Which safari operators in southern Africa accept card payments?

These local operators in southern Africa say on their own websites that they accept payment by card or PayPal; each card quotes the company's own line.

Which safari operators in southern Africa accept card payments?

The 18 operators below are based in southern Africa and each say they accept payment by card or PayPal, quoted on their cards, with any card fee they publish.

What do they charge?

3 of the 18 operators on this page publish a price with its currency; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.

• Blue Crane Safaris: Namibia Grand Highlights Expedition, 15 days, N$120,250 (N$143,500)
• Mmilo Tours: Day tours are priced for 1 or 2 adults, for example Cape Town Peninsula full day ZAR6231.00 for 1 adult.
• Namvic Safaris: 12 Day Explore Namibia (guided lodge) from N$75,500 per person guide; 9 Day Namibia Snapshot (guided lodge) from N$32,551 per person sharing from 4 guests; 18 Day Highlights (self-drive) from N$40,600 per person guide; 11 Day Explore Namibia (camping self-drive) from N$17,450 per person sharing from 4 guests (N$69,800 for 4 guests); 10 Day Namibian Explorer (self-drive lodge) from N$131,728 per vehicle for 4 guests; 21 Day Namibia, Botswana & Vic Falls from N$55,625 per person guide; 21 Day Namibia Wild Tracks from N$99,839 for 2 guests.

How do they run their trips?

14 of the 18 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.

• African Fairytale Tours: Private trips can be arranged; some are shared.
• Blue Crane Safaris: Private bespoke guided trips are sold, plus scheduled guided group departures with fixed dates (for example Namibia Desert, Coast & Etosha Explorer departs 09 and 16 Nov 2026 and on set dates in 2027) with 2 to 6 guests per vehicle.
• Chameleon Safaris: Scheduled small-group departures on fixed days with no minimum number of people, group size normally a maximum of 10; private guided safaris on your own dates; overland truck for 12 to 20 for large private groups.
• Jenman African Safaris: Private tours and set-date guided group departures.
• Mmilo Tours: Shared drives with other lodge guests are included in some packages (shared 3-hour drives on the budget Pilanesberg safari).
• PEA Tours and Safaris: Private, customised journeys are the focus ('private, customized' and 'Private Guided').
• Peake Safaris: Private only: 'With the camp and your guide to yourself' the safari is curated for your group.
• Red Africa Safaris: Tours are private ('Our Tours are Private meaning that your accommodation, transfers and certain routes are done privately'), though other guests may join some activities such as open vehicle game drives and bushwalks.
• River Horse Safaris: Private trips are confirmed on minimum payment of six guests.
• Siya Phambile Expeditions: Private exclusive use costs a surcharge.
• Viva Safaris: Guaranteed daily departures.
• Wild Focus Safaris: Scheduled fixed departures in small groups of max 6 guests for 2027 (minimum 4 guests to run), plus customised private safaris for private groups, film crews and photo workshops.
• Wild Photo Africa: Private safaris (whole vehicle for your group, up to 10 guests) and shared day trips (shared vehicle with other guests, multiple pick-ups).
• 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).

What do they say about children?

13 of the 18 operators on this page publish a child or family policy; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.

• African Fairytale Tours: Child rate on the Hwange budget trip: from US$400 per child against US$780 per adult (US dollars).
• 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.
• Blue Crane Safaris: The Ultimate Namibia Family Camping Adventure is for families with children, minimum age 5 years; children 5 to 11 pay 50% of the adult rate (N$31,975 Green Season baseline, N$33,900 Peak).
• Chameleon Safaris: Minimum ages vary by tour, usually 5 or 12 years.
• Jenman African Safaris: Indemnity forms must be completed by a parent or guardian aged 21 or over for children aged 12 to 18 on scheduled tours.
• Khalanga Safaris: All children may join private Kruger tours; tours can be adapted with longer breaks and play time; children under 12 are restricted from certain park activities such as bush walks.
• Mmilo Tours: Pilanesberg 2026: children aged 12 and younger sharing with adults ZAR768.00 per child; aged 13-17 ZAR1875.00.
• Peake Safaris: Children under 12 at time of travel: 1 child at 50% of the adult rate per two full paying guests; a second child 25% off.
• Red Africa Safaris: Children below 6 years are not permitted on open vehicle game drives; children below 12 are not allowed on any bushwalks.
• River Horse Safaris: Generally 15 years is the minimum age; exceptions for 12-14 year olds on a private trip accompanied by parents and a support boat carrying provisions and younger children can be provided on request.
• Siya Phambile Expeditions: Families are welcomed ('for all ages'; families named alongside schools and groups) and a Lion & Safari Park day option is aimed at children.
• Viva Safaris: Child rate (under 12) published on each package (for example 4 Day Tremisana/Masango 2026 R7795).
• Wild Focus Safaris: Scheduled departures have a minimum age of 12 years; younger children are advised to book a private safari tailored to the family.

Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 2 November 2026 · updated 2 November 2026