Lonely PlanetSep 28, 2026
A Guide to Taking a Safari in Southern Africa
Southern Africa is home to the region
24 things in this story
- Okavango DeltaSightworld's largest inland delta, a watery world
- Moremi Game ReserveSightpart of the Okavango Delta
- KhwaiSightarea around the Okavango Delta
- Elsewhere
- South Luangwa National ParkSightLusaka, Zambiaknown for lion cubs on the river bank
- Kruger National ParkSightNelspruit, South Africapremier park, home to the Big Five
- Etosha National ParkSightOutjo, Namibiaelite park with incredible natural beauty and wildlife
- Chobe National ParkSightKasane, Botswanaone of Southern Africa's largest parks
- Hwange National ParkAirportHwange, Zimbabweknown for its large elephant populations
- SossusvleiSightSesriem, NamibiaThe name "Sossusvlei" is often used in an extended meaning to refer to the surrounding area.
- Victoria FallsSightLivingstone, Zambianatural wonder located near Botswana
- Drive BotswanaPlaceGaborone, Botswanaorganizes vehicle rental, campsite bookings and itinerary plans
- Safari BookingsPlaceCape Town, South Africawebsite to check a wide range of safari tour options
- Greater Kruger ecosystemSightNelspruit, South Africaprivate reserves adding land to Kruger NP
- Sabi SandsSightNelspruit, South Africaprivate game reserves revered for lion and leopard sightings
- TimbavatiSightNelspruit, South AfricaIt was established in 1956 by like-minded game farmers with the creation of the Timbavati Association.
- MkhuzeSightMkuze, South Africatop birding destination in South Africa
- iSimangaliso Wetland ParkSightSt Lucia, South AfricaWorld Heritage Site, top birding destination
- Kgalagadi Transfrontier ParkSightAskari, South Africaarid landscapes and red dunes, home to gemsbok
- Mountain Zebra National ParkSightCradock, South AfricaIt is surrounded by 896,146 hectares of the Mountain Zebra-Camdeboo Protected Environment.
- Pilanesberg National ParkSightRustenburg, South Africamalaria-free Big Five reserve near Johannesburg
- ShamwariSightGqeberha, South AfricaIt is part of the Indalo Protected Environment.
- Madikwe Game ReserveSightZeerust, South AfricaIt comprises 750 km2 (290 sq mi) of bushland north of the small town of Groot-Marico up to the border with Botswana.
- MalaMalaSightNelspruit, South Africa
- Samara Karoo ReserveSightNieu-Bethesda, South Africa
