Southern Africa is some of the most varied safari country in Africa — the watery wilderness of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, the thunder of Victoria Falls, the Big Five of South Africa’s private reserves, and the otherworldly dunes of Namibia.
It pairs effortlessly with cosmopolitan Cape Town, the Winelands and the beaches of Mozambique, making it ideal for a sophisticated, wide-ranging journey.
A Southern Africa safari trades the great herds of the east for exclusivity and variety: private concessions in the Okavango, leopards in the Sabi Sand, Victoria Falls thundering between Zambia and Zimbabwe, and Cape Town’s food and wine to finish. Flights connect it all easily, and the dry-season viewing from May to October is among the most reliable in Africa.
Where to go in Southern Africa
Botswana
The Okavango Delta, Chobe and the Kalahari — water and wilderness.
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South Africa
Big Five private reserves, Cape Town and the Winelands.
Explore South Africa →Zambia
Walking safaris in South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi.
Explore Zambia →Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls, Hwange and the wild beauty of Mana Pools.
Explore Zimbabwe →Namibia
The red dunes of Sossusvlei, Etosha and the Skeleton Coast.
Explore Namibia →Best time to visit
Dry season — superb game viewing as wildlife gathers at the water.
Green season — dramatic skies, newborn wildlife and the Cape summer.
Planning & cost
Private, all-inclusive Southern Africa safaris from $8,500 per person.
Every journey is private, all-inclusive and tailor-made — your own guide and vehicle, the finest lodges, and a specialist on call throughout.
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Southern Africa FAQs
Greater variety — water-based safaris in the Okavango, desert-adapted wildlife in Namibia, the Big Five in South Africa, plus Victoria Falls and world-class cities and beaches.
May to September is the dry season and best for general game viewing; November to March suits Cape Town, the Winelands and green-season landscapes.
Absolutely — most Southern Africa journeys combine a safari with Cape Town, the Winelands and a beach finish in Mozambique or Mauritius.
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