Discover the best of South Africa
At Silver Thorn Safaris, we stand tall in Africa to create the perfect itinerary to suit personal interests. Our team, seasoned and well-knowledgeable in all 9 provinces, can accommodate, entertain, and explore this variety of landscapes, climates, attractions, and scenery. With more than enough attractions in each of our breathtaking provinces, your experience will be unforgettable, making memories big and small. Join the Silver Thorn Safaris team in making your African visit better than expected!
KwaZulu-natal
KwaZulu-Natal offers kilometers of beautiful beach fronts, sunny weather, and green coastal forests making this an all-in-one destination to visit with Silver thorn safaris.
Some highlights of this area
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Big 5 and plains game drives
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Deep sea fishing
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Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park
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iSimangaliso Wetland Park Wetland Park
Free State
Popular for its natural beauty, open farmlands and uninterrupted sky, interesting road routes and the vast rocky mountain area of the East Highlands. The Free State is rich in San Rock Art and another popular attraction is the Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
Some highlights of this area
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Golden Gate Highlands National Park
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Gariepdam Nature Reserve
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Town of Clarens / Clare’s Golf & Leisure Estate
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Destiny Castle in Fouriesburg
Mpumulanga
Mpumalanga - "the place where the sun rises" is a province in eastern South Africa, bordering the nations of Swaziland and Mozambique. It embraces the southern half of Kruger National Park, a huge nature reserve with abundant wildlife including big game. The province's iconic Blyde River Canyon, among the world’s largest, is known as a green canyon because of its subtropical foliage.
Some highlights of this area
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Kruger national park – The biggest and best park in South Africa
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Skukuza golf course - Where one can T off in the company of hippo and giraffe
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The Blyde River Canyon - 3rd largest in the world
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Sudwala caves – The oldest dolomite caves in the world
Gauteng
The busiest province in South Africa also revered as the city that never sleeps, with massive businesses, museums, restaurants, galleries and historical battlefields, it is a must-visit destination.
Some highlights of this area
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Cradle of Humankind
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Gold Reef City Theme Park
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Voortrekker Monument
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Montecasino / Emperors Palace
North West
Being an inland South African province that borders Botswana, the landscape is defined by mountains in the northeast and bushveld scattered with trees and shrubs. The province is home to Sun City, an upscale resort with hotels, a casino and a water park with a massive wave pool.
Some highlights of this area
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Pilanesberg National Park
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Elephant Sanctuary Hartbeespoort
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Hartbeespoort Dam
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Lion & Safari Park
limpopo
Limpopo is the province bordering Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It’s known for bushveld and wildlife reserves. Limpopo boasts three National parks: Marakele, Mapungubwe and the Kruger National Park. Also famous for the Big 5, exceptional bird watching, and untamed bush & mountain landscapes.
Some highlights of this area
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Welgevonden Game Reserve
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Moholoholo Animal Rehabilitation Centre
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Magoebaskloof
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Adventures with Elephants
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Waterberg Zipline Adventures
Western Cape
With a coast bordering the Indian and Atlantic Ocean, it’s known for the Port city of Cape Town set beneath Table Mountain, part of a national park with the same name. Winelands surround historical towns like Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl. Well known for its scenic beauty and a wealth of flora and fauna. The Western Cape offers an abundance of hiking trails with a choice between coastal or mountain hikes.
Some highlights of this area
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Robben Island
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Boulders Beach
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Cape Point
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Two Oceans Aquarium
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Chapman’s Peak
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Table Mountain
Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape is the 3rd most populous province in the country with a rich cultural heritage. Located along the coast are the traditional Transkei and Ciskei regions. The Eastern Cape is a natural wonder that has both the privilege of the ocean and numerous rivers, lagoons and luscious vegetation.
Some highlights of this area
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Wild Coast
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Bloukrans Bungy
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Addo Elephant National Park
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Camdeboo National Park
Northern Cape
Being South Africa’s largest province, with desert landscapes, wildlife and gemstones. With Botswana, it shares Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, whose red sand dunes shelter lions and falcons. Wild daisies and springtime flowers carpet the arid plains of Namaqualand, a region stretching into Namibia.
Some highlights of this area
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Namaqua National Park
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The Big Hole
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Augrabies Falls National Park
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Orange River Rafting
