Tailor-Made & Private South Africa Safari

Like any country, South Africa has its share of crime, so it pays to be sensible. In Cape Town, popular tourist spots such as the V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain, and Camps Bay have security measures in place, but you should still stay alert. Game reserves, vineyards, and coastal towns are common stops on South African itineraries, each with its own safety considerations. On an Odynovo private tour, your driver-guide handles the driving and offers local advice to help you travel with greater confidence. Your guide can also advise you on areas to avoid. Keep valuables out of sight, and leave conspicuous jewelry at home.

Kruger is one of Africa's largest national parks, and game drives follow set roads. Sabi Sands is a private reserve with no fence between it and Kruger, so the animals roam freely across both. Because it's private, vehicles can leave the road to follow a sighting, and groups are usually smaller.

Kruger suits a shorter safari at a gentler price. Sabi Sands suits you if you want closer views and a more comfortable lodge.

Neutral tones like khaki, beige, and green are best because bright colors can disturb wildlife, and dark blue or black can attract insects.

Mornings and evenings on open safari vehicles are surprisingly cold, so wearing layers is essential even during warm months.

Kruger and Sabi Sands sit in a low-risk malaria area in South Africa's northeast. Cape Town, the Winelands, and the Garden Route are malaria-free. The risk is higher in the warm, rainy months, roughly October to May, and lower in the cooler, dry months.

Whether to take preventive tablets depends on your health and travel dates, so ask a doctor or travel clinic a few weeks before you go.

Due to safety concerns and regulations, kids under 6 cannot join in a game drive.

For kids from 6 to 12 years old, we can provide some shorter and age-appropriate game drives for them to participate in.

Kids over 12 years old can engage in the safari tour more than younger children because they generally have more patience and stamina for longer journeys.