{"id":6669,"date":"2021-06-10T16:01:41","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T20:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/?p=6669"},"modified":"2025-01-22T18:29:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T18:29:42","slug":"choosing-the-safari-thats-best-for-you-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/choosing-the-safari-thats-best-for-you-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing The Safari That&#8217;s Best For You In South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Africa has many game reserve options within its borders, some more well known then others, so the choice of where to experience your safari and at which lodge to stay can be daunting. A Swain South Africa specialist can help plan your trip with options that fit your budget and preferences.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safari lodges will be one of the bigger spends on your itinerary as most lodges are sold on a fully inclusive basis, including all meals, drinks, and activities. Budget may therefore determine which game reserve you consider just as much as the lodge. The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is one of the most well-known private game reserves in South Africa, so lodges in this reserve tend to cost a little more per night. Fear not, with so many reserves and lodge options, there is something to suit everyone\u2019s pocket, from ultra modern d\u00e9cor such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/africa\/preferred-details\/635\/singita-boulders-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singita Boulders Lodge<\/a> to the more traditional style safari lodge such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/africa\/preferred-details\/945\/ulusaba-private-game-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ulusaba Pivate Game Reserve<\/a>, or for the uber adventurous, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/africa\/preferred-details\/810\/lion-sands-tree-houses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lion Sands Tree Houses.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kingston-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kingston-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kingston-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kingston-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kingston-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Kingston-2.jpg 1921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Lion Sands Tree Houses<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who you are traveling with may impact your choice of location or lodge. As a couple you may prefer a smaller, intimate lodge with more privacy and the option of a spa. Families may consider malaria free locations and lodges that cater to families. Multi-generation groups may want an exclusive use lodge.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/africa_southafrica_singita_Singita-Boulders-Lodge-15-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/africa_southafrica_singita_Singita-Boulders-Lodge-15-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/africa_southafrica_singita_Singita-Boulders-Lodge-15-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/africa_southafrica_singita_Singita-Boulders-Lodge-15-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/africa_southafrica_singita_Singita-Boulders-Lodge-15-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/africa_southafrica_singita_Singita-Boulders-Lodge-15-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Singita Boulder s Lodge<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of areas and nights included in your itinerary may help narrow down the reserve you choose for your safari. Flights are often the most popular option to link an itinerary and this is no different with safari. Most lodges can be accessed on a same day flight into a commercial airport; or airstrip within the reserve. First time visitors should always consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/africa\/itinerary\/600\/cape-and-safari-in-style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cape Town<\/a> with one of South Africa\u2019s safari areas. If you have a longer itinerary and want to focus on safari, then a combination of two reserves is always a great choice. If you are wanting to end off at a beach, then the Sabi Sands or Hluhluwe area would be great choices.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Accommodation-pool-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Accommodation-pool-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Accommodation-pool-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Accommodation-pool-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Accommodation-pool-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Accommodation-pool.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Tswalu Kalahari Reserve<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Big 5 is undoubtedly a \u2018must see\u2019 on everyone\u2019s safari list and all the game reserves in South Africa offer you a phenomenal wildlife experience, with most allowing you to see the Big 5. For those with more specific wildlife on their list, the decision would be based on location. For example, adorable African meerkats are most closely associated with areas of the Kalahari sandveld in the northern Cape, making <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/africa\/lodging-details\/722\/the-motse-tswalu-kalahari-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tswalu<\/a> an excellent choice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lions-at-watering-hole-1024x730.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lions-at-watering-hole-1024x730.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lions-at-watering-hole-300x214.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lions-at-watering-hole-768x548.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lions-at-watering-hole.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><strong>Lions at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes without saying that no visit to South Africa is complete without a safari. To learn more about South Africa view our e- brochure, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/about\/brochures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swain&#8217;s Southern Africa Journeys<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The choice of where to experience your safari can be daunting, so we have broken down how to choose the safari that&#8217;s best for you&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":144,"featured_media":6673,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6669","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-africa"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>Choosing The Safari That&#039;s Best For You In South Africa - Swain Destinations Blog<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swaindestinations.com\/blog\/choosing-the-safari-thats-best-for-you-in-south-africa\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Choosing The Safari That&#039;s Best For You In South Africa - 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