Safari in Southern and East Africa

Southern & East Africa

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Compare safaris across the Serengeti, Kruger, the Okavango Delta and every great park in between. Enquiring is free and we add no booking fees.

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The great safari destinations

Where to go, when to go, and what you can expect to see. Every park below is covered by operators on the platform.

Kruger National Park safari

Kruger National Park

South Africa

South Africa's flagship park and the easiest Big Five safari to reach

Kruger covers close to two million hectares along South Africa's eastern border and is the country's most established safari destination. It suits almost everyone: you can self-drive on good tarred roads, stay in affordable rest camps, or book a private concession lodge with guided game drives. Wildlife density is high year-round and the Big Five are all present, which makes it a reliable first safari.

Typical rates
R2 200 to R14 000per person per day
Best time to go
May to September
Busiest months
June to October
What you may see

Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, wild dog, cheetah

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Browse by country

Thirteen countries, each with its own character.

Southern Africa

East Africa

How it works

Three steps, free to you, and nobody standing between you and the people running your safari.

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Find safaris that fit

Filter by country, park, safari style, length and budget. Every listing shows the full day-by-day itinerary, what's included, and what isn't.

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Ask for a quote

Send a free enquiry to any operator. We ask you to confirm your email with a short code, then it goes straight to them.

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Deal with the operator

They reply to you directly, usually within a day. You agree the details and pay them, not us. We add nothing to the price.

Common questions

What is Safari Trip Finder?

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We help travellers compare safari tours across 13 countries in Southern and East Africa. Every operator is verified before their tours appear, and enquiring is free with no booking fees added.

Does it cost me anything?

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No. Comparing safaris and requesting quotes is free, and no commission or booking fee is added to the price the operator quotes you.

Who do I pay for my safari?

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You pay the tour operator directly. No money passes through Safari Trip Finder, so you deal with them on their own terms.

When is the best time to go on safari?

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In most of Southern and East Africa the dry season from roughly June to October gives the best game viewing, as animals gather at water and vegetation thins out. The green season from November to April brings lower rates, newborn animals and excellent birding. Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda is best from June to September and December to February.

Which destinations suit a first safari?

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Kruger National Park in South Africa and the Masai Mara in Kenya are the most straightforward first safaris — high wildlife density, good infrastructure and a wide range of budgets. Madikwe and Addo are malaria-free, which suits families with young children.

How are operators verified?

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Every operator applies and is reviewed individually before their tours appear. We check company details and contactability, and operators build a public review record from travellers who enquired through the platform.