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Discover breathtaking landscapes and conservation on a Southern Africa safari

Explore a region of intense natural beauty, abundant wildlife, vast landscapes and curated experiences

A luxury Southern Africa safari is a sensory awakening. Track big cats through the dense riverine forests of the Kruger National Park, navigate the cool channels of the Okavango Delta as antelope graze along the banks and watch desert-adapted elephants bathe in billows of dust in Damaraland. 

Your Southern African safari will lead you across South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. You’ll discover interesting eco-systems and incredible wildlife while learning about community-led conservation. 

The unfenced borders of South Africa’s Sabi Sands Private Reserve allow the wildlife to roam freely, and coupled with strict vehicle limits ensure memorable, peaceful sightings. Botswana’s parched salt pans transform in the rainy season, so your safari experience shifts between land and water, with high concentrations of wildlife roaming Linyanti.

In the heart of Namibia wildlife has adapted to survive in the desert environment. The shimmering salt pans of Etosha provide a dramatic stage for wandering elephants. And neighbours Zambia and Zimbabwe are premier destinations for water-based safaris, exceptional guides and incredible wildlife, particularly in Hwange National Park. 

Get in touch with our team of experts to start planning your Southern Africa safari adventure today and enjoy access to the best guides, exceptional lodges and outstanding wildlife experiences.

  • Working hands in Africa naturally make fire with straw
  • Side view of tourists in jeep looking at cheetah lying on log
  • Rhino tracking at Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp in Namibia.
  • Lion Kruger National Park
  • An older couple driftfing near an elephant along the Okavango Delta in Botswana onboard a mokoro.
  • A person photographing two rare white rhinos.
  • a desert-adapted black rhino roaming the arid landscapes of Damaraland.
  • A herd of buffalo seen on safari
  • On a safari in Africa: tourist from behind on a safari walk in open space is photographing elephants, mother and calf in background of dry forest of ManaPools, Zimbabwe.
  • Bull elephant trying to reach fruits on the tree with a blonde girl tourist and armed ranger observing, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Southern Africa specialists

Track black rhinos in Damaraland

Join expert trackers to seek out endangered desert-adapted black rhinos in the Palmwag Concession in Damaraland, looking out for desert-adapted elephants and lions as well

Spot over 500 bird species in the Kruger

Keep your binoculars handy and spot over 500 species of birds in the trees and skies of the Kruger National Park

Visit the birthplace of the walking safari

Step out of the vehicle and adventure on foot in South Luangwa National Park, the birthplace of the walking safari, and engage all of your senses

Find rare wild dogs in Hwange

Head out on morning and evening safaris with experienced guides to look for a variety of endangered species, including rare wild dogs in Hwange National Park

Photograph Sossusvlei's dunes and shipwrecks

The towering red dunes of Sossusvlei and the haunting shipwrecks of the Skeleton Coast make for incredible photography in Namibia

A word from one of our experts

A Southern Africa safari tour is so much more than a trip; it’s a sensory experience that takes you from the misty channels of the Okavango Delta to the hauntingly beautiful desert landscapes of Namibia. Whether you're tracking big cats with world-class guides or watching elephants gather at a salt pan, we're here to help you navigate these incredible ecosystems.

Jacob Maahs Senior Travel Designer

Luxury Southern Africa safari lodges

There are many incredible places to stay in Southern Africa. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Safari expertise

    Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive hotels, camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.

  • Unforgettable guides

    We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife, wineries and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

  • Positive impact

    By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

Southern Africa travel inspiration

Get inspired with our Southern Africa example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

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When to visit Southern Africa

For the ultimate safari across South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia, aim for the dry season between May and October. During these months, the thinning vegetation and shrinking waterholes mean it’s easier to track and see animals as they gather. September and October offer the most intense game viewing due to the extreme heat and scarcity of water, but the period from June to September provides a perfect balance of clear, sunny days and prime wildlife sightings.

Dry season

May–October

Game viewing

September–October

Walking safaris

June–August

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We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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