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Game Lodges & Wildlife Reserves of South Africa
 

 
The focus in South Africa is on the safari. Use these pages to find game lodges, wildlife reserves and national parks in South Africa - and book your safari.

In addition to possessing two of the world's most renowned wildlife reserves, the Kruger Park and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa contains over 20 National Parks, about 30 smaller regional parks and numerous private game reserves and game lodges.

With its excellent road system, top-rated accommodation and splendid scenery, South Africa allows visitors the opportunity for luxurious comfort along with the excitement of wildlife viewing.

   
Helpful Travel Resources

Planning your Safari
FAQ's on Game Viewing
What to expect every month of the year (Kruger National Park Region)
Temperatures and rainfall (Kruger Park Region)
What to take
General information on malaria

Overviews
Animal Kingdom of Southern Africa
Plant Kingdom of Southern Africa
The Famous Big 5
Wildlife Photo Gallery

Travel Links
Map of National Parks
Map listing all the national parks in South Africa

Kruger National Park
The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa.

Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Park
As one of South Africa's most celebrated game parks, the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park is renowned for its variety of animal and bird life.

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
One of Africa's great parks covering over 3,6 million ha. It is a rugged wildlife sanctuary with 5 rest camps & abundance of game.

Addo Elephant Park
The 200 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.

Karoo National Park
Situated 7km from Beaufort West in the Great Karoo. It is the best preserved conservation area for Karoo vegetation, including fynbos. Game viewing in own vehicle and night drives, under guidance of trained staff
The main wildlife areas in South Africa:
(please see map)




Limpopo

Kruger National Park (northern section) and the private game reserves bordering Kruger Park - Klaserie, Balule, Kapama, Thornybush, Manyeleti and Timbavati.
The Limpopo also offers game viewing in a malaria free area in the Waterberg with the Marekele National Park and a number of private game reserves

Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga is your gateway to the Kruger National Park. The province's wilderness offerings range from the super-exclusive private lodges of the Sabi Sand to  private wildlife reserves south of the Kruger Park.

KwaZulu Natal
The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Park, the Ithala Game Reserve and Mkuze Game Park and private reserves (like Phinda) and lodges close to it are the main areas.

North West

A malaria free area with Pilanesberg and Madikwe Game Reserves hosting a number of private lodges.

Eastern Cape
The Addo Elephant Park with the private Shamwari Game Reserve close by are the main attractions, but also offers a number of private reserves - malaria free.

Northern Cape
The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park stretching across the border with Botswana is the main attraction with the Tswalu Private Desert Reserve a popular destination - malaria free

Western Cape

The Karoo National Park and a number of private game reserves are the main attractions - malaria free

Free State

Offers the visitor a number of excellent hiking trails and nature reserves. The best known is the Golden Gate National Park

If this is your first visit, please use view the "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ's) pages as it may help in planning your trip.

Plan your trip and we'll take care of the reservations and finer details. Or ask our professional agents to assist you with your bookings.