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New to Safari Shop Builder? Learn how to create your first store in minutes.
View Guide →Follow these simple steps to launch your online store
Sign up for free and choose your store name. No credit card required to start.
Sign Up Now →Our AI-powered builder creates a complete store with products in just 5 minutes.
Try Quick Builder →Connect PayFast or other South African payment providers to start accepting payments.
Payment Setup Guide →Customize your design, add your products, and share your store with the world.
Open Store Builder →We offer a free plan with basic features, and a Pro plan at R299/month with advanced features and custom branding. Enterprise plans are available for larger businesses.
Yes! Pro and Enterprise plans include custom domain support. You can connect your existing domain or purchase a new one through our platform.
We support multiple payment methods designed for African markets:
Free plan: 2.9% + R2.90 per transaction. Pro plan: 2.4% + R2.40 per transaction. Enterprise plans have custom rates available.
Yes! We offer migration assistance for stores moving from Shopify, WooCommerce, and other platforms. Contact our support team for help with the migration process.
Absolutely! We provide email and phone support during business hours, plus comprehensive documentation and video tutorials. Pro customers get priority support.
Follow these detailed guides to master Safari Shop Builder
Create your account and select from Fashion, Electronics, Beauty, Food, Home & Garden, or Sports categories.
Our AI will generate a complete store with products, descriptions, and images tailored to your niche.
Edit colors, fonts, layout, and add your own branding to make it uniquely yours.
Your store is live! Share the link and start selling immediately.
Sign up at payfast.co.za and complete your business verification process.
Copy your Merchant ID, Merchant Key, and Passphrase from your PayFast dashboard.
Go to Store Settings → Payments and enter your PayFast credentials.
Test with sandbox mode first, then switch to live mode to start accepting real payments.
Go to your Dashboard → Products to view and manage your product catalog.
Enter product name, description, price, and upload high-quality images.
Configure stock levels, sizes, colors, and other product variations.
Add SEO-friendly titles, descriptions, and tags to help customers find your products.
Browse our professional templates or start with the AI-generated design.
Use the visual editor to change colors, fonts, and layout to match your brand.
Upload your logo, set brand colors, and customize the header and footer.
Preview your changes on mobile and desktop, then publish when you're happy.
Over 70% of South African shoppers use mobile. Always preview your store on mobile devices.
Offer both online (PayFast, Yoco) and manual payments (bank deposits, eWallet, M-Pesa) to reach more customers.
Use descriptive product titles and descriptions to help customers find your store on Google.
Our friendly support team is here to help you succeed. Get in touch and we'll respond within 24 hours.