Which currencies can I pay for a southern Africa safari in?

These local operators in southern Africa say on their own websites which currencies they quote in or take payment in; each card quotes the company's own line.

Which currencies can I pay for a southern Africa safari in?

It depends on the operator: the 31 below each say which currencies they quote in or take payment in, quoted on their cards. Prices on this page are in each company's own currency, never converted.

What do they charge?

9 of the 31 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.
• MoAfrika Tours: Ultimate Pilanesberg Open Vehicle Day Tour ZAR 2,995.
• Namibia-Experience: Namibia Family Tour 12 days, 5,008 USD adults / 3,829 USD children.
• 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$99,839 for 2 guests.
• Skeleton Coast Fly-In Safaris: Skeleton Coast Safari, 4 days / 3 nights, private flying safari, 01 Oct 2026 to 31 Mar 2027: US$ 23,273.38 per person for 1 pax, US$ 17,023.38 for 2, US$ 14,940.04 for 3, US$ 13,898.38 for 4 per aircraft. 01 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2028: US$ 24,603.26 for 1, US$ 18,053.26 for 2, US$ 15,869.93 for 3, US$ 14,778.26 for 4.
• Turnstone Tours: The 'Nights in the Desert' camping safaris are priced per person per day: 2026 N$8 100 (2 or 3 people) or N$6 800 (4 or more), including 15% VAT, all-inclusive.
• Ukhozi Tours: Mpumalanga Scenic add-on is R4520 pppd (one person), R3620 pppd (two), R3275 pppd (3-4).
• Wild Horizons: The Wallow Lodge 2026 US$486 (Green), US$606 (Mid), US$633 (High)

How do they run their trips?

24 of the 31 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.

• Africa Homeland Mobile Safaris: Mobile camping safaris priced per person with a minimum of 4 people; set itineraries of 4 to 10 days.
• 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.
• Bush Baby Calls: Private-style group trips priced by group size (2, 4, 6 or 8 pax).
• 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.
• Ingwe Africa Safaris: Private tours are offered (the Kruger day tour has a 'Can I book a private tour?' question; honeymoon packages are private for 2).
• Mmilo Tours: Shared drives with other lodge guests are included in some packages (shared 3-hour drives on the budget Pilanesberg safari).
• MoAfrika Tours: Private trips are offered (private Kruger safaris, private Pilanesberg and Cape Town tours, private Garden Route tours).
• Moonlight Safaris: Private game drive is offered (US$90.00).
• Natureways Safaris: Scheduled safaris can be joined via the safari calendar and new departures can be opened for a minimum of 2 people.
• 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.
• Skeleton Coast Fly-In Safaris: Private safaris on special request; groups of two or more may reserve any departure date.
• Turnstone Tours: Shared and private day tours; day tours with more than four people can be booked, with the shared day tours arranged on request.
• Ukhozi Tours: All tours are private and bespoke.
• 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 Horizons: Private options: bespoke private game drives, river safaris and Falls tours for up to 7 guests (US$405 each).
• 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).
• ZimTravellers: Mostly private (max 8 guests).

What do they say about children?

20 of the 31 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.
• Ingwe Africa Safaris: Family trips are offered: Family Kruger & Victoria Falls (8 days) with junior ranger bush programmes, child-safe malaria-free options and family suites and a Kruger Family Safari day tour with Junior Ranger activity packs.
• 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.
• 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.
• Namibia-Experience: The Namibia Family Tour (12 days, private) is priced 5,008 USD adults / 3,829 USD children; it says there is no strict minimum age but kids aged 6 and above enjoy it most.
• Natureways Safaris: Child policy: children under 14 are not recommended on canoe safaris for safety reasons and are not accepted with mixed groups; they are welcome if the trip is private or with other families.
• 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.
• Skeleton Coast Fly-In Safaris: Children are welcome and there is no upper age restriction; guests must tell the office children's ages in advance.
• Turnstone Tours: Children under 12 are charged 50% of the adult rate, for all destinations.
• 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.
• Wild Horizons: Old Drift Lodge welcomes children over 7; ages 7 to 16 pay 50% of the adult sharing price; family suites sleep up to 4; under 16 not permitted on walking safaris.
• ZimTravellers: Children welcome on many journeys; age limits apply to certain activities such as white-water rafting and some walking safaris.

Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 3 November 2026 · updated 3 November 2026