These South African operators say on their own websites what their price includes about park, conservation or entry fees; each card quotes its own line.
Which safari operators in South Africa include park fees in their prices?
The 14 operators below are based in South Africa and each say what their price includes about park, conservation or entry fees, quoted on their cards. Read each line: some include the fees and some name them as extra.
Who is on this page and why. The Uncompromised Travel local safari operators table holds 245 companies with a head office in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia or Zimbabwe: the ones ChatGPT named on two or more days between 5 October and 1 November 2026 in answers to the safari questions Uncompromised Travel asks every day and the operators in those countries with 20 or more reviews on SafariBookings. Their websites were read on 2 November 2026, with their reviews on SafariBookings, Google and Trustpilot. This page carries the operators in it for which a line from its own website, as read, can be quoted showing that it is based in South Africa and says what its price includes about park, conservation or entry fees: 14 operators. Where a website does not give its office, the office on its SafariBookings profile is used. Companies whose websites describe them as planners, agents or destination management companies, or do not say whether they run their own trips, are left out. Cards are in order of the number of guest reviews on Google and SafariBookings together, most first, with operators that have none in alphabetical order after them. The order is a count of reviews, not a judgement of quality. Prices are shown as each company published them, in its own currency, never converted. No company paid to be on this page.
Varies by tour; terms say 'Inclusions and exclusions are strictly as specified in the chosen tour itinerary.' Example (Pilanesberg group shuttle): includes shuttle transfer, door-to-door pick-up, bottled water and wi-fi; excludes personal purchases, conservation or entrance fees and gratuities.
Based in
Head office in Johannesburg, South Africa: 115 High Road, Eastleigh, Edenvale, Johannesburg, 1609.
How it runs trips
Private trips are offered (private Kruger safaris, private Pilanesberg and Cape Town tours, private Garden Route tours).
Published price
Ultimate Pilanesberg Open Vehicle Day Tour ZAR 2,995.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 5,544 reviews; Google: 4.7 out of 5 from 332 reviews; Trustpilot: 4.9 out of 5 from 565 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
For the Kruger full-day tour: conservation fees, bottled mineral water and a professional guide who stays with the group; breakfast and lunch stops at a picnic spot or rest camp.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,800 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
A 3-day Kruger safari typically includes transport, accommodation, game drives and park fees.
Based in
Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa (154 Coleraine Dr, Morningside, Sandton, 2057).
How it runs trips
Private tours (Johannesburg Private Day Tour, Cape Town Private Day Tours, Private Guided Safaris) and 'Small Group Tours Africa' are offered, plus overland tours/trips.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 4.9 out of 5 from 268 reviews; Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 145 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
4 Day Kruger and Panorama Tour includes: Kruger park fees, Panorama Route entrance fees, all activities (unless optional), all accommodation (unless upgrade), professional driver/guide, all transport, airport transfers and meals as specified.
How it runs trips
The 4 Day Kruger and Panorama Tour is 'a private tour', departure date chosen by the guest (max 20, min 2 guests).
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 262 reviews; Google: 4.8 out of 5 from 42 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Kruger tours in open-sided vehicles with own guides
What the price includes
Included: Kruger National Park fees (park fees for non-residents on reserve trips), activities, accommodation, a professional qualified driver/guide, transport, taxes/VAT, roundtrip airport transfer, meals as specified, complimentary bottled water on some.
Based in
Hazyview, South Africa (P.O. Box 35, Hazyview, 1242).
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 235 reviews; Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 61 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Included: three meals a day unless the itinerary says otherwise, all activities in the itinerary including game drives, national park fees and bush walks.
How it runs trips
Scheduled small-group departures (max 12), many marked guaranteed, in English and German, with dates through 2027.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 4.8 out of 5 from 54 reviews; Google: 4.6 out of 5 from 130 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Morning tour includes pick-up and return from Port Elizabeth areas or meeting at the park South Gate, binoculars, air-conditioned vehicle, tea/coffee with rusks, juices and water and all entrance fees and conservation tariffs.
Reviews
Google: 5 out of 5 from 127 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Classic Kruger 3-day: 2 nights in the park, game drives, one SANParks night drive, park fees, 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners; excludes flights, lunches, beverages, insurance, gratuities.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5.0 out of 5 from 81 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 32 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Full day Addo safari includes pick up and drop off, national park entrance fees, full day guided small group safari, light lunch and refreshments. 2 Day safari includes park fees, game drive, 1 night in 4 Star accommodation, river cruise and dune tour, giraffe tracking, 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner. 4 Day Karoo safari includes park fees, 3 nights (4 Star, 3 Star, 4 Star), cheetah tracking, Owl House fees, 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners.
Based in
Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), Eastern Cape, South Africa, at 12 La Roche Drive, Humewood.
How it runs trips
Private tours are sold.
Reviews
Google: 4.9 out of 5 from 82 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Included (Highlands Semi Luxury example): accommodation for two adults, conservation fees for two adults, museum entrance fees, sunrise drive in Mlilwane, trail cost for one vehicle with max two adults, hand-held radios, trail guide and qualified 4x4 and overlanding guide.
Based in
Pretoria, South Africa.
How it runs trips
Guided convoy tours with a minimum of 3 vehicles (quotes for fewer), maximum 5 vehicles with 4 people per vehicle; dates are chosen on the Calendar and Bookings page.
Reviews
SafariBookings: 5 out of 5 from 20 reviews; Google: 5 out of 5 from 8 reviews, read 2 November 2026.
Included: accommodation, meals (breakfast, light or picnic lunch and one-course dinner), standard entrance fees, excursions, guide and vehicle; pick up and return within a 40km radius of Cape Town International airport.
Based in
The Western Cape, South Africa.
How it runs trips
Runs small group tours for over-55s on a published 2026 tour schedule.
2 of the 14 operators on this page publish a price with its currency; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.
MoAfrika Tours: Ultimate Pilanesberg Open Vehicle Day Tour ZAR 2,995.
Mmilo Tours: Day tours are priced for 1 or 2 adults, for example Cape Town Peninsula full day ZAR6231.00 for 1 adult.
How do they run their trips?
8 of the 14 operators on this page say how they run trips (private, scheduled or overland); for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.
MoAfrika Tours: Private trips are offered (private Kruger safaris, private Pilanesberg and Cape Town tours, private Garden Route tours).
Africa Moja Tours and Safaris: Private tours (Johannesburg Private Day Tour, Cape Town Private Day Tours, Private Guided Safaris) and 'Small Group Tours Africa' are offered, plus overland tours/trips.
Wild Planet Safari: The 4 Day Kruger and Panorama Tour is 'a private tour', departure date chosen by the guest (max 20, min 2 guests).
Sunway Safaris: Scheduled small-group departures (max 12), many marked guaranteed, in English and German, with dates through 2027.
Mmilo Tours: Shared drives with other lodge guests are included in some packages (shared 3-hour drives on the budget Pilanesberg safari).
Afroventures Tours & Safaris: Private tours are sold.
Bonsai-SA 4x4 Adventures and Tours: Guided convoy tours with a minimum of 3 vehicles (quotes for fewer), maximum 5 vehicles with 4 people per vehicle; dates are chosen on the Calendar and Bookings page.
Senior Safaris: Runs small group tours for over-55s on a published 2026 tour schedule.
What do they say about children?
9 of the 14 operators on this page publish a child or family policy; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.
MoAfrika Tours: A children's rate is available on request; children 6 and under are not permitted on open safari vehicles for game drives and the minimum age for a guided bush walk is 16, following FGASA recommendations.
Safarilink SA: Kruger tours 'suitable for families with children, although it’s worth checking age restrictions'; shorter half-day tours suggested for young children.
Africa Moja Tours and Safaris: Offers Family Safari Holidays and family-friendly packages.
Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris: Children over 4 are welcome on open vehicle safaris; families with children under 4 can book a private safari or a closed air-conditioned vehicle.
Sunway Safaris: Minimum age 12 (occasional exceptions); ages 12-17 accepted only with an accompanying adult on scheduled tours; parents must supervise children, some campsites are unfenced.
Mmilo Tours: Pilanesberg 2026: children aged 12 and younger sharing with adults ZAR768.00 per child; aged 13-17 ZAR1875.00.
African Sightings Adventure Tours & Safaris: Child rate: children under 12 pay R1950 (morning and afternoon), R2650 (full day) and R4500 (Addo and Schotia), against adult rates.
Legend Safaris: Child rates on day trips: Hazyview full day R 1 750 per adult and R 900 per child under 12 (1 Nov 2026 to 31 Oct 2027)
Big Six Tour Safaris: Children welcome on selected tours, subject to accommodation policies and safari rules; parents must disclose each child's age before booking; age restrictions may apply for open vehicles and bush walks.
South Africa operators that include park fees: the questions people ask
How is the order on this page worked out?
Cards are in order of the number of guest reviews on Google and SafariBookings together, most first, with operators that have none in alphabetical order after them. The order is a count of reviews, not a judgement of quality.
Which run private trips on your own dates?
4 of the 14 do: MoAfrika Tours, Africa Moja Tours and Safaris, Wild Planet Safari and Afroventures Tours & Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which run scheduled departures you can join?
1 of the 14 does: Sunway Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which run overland trips?
1 of the 14 does: Africa Moja Tours and Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which help with self-drive trips?
1 of the 14 does: Bonsai-SA 4x4 Adventures and Tours. Each one's own website says so.
Which run mobile camping safaris?
2 of the 14 do: Sunway Safaris and Kiboko Adventures. Each one's own website says so.
Which use vehicles of their own?
2 of the 14 do: Mmilo Tours and Kiboko Adventures. Each one's own website says so.
Which publish a child or family policy?
9 of the 14 do: MoAfrika Tours, Safarilink SA, Africa Moja Tours and Safaris, Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris, Sunway Safaris, Mmilo Tours, African Sightings Adventure Tours & Safaris, Legend Safaris and Big Six Tour Safaris. Each one's own website says so.
Which have guest reviews on SafariBookings, Google or Trustpilot?
13 of the 14 do: MoAfrika Tours, Safarilink SA, Africa Moja Tours and Safaris, Wild Planet Safari, Elephant Herd Tours & Safaris, Sunway Safaris, Mmilo Tours, African Sightings Adventure Tours & Safaris, Legend Safaris, Afroventures Tours & Safaris, Kiboko Adventures, Bonsai-SA 4x4 Adventures and Tours and Big Six Tour Safaris. Each platform's rating and count are on the card, never added together.
Can I book these trips through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Each card has the company's own enquiry link.
How were these operators chosen?
Each one is an operator in the Uncompromised Travel local safari operators table whose own website shows that it is based in South Africa and says what its price includes about park, conservation or entry fees. A company is on the page because its published facts fit the question, never because it paid.
How current are these facts?
Each company's website was read on 2 November 2026. Prices, departures and reviews change, so confirm them with the operator before you book.
Built to answer the question in the main heading. What is shown: facts each operator published on its own website, read on 2 November 2026, with reviews per platform (SafariBookings, Google and Trustpilot), from the Uncompromised Travel local safari operators table. Operators whose websites would not open are not on this page. Cards are in order of the number of guest reviews on Google and SafariBookings together, most first, with operators that have none in alphabetical order after them. The order is a count of reviews, not a judgement of quality. No company paid to appear or for its place. Prices are in the currency each company showed and were not converted. How this site earns · How we work.
Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 2 November 2026 · updated 2 November 2026
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