Best Safari Options in South Africa

South Africa is a treasure trove of safari experiences, offering a diverse range of destinations to cater to all types of wildlife enthusiasts. Let's explore some of the country's most sought-after safari spots and how to get there using your hard-earned British Airways Avios points.

Samara Karoo Private Reserve

Get ready to step into a whopping 70,000-acre playground for wildlife. This is where the likes of the rare Cape Mountain Zebra play hide and seek, and majestic cheetahs do their daily sprints. Samara Karoo Private Reserve is not just a safari experience, it's an invitation to a luxurious retreat where you can kick back, enjoy the view, and, who knows, be the live audience for a zebra-zebra chase or a cheetah sprint race.

Kruger National Park

This is where the Singita Lebombo awaits; where ultra-luxury is your companion and the dramatic Lebombo Mountains are your constant backdrop. This isn't just a lodge, it's a 5-star window into the wild, offering game viewing that's just as unparalleled as the threads on their Egyptian cotton sheets. It's like being in a wildlife documentary but with room service.

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

For a more off-the-beaten-path experience, look no further than this family-friendly lodge that offers an exclusive and intimate safari experience. Here, you can shake hands (metaphorically, of course) with the Big Five and a star-studded line-up of other fascinating species. The secret? Motswiri sits in the heart of a diverse habitat, a veritable wildlife cocktail that promises a safari experience unlike any other.

Avios Flights Information

Now let’s move on to the BA reward flight search for these incredible South African safari destinations. You can make the most of your Avios points with flights between London and either Cape Town or Johannesburg. Here's the breakdown:

For off-peak travel to Cape Town, Avios reward seats can be booked for:

● 32,500 in Premium Economy each way

● 90,000 in Business Class each way

For Johannesburg, off-peak Avios reward seats are available for:

● 47,500 in Premium Economy each way

● 90,000 in Business Class each way

Once you touch down in South Africa, convenient transfers via internal flights or cars will whisk you away to your chosen safari destination.