South Africa Still Reigns: The Best Safari Experience in Africa
No textbook can teach you what the wild can.
Back in 2019, the Safari Awards Africa crowned South Africa the Best Safari Experience in Africa, and honestly, that title still stands strong today.
Because where else can you spot lions before lunch and dolphins before dinner?
South Africa’s safaris aren’t just about wildlife — they’re living stories told in every rustle of grass and crash of a wave. It’s one of the few countries where you can pair a Big Five bush adventure with an ocean safari — all in the same week.
A Win That Still Matters
When South African Tourism first won the award — topping 10 out of 18 categories — it wasn’t just a brag moment.
It was proof that South Africa offers something no other country can: authentic adventure that connects people, language, and culture.
Bradley Brouwer, Head of Global Trade for SA Tourism, said:
“This award sets South Africa apart — we can showcase both our world-class ocean safaris and our incredible land experiences.”
That spirit of exploration is exactly what drives our Urban Safari English programme — because learning English here isn’t just about grammar and vocabulary; it’s about experiencing the world around you.
What Makes South Africa’s Safari Scene So Special
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It’s wildly close. Go from city life in Johannesburg to the bush in a few hours.
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It’s naturally diverse. From Kruger National Park to the Drakensberg Mountains and beyond — every region tells a different story.
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It’s a language classroom like no other. Every conversation with a ranger or traveller is a chance to practise English in real life.
The Experts Still Agree
Tourism leaders and travel buyers continue to rate South Africa as a top destination for safari experiences. According to the Safari Guild, which represents 6 500 travel buyers worldwide, our safari industry drives over $3.5 billion a year into Africa — and South Africa leads the way.
Judge Sandy Wood of Pulse Africa puts it best:
“The winners are world-class because they’re consistently excellent.”
Learn English Where Adventure Speaks Every Language
Whether you’re practising English while chatting to a guide in Kruger, describing the coast at Cape Point, or sharing stories under the stars — South Africa teaches through experience.
So pack your sense of wonder (and your dictionary just in case).
Because in South Africa, every safari is a conversation waiting to happen.
Learn English through adventure. Live it with English Access Gauteng.