When considering South Africa and Botswana, you are really choosing between Southern Africa’s top leading safari destinations.
Although South Africa is well known for amazing safaris in places like the Kruger National Park, there are many other places or experiences that you can combine with your safari. For example, there’s Cape Town for a bit of history and culture, the Winelands region for wine tasting at some of South Africa’s best wine estates, and even Hermanus for the best land-based whale-watching spot (June–November). All within driving radius from each other and only about 2 hours’ flight from the Kruger area, these usually combine brilliantly with the national park for a balance of relaxation and adventure!