Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park (AENP) is one of South Africa's most successful and diverse conservation areas, famous for its elephants and unique "Big Seven" status.
South Africa is one of Africa’s great wildlife destinations. Vast Kruger National Park has an abundance of animals and is one of the continent’s iconic attractions. For outdoor adventure, the Blyde River Canyon is the third largest on the planet, and jagged peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains punch into the sky. Cape Town hums with an urban beat and is fringed by white sandy beaches. South Africa is known as the adventure capital of the world and one of the fastest growing safari and holiday destinations on the planet. It is renowned for offering first-class beach holidays and traditional African safaris at only the best safari lodges.
Our top recommended areas in South Africa include the Kruger National Park for its incredible wildlife viewing and Big 5 safaris; and Cape Town for its breath-taking scenery, Table Mountain and white sandy beaches. Any combination of these will make a wonderful South Africa safari tour. Another favourite is the scenic Cape Winelands and famous Garden Route situated along the east coast of South Africa. South Africa is steeped in history and culture and includes World Heritage Sites, namely Robben Island and St Lucia Wetland Park. It provides visitors a unique safari and beach holiday destination and is undoubtedly one the most extraordinary places on earth.
The beautiful city of Cape Town is recognised world-wide as one of the best destinations in Africa. The legendary Cape Whale Coast is one of the most beautiful and spectacular regions to visit in South Africa. Visitors can experience the best land-based whale watching in the world. Close to Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, the Garden Route safari lodges are malaria-free, and perfect for self-drivers exploring the Garden Route. The Kruger Park Private Concessions offer guests exclusive safari camps and lodges in private areas not accessible to the general public.
The Thornybush and Manyeleti Game Reserves also offer guests the chance of seeing the Big Five, and close to Johannesburg guests can go on a malaria safari in the Welgevonden Game Reserve , as well as the Waterberg area. The picturesque Panorama Route is situated along the northern Drakensberg Mountain range and is most visited during the dry winter months when the views are most reliable. The Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve is an exclusive reserve bordering the western edge of the Kruger National Park. The reserve consists of 65 000 hectares of unspoilt African bush and is home to an abundance of wildlife. The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve borders the Timbavati Game Reserve and Kruger National Park. Safaris within the Klaserie focus on the bush and its ecosystems, where guests can get involved in the tracking of Africa's big game.
Top Exotic South Africa Destinations
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Eastern Cape
The second largest of South Africa’s 9 provinces, the diverse Eastern Cape is situated between the Western Cape and KwaZulu Natal, bordered by the Orange River and Drakensberg Mountains. The area offers pristine beaches and game reserves teeming with wildlife.
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Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP) is a profoundly important and historically rich safari destination located in the heart of Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal. It is the oldest proclaimed game reserve in Africa, established in 1895.
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Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park is the flagship of the South African national parks and has been rated as one of the best wildlife parks in Africa, renowned for its incredible game viewing and Big 5 safaris.
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Kwazulu Natal
KwaZulu Natal is called the Garden Province and is the home of the Zulu nation. It is situated along the coast of the Indian Ocean and is the host of 2 declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites: iSimangaliso Wetland Park and the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park.
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Malamala Private Game Reserve
MalaMala Private Game Reserve is one of the most famous and highly-regarded safari destinations in South Africa, renowned globally for its exceptional and consistent Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo) game viewing, particularly its spectacular leopard sightings.
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Phinda Private Game Reserve
Phinda Private Game Reserve, managed by &Beyond, is a world-renowned and critically important conservation area located in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province of South Africa. It is famous for its unique diversity of landscapes and outstanding wildlife viewing
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Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is arguably the most famous and highly-regarded private safari destination in South Africa, often considered the gold standard for wildlife viewing, particularly for close-up sightings of the Big Five.
