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Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Adventure Safari, Private Safari), By Accommodation Type, By Group, By Booking Mode, By Country, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Oct 29, 2025
Length 110 Pages
SKU # GV20575205

Description

Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market Summary

The Southern Africa safari tourism market size was estimated at USD 13.20 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 29.84 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2025 to 2033. Growing awareness and concern for wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability have fueled the demand for responsible and sustainable tourism experiences.

Safari tourism offers an opportunity for travelers to support conservation efforts directly and contribute to the preservation of natural habitats and wildlife. Leading safari tour operators such as Wilderness Safaris, & Beyond, and Singita have set benchmarks in luxury and sustainable safari tourism, offering bespoke safari experiences in remote locations with minimal environmental impact in southern Africa. They emphasize conservation partnerships, community engagement, and experiential travel, aligning with growing consumer preferences for responsible tourism practices. Digital innovation in customer engagement, itinerary customization, and online booking platforms enhances accessibility and convenience for global travelers seeking personalized safari adventures.

Agents and affiliates continue to play a pivotal role in the Southern Africa safari tourism industry by acting as intermediaries between travelers and safari operators. These travel professionals leverage their expertise and industry connections to curate comprehensive safari packages that include accommodations, game drives, flights, and sometimes additional excursions. For example, African Travel, Inc. partners with luxury safari lodges and local operators to offer tailored safari experiences across Southern Africa, ensuring travelers receive personalized recommendations and assistance throughout the booking process.

A prominent digital and technology trend in the Southern Africa safari tourism industry is the use of drones for wildlife monitoring. In Botswana, the integration of drones and artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing wildlife monitoring and anti-poaching efforts, reflecting a technology trend in the Southern Africa safari tourism industry.

Researchers from the Botswana International University of Science and Technology have developed a system using drones to provide aerial views and AI to analyze herd behaviors and classify species such as zebras, giraffes, and elephants. The adoption of drones and AI offers a more efficient and expansive way to monitor wildlife, ensuring a safer and more sustainable environment for safari tourism.

Governments across Southern Africa have implemented policies and incentives to encourage private sector investment in eco-friendly lodges and wildlife conservation projects. Marketing efforts by tourism boards highlight the region's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage, promoting Southern Africa as a premier safari destination globally.

The expansion and enhancement of flight routes and connectivity across Southern Africa play a crucial role in driving growth in the Southern Africa safari tourism industry. Initiatives such as Qatar Airways' new gateway in Kinshasa, Ethiopian Airlines' connections to Maun and Ndola, and Lufthansa's direct flights to Johannesburg reduce travel times and increase accessibility to remote safari destinations. For instance, Lufthansa's decision to launch a direct flight between Munich and Johannesburg, South Africa, in June 2024, not only reduces travel time for European tourists but also enhances convenience and reliability, making it more attractive for travelers to include South Africa's renowned safari experiences in their itineraries.

Southern Africa boasts an unparalleled array of wildlife, including the iconic Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo), along with numerous other mammals, birds, reptiles, and plant species. This biodiversity attracts wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and eco-tourists. According to Go2Africa’s 2023 Annual State of Safari Travel Report, travel interest to Zambia increased by 78% and to Malawi by 41% from 2022 to 2023, with the Seychelles also experiencing a rise in visitor numbers. The report noted a 20% increase in demand for beach and safari combination trips, alongside a 22% increase in interest in trips offering relaxation and leisure activities.

Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the regional and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Southern Africa safari tourism market based on type, accommodation type, group, booking mode, and country:
  • Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Adventure Safari
  • Private Safari
  • Others
  • Accommodation Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Safari Resorts & Lodges
  • Safari Camps
  • Treehouses
  • Others
  • Group Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Friends
  • Families
  • Couples
  • Solos
  • Booking Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Direct Booking
  • Agents and Affiliates Account
  • Marketplace Booking
  • Country Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Angola
  • Botswana
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • South Africa
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
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Table of Contents

110 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market: Industry Outlook
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Booking Mode Trends and Outlook
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.4. Market Challenges
3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
3.4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis
4.1. Demographic Analysis
4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decisions
4.4. Consumer Service Adoption
4.5. Observations & Recommendations
Chapter 5. Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market, By Type: Key Takeaways
5.2. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.3.1. Adventure Safari
5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.3.2. Private Safari
5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.3.3. Others
5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market: Accommodation Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market, By Accommodation Type: Key Takeaways
6.2. Accommodation Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Accommodation Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.3.1. Safari Resorts & Lodges
6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.3.2. Safari Camps
6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.3.3. Treehouses
6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.3.4. Others
6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market: Group Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market, By Group: Key Takeaways
7.2. Group Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
7.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Group, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.3.1. Friends
7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.3.2. Families
7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.3.3. Couples
7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.3.4. Solos
7.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market: Booking Mode Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market, By Booking Mode: Key Takeaways
8.2. Booking Mode Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
8.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Booking Mode, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.3.1. Direct Booking
8.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.3.2. Agents and Affiliates Account
8.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.3.3. Marketplace Booking
8.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market: Country Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market: Country Outlook
9.2. Regional Marketplaces: Key Takeaways
9.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Country, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.1. Angola
9.3.1.1. Key country dynamics
9.3.1.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.2. Botswana
9.3.2.1. Key country dynamics
9.3.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.3. Mozambique
9.3.3.1. Key country dynamics
9.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.4. Namibia
9.3.4.1. Key country dynamics
9.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.5. South Africa
9.3.5.1. Key country dynamics
9.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.6. Zambia
9.3.6.1. Key country dynamics
9.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.7. Zimbabwe
9.3.7.1. Key country dynamics
9.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 10. Southern Africa Safari Tourism Market: Competitive Analysis
10.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
10.2. Company Categorization
10.3. Participant’s Overview
10.4. Financial Performance
10.5. Service Benchmarking
10.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
10.7. Company Heat Map Analysis, 2024
10.8. Strategy Mapping
10.9. Company Profiles
10.9.1. Wilderness
10.9.1.1. Company Overview
10.9.1.2. Financial Performance
10.9.1.3. Service Portfolios
10.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.9.2. Thomas Cook Group
10.9.2.1. Company Overview
10.9.2.2. Financial Performance
10.9.2.3. Service Portfolios
10.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.9.3. Singita
10.9.3.1. Company Overview
10.9.3.2. Financial Performance
10.9.3.3. Service Portfolios
10.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.9.4. Acacia Adventure Holidays
10.9.4.1. Company Overview
10.9.4.2. Financial Performance
10.9.4.3. Service Portfolios
10.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.9.5. Rothschild Safaris
10.9.5.1. Company Overview
10.9.5.2. Financial Performance
10.9.5.3. Service Portfolios
10.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.9.6. &Beyond
10.9.6.1. Company Overview
10.9.6.2. Financial Performance
10.9.6.3. Service Portfolios
10.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.9.7. Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC
10.9.7.1. Company Overview
10.9.7.2. Financial Performance
10.9.7.3. Service Portfolios
10.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.9.8. Scott Dunn Ltd.
10.9.8.1. Company Overview
10.9.8.2. Financial Performance
10.9.8.3. Service Portfolios
10.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.9.9. Discover Africa
10.9.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.9.2. Financial Performance
10.9.9.3. Service Portfolios
10.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.9.10. Go2Africa
10.9.10.1. Company Overview
10.9.10.2. Financial Performance
10.9.10.3. Service Portfolios
10.9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives

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