Luxury South Africa Safaris Packages & Holidays

South Africa Safaris Packages

Luxury safari packages in South Africa can be found in various locations, such as the Kruger National Park and its private reserves (Sabi Sands, Timbavati), the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, and the Eastern Cape. Options range from all-inclusive, multi-day tours that combine game drives with gourmet dining, to private and fly-in safaris, with some packages offering the addition of other South African attractions like Cape Town and the Winelands.

An Africa Destination Expert from Kabira Safaris will tailor an itinerary to meet every need. You can relax and enjoy your tailor-made vacation to South Africa because they have meticulously planned every detail and have first-hand, local expertise.

Luxury South African Safaris

Featuring the Big Five, Whales, Wine Regions, and More

South Africa offers about everything a tourist could want. While a safari in South Africa is elevated to a Mediterranean level in Cape Town and the neighboring wine regions, the most dependable Big 5 animal viewing in Africa is guaranteed in the Kruger’s private reserves.

As migratory whales make their way from the cold Antarctic to the warmer waters of South Africa’s Whale Coast to mate and give birth, the area becomes a hive of activity from July to November. Among the world’s top land-based whale-watching destinations, the town of Hermanus is right in the middle of it all.

Combining the stunning Garden Route with the malaria-free Eastern Cape parks makes for the perfect itinerary for family vacations or self-drive adventures. Sun City is the most popular family vacation spot on the continent, but you can’t go to KwaZulu-Natal without also seeing the big game and relaxing on the beautiful beaches. This South African safari must-visit destination has championship golf courses, five-star hotels, and thrilling water parks.

Reason Why Visit South Africa

South Africa is worth visiting for its diverse landscapes, from the “Big Five” wildlife in national parks like Kruger to the coastal beauty of the Garden Route and the dramatic mountains of the Drakensberg. The country also offers a rich history and culture, world-class wine regions, unique cuisine, and a variety of activities including safaris, beaches, hiking, and adrenaline-fueled adventures.

One of the most popular African tourist locations, South Africa is like a mini-world all rolled into one. Now I’ll give you five reasons why:

1. Experience the Finest Big 5 Game Viewing

Seeing the Big Five—elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and buffalo—in their natural habitat is a dream come true for many safari enthusiasts. There aren’t many places on Earth where you can do all five in a single day, but South Africa is definitely one of them. Thanks to its world-class national parks and conservation regions, the nation is a top location for Big 5 safaris:

• Kruger National Park and its private reserves like Sabi Sands, Thornybush, Londolozi, Mala Mala, Lion Sands and Dulini.
• Madikwe Game Reserve
• Phinda Game Reserve
• Pilanesberg National Park
• Addo Elephant National Park

2. Effortlessly Combine Bush and Beach

The 2,550-kilometer (1,550-mile) coastline of South Africa is among the most picturesque and diverse in the world. Situated between the warmer Indian Ocean and the colder Atlantic Ocean, South Africa is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, rugged coastlines, charming cities, and indigenous forests. South Africa’s first-rate infrastructure and daily domestic flights make it easy and pleasurable to combine a beach vacation with a safari.

South Africa’s coastal highlights:

• Cape Town – a city of gastronomic delights with some of the most beautiful beaches on Earth.
• Cape Point Nature Reserve – scenically spectacular and home to the smallest yet richest of the world’s six floral kingdoms.
• Boulders Beach – meet endangered penguins.
• Garden Route – a gorgeous stretch of coastline, ideal for self-drivers and families.
• Whale Coast – experience the best land-based whale-watching on the planet.
• KwaZulu-Natal – 600km (370mi) of safe swimming beaches, colourful coral reefs and turtle breeding grounds.

3. Getting Around is Easy

An excellent system of tourist infrastructure is in place in South Africa. Charter planes can take you to private airstrips at safari lodges and the Kruger National Park, while commercial flights connect all the main towns daily. One of the most important airports in South Africa, OR Tambo International Airport connects travelers to the rest of Africa. South Africa is a great spot to rent a car due to its advanced infrastructure and modern, comfortable vehicles used for road transfers. This nation is perfect for a self-drive vacation along the Garden Route or the Cape Winelands because of its well-kept roads and highways.

Your South Africa safari can easily be combined with:

• Botswana – to experience the pristine Okavango Delta, Chobe and Kalahari.
• Victoria Falls – for a soul-stirring encounter with the world’s biggest waterfall.
• Namibia – Southern Africa’s secret corner and home to our planet’s oldest desert.
• Zimbabwe and Zambia – for superb big game viewing in raw wildernesses.
• Kenya and Tanzania – to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.
• Rwanda, Uganda and Congo – for Gorilla Trekking

4. Savour Gourmet Cuisine and Flawless Service

Travelers to South Africa can choose from a variety of five-star restaurants serving only the finest, most upscale cuisine. South Africa, from its two largest cities, Cape Town and Johannesburg, all the way to the Kruger National Park, is known for its delicious cuisine. The scenic valleys of the Cape Winelands are renowned for their sun-drenched vineyards, rocky mountains as a backdrop, charming villages, award-winning restaurants, and, of course, world-famous wines. Contiguous with Kruger National Park, the breathtaking Sabi Sands Game Reserve was an early adopter of the idea of a luxury safari. Not only does this private reserve host the Big 5, but it is also housed by some of the most opulent safari hotels in Africa, complete with five-star personal service and gourmet meals.

South Africa’s gastronomic highlights:

• Cape Winelands – the town of Franschhoek boasts an undeniable reputation as the country’s culinary capital.
• Cape Town – widely hailed as Africa’s gourmet superstar.
• Johannesburg – a modern, exciting and budding food scene.
• Sabi Sands Game Reserve – a luxury safari experience par excellence.

5. Perfect for Multi-generational Family Safaris

There is so much to see and see in South Africa that it is a great option for families or groups of older relatives going on their first safari. While adults enjoy relaxing game drives, families can take use of the Kruger area’s public reserves and enormous national park, where many lodges provide children-friendly programming, playgrounds, and other amenities. Additionally, in areas where malaria is completely nonexistent, South Africa has smaller reserves and parks that are just as rewarding:

• Madikwe Game Reserve – encounter the Big 5 and endangered African wild dog.
• Pilanesberg National Park – see the Big 5 and enjoy family entertainment at Sun City.
• Addo Elephant National Park – home to the Big 7 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, great white shark and southern right whale).

Southern Africa Safari Destinations

Southern African safaris offer diverse wildlife viewing in regions like South Africa’s Kruger National Park, Botswana’s Okavango Delta, and Namibia’s Etosha National Park, providing experiences from luxurious private reserves to unique activities like walking safaris and river boat trips. Key destinations include Kruger’s Sabi Sands for leopards, Chobe National Park for elephants, and Victoria Falls for dramatic scenery. The region’s unique landscapes, from desert to waterways, support a rich variety of animals and allow for various safari styles, from traditional game drives to specialized conservation experiences.