South Africa Safaris
South Africa Safaris

South Africa Safaris

South Africa is one of the most fascinating and wonderful countries in Africa, famous for its beautiful biodiversity, wildlife, rich culture and sunshine. It is of course also home to Cape Town, the Mother City, voted number 1 destination 2014. A South Africa safari tour will delight any traveller!

South Africa. A World in One.

South Africa is known as the adventure capital of the world and one of the fastest growing safari and holiday destinations on the planet. It is renowned for offering first-class beach holidays and traditional African safaris at only the best safari lodges.

Our top recommended areas in South Africa include the  Kruger National Park  for its incredible wildlife viewing and Big 5 safaris; and Cape Town for its breath-taking scenery, Table Mountain and white sandy beaches. Any combination of these will make a wonderful South Africa safari tour.

Another favourite is the scenic Cape Winelands and famous Garden Route situated along the east coast of South Africa.

South Africa is steeped in history and culture and includes World Heritage Sites, namely Robben Island and St Lucia Wetland Park.

It provides visitors a unique safari and beach holiday destination and is undoubtedly one the most extraordinary places on earth.

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The beautiful city of  Cape Town  is recognised world-wide as one of the best destinations in Africa. The legendary  Cape Whale Coast  is one of the most beautiful and spectacular regions to visit in South Africa. Visitors can experience the best land-based whale watching in the world.

Close to Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, the  Garden Route safari lodges  are malaria-free, and perfect for self-drivers exploring the Garden Route. The  Kruger Park Private Concessions  offer guests exclusive safari camps and lodges in private areas not accessible to the general public.

The  Thornybush  and  Manyeleti Game Reserves  also offer guests the chance of seeing the Big Five, and close to  Johannesburg  guests can go on a malaria safari in the  Welgevonden Game Reserve , as well as the  Waterberg area .

The picturesque  Panorama Route  is situated along the northern Drakensberg Mountain range and is most visited during the dry winter months when the views are most reliable.

Take advantage of our wide selection of Kruger Park Safaris . The best areas for game viewing are the Private Reserves of the Greater Kruger Park. They allow off road driving for close encounters, and are free from the maddening crowds.

South Africa has a wide variety of safari lodges that offer visitors a malaria-free safari experience . We have listed the main lodges below to assist our guests in choosing a lodge that would suit their needs and level of comfort.

The Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve is an exclusive reserve bordering the western edge of the Kruger National Park. The reserve consists of 65 000 hectares of unspoilt African bush and is home to an abundance of wildlife.

The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve borders the Timbavati Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. Safaris within the Klaserie focus on the bush and its ecosystems, where guests can get involved in the tracking of Africa's big game.

How to Get there

Sun Safaris can arrange all scheduled flights for visitors to one of the many airports in South Africa. OR Tambo International (Johannesburg) as well as Cape Town International are the 2 major airports in the country as well as Durban International, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport and a variety of Domestic airports throughout the country including, Hoedspruit, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, George and Pietermaritzburg and a few other smaller airports.

Daily scheduled flights operate between these airports and once visitors arrive, Sun Safaris will arrange guests' onward arrangements either by road or air by means of private services, scheduled services or self-drive options. Driving in South Africa is easy and primary roads are well maintained and clearly signed. Driving is on the left hand side, there are a many interesting pit stops and farm stalls worth a visit, throughout the country.

South Africa Game Viewing and Activities

South Africa is known as the adventure capital of the world and one can spend a few weeks here before exhausting all the options available as far as outdoor and adventure activities and tourist attractions are concerned.

Whether one is a nature enthusiast, devoted safari guest or first time safari goer, expectations are sure to be exceeded. Popular tourist destinations in South Africa include the Kruger National Park, the beautiful city of Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, the Garden Route, Durban, the Drakensberg, and Cape Town's beaches.

There are private game reserves within driving distance from Cape Town, making a weekend safari easily doable for visitors basing themselves in the city.

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Sun Safaris organises African & South American safaris, holidays and honeymoons. We are based in Cape Town, South Africa. Both continents are specialized and complex, yet exciting destinations. For this reason, Sun Safaris aims to help you make well-informed travel decisions by calling on our extensive knowledge and first-hand experience, providing you with up-to-date travel information, and to ensure all your enquiries and bookings are handled efficiently.

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