Durban Safaris: compare 7 options from US$ 197

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Durban: Elephant Encounter & Tala Game Reserve Safari Tour

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Durban: Elephant Encounter & Tala Game Reserve Safari Tour★ 4.54 (136) · 6hfromUS$ 197View ›

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Durban: Isimangaliso Wetlands Game Drive & Hippo Boat Cruise

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Durban: Isimangaliso Wetlands Game Drive & Hippo Boat Cruise★ 4.40 (5) · 10hfromUS$ 222View ›

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Big 5 Safari from Durban: Open Vehicle Game Drive

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Big 5 Safari from Durban: Open Vehicle Game Drive★ 4.89 (28) · 14hfromUS$ 286View ›

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Durban Tala Reserve: Private Safari with Guide & Picnic

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Durban Tala Reserve: Private Safari with Guide & Picnic★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (7)5h–6hSpend your day exploring Tala Game Reserve near Durban with a local guide—spotting giraffes, zebras, rhinos and hippos up close. Enjoy a relaxed riverside picnic surrounded by birdsong before heading back to the city. It’s an easygoing safari experience you’ll remember long after you leave South Africa.Free cancellationKids −34%fromUS$ 222View ›

Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari from Durban: Big 5 Day Trip & Pickup

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Hluhluwe Imfolozi Safari from Durban: Big 5 Day Trip & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (78)11h–12hYou’ll feel South Africa’s wild pulse on this Big 5 safari day trip from Durban to Hluhluwe Imfolozi. Watch rhinos up close with a local guide, cross rivers into Zululand landscapes, and catch glimpses of daily life along village roads. It’s less about ticking boxes and more about those small moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.Travelers' pickKids −49%fromUS$ 232View ›

Safari & Zulu Culture Day Tour from Durban: Wildlife and Village

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Safari & Zulu Culture Day Tour from Durban: Wildlife and Village★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (56)8h–9hThis full-day tour from Durban combines a private game reserve, the African Raptor Centre and PheZulu Village, where you see wildlife, over 100 birds of prey, and Zulu cultural performances. Hotel and cruise ship pickup is included; the tour runs 8 to 9 hours with an English-speaking guide, departing at 07:30 and returning around 16:30.Is it for me?Book this if you want wildlife, a raptor centre, and Zulu cultural sites in one day—the fixed itinerary combines all three without you piecing together separate bookings.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −75%fromUS$ 248View ›

Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safari & St Lucia Boat Tour from Durban

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Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Safari & St Lucia Boat Tour from Durban★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (40)12h–14hThis day tour from Durban combines a 2-hour guided boat safari on the St Lucia River estuary in iSimangaliso Wetlands Park with a 3-hour closed-vehicle game drive through Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa's oldest national reserve. A live guide leads both parts, narrating the history and wildlife of each landscape. Pickup and drop-off from Durban hotels are included, along with all park fees and taxes; the full day runs 12 to 14 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want both a river boat experience and a game drive in one day—the estuary tour shows you wildlife from the water while the game reserve drive covers land, giving you two different ways to spot the Big Five.Free cancellationKids −54%fromUS$ 286View ›

Durban Safaris — what to know before booking

This guide compares 7 bookable options for Durban Safaris, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 197. The average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 350 traveler reviews.

Most options last half a day or longer. 6 of the 7 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Durban Safaris cost?

Prices start at US$ 197. There are 7 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 6 of the 7 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Durban: Elephant Encounter & Tala Game Reserve Safari Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.5 out of 5 across 136 reviews.

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