South Africa Ecotourism Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
South Africa Ecotourism Market Insights
- As per Deep Market Insights insights, the South Africa Ecotourism Market stood at USD 5.49 Billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow to USD 16.51 Billion by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to advance at a CAGR of 12.93% from 2025 through 2033.
- In 2024, Solo accounted for the highest share of the Traveler Type market size.
- During the forecast period, Solo is set to register the highest growth, making it the most lucrative Traveler Type segment.
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- South Africa contributed 1.95% to the global Ecotourism Market size in 2024.
- By 2033, United States is forecasted to remain the largest global market for Ecotourism Market.
- In Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is projected to capture the leading share of market size by 2033.
- Among Middle East and Africa markets, Saudi Arabia is expected to post the fastest growth, reaching USD 16.98 Billion by 2033.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2024 |
| Study Period | 2021-2033 |
| Historical Period | 2021-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
| Market Size In 2024 | USD 5.49 Billion |
| Market Size In 2033 | USD 16.51 Billion |
| Largest segment | Solo |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 12.93% (2025-2033) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| Traveler Type |
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| Tour Type |
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| Booking Channel |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
South Africa Ecotourism Market Traveler Type 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Traveler Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 2.47 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Group | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Family | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Ecotourism Market Tour Type 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Tour Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 2.51 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Adventure | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Cultural | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Ecotourism Market Booking Channel 2025-2033 (USD Billion)
| Booking Channel | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 3.05 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Offline | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.