Choosing the right operator for your safari in South Africa is no easy task. There are so many of them all promising you a dream Africa trip, how can you be sure that they will deliver?
There is no way to be 100% certain of course but there is something you can do to stack the odds in your favour.
You can take a look at the top six list below that I've compiled from independent trip reviews and the top safari guides list that I have access to as founder of the African Safari Journals and the Top Safari Guides websites.
Three major factors determine which companies make it onto the list:
1. Excellent travel reviews, both on this website and others, from people that have been on a South Africa safari with the companies in the past.
2. These companies employ the best field guides in the industry, which makes a big difference to your safari because the guide is pivotal in providing an exceptional experience.
3. Feedback from industry experts and exhibitions, forums, newsletters and travel magazines to help determine who the best of the best in the safari in South Africa travel business is.
How Much Would A Top Six Safari In South Africa Cost?
To compare oranges with oranges it is much more effective to list safari in South Africa operators by sorting them into four different rates categories.
Low season rates are typically about 25% less than high season rates. The rate indications below exclude international and inter-Africa airfares...
Ultra-Luxury & Palatial: Prices range from $650 upwards per person per night spent on safari.
Luxury: Between $450+ and $650 per person per night spent on safari.
Budget & Mid-Range: Up To $450 per person per night spent on safari.
The companies are listed below in rates categories in no particular order other than alphabetical. Here are examples of some of the South Africa safari reviews that form the basis for this ranking...
The South Africa List
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Bruce Whittaker
African Safari Journals and Top Safari Guides Founder
'Top Safari Guide', Better Safari Photography' and 'Guide Your Own Safari' eBook Apps Author