In the ultimate ranking of Africa’s top safari parks, no fewer than four South African parks have been ranked in the top 10. Kgalagadi, Sabi Sands, Phinda, and MalaMala were all ranked in the top 10. There are more parks in the top 10 than in any other safari nation. A great outcome for South Africa.

The top safari parks in Africa are listed by SafariBookings. 3,008 park reviews gathered through thier website served as the basis for the list. More than 60 different nations of safari travelers contributed 2,234 reviews to this total. Reputable guidebook authors from Bradt, Frommer’s, Rough Guides, Lonely Planet, and Footprint collaborated to create 774 professional reviews as part of the SafariBookings professional Panel in order to supplement these user ratings.

Only Serengeti National Park received a higher rating than MalaMala Game Reserve, which came in second place overall with a rating of 4.81 stars out of 5. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park came in ninth, Sabi Sands in sixth, and Phinda Game Reseve in seventh. The SafariBookings staff was surprised to see Kruger at 20th place. They anticipated a higher ranking for this premier park.

What makes these four parks such excellent safari locations?

Sabi Sands, Phinda, and MalaMala are all excellent private wildlife reserves. These reserves provide outstanding wildlife watching with nearly assured Big Five sightings, in addition to first-rate lodging, dining, and guiding.

One of the most gratifying places for self-drive tourists to go is Kgalagadi; it’s off the main path, has a lot of wilderness appeal, and offers fantastic wildlife viewing.
The beauty of Kgalagadi is breathtaking; the red sand dunes in the hostile desert provide an amazing setting for photography and wildlife observation.

The three private parks provide walking safaris, night drives, and off-road driving that enables up-close experiences with wildlife.
Perhaps the greatest spot in Africa to observe cheetahs is Phinda.

MalaMala and Sabi Sands are a part of this vast ecosystem and share an unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park.
MalaMala is extremely exclusive and uncrowded because it does not let visitors from neighboring properties the ability to traverse.