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The 11 Best Sunset Safaris in South Africa

11 safaris  ·  from $39 a head

Good sunset safaris in South Africa fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari - What you may see during the six-hour drive
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Kruger National Park sunrise Morning Private safari

Aquila Private Game Reserve: Sunset Safari with Entry Fee - The 4:00 PM sunset game drive
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Aquila Private Game Reserve: Sunset Safari with Entry Fee

2.Sunset Safari with Entry Fee

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 158 reviews · from $63

Review of Aquila’s sunset safari near Cape Town, with Big Five viewing, a 2 to 3 hour drive, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“The all experience, from the reception from the stuff members, the food and most of all the excitement of the big 5 reserve.”

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Exclusive Sunset Game Drive Safari near Hoedspruit - Why the private vehicle matters
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Exclusive Sunset Game Drive Safari near Hoedspruit

3.Exclusive Sunset Game Drive Safari near Hoedspruit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $112

Review of a private sunset safari near Hoedspruit, with wildlife sightings, sundowners, snacks, pricing, timing, and booking advice.

“Excellent safari; great guide; highly recommended! Vehicle was comfortable and felt safe throughout. Our guide went above and beyond; great range of snacks and alcoholic beverages too!”

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From St Lucia: iSimangaliso Sunset Safari - What makes iSimangaliso’s Eastern Shores different
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From St Lucia: iSimangaliso Sunset Safari

4.iSimangaliso Sunset Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 39 reviews · 3 hours · from $39Best value

Watch African wildlife and a spectacular sunset on a three-hour small-group Jeep safari through iSimangaliso Wetland Park from St Lucia.

“The guide was very informative. The drive was nice but would of preferred more off road routes. This particular day the animals where very scarce. Overall experience was a good.”

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Sunset Safari at the big 5 Game Reserve All inclusive - What the three-hour reserve visit includes
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Sunset Safari at the big 5 Game Reserve All inclusive

5.Sunset Safari at the big 5 Game Reserve All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 30 reviews · 8 hours · from $280

Review a Cape Town sunset safari to a Big 5 reserve, with wildlife, transport, snacks, guide quality, timing, and honest value advice.

“I think the Game Reserve is probably a bit Grand a name to describe this beautiful Hotel and animal Park. It felt like a private collection of 4, Lions we didn’t get to see, 4 elephants, 2 Giraffes and a baby we couldn’t get close enough to make out. And a handful, deer,Zebra, 4 hippos underwater and a handful of buffalo. That said the place is gorgeous and the Champagne Reception and buffet lunch is splendid. They also provide some live African music, while you wait for your slot. It’s a chaotic getting to the trucks. A lot of shouting and tourists confused. I think if we were allocated a…”

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Pilanesberg Game Reserve 6 Hour Sunrise Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria - Why Pilanesberg is worth the drive
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Pilanesberg Game Reserve 6 Hour Sunrise Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

6.Pilanesberg Game Reserve 6 Hour Sunrise Safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $255

Review of the 6-hour Pilanesberg sunrise safari from Johannesburg or Pretoria, with Big 5 viewing, lunch, private transfers, and practical tips.

“We had a fantastic day at Pilanesberg Game Reserve, our tour guide was named Anton, an incredibly knowledgeable and experienced tour operator! Even though we had to set off especially early to make it to the park for opening it was definitely worth the early rise as we were lucky enough to see 3/5 of the big 5! I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to have an amazing wildlife experience.”

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Kruger National Park Morning Safari - From Hazyview to the Kruger gate
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Kruger National Park: Morning Safari

7.Kruger National Park: Morning Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 6 hours

Review of Kruger’s six-hour private morning safari, with Big Five sightings, guide support, costs, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Amazing experience. The guide was super nice and knowledgeable. He gave us a lot of information about the animals and he did everything possible to see most of them. We had a great time”

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Kruger National Park Morning Safari - From Hazyview to the Kruger gate
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Kruger National Park Morning Safari

8.Kruger National Park Morning Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $93

Review this 7-hour Kruger morning safari from Hazyview, with sunrise, expert guides, Big Five viewing, vehicle choices, and practical tips.

“The guide picked us up directly at the lodge. We then had a great time with him in Kruger Park!! We saw a lot and the guide was very interesting.”

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sunset safari big 5 Game reserve Group Tour - Worcester Makes a Useful Road Break
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sunset safari big 5 Game reserve Group Tour

Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Safari - Worcester and the Breede River Valley
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Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Safari

10.Aquila Game Reserve Sunset Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $165

Review Aquila’s Cape Town sunset safari, with Big Five viewing, pickup, guide, costs, route details, and practical booking advice.

“This was a wonderful experience. I did both the day time and sunset safari and the sunset safari is hands down the better option. It was beautiful, the weather was wonderful, and the animals were so cool.”

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Sunset Safari Big 5 Aquila with Snacks and Wine Tasting - Starting at Bo-Kaap with colorful streets and Cape Town stories
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Sunset Safari Big 5 Aquila with Snacks and Wine Tasting

11.Sunset Safari Big 5 Aquila with Snacks and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $196

Cape Town city sights, wine tasting, snacks, and a sunset Big Five safari at Aquila make this a full, rewarding day trip.

“I had an amazing tour and a very well informed guide. Food was delicious and I got to see alot of the animals on the safari. My favorite animals was the lion and I got beautiful pictures. A amazing tour and a day well spend. Thank you Leon. I'll recommend you to my friends and family. Well done 👏”

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