Wildlife Tours in South Africa

South Africa wildlife tours

With diverse coastal ecosystems and a multitude of parks and reserves teeming with animals from Big 5 game and antelopes to lizards and exotic birds, it’s no surprise that South Africa is one of the most popular destinations for wildlife travel. Our South Africa wildlife packages, designed specifically for UK travellers, offer exciting encounters with a wide array of amazing creatures.

Guided Wildlife Tips in South Africa

Among African safari tours, Kruger National Park is a prime choice for its sheer variety of habitats and animals. Also popular is the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Reserve, boasting the largest numbers of rhino in Africa. East Coast trips often go to iSimangaliso Wetland Park, home to a large hippo population as well as zebras, impalas, rhinos and vervet monkeys to name but a few. Flamingos, pelicans and numerous other birds are also spotted, while in the nearby town of St Lucia, hippos are regularly seen trundling through the streets!

Marine wildlife excursions are in plentiful supply along South Africa’s splendid coastline. Boat trips in Port Elizabeth’s Algoa Bay are wonderful for watching bottlenose dolphins at play, while tours at Plettenberg Bay and the Robberg Peninsula often yield sightings of “Robberg Express” great white sharks. Further west, Hermanus is a perfect spot for land-based whale watching, while the Stony Point Nature Reserve at Betty’s Bay boasts one of the biggest African Penguin colonies in the world.

South Africa Conservation Tours

South Africa has a number of wildlife conservation centres such as Monkeyland near Plettenberg Bay, a free-roaming primate sanctuary, and the Tsitsikamma Wolf Sanctuary, where you can interact with rescued wolves.  Meanwhile, birders will be in their element at locations like Tsitsikamma Forest and Addo Elephant National Park, which has over 400 recorded species.

If you’re fascinated by the natural world, take a look at our worldwide wildlife tours for more fantastic options.

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With diverse coastal ecosystems and a multitude of parks and reserves teeming with animals from Big 5 game and antelopes to lizards and exotic birds, it’s no surprise that South Africa is one of the most popular destinations for wildlife ... more

With diverse coastal ecosystems and a multitude of parks and reserves teeming with animals from Big 5 game and ... more

South Africa wildlife tours

Wildlife Tours in South Africa

With diverse coastal ecosystems and a multitude of parks and reserves teeming with animals from Big 5 game and antelopes to lizards and exotic birds, it’s no surprise that South Africa is one of the most popular destinations for wildlife travel. Our South Africa wildlife packages, designed specifically for UK travellers, offer exciting encounters with a wide array of amazing creatures.

Guided Wildlife Tips in South Africa

Among African safari tours, Kruger National Park is a prime choice for its sheer variety of habitats and animals. Also popular is the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Reserve, boasting the largest numbers of rhino in Africa. East Coast trips often go to iSimangaliso Wetland Park, home to a large hippo population as well as zebras, impalas, rhinos and vervet monkeys to name but a few. Flamingos, pelicans and numerous other birds are also spotted, while in the nearby town of St Lucia, hippos are regularly seen trundling through the streets!

Marine wildlife excursions are in plentiful supply along South Africa’s splendid coastline. Boat trips in Port Elizabeth’s Algoa Bay are wonderful for watching bottlenose dolphins at play, while tours at Plettenberg Bay and the Robberg Peninsula often yield sightings of “Robberg Express” great white sharks. Further west, Hermanus is a perfect spot for land-based whale watching, while the Stony Point Nature Reserve at Betty’s Bay boasts one of the biggest African Penguin colonies in the world.

South Africa Conservation Tours

South Africa has a number of wildlife conservation centres such as Monkeyland near Plettenberg Bay, a free-roaming primate sanctuary, and the Tsitsikamma Wolf Sanctuary, where you can interact with rescued wolves.  Meanwhile, birders will be in their element at locations like Tsitsikamma Forest and Addo Elephant National Park, which has over 400 recorded species.

If you’re fascinated by the natural world, take a look at our worldwide wildlife tours for more fantastic options.

Less

With diverse coastal ecosystems and a multitude of parks and reserves teeming with animals from Big 5 game and antelopes to lizards and exotic birds, it’s no surprise that South Africa is one of the most popular destinations for wildlife ... more

With diverse coastal ecosystems and a multitude of parks and reserves teeming with animals from Big 5 game and ... more

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Tour of Kruger National Park

8 days from £1,099.00 exc. flights
Embark of a 7-day tour of Kruger National Park. If safaris and wildlife is what you’re after, look no further than South Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary....
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Etosha to Cape Town Scenic Tour

14 days from £1,161.00 exc. flights
Namibia and South Africa have so much in store for you on this low-cost scenic tour. You’ll experience cosmopolitan city streets, wonderful wildlife, and incredible desert...
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Southwestern Africa Camping Adventure

13 days from £1,203.00 exc. flights
Enjoy starry skies and chats around the campfire in breath-taking locations up the west coast of Africa on this nature camping tour. From the largest canyon...
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Walking and Wildlife in South Africa

9 days from £1,579.00 exc. flights
Enjoy mountain hikes, coastal trails, bushland walks and a walking safari on this wonderfully varied and scenic small group tour of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal region. Visit...
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South Africa and Swaziland

10 days from £1,599.00 exc. flights
You can see so much of South Africa on this small group, wildlife and historical tour of South Africa. The guided holiday includes a mountain walk,...
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South Africa's Garden Route

12 days from £1,599.00 exc. flights
This small group wildlife and scenic holiday package follows The Garden Route.  This is South Africa’s world famous road journey through vibrant cities, stunning landscapes and...
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Wildlife Tour of Kruger and Karongwe

7 days from £1,672.00 exc. flights
There’s scarcely a better place to find the ‘big 5’: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos. Kruger National Park is also home to hundreds of other...
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Cycle South Africa

10 days from £1,745.00 exc. flights
The beautiful southern coast, with its wine farms and national parks, is the setting for this low-cost small group supported bike riding holiday of South Africa,...
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South Africa Lodge Safari

12 days from £2,499.00 exc. flights
This 12-day small group escorted holiday of South Africa takes in a range of safari and wildlife experiences and includes a journey along the Panorama Route....