement. Choose an open vehicle or air-conditioned closed vehicle.

“The guide was the best guide of all 4 of our safari days all booked with different companies but the guide edward was amazing and we saw the big 5 🙏🏽🙌🏽”

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12.sunset safari big 5 Game reserve Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 14 reviews · 8 hours · from $224

Leave Cape Town by minivan for Aquila Private Nature Reserve, with a guide such as Enoch Mukidi or Yannick. The eight-hour outing includes pickup, meals, water, admission, and a two-hour sunset game drive, with possible sightings of lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo, zebra, and more.

“Enoch is best guide this activity realy best beatiful if u thinking about activity definitly you can chooused ❤️”

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13.Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $165

Travel from Cape Town through Paarl and Worcester to Aquila Private Game Reserve for a five-hour sunset outing. You get pickup, a guide, bottled water, and a game drive in search of the Big Five. Entrance fees are extra, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“This was a wonderful experience. I did both the day time and sunset safari and the sunset safari is hands down the better option. It was beautiful, the weather was wonderful, and the animals were so cool.”

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14.Sunset Safari Big 5 Aquila with Snacks and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $196

Pair Cape Town’s historic center and a South African wine tasting with a sunset game drive at Aquila Private Game Reserve. Your day includes hotel pickup, Castle of Good Hope, Fairview wine and cheese, snacks, and a small-group safari led by an English-speaking guide. Aquila’s entrance fee needs checking before booking.

“This was very nice view and food was very nice we manage to see atleast elephant giraphe zebra and rhino plus lion that was my desire and I will recommend everyone who will like to enjoy better life of wild in harden or safari come and see. Just call this tour the pleases du cape town with leon on board”

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