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7 reasons to experience a South African safari for a roaring winter adventure

Weekend Argus on Saturday

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June 07, 2025

AS THE chill of winter envelops Mzansi, it heralds the start of a much-anticipated safari season. From the sun-kissed shores of Cape Town to the sprawling savannas of Limpopo, South Africa offers a spectacular array of safari getaways that promise not just adventure but also a connection with nature like no other.

- ZAMANDOSI CELE

7 reasons to experience a South African safari for a roaring winter adventure

The peak of the safari season typically runs from May to October, when animals gather at water sources and the sparse vegetation allows for clearer, more intimate animal sightings.

With areas like the Kruger, Pilanesberg, Hluhluwe, Madikwe and Welgevonden coming alive, here are compelling reasons to embrace the magic of a safari this winter.

See the Big Five without the fuss:

There's an exquisite thrill that comes from tracking the legendary Big Five in their wild habitat.

With tranquil game drives and no bustling crowds to compete with, your experience is amplified.

Picture yourself surrounded by vast, untamed landscapes, accompanied solely by your skilled guide, as you navigate the bush in search of elephants, lions, rhinos, and more.

This intimate setting ensures that each sighting becomes a treasured memory rather than a rushed photo opportunity.

Stargaze like never before:

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