South Africa Wildlife Tourism Market Size & Outlook
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South Africa wildlife tourism market highlights
- The South Africa wildlife tourism market generated a revenue of USD 8,909.0 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 16,702.1 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, groups/friends was the largest revenue generating group in 2025.
- Groups/Friends is the most lucrative group segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Wildlife tourism market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 8,909.0 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 16,702.1 million |
| Growth rate | 8.3% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Groups/friends |
| Fastest growing segment | Groups/Friends |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Groups/Friends, Family, Solo, Couples |
| Key market players worldwide | Exodus Travels, Poseidon Expeditions, Frontiers North Adventures, G Adventures, Rockjumper |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 4.7% of the global wildlife tourism market in 2025.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, South Africa wildlife tourism market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 16,702.1 million by 2033.
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Wildlife Tourism Market Scope
Wildlife Tourism Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Degrees North Nordic | View profile | 11-50 | Lillehammer, Oppland, Norway, Europe | https://www.fiftydegreesnorth.com |
| Rockjumper | View profile | 11-50 | Rivière Du Rempart, Riviere du Rempart, Mauritius, Africa | https://www.rockjumperbirding.com/ |
| G Adventures | View profile | 1001-5000 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America | http://www.gadventures.com |
| Frontiers North Adventures | View profile | 11-50 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, North America | https://frontiersnorth.com/ |
| Poseidon Expeditions | View profile | 51-100 | Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus, Europe | https://poseidonexpeditions.com/antarctica/falklands-south-georgia-antarctica-ultimate-wildlife-expedition/ |
| Exodus Travels | View profile | 51-100 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | http://www.exodus.co.uk |
South Africa wildlife tourism market outlook
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Groups/friends was the largest segment with a revenue share of 43.99% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa wildlife tourism market based on groups/friends, family, solo, couples covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
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South Africa wildlife tourism market size, by group, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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