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Top 25 Safari vehicle rental companies based in South Africa

Name: Safari vehicle rental companies based in South Africa
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 22, 2026 286 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 286 safari vehicle rental companies headquartered in South Africa as of September 2026 and tracks 5,532 professional contacts across them, including 992 with verified work emails. Cape Town is the largest hub.

This list covers safari vehicle rental companies headquartered in South Africa, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 22, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 22, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

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The 25 largest safari vehicle rental companies based in South Africa

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 286 safari vehicle rental companies based in South Africa, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 22, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to safari vehicle rental companies: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Avis Southern Africa	Partial evidence	Isando, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	1,001-5,000	2,123 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Avis Rent a Car (SA) is the leading South African Car Rental Company, its success underpinned by the Brand Ambassador programme.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
2	Europcar South Africa	Partial evidence	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	1,001-5,000	515 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Europcar has established itself as one of South Africa’s leading global car rental companies.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
3	Sani Sixt	Strong evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	51-200	216 contacts →
	Strong evidence “We offer a wide variety of vehicles to rent throughout South Africa at our conveniently located pick-up points.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
4	African Bush Camps	Partial evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	201-500	215 contacts →
	Partial evidence “African Bush Camps is a small and independently owned African-based company run by one of Africa’s top Safari guides Beks Ndlovu.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
5	Zeda Limited	Indirect evidence	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	1,001-5,000	138 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Zeda Limited is Africa’s largest and only integrated mobility solutions provider.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
6	Rhino Africa	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	51-200	129 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Rhino Africa is Africa's leading online tour operator.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
7	Woodford CAR Hire	Partial evidence	Durban, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	201-500	98 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Woodford Car Hire is South Africa’s largest independent car hire company, with a national footprint at all major airports and centres and a fleet of over 1600 vehicles across…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
8	African Safari Group	Partial evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	51-200	85 contacts →
	Partial evidence “African Safari Group (ASG) is a Premier Inbound Travel Agency, covering both Southern and East Africa's best Safari Experiences, Game Reserves and Luxury Accommodation.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
9	Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris	Partial evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	51-200	74 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris is one of Southern Africa’s leading tour operators, offering an extensive range of innovative, authentic and competitively priced travel…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
10	Kenings CAR VAN And Truck Hire	Strong evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	59 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Vehicle Rental - sedans, pickup trucks, buses, panelvans and trucks.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
11	Discover Africa Group	Partial evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	49 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Discover Africa Group is an online travel company that owns and operates Discover Africa Safaris, Drive South Africa, and 4x4Hire.co.za Originally established in 2002 as Easy…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
12	Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve	Partial evidence	Sabi Sand, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	51-200	34 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Nestled in the heart of the Sabi Sand, South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife region, Cheetah Plains redefines the luxury safari experience.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
13	Hertz South Africa	Partial evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	201-500	30 contacts →
	Partial evidence “HERTZ RENT A CAR operates as an international franchisee of the global Hertz Corporation throughout Southern Africa.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
14	Aquila Collection	Partial evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	201-500	30 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Acclaimed for service excellence, renewable energy, social responsibility efforts and conservation programmes, the Aquila Collection portfolio of Cape Town Big 5 safari properties…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
15	Sefapane Lodge And Safaris	Indirect evidence	Phalaborwa, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	51-200	27 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Sefapane is not just a destination; it is a holiday on its own!” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
16	Pangolin Photo Safaris	Partial evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	26 contacts →
	Partial evidence “At Pangolin Photo Safaris, we believe a safari should be more than just a trip, it should be an unforgettable photographic experience.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
17	Safari365	Partial evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	23 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Based in Africa, we are an award-winning tour operator offering tailor-made and scheduled safaris, combining local knowledge from our expert travel team with the insights of a…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
18	safari.com	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	21 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “It’s remarkable how much planning goes into doing absolutely nothing but watching elephants playing at a waterhole or holding your breath while a lioness stalks through the grass.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
19	Africa-Experience	Partial evidence	Somerset West, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	18 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Africa-Experience is a tour operator, running safaris and mountain climbs South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania, and Kenya.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
20	Bushlore Africa	Strong evidence	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	17 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Experience the ultimate safari and vacation in one of our 4X4 Camper vehicles.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
21	African Overland Tours	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	16 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “There are so many magical moments to experience on an Africa tour as you travel between amazing highlights.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
22	Journey Beyond	Indirect evidence	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	15 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Journey Beyond is the definitive sub-Saharan Africa travel specialist.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
23	Tanda Tula	Indirect evidence	Hoedspruit, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	51-200	13 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “In celebration of the colours, flavours and tempo of modern-day Africa, Tanda Tula is inspired by the people and wildlife of the Greater Kruger National Park.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
24	Ascot Tours	Partial evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	11 contacts →
	Partial evidence “For nearly 30 years, Ascot Tours has built Africa's finest golf and safari experiences for one audience only: travel agents.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026
25	Around About Cars	Indirect evidence	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ checked Sep 22, 2026	11-50	11 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Check out our company's website For the widest selection off cars and 4x4s with or without rooftop tents, camping equipment, motorhomes or camper vans look no further then…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 22, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: safari vehicle rental companies. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names safari vehicle rental companies.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of safari vehicle rental companies, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name safari vehicle rental companies. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Safari vehicle rental companies based in South Africa at a glance

As of Sep 22, 2026

17.9%Verified-email coverage

19.3Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

29.4%Largest-city concentration · Cape Town

Sep 22, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

184

11-50

51-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for South Africa, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for South Africa, over 286 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among safari vehicle rental companies, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in South Africa whose own description of what they do matches “safari vehicle rental companies”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names safari vehicle rental companies), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among safari vehicle rental companies, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside South Africa are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 992 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 22, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Safari vehicle rental companies by metro

Safari vehicle rental companies in Cape Town84
Safari vehicle rental companies in Johannesburg25

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names safari vehicle rental companies, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many safari vehicle rental companies are there based in South Africa?

RevenueBase identified 286 safari vehicle rental companies headquartered in South Africa as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Avis Southern Africa, headquartered in Croydon Isando, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most safari vehicle rental companies?

Cape Town leads with 84 headquartered companies, followed by Johannesburg (25) and Hoedspruit (20).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 992 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 286 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 22, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.