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What Are The National Parks Of South Africa?

 
 

Addo Elephant Park - EasternAddo Elephant Park Cape The more than 450 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. The park lies 75 km to the north of Port Elizabeth and is open throughout the year.
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Aghulas National ParkAgulhas National Park - Western Cape
The area around the southern-most tip of Africa, often referred to as the Agulhas Plain, has rich natural and cultural features, and is of international significance due to its rich plant biodiversity.  More....

 
Ai Ais National ParkAi-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier National Park - Northern Cape An arid mountainous wilderness with splendid scenery, rugged kloofs, high mountains and dramatic landscapes crossing 2 countries on both sides of the Orange River. More....


Augrabies National ParkAugrabies Falls National Park - Northern Cape Situated about 120 km west of Upington on the Orange River, units with picnic site and braai facilities, air-conditioning, a shop, a bar, restaurant, cafeteria, information centre, petrol and diesel pumps, laundry, public telephones, 3 swimming pools. More....


Bonte Boke National ParkBontebok National Park - Western Cape This park is home to more than 300 bontebok, and various other animals such as zebra, duiker and steenbok. Situated in the southern Cape, with the Breede river flowing through it, the varieties of fauna and flora and fynbos are spectacular. More....


Cambdeboo National ParkCamdeboo National Park - Eastern Cape
Camdeboo National Park encircles the town of Graaff-Reinet and provides the visitor with insights into the unique landscape and ecosystem of the Karoo as well as awesome scenic beauty. More....


Golden Gate Of National ParkGolden Gate Highlands National Park - Free StateNestling in the rolling foothills of the Maluti mountains in the northern Free Sate Highlands, this is the home of a variety of animals, but also offers superb accommodation and attractions, entertainment, hiking trails and much more. More....


Hluhluwe National parkHluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve -KwaZulu Natal Two of Africa's oldest game reserves (1895) and the linking Corridor Reserve makes up 96 000 ha Park where the 'Big 5" and others, like the elusive Cheetah, as well as an abundance of birdlife is to be seen. More....

 IsimangalisoiSimangaliso Wetland Park - KwaZulu Natal
A very special slice of Africa, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (previously St Lucia Wetland Park) offers ecotourists some of the most diverse wildlife and outdoor experiences imaginable.  More....


Ithala National parkIthala Game Reserve - KwaZulu Natal
Overlooking the Pongola River valley in the rugged, mountainous thornveld of Northern KwaZulu Natal, with diverse geological diversity, Itala offers a wildlife experience second to none. More....


Karoo National parkKaroo National Park - Western Cape
This Nature Reserve is situated 7km from Beaufort West in the Great Karoo. It is the best preserved conservation area for Karoo vegetation, including fynbos. Also a braille trail available. Hiking and mountainbiking More....

 
Kgkagadi National parkKgalagadi Transfrontier Park - Northern CapeOne of Africa's great parks. The Kalahari Gemsbok National Park (South Africa) and Gemsbok National Park (Botswana) have been formed into a transfrontier park of over 3,6 million ha. A rugged wildlife sanctuary with 3 rest camps & abundance of game. More....


Kruger National parkKruger National Park - Mpumalanga
The world-renowned Kruger Park in South Africa offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa and the world. Enjoy day and night open vehicle safaris or a self drive through the one of the largest Big Five game reserves More....


Madikwe National ParkMadikwe
Game Reserve - North West
Madikwe is regarded as one of the finest conservation areas in Africa, offering all the major species, including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, both white and black rhino along with almost all the plains antelope species. More....

Mapungubwe National ParkMapungubwe National Park - Limpopo
Out of the mist of the mysterious past rises the Mapungubwe National Park giving tangible proof by way of the rich fossil deposits, Bushman rock art and gold artefacts, of ancient civilisations that once flourished here.   More....


Marakele National parkMarakele National Park - Limpopo
Situated in the heart of the magnificent Waterberg Mountain Range in the Northern Province, characterised by contrasting majestic mountain landscapes , hills and valleys, as well as an impressive variety of wildlife. More....

Mkezu National parkMkuze Game Reserve - KwaZulu Natal
Situated in the northern Kwazulu Natal region, this reserve differs from others in the vicinity in that it is flat with grasslands, fossil pans, wetlands and sand dunes. Attractions include game-viewing, birdwatching and an exciting bushveld trail.  More....


Mokala National ParkMokala National Park - Northern Cape
Situated 80km south-southwest of Kimberley with Kameeldoring trees (one of the major tree species of the desert regions) occuring and home to Black Rhino, Tsessebe, Roan antelope, White Rhino and Black Wildebeest.  More....


Mountain Zebra National ParkMountain Zebra National Park - Eastern Cape. Situated about 25 km west of Cradock, a sanctuary for the endangered Cape Mountain Zebra, but also home to various antelope species, caracal and over 200 bird-species. Serviced and equipped, with swimming pool, shop, restaurant, game-viewing and 3-day hi.    More....

Namaqua National park

Namaqua National Park - Northern Cape
Namaqualand is home to the richest bulb flora of any arid region in the world and more than a 1 000 of its estimated 3 500 plant species are found nowhere else on earth. It is also renowned for its annual mass display of wild flowers in spring.      More....


Pilanesberg national ParkPilanesberg Game Reserve - North West
Situated inside the eroded crater of an extinct volcano in the North West province (adjacent to Sun City). Pilanesberg National Park is a sancuary for various game including the Big Five - rhino, lion, elephant, leopard and buffalo.   More....


Table Mountain national ParkTable Mountain National Park - Western Cape. Experience the majestic southernmost point of the Cape Peninsula, visit the Nature Reserve and observe the rich Fauna and Flora. More....


Tembe Elephant National ParkTembe Elephant Park - KwaZulu Natal
This remote park, deep in an area of sand forests, pans and wetlands in northern Tongaland, lies on the border between KwaZulu-Natal and Mozambique. The park protects the largest elephant herd in KwaZulu-Natal which is also the only re- maining indigeno                                                                                                         More...

Tsitsikamma National parkTsitsikamma National Park - Eastern Cape. A region of startling beauty along South Africa's southern coastline, with the National Park encompassing its spectacular expanse. Various hiking trails like The Otter, the 200m bungi jump at Bloukrans River and much more.   More....


Ukhanhlamba Drakensberg ParkUkhahlamba Drakensberg Park - KwaZulu Natal. The 243 000ha Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park is one of South Africa`s prime ecotourist destinations. Here you can savour the ultimate freedom of great open spaces in a world of gigantic peaks and butresses.     More....

West Coast National park

West Coast National Park - Western Cape
The focal point of this Park is the Langebaan Lagoon, but with miles of pristine golden beaches stretching into the early morning mist and brooding salt marshes.       More....

 
 

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