Product Code: 16404
The Global Safari Tourism Market will grow from USD 32.78 Billion in 2025 to USD 47.45 Billion by 2031 at a 6.36% CAGR. Safari tourism constitutes a specialized market segment defined by organized expeditions to observe and photograph wildlife in their natural habitats. The sector is propelled by distinct economic drivers including rising disposable incomes in source markets and a structural shift in consumer behavior toward experiential travel options rather than material goods.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2027-2031 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD 32.78 Billion |
| Market Size 2031 | USD 47.45 Billion |
| CAGR 2026-2031 | 6.36% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Couples |
| Largest Market | North America |
Key Market Drivers
The Shift Toward Experiential and Immersive Wildlife Encounters is fundamentally reshaping the market as travelers increasingly seek active engagement over passive observation. Modern tourists prioritize itineraries that offer deep connections with nature, such as walking safaris, conservation workshops, and photography-centric tours, moving beyond traditional vehicle-based game drives. This evolution in consumer behavior drives demand for specialized packages that allow visitors to meaningfully interact with biodiversity.
Key Market Challenges
The persistence of geopolitical instability and security concerns in major host regions acts as a fundamental barrier to the expansion of the global safari tourism market. Because safari expeditions often operate in remote territories or near national borders, even localized security incidents can trigger immediate and widespread travel advisories from governments in primary source markets. These official warnings instantly heighten the perceived risk for travelers, directly leading to fluctuating and often prohibitive insurance costs for both tour operators and clients.
Key Market Trends
The Adoption of Electric Safari Vehicles for Silent Game Viewing is revolutionizing the sector by aligning luxury wildlife experiences with urgent decarbonization goals. Operators are aggressively replacing traditional diesel fleets with solar-powered electric vehicles (EVs) to offer guests "silent safaris" that allow for closer, undisturbed wildlife encounters while eliminating noise and air pollution in sensitive ecosystems. This technological shift is becoming a critical competitive differentiator for high-end lodges aiming to attract eco-conscious travelers who demand lower environmental footprints.
Key Market Players
- Wilderness Safaris
- Thomas Cook Group
- Singita
- Scott Dunn
- Rothschild Safaris
- Travcoa & Beyond
- Abercrombie & Kent Ltd.
- Gamewatchers Safaris
- Backroads
- TUI Group
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Safari Tourism Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Safari Tourism Market, By Tourism Type:
- Adventure Safari
- Private Safari
- Others
Safari Tourism Market, By Type:
- Friends
- Families
- Couples
- Solos
Safari Tourism Market, By Booking Mode:
- Direct Booking
- Agents and Affiliates Account
- Marketplace Booking
Safari Tourism Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Safari Tourism Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Tourism Type (Adventure Safari, Private Safari, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Type (Friends, Families, Couples, Solos)
- 5.2.3. By Booking Mode (Direct Booking, Agents and Affiliates Account, Marketplace Booking)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 6.2.2. By Type
- 6.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 6.2.4. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Type
- 6.3.1.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 6.3.2. Canada Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Type
- 6.3.2.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 6.3.3. Mexico Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Type
- 6.3.3.2.3. By Booking Mode
7. Europe Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 7.2.2. By Type
- 7.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 7.2.4. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Type
- 7.3.1.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 7.3.2. France Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Type
- 7.3.2.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Type
- 7.3.3.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 7.3.4. Italy Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Type
- 7.3.4.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 7.3.5. Spain Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Type
- 7.3.5.2.3. By Booking Mode
8. Asia Pacific Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 8.2.2. By Type
- 8.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 8.2.4. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Type
- 8.3.1.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 8.3.2. India Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Type
- 8.3.2.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 8.3.3. Japan Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Type
- 8.3.3.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 8.3.4. South Korea Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Type
- 8.3.4.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 8.3.5. Australia Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Type
- 8.3.5.2.3. By Booking Mode
9. Middle East & Africa Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 9.2.2. By Type
- 9.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 9.2.4. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Type
- 9.3.1.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 9.3.2. UAE Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Type
- 9.3.2.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 9.3.3. South Africa Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Type
- 9.3.3.2.3. By Booking Mode
10. South America Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 10.2.2. By Type
- 10.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 10.2.4. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Type
- 10.3.1.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 10.3.2. Colombia Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Type
- 10.3.2.2.3. By Booking Mode
- 10.3.3. Argentina Safari Tourism Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Tourism Type
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Type
- 10.3.3.2.3. By Booking Mode
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Safari Tourism Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. Wilderness Safaris
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. Thomas Cook Group
- 15.3. Singita
- 15.4. Scott Dunn
- 15.5. Rothschild Safaris
- 15.6. Travcoa & Beyond
- 15.7. Abercrombie & Kent Ltd.
- 15.8. Gamewatchers Safaris
- 15.9. Backroads
- 15.10. TUI Group
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer