What is a surfari?

Surf & Safari South Africa

A surfari is a surf trip and a safari in one itinerary: you surf the South African West Coast in the morning and head out on a Big Five game drive the same week. Groups are 6–8 surfers, with in-water coaching and video analysis. From £1,795.

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Best time for a surfari

May to September delivers the most consistent, powerful swell along the West Coast and J-Bay, and conveniently maps onto UK and European summer holidays. Wildlife viewing is rewarding all year — cooler winter months often mean easier sightings.