South Africa Safari
South Africa is the gateway to Africa, and the ideal country to embark on a safari from. South Africa is fondly known as the Rainbow Nation due to its mix of cultures and people. The terrain is equally as diverse, which has led to it being dubbed 'the world in one country'. Here one can see spectacular coastlines, awe-inspiring mountain ranges, wildlife-rich savannah, and vast open grasslands. The country is criss-crossed by a superb road network, and many quaint little towns, stalls and view sites, making it a road-tripper's paradise. South Africa is very suitable for a multi-destination holiday, offering everything from quiet beaches to bustling cities. There is plenty to do with the kids, and innumerable romantic stops for those travelling in pairs. Excellent transport infrastructures make getting to and from an array of safari destinations straight-forward.
Useful Information
Recommended destinations in South Africa:
- Cape Town and the Winelands
- The Garden Route, including the Knysna Forests, Plettenberg Bay, and Tsitisikamma
- The Kruger National Park- self-drive safaris and wilderness walking trails
- A plethora of private game reserves and camps, such as those in the Sabi Sands, Madikwe, Timbavati, and Shamwari
Parks and Reserves
Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park is located in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, about an hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth in South Africa. The 164000-hectare park combines seven of South Africa’s major…
Agulhas National Park
Geographical extremes capture the imagination. From ancient mariners to contemporary mankind, the quest has always been to reach the poles, sail around the tips of continents, conquer the highest peaks…
Ai-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
Conjure up a desolate and forbidding landscape, seemingly devoid of life. Make a startling discovery upon closer inspection, when the mirage dissolves into the human-like half-mens tree, and the harsh…
Tours and Trips
5-day Kruger & Lowveld Tour
South Africa’s Kruger National Park is renowned worldwide. This massive expanse of bushveld and wilderness is home to an incredible abundance of animal, plant, bird and reptile species. The area…
Affordable Cape Town Explorer
Cape Town is a fantastic city to explore. Steeped in history and full to the brim with natural beauty, you will be forgiven for not knowing where to start. That…
Best of Both: Kruger and Sabi Sands
This five-day packaged safari provides guests with a comprehensive South African Kruger and Lowveld experience. You visit the Hazyview area of the Kruger National Park for two nights, and the…
Lookout for
Elephant
Black Rhino
White Rhino
Hippo
Lion
Leopard
Cheetah
Spotted Hyena
Brown Hyena
African Wild Dog
Jackal
Buffalo
Giraffe
Kudu
Nyala
Wildebeest
Zebra
Red Hartebeest
Impala
Springbok
Gemsbok
Blesbok
Waterbuck
Eland
Warthog
Baboon
Meerkat / Suricate
Key Species
MAMMALS
Lion
Leopard
Rhino
BIRDS
Secretary Bird
Bearded Vulture
Martial Eagle
Ostrich
Cape Vulture
REPTILES
Nile Crocodile
Puff Adder
Water Monitor Lizard
TREES
Sweet thorn Acacia
Fever Tree
Marula
HABITAT TYPES
Savannah Woodland
Rocky Outcrops
Grassland
Riverine
Thornveld
Coastal
Montane
Wildlife Ratings
Big 5: | 9 |
Mammals: | 9 |
Birds: | 8.5 |
Reptiles: | 8.5 |
Trees: | 8.5 |