10 December 2025 · General

5 Seasonal Offers Across Southern Africa in 2026

5 Seasonal Offers Across Southern Africa in 2026

(Updated Dec 2025)

Ready to embrace the magic of Africa and enjoy an unforgettable safari?

Stay longer for less with our 5 Seasonal Offers Across Southern Africa in 2026!

It has been said that an African adventure changes you forever, a sentiment that could not ring truer. From vast and untouched savannas that quiet your mind to wildlife roaming freely before your eyes, it is hard not to succumb to the heart of Africa.

As experts in crafting unforgettable safaris across Africa’s most iconic destinations, your travel dreams become a reality with SAFARI.COM. Our 5 seasonal offers across Southern Africa in 2026 redefine the safari you have imagined into a transformative, extraordinary journey.

Depending on your chosen itinerary, you may experience coastal cities, renowned game reserves, and UNESCO World Heritage sites, while exceptional accommodation is always a given. SAFARI.COM can also customize your chosen safari to include additional destinations and attractions, adding on to your adventure.

As Africa’s leading safari company for two years running (as voted by the World Travel Awards), you are stepping out of your world and into ours. Open your heart, forget time exists, and embrace the journeys that await you. We value opulence over ordinary, real connections in nature, and the thrill of the great outdoors.

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Karangoma mekoros (traditional canoes)

1. Delta to the Falls: 7-Day Luxury Fly-In Safari Escape

In just 7 days, this journey can ignite a lifelong passion for Africa within you. This safari experience begins in Botswana, the jewel of the Kalahari and renowned Delta Kingdom. From the moment you arrive via helicopter transfer to the luxurious Karangoma Lodge, your wildlife adventure begins.

For the first 3 days, you will enjoy stylish tented accommodation with views over the expansive Okavango floodplain, frequented by passing wildlife. Discover Okavango’s diverse wildlife during walking or open-vehicle safaris, or enjoy a relaxing mokoro safari in a traditional canoe. From breakfasts in the bush to sundowners on a shaded peninsula, Africa’s quiet call will linger long after the moment has passed.

The 7-Day Ultra-lux fly-In safari Okavango Delta to Vic Falls ends with the magic of Victoria Falls and a stay at Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe. Known as Africa’s adventure capital, white water rafting, bungee jumping, and ziplining are just some of the adventures you can enjoy as you discover the world’s largest waterfall.

Special Offer:

This journey includes our exclusive Stay 3 Nights, Pay 2 offer at Camp Hwange, giving you extra time to explore the wild at exceptional value.

Valid from: 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026

Safari Lodge was beautiful and the location to see wildlife perfect. The food was great. The guides were on time, knowledgeable and friendly. The Boma Show and meal was fun and entertaining.

Elizabeth F

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Giraffe viewing at Camp Hwange with professional guides
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Set off on your Karangoma Game Drive

2. Wilderness to Waterfront 15-Day Luxury Safari

A noticeable trend in travelers visiting Africa has been extended stays. Our 15-Day Safari Adventure: Botswana, Victoria Falls & Zanzibar highlights some of Africa’s most iconic attractions and destinations.

Spend your first days exploring the beauty of Cape Town. Shop, dine, and visit historic sites in the Mother City, venture up Table Mountain, and enjoy the peaceful coast of the Cape Peninsula, before flying to Botswana’s Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge in Chobe National Park. Here, you’ll experience safari excursions and breathtaking views across the Savute Channel, before travelling to the Okavango Delta. Expect to spend blissful days exploring dense and diverse wildlife across a unique oasis of lagoons, islands, and channels.

Check into the Victoria Falls River Lodge on your ninth day, looking forward to river cruises, luxury tented accommodation, and the serene atmosphere along the Zambezi River. The magnificent Victoria Falls will cast its spell, while safari adventures like bungee jumping and white-water rafting make for the best memories.

The tour concludes with three days in Zanzibar’s exquisite Essque Zalu. Enjoy the tranquil oceanside accommodation, leisurely beach days, snorkeling, and so much more! Make every moment count over 15 days in Africa!

Special Offer:

Save Up to 50% With Our Exclusive Stay-Pay Safari Package

We’ve crafted a special safari offering that combines exceptional value with unforgettable experiences. Benefit from included stay-pay promotions that allow you to save up to 50% on your journey.

Valid for travel: 1 November 2025 – 31 March 2026

The most amazing journey. So well organised giving us an excellent journey through South Africa, Zimbabwe, chobe, delta, vic falls. Excellent guides and accommodation. The only bad accommodation was at chobe mapane lodge. Our agent Sara quickly fixed that. The wine region out of Cape Town was truly beautiful. We will come back to Africa. We felt very safe and I thank Sara for the way the travel was organised creating so many good memories. She was always available to discuss things. Thank you

- Sunil Hettige

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Elephant viewing from the comfort of the Victoria Falls River Lodge Deck
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Oasis Pool at The Mount Nelson Hotel

3. Madikwe BIG 5 Safari on a 5-Day Journey

South Africa's Madikwe Game Reserve welcomes tourists to experience an exceptional safari escape close to Johannesburg. The 5 Day Madikwe Big 5 Safari Escape is ideal if you want to spend more time in one place, appreciating every moment. You will stay in an inviting luxury suite at the Tuningi Safari Lodge, where African elegance is on full display.

The malaria-free, 75,000-hectare Madikwe Game Reserve is abundant in wildlife, including the Big 5, 86 species of mammal, 420 bird species, and endangered wild dogs. Surrounded by Kalahari thornveld and bush, your suite includes a spacious living area, indoor and outdoor showers, and a private wooden deck with a splash pool.

Guests love Madikwe’s incredible game viewing opportunities! Observe free-roaming wildlife from your lodge and on twice-daily game drives, or opt for a unique vantage point from the lodge’s underground hide, where you can view wildlife up close without being seen. Expert local guides impart extensive knowledge to elevate every experience.

Special Offer:

This package includes an exceptional Stay 4, Pay 3 offer
Enjoy four unforgettable nights while paying for only three. This added-value special is included in your package.

Valid for travel during May and June 2026.

Perfect Safari. Drives twice a day. Lovely lodge. Staff couldn't do enough for us. Food was delicious with whatever drinks you wanted. A wonderful experience. Booking was extremely easy ...Anja Meyer at Safari.com took care of everything

- Ken S

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Lion Pride Viewing in the Madikwe Game Reserve
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Sundowners enjoyed while the sun sets over the Madikwe Game Reserve

4. Lalibela Wildlife Reserve

Considered one of the Eastern Cape’s hidden gems, the Lalibela Wildlife Reserve boasts rugged, striking landscapes, riverine forests, and rich biodiversity. Ideal for safari lovers seeking intimate connections in nature, wildlife is plentiful at Lalibela. In addition to the Big 5, look out for cheetah, hyena, jackal, and caracal when venturing through the bush.

There are several stunning lodges within the Lalibela Wildlife Reserve to choose from. Kichaka Lodge is a cohesive blend of safari luxury and the rustic elements of the wild, while Mills Manor embodies timeless elegance within the great outdoors. Explore this exclusive reserve on Big 5 guided walks, gentle bush walks, off-road game drives, and captivating night drives. Take your time discovering the wild heart of Africa!

Lalibela Wildlife Reserve values conservation and sustainability through efforts that show across the land and within wildlife populations. Include a trip to Lalibela in your upcoming itinerary of African discoveries, or embrace the adventure fully by booking for longer and paying less!

Special Offer:

Enjoy our Stay 3, Pay 2 Special
Spend three unforgettable nights while only paying for two. This exclusive offer is included in your package.

Valid for travel from 1 May to 30 September 2026.

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Views from the Lalibela Lentaba Lodge Classic Room
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Game Viewing in the Lalibela Game Reserve

5. Cape to Bush: a 12-Day Luxury Safari Experience

South Africa is synonymous with extraordinary wildlife, vibrant cultural experiences, and legendary landmarks that are nothing short of breathtaking. We feel the same, and you can too through our 12-Day Cape Town, Kruger and Madikwe Safari!

Stay longer and explore more! We have mapped out your stay to include enough time to explore the mother city of Cape Town, embark on a private tour of the Cape Peninsula, and delight in excellent wines. On day four, you will fly out to Kapama Buffalo Camp in a private game reserve for three days of safari adventures, including Big 5 game drives!

From Kapama Game Reserve, you’ll enjoy a quick one-night stay in Johannesburg before taking a charter flight to the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Enjoy accommodation in a luxurious tented suite at Jaci’s Safari Lodge, surrounded by the bustling African bush.

Exceptional cuisine, immersive safari activities, and downtime in the wild are the perfect end to an unforgettable vacation! There is no one perfect way to experience Africa – it comes down to your budget, bucket list, and timeline. Let SAFARI.COM help you make every safari second special!

Special Offer:

Exclusive Stay-Pay Offers
Make the most of your safari with our special promotions:

  • Kapama Buffalo: Stay 3 nights, pay for 2
  • Jaci’s Safari Suites: Stay 4 nights, pay for 3

These offers are included in your package, giving you more time to experience the wild at exceptional value.

Everything was just as promised. From the 2 safaris’, to the transports, to the flights in between, everything. We were particularly impressed with Kapama Buffalo Camp. We got to see the big 5 in the first 2 days.
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Kensington Place Pool Area
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Big Five Game Drive at Kapama Buffalo Camp

Start Planning Your Safari with Confidence

Ready to make timeless family memories? At SAFARI.COM, we’re here to help you find the best safari deal for you and your loved ones. Let our expert team craft something extraordinary. We will guide you with heart, insight, and insider knowledge every step of the way, before, during, and long after your journey. It’s time to explore!

Embark on your discoveries of Africa without reservations. SAFARI.COM have extended our free travel insurance offer to all bookings made before 31 December 2025. First-time guests receive BRONZE coverage, while returning guests receive GOLD, at no cost!

Email us at helpmeplan@safari.com, hit the WhatsApp button above, or call us toll-free on 1-888-SAFARIS (US & Canada).

Written by Kylin Sanan

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Itineraries and lodges from this article.

A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours. The same rates as booking direct, with one named specialist looking after every detail.

12-Day Cape Town, Kruger and Madikwe Safari Special
  • 12 days
  • 2 lodges
  • All-inclusive

12-Day Cape Town, Kruger and Madikwe Safari

  • 3 nights at Kensington Place in Cape Town's Gardens suburb
  • Private full-day Cape Peninsula tour with Cape Point and Boulders Beach penguins
  • 14-course African food safari with live drumming and dancing at GOLD Restaurant
  • 3 nights at Kapama Buffalo Camp in Greater Kruger with twice-daily Big Five drives
  • 4 nights at Jaci's Safari Suite in malaria-free Madikwe, known for wild dog sightings
  • All internal flights included: Cape Town, Hoedspruit, Johannesburg and Madikwe
  • Luxury

Per person, complete package, from

ZAR 136,800 ZAR 152,600

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5 Day Madikwe Big 5 Safari Escape Special
  • 5 days
  • South Africa
  • 1 lodge
  • All-inclusive

5 Day Madikwe Big 5 Safari Escape

  • 4 nights at 5-star Tuningi Safari Lodge in malaria-free Madikwe
  • Twice-daily game drives with qualified rangers across 75,000 hectares
  • Big Five tracking plus Madikwe's renowned wild dog sightings
  • Optional guided bush walks and in-suite massage treatments
  • All meals, drinks on drives, and round-trip Johannesburg transfers included

Per person, complete package, from

ZAR 51,200 ZAR 64,800

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15-Day Safari Adventure: Botswana, Victoria Falls & Zanzibar
  • 15 days
  • Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zanzibar
  • 3 lodges
  • All-inclusive

15-Day Safari Adventure: Botswana, Victoria Falls & Zanzibar

  • 4 nights at Belmond Mount Nelson with Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula sightseeing
  • 2 nights at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge tracking large elephant herds and predators
  • 2 nights at Belmond Eagle Island Lodge with mokoro and boat safaris in the Okavango
  • 3 nights at Victoria Falls River Lodge with guided tour of the Falls and Zambezi cruises
  • 3 nights beachfront at Essque Zalu Zanzibar with snorkelling and dhow cruise options
  • All inter-camp light-aircraft flights and regional transfers included
  • Bush & Beach
  • Honeymoon

Per person, complete package, from

US$18,090

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7-Day Ultra-lux fly-In safari Okavango Delta to Vic Falls
  • 7 days
  • Botswana
  • Fly-in
  • All-inclusive

7-Day Ultra-lux fly-In safari Okavango Delta to Vic Falls

  • 3 nights at Karangoma Lodge in the Okavango Delta
  • Helicopter transfer from Vumbura Airstrip to the lodge
  • Mokoro safari through the Delta's waterways with a bush breakfast
  • 3 nights at Camp Hwange with twice-daily game drives and walking safaris
  • Tracking Hwange's elephant herds with expert guides
  • Finish at Victoria Falls with an optional Zambezi sunset cruise
  • Honeymoon
  • Luxury

Per person, complete package, from

US$6,430

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