South Africa Private Safari Tourism Market Size & Outlook

The private safari tourism market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,664.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is expected of South Africa private safari tourism market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$1,080.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,664.1
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
5.5%
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South Africa private safari tourism market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa private safari tourism market highlights

  • The South Africa private safari tourism market generated a revenue of USD 1,080.9 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 1,664.1 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, friends was the largest revenue generating group in 2022.
  • Friends is the most lucrative group segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Private safari tourism market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 1,080.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,664.1 million
Growth rate5.5% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentFriends
Fastest growing segmentFriends
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFriends, Families, Couples, Solos
Key market players worldwideWilderness Safaris, TUI AG, Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd, Thomas Cook, Singita, Rothschild Safaris, andBeyond, Abercrombie & Kent, Backroads

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 12.3% of the global private safari tourism market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa private safari tourism market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Tanzania is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 1,095.6 million by 2030.

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Private Safari Tourism Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Abercrombie & Kent View profile 5001-10000 Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, North America http://www.abercrombiekent.com
andBeyond View profile 1001-5000 Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Africa https://www.andbeyond.com/
Rothschild Safaris View profile 11-50 Denver, Colorado, United States, North America https://www.rothschildsafaris.com
Singita View profile 1001-5000 Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Africa https://singita.com/
Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd View profile 8947 275 Grey Street, South Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4101 https://www.fctgl.com
Backroads View profile 501-1000 Berkeley, California, United States, North America https://www.backroads.com
TUI AG View profile 56370 Karl-Wiechert-Allee 4, Hannover, SN, Germany, 30625 https://www.tuigroup.com
Thomas Cook View profile 10001+ Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.thomascook.com/
Wilderness Safaris View profile 5001-10000 Johannesburg, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Africa http://www.wilderness-safaris.com

South Africa private safari tourism market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to private safari tourism market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Friends was the largest segment with a revenue share of 44.06% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa private safari tourism market based on friends, families, couples, solos covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • South Africa Private Safari Tourism Group Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Friends
    • Solos
    • Families
    • Couples

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