South Africa Wildlife Tourism Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033
South Africa Wildlife Tourism Market Insights
- As highlighted in Deep Market Insights analysis, the South Africa Wildlife Tourism Market, worth USD 215.74 Million in 2024, is forecasted to achieve USD 382.85 Million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.63% during the period 2025–2033.
- By 2024, Safari & Game Drives represented the largest share of the Tour Type market size.
- Marine Wildlife Tours is expected to remain the key growth driver within Tour Type, registering the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
Source: DMI Analysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- In 2024, South Africa represented 0.97% of the overall global Wildlife Tourism Market size.
- United States is projected to lead the global Wildlife Tourism Market size by 2033.
- Across Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is anticipated to hold the dominant position in market size by 2033.
- Saudi Arabia is forecasted to expand at the fastest pace in Middle East and Africa, attaining USD 549.59 Million 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 215.74 Million |
| Market Size In 2033 | USD 382.85 Million |
| Largest segment | Safari & Game Drives |
| Units | Revenue in USD Million |
| CAGR | 6.63% (2025-2033) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| Tour Type |
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| Geography |
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| Customer Type |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
South Africa Wildlife Tourism Market Tour Type 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Tour Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari & Game Drives | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 99.54 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Birdwatching | 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 |
| Marine Wildlife Tours | 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 Wildlife Tourism Market Geography 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Geography | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 105.41 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Asia-Pacific | 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 |
| Americas | 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 Wildlife Tourism Market Customer Type 2025-2033 (USD Million)
| Customer Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Travelers | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 125.63 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Group Tours | 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.