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We�ve lived in South Africa since 1993. I should point out that the diversity, number and quality of South Africa's national parks and game reserves is one reason why it remains one of our favorite safari and African holiday spots.

Guide To The Best South African Safaris - Guide To South Africa's National Parks & Reserves

I think South Africa will be a favorite vacation spot for you too. It is a stunning combination of great vacation experiences. It offers:

Best of all, South Africa is a country that offers a wonderful variety of habitats and game parks. Thus you have a great selection of safari destinations in one country.

In terms of diversity of animals and habitats, South Africa has many of our favorite national parks. Kruger National Park is the crown jewel of South Africa�s parks.

But if you have the time you would be well rewarded by visiting some other outstanding South African national parks. The hallmark of them all is exceptional wildlife management and conservation. Here is more about South Africa�s wildlife safari parks.

**South Africa Safaris - National Parks & Reserves At A Glance**

South Africa Safaris - Kruger National Park
How Big	35,000 sq. km or 13,510 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Excellent: July-Oct Good: Jan-June,& Nov, Dec
Where Is It	Northwestern corner of South Africa
Why Visit	World-famous park with celebrated management & great infrastructure Kruger has the greatest diversity of wildlife in the world Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo as well as 147 species of mammals; 512 bird species; 300 tree species Numerous camps, types of accommodation Wilderness hikes Infrastructure is excellent in Kruger - good self-drive destination Now part of a Transfrontier Park and those areas in Mozambique are 4 x 4 territory now
South African Safaris - Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park
How Big	960 sq. km or 371 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Excellent: July-Oct Good: April-June,& Nov, Dec Fair: Jan, Feb, Mar
Where Is It	In eastern South Africa, in Kwa Zulu Natal Province - north of Durban
Why Visit	Africa's oldest game reserve Credited with helping to bring the white rhino back from the brink of extinction Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo Hiking safaris
South African Safaris - Pilanesberg National Park
How Big	550 sq. km or 212 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Excellent: July-Oct Good: Jan-June,& Nov, Dec
Where Is It	Northwestern South Africa, but west of Johannesburg, near Sun City & Rustenberg
Why Visit	Big Five - lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, rhino Less than 2 hour drive from Johannesburg Guided hiking safari trails Malaria free Geologically fascinating landscape: formed by volcanic action Hot air balloon safaris
South African Safaris - Madikwe Game Reserve
How Big	600 sq. km or 232 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Excellent: July-Oct Good: Jan-June,& Nov, Dec
Where Is It	In northwestern South Africa on the Botswana border
Why Visit	Malaria free Big five A comfortable 4 to 5 hour drive from Johannesburg Very large elephant population
South African Safaris - Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
How Big	36,000 sq. km or 13,900 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Best time to go is April to September when it is cooler. All year round good game viewing in dry riverbed areas
Where Is It	In northern South Africa and southwestern Botswana
Why Visit	The black-maned Kalahari lion is unique to the area, can also see cheetah and leopard View the unique Kalahari Desert Great for viewing raptors
Pongola Game Reserve
How Big	310 sq. km or 120 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Best time to go: March to August
Where Is It	In eastern South Africa, close to the Swaziland border, near Pongola
Why Visit	It is one of the oldest reserves in the world Lush combination of different landscapes It has four of the Big Five (no lion) Great birding - more than 300 bird species Rhino tracking on foot
South African Safaris - Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park
How Big	885 sq. km or 342 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Can have good game viewing all year round
Where Is It	In northeastern South Africa, near Mkuze, south of Mozambique border
Why Visit	See black rhino, hippo, buffalo, leopard, nyala, waterbuck A World Heritage Site becausetropical and temperate forms of animal & plant life are part of its unique ecosystem More than 420 bird species Has the largest variety of amphibians in South Africa, plus vast species of marine animals & trees Hikers' paradise Great fishing and boating
South African Safaris - Mkuzi Game Reserve
How Big	360 sq. km or 139 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Best time to go is March to August
Where Is It	In eastern South Africa, close to the Swaziland border, near Pongola
Why Visit	Great hides for game viewing in an unobserved manner Excellent birding - 412 bird species including rare Pel's fishing owl See leopard, cheetah, black and white rhino, crocodile and hippo
South African Safaris - Itala Game Reserve
How Big	296 sq. km or 114 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Best time to go is March to August
Where Is It	In eastern South Africa, close to the Swaziland border, near Pongola
Why Visit	See rhino, elephant, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, eland Overlooks the beautiful Pongola river valley
South African Safaris - Phinda Private Game Reserve
How Big	170 sq. km or 62 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Best time to go is March to August
Where Is It	In eastern South Africa close to the Swaziland border, near Mkuze
Why Visit	Big five territory Seven diverse ecosystems - including beautiful beaches, forests & savannah See endangered leather back turtles come to lay eggs on the coast nearby Scuba dive at world's southernmost coral reefs Close to the St. Lucia Wetlands - a World Heritage Site
South African Safaris - Tswalu Game Reserve
How Big	900 sq. km or 327 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Best time to go is March to August
Where Is It	In northern South Africa, near Kuruman
Why Visit	One of the largest single owned private game reserves Malaria free See and track the endangered desert black rhino See lion, white rhino, king cheetah, giraffe, Cape buffalo Horse riding Golf at nearby Sishen Golf club - rated one of the top golf courses in South Africa
South African Safaris - Addo Elephant Park
How Big	121 sq. km or 44 sq. mi. with plans to double this
Game Viewing Guide	All year round
Where Is It	Southeastern South Africa, near Port Elizabeth
Why Visit	Boasts the Big Seven - lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino, leopard plus whales and great white sharks Extends to the Indian Ocean Unrivalled natural diversity - has 5 of South Africa's 7 major vegetation zones (biomes) Malaria free Horse riding Camping
South African Safaris - Waterberg & Lapalala Wilderness
How Big	254 sq. km or 94 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	All year round game viewing
Where Is It	In northern South Africa, near Thabazimbi
Why Visit	See black and white rhino, buffalo, leopard, giraffe, hippo, zebra Malaria free Horse riding safaris
South African Safaris - Shamwari
How Big	180 sq. km or 62 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	All year round good game viewing
Where Is It	In southeastern South Africa, near Grahamstown
Why Visit	Africa's southernmost game reserve Malaria free Big five

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