National Parks in South Africa

Kruger Park : The Kruger National Park in South Africa is one of the oldest and largest reserves in Africa. The park boasts a tremendous variety of game and birdlife in its numerous habitats.

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park : Mile upon mile of rolling rust-red sand dunes, solitary trees and scattered grasses. For lovers of the ambience of untamed Africa, this hauntingly beautiful region has a special appeal all of its own.

Table Mountain: Cape Town is set against Table Mountain's famous profile, while the Table Mountain National Park encompasses 60 km of incredibly scenic beauty, and includes the Peninsula mountain chain that stretches from Signal Hill to Cape Point.

Addo Elephant National Park : Situated in a malaria free area just one hour's drive from the South African coastal city of Port Elizabeth, Addo offers a wide variety of game viewing, outdoor adventure and cultural acivities.

Pilanesberg National Park : The 55000-ha Pilanesberg Game Reserve, the fourth largest national park in South Africa, is situated on the eroded remains of an ancient volcanic crater, one of only three such craters in the world.

Marakele National Park : In the heart of the Waterberg Mountains, Marakele is characterised by contrasting majestic mountain landscapes, grass-clad hills and deep valleys - home to all the large game and a variety of birds.

West Coast National Park : This park harbours a wetland of international importance (a Ramsar site), which provides refuge to thousands of waders migrating from the northern hemisphere to spend the southern summer.

Golden Gate National Park : The park derives its name from the brilliant shades of gold cast by the sun on the region's imposing sandstone cliffs. The landscape also encompasses wooded ravines, gullies and grasslands.

Mountain Zebra National Park : This park was established to protect the mountain zebra in an beautiful area of mountains, ravines and high plateaus, with attractive trees and a great variety of aloes and flowering shrubs.

Karoo National Park : Karoo National Park is situated near Beaufort West, the Karoo National Park was proclaimed in 1979 to protect a typical sample of this fascinating arid region.

Ithala Game Reserve : Ithala lies in the Northern KwaZulu-Natal mountains and valleys, an area rich in ethnic history, colonial battlefields and diverse habitats.