Nature Reserves in South Africa
South Africa, home to a number of nature reserves, is the southernmost tip of the African continent. Nature Reserves in South Africa include the Kruger National Park, Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Addo Elephant Park and many more. See Nature Reserve accommodation in South Africa below.

Addo Elephant National Park is situated in the dense valley of the Sundays River region. This Eastern Cape game park offers a memorable wild...
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When you visit Agulhas National Park you'll be at the southern tip of Africa – the Cape of Storms. This beautiful Western Cape Nature Rese...
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Amakhala Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, is easily accessible for Big Five safaris....
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Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga, South Africa forms part of the Greater Drakensberg escarpment and features on the scenic Pa...
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There is no place that offers so complete an African experience as Zululand, so come and experience it for yourself at Bonamanzi Game Reserv...
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Bontebok National Park in the Western Cape is the smallest in South Africa but has the highest density of rare and endangered bird life, fyn...
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Bushmans Kloof is situated is a malaria free Western Cape nature reserve situated between the Cederberg Mountains and Great Karoo plains...
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Bushveld is a rather loose term and refers to the areas of mixed woodland between 1 000m and 1 500m above sea level. It is the main vegetati...
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The Western Cape and Cape Town is home to an abundance of wildlife sanctuaries, nature reserves and national parks....
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Cape Vidal offers a superb location between Lake St Lucia with its resident wildlife and the tidal delights of the Indian Ocean. This KwaZul...
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The Cederberg is a wonderfully rugged mountain range about 200km north of Cape Town. Largely unspoiled, this designated wilderness area is c...
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Darting Black Rhino in Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is an amazing experience. Peter Sullivan describes this special encounter and recalls his fav...
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The family friendly De Hoop Nature Reserve is ideal if you are embarking on a self-drive holiday along the Garden Route or simply looking fo...
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The Zulu name for the Drakensberg is 'uKahlamba' - the barrier of spears. It's an appropriate name as this huge wall of basalt just rises up...
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Falaza Game Park and Spa, a KwaZulu-Natal Game Reserve near Durban in South Africa, offers Rhino tracking, relaxing spa treatments...
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Giant's Castle Nature Reserve is known for its magnificent San rock art, fabulous hiking and invigorating climate. This KwaZulu-Natal nature...
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The Golden Gate National Park is a Free State Nature Reserve located in the north eastern part of Free State and derives its name from the b...
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Less than 2 hours from Cape Town, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, Gansbaai is a haven for nature lovers and an exceptional spot in the worl...
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Much of the interior of South Africa is on a high-lying plateau of over 1 500 metres (5 000ft) above sea level. The predominant vegetation i...
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For Big Five game viewing in extremely scenic surroundings, Hluhluwe Game Reserve is hard to match. This KwaZulu-Natal game reserve north of...
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Imfolozi Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal is adjacent to the Hluhluwe Game Reserve and together they form one of South Africa's oldest and larges...
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Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, South Africa, offers wildlife safaris, game drives, hiking, quad biking, ...
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A World Heritage Site, iSimangaliso Wetland Park (the former Greater St. Lucia Wetlands Park) incorporates an astonishing variety of habitat...
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Ithala Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is situated in the rugged, mountainous northern region which is home to a spectacular...
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Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve in South Africa is situated in the peaceful southern Cederberg Mountains, in an historical area that was once hom...
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Kariega Game Reserve is home to the Big Five. This malaria-free Eastern Cape Game Reserve in South Africa is also just 15 minutes from the I...
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Karongwe Game Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa, is a Big Five wildlife sanctuary and located between 4 rivers, which provide exceptional hab...
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The Karoo is a broad, mostly sandy expanse of plains divided between the Little Karoo, nearer the coast and the Great Karoo, which seems to ...
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The arid landscapes with red dunes and blue skies in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park together with various African wildlife is ideal for game v...
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At Knysna Elephant Park, guests can experience the joy of an Elephant safari in South Africa amongst Garden Route scenery with superb daily ...
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The exceptionally beautiful tidal lagoon of the Knysna National Lake Area in Garden Route National Park, South Africa is surrounded by pictu...
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Kololo Game Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa lies in the heart of the Waterberg biosphere, an untouched malaria-free wilderness just 3 hours...
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The Kosi Bay Nature Reserve forms part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, it contains a system of estuarine lakes that offer excellent diving...
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Kwandwe Private Game Reserve near Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, is more than a Big Five safari destination in South Africa - it's a conservatio...
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Lalibela Game Reserve is a malaria-free Eastern Cape game reserve in South Africa with exceptional wildlife habitats creating unforgettable ...
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Muluwa Lodge (formerly knows as Likweti Lodge) is a living example of the harmonious cohabitation of agriculture, tourism and wildlife...
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Restricted to broad valleys below 1 000 metres above sea level, the Lowveld is what many people consider to be the 'real' Africa. In this lo...
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The spectacular uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, now known as Maloti Drakensberg Park is located just two hours f...
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Visit this Limpopo nature reserve in South Africa and discover the wonders of Mapungubwe National Park for history, wildlife and scenic beau...
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Maputaland in northern KwaZulu-Natal stretches from iSimangaliso Wetland Park in St Lucia to the diving sites of Sodwana Bay and Kosi Bay an...
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Marakele National Park, a Limpopo Nature Reserve in South Africa, is home to a diverse range of South African wildlife and plant species...
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Relax in the great outdoors with your family and friends at Midmar Dam. This KwZulu-Natal nature reserve has water sport facilities and a ga...
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Visit Mkhuze Game Reserve for game viewing and birding in beautiful and diverse landscapes. See Rhino and Elephant in this KwaZulu-Natal nat...
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The Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre cares for and rehabilitates South African wildlife. At Moholoholo guests enjoy a picturesque s...
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Experience the heart of the Great Karoo on a personalised safari at Mount Camdeboo Game Reserve in Eastern Cape. This malaria-free game rese...
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Mpongo Private Game Reserve near East London lies in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is named after the historic Mpongo Rive...
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Experience the true essence of Africa at Mthethomusha Game Reserve! The reserve boasts with prime Big Five viewing and pristine unspoiled na...
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The area stretching north and west from Cape Town is an austere landscape with its own, rather minimalist, aesthetic – and it's not much a...
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Big Five safaris, magnificent sunsets and the magic of the Drakensberg, all this and more can be found at Nambiti Plains Private Game Reserv...
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Find the distances of selected nature reserves near Bloemfontein for your South African self-drive holiday. Get back to nature and enjoy the...
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Find the distances of various nature reserves near Cape Town for your South African self-drive holiday. Come experience the scenic splendour...
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Find the distances of selected nature reserves near Durban for your South African self-drive holiday. Come experience the scenic splendour...
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Find the distances of various nature reserves near Johannesburg and in surrounding areas. Enjoy adventure on a self-drive holiday...
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Find the closest nature reserves near Nelspruit for your South African self-drive holiday. South African nature reserves offer adventure, re...
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Find the distances of various nature reserves near Polokwane for your South African self-drive trip. Come experience the beauty and stunning...
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Find the distances of nature reserves near Port Elizabeth for your South African self-drive family trip. Come experience the adventure of a ...
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Find the closest Northern Cape nature reserves near Upington, for your South African self-drive holiday. Pack the whole family and explore t...
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Ndumo Game Reserve in Maputaland, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is a rewarding area to view wildlife with its wetlands and pans, thick bush, ...
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Nkomazi Game Reserve offers tented lodge accommodation that hits the sweet spot between authenticity and comfort, south-west of the Kruger N...
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Pakamisa Lodge enjoys a remote and lofty position in northern Zululand, South Africa. This malaria-free KwaZulu-Natal game reservein South A...
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Malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park, adjacent to Sun City Resort, is situated in a long extinct volcano. Spot Big Five in one of the larg...
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Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve is the ideal holiday destination, this malaria free Game Reserve in Plettenberg Bay adds a new dimension to Gar...
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Pongola Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal is unique in that it offers great water based activities for relaxing adventures whilst game viewing...
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Pumba is a malaria-free Eastern Cape game reserve in South Africa. It features Big Five game and the mystical White Lion. Two intimate safar...
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The far north-west of the country is very remote and incredibly hot and dry. Classified as succulent Karoo, neatly ranked mountains look pre...
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Where it begins and ends depends on just how literal you want to be. The actual R62 runs from Montage to Humansdorp, but the marketing R62 s...
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Royal Natal National Park is renowned for its spectacular scenery and fabulous mountain trails which explore the heart of this KwaZulu-Natal...
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Samara Karoo Reserve in the Great Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa, provides guests with luxury accommodation in a serene setting, excellen...
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Welcome to unspoiled coastal beauty at its best! Set within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, the Sodwana Bay National Park in South Africa...
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Table Mountain National Park is a unique and urban Western Cape Nature Reserve stretching from Signal Hill in the city to dramatic Cape Poin...
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Tala Private Game Reserve is a malaria-free wildlife sanctuary located in the hills of a peaceful farming community, close to the bustling c...
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With the brightest starry skies and rare plant life, this Northern Cape nature reserve in South Africa offers a unique destination for lover...
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Thanda Safari Private Game Reserve on the Elephant Coast in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, strives to transcend the expected luxury of a 5-sta...
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The exclusive Thula Thula Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, continues to impress guests year after year with its abundant...
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The Tsitsikamma National Park, part of the Garden Route National Park in South Africa, is a place where you can experience the outdoors, stu...
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Tswalu Kalahari Reserve offers exciting safaris and superb views from foot of the Korannaberg Mountains westward across the grasslands of th...
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The Waterberg is a wild and wonderful area about 3 to 4 hours drive north of Johannesburg. Situated on a high lying plateau, it has rather u...
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For tranquil splendour deep in the Waterberg, Welgevonden Game Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa offers sought after game viewing and bush ac...
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Wilderness National Park is situated in the heart of the Garden Route, South Africa. It is a fascinating combination of rivers, lakes, estua...
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This attractive town on the banks of the Touws River Lagoon is an excellent base for a general Garden Route holiday. The Wilderness National...
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