Big Cat Tours in South Africa

Some of the best game viewing in Africa can be experienced in the world-famous Kruger National Park and the surrounding private reserves, which share a fenceless boundary. Coupled with a vast range of accommodation options, this destination is an ideal option for both experienced and first time safari goers. Find out more about Quintessential Kruger Safari

• Price (inc. flights): 9 days from £3,295
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Following our popular conservation holiday to South Africa, we're delighted to offer a departure in the green season. Participating in several conservation activities, we enjoy morning and sunset game drives in search of wildlife and may also be fortunate enough to participate in pangolin monitoring. Find out more about Kalahari Conservation Experience in Green Season

• Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £4,595
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Perhaps the perfect safari and beach holiday, start with the Big Five in a famous South African reserve renowned for its leopard population, followed by a Mozambique beach break in picture perfect surrounds. With the chance of marine mammal encounters too, this is a simply wonderful combination. Find out more about South Africa & Mozambique - Safari & Beach

• Price (inc. flights): 14 days from £4,995
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From the southern right whales of Hermanus on the Western Cape to the iconic mammals roaming the bushveld, this itinerary offers the perfect combination for experiencing South Africa's incredible wealth of wildlife in the company of Wildlife Worldwide team member Helen Bryon. Find out more about South Africa’s Wildlife of Land & Sea

• Price (inc. flights): 11 days from £8,695
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Exploring Kariega Reserve, we aim to encounter and hopefully photograph some of the elusive mammals amongst South Africa’s wildlife, such as caracal and aardvark. Accompanied by wildlife photographer Emma Healey or Sean Weekly, we will spend eight nights in this pristine swathe of the Eastern Cape. Find out more about Rare Mammals of the Eastern Cape

• Price (inc. flights): 11 days from £7,395
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Sandwiched between Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park, MalaMala Game Reserve offers some of the most prolific game viewing in Africa. This is a predator paradise and photographic opportunities are endless, with fantastic light conditions, stunning varied terrain, and our expert tour leader on hand. Find out more about MalaMala Photo Safari

• Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £11,995
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This 37-day comprehensive itinerary, which visits no less than seven countries, delivers the ultimate African safari experience and a wealth of contrasts. Travel to some of Africa’s best National Parks and stay in a range of classic lodges, hotels and tented camps on this wildlife trip of a lifetime. Find out more about M) Classic Africa Explorer

• Price (inc. flights): 37 days from £16,495
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Accompanied by wildlife photographer and night sky photography expert Sean Weekly, join us on our extensive exploration of Zimanga Private Game Reserve to enjoy the wildlife and night sky photography opportunities that it has to offer from specially-designed hides and game drives. Find out more about Zimanga – Wildlife & Night Sky Photography

• Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £7,695
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This self-drive offers a perfect introduction to South Africa’s rich natural history, visiting the Cape, the Little Karoo, and the Garden Route. Fly to Johannesburg, and head to the world-famous Greater Kruger Area for safari time! Then, explore Blyde River Canyon and the Drakensberg Mountains. Find out more about South Africa Self-drive Adventure

• Price (inc. flights): 16 days from £5,295
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Join us on this exclusive small group safari as we explore South Africa’s largest private game reserve, Tswalu. This pristine swathe of the Kalahari is famed as one of the best sites in Africa for encountering rare mammals including ground pangolin, aardvark, aardwolf, Cape fox and brown hyena. Find out more about South Africa’s Rare Mammals in Style

• Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £11,995
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Explore the exclusive and wildlife rich reserve in the Kalahari bushveld whilst supporting its preservation with a range of conservation-based activities. Learn about the intricate ecosystem whilst enjoying sightings of wild dog, cheetah, and rare species such as caracal, pangolin, and brown hyena. Find out more about Kalahari Conservation Experience

• Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £4,395
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Appealing to first timers, seasoned safari-goers and families, visit four malaria-free national parks and game reserves across South Africa’s North West and Limpopo provinces. Visiting well known and off-the-beaten-track wildlife hotspots, enjoy incredible biodiversity in superbly scenic surrounds. Find out more about North West Province & Limpopo Safari

• Price (inc. flights): 13 days from £5,895
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KwaZulu Natal is a true South African gem when it comes to wildlife, with a great mix of the country’s finest wildlife reserves and breathtaking scenery. Self driving allows you to follow the coast at your own pace and experience a diversity of wildlife away from the crowd. Find out more about Zululand & Eswatini (Swaziland) Self-drive

• Price (inc. flights): 14 days from £4,585
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Accompanied by award-winning photographer Bret Charman, this small group photo safari ventures to Tswalu Private Game Reserve in South Africa. This reserve is arguably the best destination in Africa to photograph several elusive mammals including ground pangolin, brown hyena and aardvark. Find out more about Z) South Africa’s Rare Mammals Photo Safari

• Price (inc. flights): 10 days from £11,995
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