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South African
National Parks
South Africa
boasts more than 20 National Parks including two of the
world renowned Kruger National Park plus almost as many
regional parks.
Eastern Cape
Addo Elephant Park
The more than 450 elephants in the park are the main
attraction, but you will also encounter buffalo, black
rhino, warthog, eland, kudu and a variety of buck species.
The park lies 75 km to the north of Port Elizabeth and is
open throughout the year......
Camdeboo National Park
Camdeboo National Park encircles the town of Graaff-Reinet
and provides the visitor with insights into the unique
landscape and ecosystem of the Karoo as well as awesome
scenic beauty....
Mountain Zebra National Park
Situated about 25 km west of Cradock, a sanctuary for the
endangered Cape Mountain Zebra, but also home to various
antelope species, caracal and over 200 bird-species.
Serviced and equipped, with swimming pool, shop, restaurant,
game-viewing and 3-day ......
Tsitsikamma National Park
A region of startling beauty along South Africa's southern
coastline, with the National Park encompassing its
spectacular expanse. Various hiking trails like The Otter,
the 200m bungi jump at Bloukrans River and much more ......
Free State
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Nestling in the rolling foothills of the Maluti mountains in
the northern Free Sate Highlands, this is the home of a
variety of animals, but also offers superb accommodation and
attractions, entertainment, hiking trails and much
more...... .
KwaZulu Natal
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
Two of Africa's oldest game reserves (1895) and the linking
Corridor Reserve makes up 96 000 ha Park where the 'Big 5"
and others, like the elusive Cheetah, as well as an
abundance of birdlife is to be seen...... .
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
A very special slice of Africa, the iSimangaliso Wetland
Park (previously St Lucia Wetland Park) offers ecotourists
some of the most diverse wildlife and outdoor experiences
imaginable.......
Ithala Game Reserve
Overlooking the Pongola River valley in the rugged,
mountainous thornveld of Northern KwaZulu Natal, with
diverse geological diversity, Itala offers a wildlife
experience second to none.
Tembe Elephant Park
This remote park, deep in an area of sand forests, pans and
wetlands in northern Tongaland, lies on the border between
KwaZulu-Natal and Mozambique. The park protects the largest
elephant herd in KwaZulu-Natal which is also the only
remaining indigeno ......
Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park
The 243 000ha Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park is one of South
Africa`s prime ecotourist destinations. Here you can savour
the ultimate freedom of great open spaces in a world of
gigantic peaks and butresses. ......
Limpopo
Mapungubwe National Park
Out of the mist of the mysterious past rises the Mapungubwe
National Park giving tangible proof by way of the rich
fossil deposits, Bushman rock art and gold artefacts, of
ancient civilisations that once flourished here.......
Marakele National Park
Situated in the heart of the magnificent Waterberg Mountain
Range in the Northern Province, characterised by contrasting
majestic mountain landscapes , hills and valleys, as well as
an impressive variety of wildlife.......
Mpumalanga
Kruger National Park
The world-renowned Kruger Park in South Africa offers a
wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa and
the world. Enjoy day and night open vehicle safaris or a
self drive through the one of the largest Big Five game
reserves......
Northern Cape
Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier National Park
An arid mountainous wilderness with splendid scenery, rugged
kloofs, high mountains and dramatic landscapes crossing 2
countries on both sides of the Orange River...... .
Augrabies Falls National Park
Situated about 120 km west of Upington on the Orange River,
units with picnic site and braai facilities,
air-conditioning, a shop, a bar, restaurant, cafeteria,
information centre, petrol and diesel pumps, laundry, public
telephones, 3 swimming pools.......
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
One of Africa's great parks. The Kalahari Gemsbok National
Park (South Africa) and Gemsbok National Park (Botswana)
have been formed into a transfrontier park of over 3,6
million ha. A rugged wildlife sanctuary with 3 rest camps &
abundance of game.......
Mokala National Park
Situated 80km south-southwest of Kimberley with Kameeldoring
trees (one of the major tree species of the desert regions)
occuring and home to Black Rhino, Tsessebe, Roan
Namaqua National Park
Namaqualand is home to the richest bulb flora of any arid
region in the world and more than a 1 000 of its estimated 3
500 plant species are found nowhere else on earth. It is
also renowned for its annual mass display of wild flowers in
spring.......
North West
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe is regarded as one of the finest conservation areas
in Africa, offering all the major species, including lion,
leopard, elephant, buffalo, both white and black rhino along
with almost all the plains antelope species...... .
Pilanesberg Game Reserve
Situated inside the eroded crater of an extinct volcano in
the North West province (adjacent to Sun City). Pilanesberg
National Park is a sanctuary for various game including the
Big Five - rhino, lion, elephant, leopard and buffalo......
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Western Cape
Agulhas National Park
The area around the southern-most tip of Africa, often
referred to as the Agulhas Plain, has rich natural and
cultural features, and is of international significance due
to its rich plant biodiversity...... .
Bontebok National Park
This park is home to more than 300 bontebok, and various
other animals such as zebra, duiker and steenbok. Situated
in the southern Cape, with the Breede river flowing through
it, the varieties of fauna and flora and fynbos are
spectacular......
Karoo National Park
This Nature Reserve is situated 7km from Beaufort West in
the Great Karoo. It is the best preserved conservation area
for Karoo vegetation, including fynbos. Also a braille trail
available. Hiking and mountain biking......
Table Mountain National Park
Experience the majestic southernmost point of the Cape
Peninsula, visit the Nature Reserve and observe the rich
Fauna and Flora......
West Coast National Park
The focal point of this Park is the Langebaan Lagoon, but
with miles of pristine golden beaches stretching into the
early morning mist and brooding salt marshes......
Wilderness National Park
In the heart of South Africa's famous Garden Route, a
charming world of lakes, rivers, fens, estuaries and beaches
against a backdrop of lush forest and lofty mountains.....
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