National Park Safaris Around the World: 15 to Book

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Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari)

1.Teide National Park Sunset & Stargazing with Dinner (Star Safari)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,601 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Ride from South Tenerife into Teide National Park for a Canarian dinner, a cava toast at Montaña Samara, and guided stargazing at Mirador de las Narices del Teide. Guides including Craig, Kieran, Sol, and Sonja may lead parts of the evening. Expect clear astronomy talks, four telescopes, free photos, and cold conditions.

“Great experience! Very knowledgeable guides; I went home with some good fun facts about the island and sky. Also love that the photos are free.”

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Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner

2.Teide National Park: Sunset & Stargazing Safari with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,115 reviews · 3.5 - 7 hours · from $65

Travel into Teide National Park for a sunset above the clouds, a Canarian three-course dinner, and guided stargazing with Kieran, Craig, Sonja, and their team. You’ll use four powerful telescopes, hear clear stories about stars and mythology, and receive free sunset photos, a time-lapse video, and a starry-sky portrait.

“The guide Craig had a great personality. The team were informative & very friendly when stargazing. I’d recommend this to anyone, it’s definitely a must.”

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Udawalawe National Park | Private Safari Tour

3.Udawalawe National Park | Private Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,499 reviews · from $25

Join a private 4x4 safari in Udawalawe National Park with pickup in the Udawalawe area. Guides such as Gimhana and Gyan focus on elephants, birds, crocodiles, monkeys, and other wildlife, while adjusting the drive to your interests. Choose a 6:00 am or 2:00 pm start and return to your pickup point after about four hours.

“Gimhana was in contact from the day I booked to ensure I knew how to get there, which accommodations would allow me to stay, and what prices I was expected to pay. His help was much appreciated. Then on the day of the Safari we saw so many elephants, deer, bird species, and monkeys. Gimhana was a whizz at spotting the animals and knowledgeable in identifying the species and answering all our questions. It was such a unique and incredible experience.”

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From Johannesburg: Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

4.Pilanesberg Nature Reserve Game Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,327 reviews · 12 hours · from $186

Leave Johannesburg early for Pilanesberg Nature Reserve, about two hours away. You get two open-vehicle game drives totaling 4.5 to 5 hours, lunch at a rest camp, and guides such as Petrus, Martin, and Desmond who explain the animals and bush. Expect elephants, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, birds, and a fair chance of seeing several Big Five species.

“This is a great day trip from Joburg for an authentic safari experience. Thomas our driver was communicative and professional, pointing out interesting things on our way to Pilanesberg. Thabo our guide was also great. Very knowledgeable. Of course you can’t control what you will and won’t see but we were fortunate enough to see a leopard and had incredible elephant and rhino sightings. Lunch is a bit basic but overall would recommend the trip”

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East Coast National Park: Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari

5.East Coast National Park: Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,090 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Ride a rugged Landrover Defender into Konnos National Park, stopping at sea caves, natural bridges, old churches, Cape Greko viewpoints, Love Bridge, and a beach for swimming. English-speaking guides such as Tony, Monica, Andreas, and Stav bring local stories and plenty of humor. Expect a bumpy, open-air ride rather than luxury transport.

“An amazing trip that has been the highlight of our families holiday. A great mix of fun and an experience of Cyprian culture. Our tour guide was brilliant and went over and above to make sure we had a good time.”

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From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

6.Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,025 reviews · from $470

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full-day game drive with an English-speaking guide, bush lunch, coffee break, and return flight. Guides such as Eli, Herman, Dennis, and Songoro are praised for finding lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and more. Shared and private jeep options are available, with a two-day upgrade adding a bush walk and Rufiji River cruise.

“An incredible experience, absolutely loved the day! It was well organised from the pick up to the airport to boarding the flight and once landed in Selous. The guide was great, informative and did all he could for us to see as many animals as possible. I would certainly recommend this to anyone looking to do a day's safari from Zanzibar.”

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Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

7.Addo Elephant National Park All Inclusive Full-Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 872 reviews · 9 hours · from $186

Spend nine hours in Addo Elephant National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Freddy, John, Sidwell, or King Elvis. Travel by air-conditioned 4x4 with a window seat for every passenger, enjoy lunch and refreshments, and search for elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, zebras, and more.

“Wonderful day that I’ll remember for a long time. Guide was very knowledgeable!”

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Yala National Park Safari Tours: Morning/Evening/Full Day

8.Yala National Park Safari Tours: Morning/Evening/Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 818 reviews · 5 - 12 hours · from $25

Choose a 7-hour morning safari with breakfast, a 5-hour evening drive, or a 12-hour full-day outing with breakfast and lunch. English-speaking guides such as Ishan, Maduka, Darshana, and Madu handle the driving and wildlife spotting. Pickup covers Tissamaharama, Yala, Kataragama, Kirinda, Palatupana, and nearby areas.

“We had an incredible safari experience with Yasanaka. He was truly amazing and made sure we saw everything — especially the leopards. One leopard actually passed right by us, which was absolutely unforgettable. He also stopped so we could fully enjoy seeing the elephants and carefully pointed out every animal along the way. He has great energy, is fun, chill, and clearly loves what he does. At the end of the day, he even helped me catch my bus from Tissa and made sure I got on safely, which was very kind and thoughtful. The safari was fantastic, and Yasanaka made the experience even better. Highly recommend it!!”

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Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

9.Kruger National Park Full Day Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 799 reviews · from $158

Start around 5:30 a.m. from Hazyview and spend up to 9 hours exploring Kruger National Park with a private guide. Your guide helps search for the Big Five, cheetahs, African Wild Dogs, and birdlife, while your group controls the pace. Collect breakfast packs before pickup, then stop at one rest camp for breakfast and another for lunch, paid separately.

“Didi proved to be quite an awesome guide—he was very knowledgeable about so many things in the park, and was able to answer all of our questions. He also got us up close and personal with white rhinos, elephants, leapards, zebras, giraffes, and countless other small gaRead more”

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Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

10.Full Day Ultimate Pilanesberg National Park Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · from $159

Leave Johannesburg or Pretoria early for Pilanesberg National Park, then join two open 4x4 drives with a professional guide. You will search for lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo, stop for lunch beside a waterhole, and return by air-conditioned minivan. Guides such as Clement and Sibu are praised for their animal knowledge and good humor.

“Great experience. Our guide at the park was very funny and knowledgeable. The food provided was good as well.”

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Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

11.Udawalawe National Park: Elephant Safari with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 641 reviews · 4 - 10 hours · from $30

Explore Udawalawe National Park by private 4x4 Jeep with a skilled driver-guide such as Gimhana, Udith, or Jayashan. Expect elephant herds, crocodiles, deer, buffalo, jackals, birds, and perhaps a leopard across a four to ten-hour safari. Hotel pickup is included in the Udawalawe area, while the park entry fee costs extra.

“Amazing experience! We booked the safari at 6 AM and we saw a lot of animals and a big group of elephants! Was incredible. Thanks a lot to our driver/ guide Gimhana that pick us up from the hotel, brought us the breakfast and was really friendly and with a super view! Thanks to him we saw a lot of hidden animals and we spent a great morning.”

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Full day Safari – Yala National Park – 04.30 am to 06.00 pm with – Janaka safari

12.Full day Safari – Yala National Park – 04.30 am to 06.00 pm with – Janaka safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 603 reviews · from $57

Start at 4:30 am and spend about 12 hours exploring Yala National Park in a safari jeep shared by up to six people. Guides such as Su, Sudu, Darshana, and Sri Mal know the park well and work hard to find leopards, elephants, sloth bears, buffalo, crocodiles, and birds. Breakfast, lunch, fruit, and water are included, but the park entry fee is extra.

“A full day tour was great choice. We got to see a leapord in the morning, which our driver Ish spotted from at least a 100ms distance, and then a few elephants in the afternoon. In between we got to see lots of different animals, everything from waterbuffalos and warthogs down to critters such as kingfishers, mungos and different eagles. He did everything he could to make sure we were happy and satisfied.”

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Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

13.Safari Tour; Nairobi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 594 reviews · from $43

Start early from your Nairobi hotel and spend four to five hours looking for free-roaming rhinos, lions, giraffes, birds, and other wildlife from an open-roof van. Guides such as Edwin, David, Peter, Lawrence, and William have earned praise for animal spotting. The park fee is extra, and airport drop-off is available.

“I had a great time on this Safari. We were able to see so many animals in such a short time. I would definitely book this tour again.”

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Big Five Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town

14.Big Five Game Reserve Wildlife Safari from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 576 reviews · from $184

Ride from central Cape Town to Aquila Game Reserve in an air-conditioned coach, then join an English-speaking ranger for a three-hour open-vehicle drive through the malaria-free Karoo. Look for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, and more than 170 bird species. Lunch, a welcome drink, and hotel transfers are included.

“Fun tour! Get to see all the big 5 although there are very few of each animal. It is a big zoo so don’t expect it to be like a proper safari but still a great experience. A lot of it actually done in travelling too and from the game reserve so be prepared to be on a coach for a while”

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Musk ox Safari in Dovrefjell National Park, Oppdal Safari

15.Musk ox Safari in Dovrefjell National Park, Oppdal Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 524 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $85

Meet Oppdal Safari at 9:30 a.m. for a guided hike in Dovrefjell National Park. Guides such as Ida, Hannes, Kaspar, Emily, and Stina have led walks covering musk ox, plants, wildlife, and local culture. Expect about seven hours outdoors, changing weather, a packed lunch, and a respectful viewing distance from the animals.