Overnight Safaris in South Africa: 5 Worth Flying For

1.2-Day Safari at Garden Route Game Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 928 reviews · 2 days · from $533Our pick

Spend two full days traveling from Cape Town to Garden Route Game Lodge with an English-speaking guide and up to 12 people. Stop in Hermanus, Betty’s Bay, and Cape Agulhas, then take sunset and morning safari drives, sleep in a 4-star chalet, and enjoy dinner and breakfast. Guides such as Chris, Vaughan, Benjamin, and Frank are praised for their local insight and careful driving.

“The drive was nice. The stops for Cape Agulhas, Hermanus, and Betty’s Bay were wonderful! The Game Lodge was very nice and the stay was lovely. Abie the safari guide was amazing! Vaughn was knowledgeable and ready a quip at all times. We really enjoyed the trip!”

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2.4 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $917

Travel from Johannesburg to Balule and Kruger National Park with a local guide and a maximum of nine people. You’ll take sunset and night drives, walk with an armed ranger, ride an open-sided Gameviewer, sleep in a treehouse, enjoy a bush braai, and visit Blyde River Canyon.

“We stayed in Tremisana Lodge and Marc’s Treehouse. The accommodation is basic but an experience not to be missed - especially the tree house. The food in both locations was good. The bbq was impacted by the weather, but we still saw tRead more”

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3.5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,500Top rated

You spend four nights on a guided safari from Johannesburg, combining sunset and night drives, an armed bush walk, two full days in Kruger, and visits to Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondawels. Katekani Lodge provides tented accommodation, meals, a private pool, and a quiet bush setting. Groups are capped at nine people.

“Staffs are very nice and professional. The annoying part is the frequent out of power, does not have wifi and phone communication with the staff in Katekani Tented Lodge.”

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4.6 Day Lodge and Treehouse Kruger National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,148

You’ll spend six days with Viva Safaris, using Johannesburg pickup, open-vehicle drives, guided bush walks, and five nights of lodge and treehouse-style accommodation. Andy, Nadine, Luke, and the wider guide team lead wildlife outings through Balule and Kruger, with a Moholoholo visit and the Three Rondawels added for variety.

“Great tours, very professional and kind staff. You will never be getting hungry, there is a lot of tasty food. The accommodation is nice and you feel inside a safari. Everything is very neat and clean. You can also enjoy the place to rest and use the swimming pool. The BBQ in the bush and the morning walks are really an amazing experience.”

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5.3-Days Ultra Luxury Safari at Kapama River Lodge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $1,815

Travel from Johannesburg to Kapama Private Game Reserve for two nights at Kapama River Lodge. You get six game-drive opportunities, including sunrise and sunset outings, plus meals, local drinks, pool time, and access to the River Lodge Spa. Guides such as Themba and Mila have been praised for sharp wildlife spotting and warm service.

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