Which safari operators in southern Africa are best for a solo traveller?

These local operators in southern Africa say on their own websites what they offer someone travelling alone; each card quotes the company's own line.

Which safari operators in southern Africa are best for a solo traveller?

The 17 operators below are based in southern Africa and each say what they offer solo travellers (single supplements, joining trips or solo departures), quoted on their cards.

What do they charge?

6 of the 17 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)
• Bundu Adventures: Published trips (EUR per person sharing, from): Liuwa Camping Safari 14 days from € 3.580.
• Kurt Safari: Victoria Falls 4 day packages from US$1 069 to US$1 631.
• Mmilo Tours: Day tours are priced for 1 or 2 adults, for example Cape Town Peninsula full day ZAR6231.00 for 1 adult.
• Penduka Safaris: 2026 rates per person sharing, USD: 5 Day Luxury Delta (5 days, low and high USD 4 300); 5 Day Moremi (low USD 3 000, high USD 3 500); 7 Day Central Kalahari (low USD 4 450, high USD 4 900); 9 Day Classic (low USD 4 980, high USD 5 775); 11 Day Transfrontier Kalahari (low USD 7 200, high USD 7 700); 13 Day Botswana Explorer (low USD 6 650, high USD 7 650); 15 Day Circular (USD 8 950); 16 Day Namibian (USD 8 000, private on request); 20 Day combined (USD 10 850, private on request); combined 7 day Kalahari and 9 day Classic, 16 days (low USD 8 500, high USD 9 650).
• Roger Dugmore Safaris: US$1400.00 for 4-10 guests; tour leaders US$750.00; single supplement US$325 per person per night.

How do they run their trips?

15 of the 17 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.

• 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.
• Bundu Adventures: Private and bespoke trips with individual departures; fixed dates for the walking safari (14.07, 17.08 and 20.10, 2027).
• 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.
• EuroZulu Guided Tours & Safaris: Day safaris depart daily from St Lucia accommodation with up to 9 per vehicle (shared)
• Great Guide Safaris: Private trips are available and shared safaris with other guests depending on availability.
• Kurt Safari: Shared scheduled departures: small-group packages leave Johannesburg Monday and Wednesday to Saturday, max 10 per vehicle, minimum 2 people to run.
• Meine Namibia Safaris: Private guided safaris and a set-itinerary small group tour for a maximum of 7 guests; guided off-road convoy tours with a 4-participant minimum.
• Mmilo Tours: Shared drives with other lodge guests are included in some packages (shared 3-hour drives on the budget Pilanesberg safari).
• Moonstroll Safaris: Private and small group safaris plus tours with set departure dates.
• River Horse Safaris: Private trips are confirmed on minimum payment of six guests.
• Roger Dugmore Safaris: Private safaris only: each group has a private camp with no other guests.
• Senior Safaris: Runs small group tours for over-55s on a published 2026 tour schedule.
• Siya Phambile Expeditions: Private exclusive use costs a surcharge.
• Sunway Safaris: Scheduled small-group departures (max 12), many marked guaranteed, in English and German, with dates through 2027.
• ZimTravellers: Mostly private (max 8 guests).

What do they say about children?

12 of the 17 operators on this page publish a child or family policy; for the others, nothing on their websites as read can be shown here.

• 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.
• EuroZulu Guided Tours & Safaris: Children of all ages are welcome; for babies guests must bring their own car seat and all vehicles have seat belts.
• Exec Africa Travel and Tours: Minimum age varies by tour: some tours 'suitable for children of all ages' (min age 0+), others minimum age 3.
• Great Guide Safaris: Children should ideally be 12 years and older to join; age and ability are considered when confirming bookings.
• Kurt Safari: Children 11 years and below sharing with parents get 50% off package rates; under 12s have discounted safari rates and half-price conservation fees.
• Mmilo Tours: Pilanesberg 2026: children aged 12 and younger sharing with adults ZAR768.00 per child; aged 13-17 ZAR1875.00.
• 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.
• Roger Dugmore Safaris: Children between 6-12 years are welcome at a rate of 25% less.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 2 November 2026 · updated 2 November 2026