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Safaris In South Africa

One cannot visit Africa without experiencing the incredible experience of a Safari.

South Africa has dedicated over three million hectares of its total landmass to the conservation of its natural heritage. This 'world in one country' has a stupendous variety of habitats and wildlife.

The main areas for a Safari are situated in the Kruger National Park , Eastern Cape and Kwa Zulu Natal.

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. The Kruger National Park hosts the Big Five, and offers a wide variety of accommodation - Self Catering through South Africa National Parks or Private Game Lodges in the Greater Kruger Area. Private Game Lodges offer luxury accommodation, with Game Drives in open Safari vehicles with experienced rangers. The Kruger National Park is easily accessible from both Johannesburg and Cape Town, with flights to either Hoedspruit or Kruger Mpumulanga Airports near the Kruger. When travelling from Johannesburg, one could also enjoy the option of entering the Kruger by road, via the famous panoramic route.

Featured Fly in Safari - Kruger National Park

The Eastern Cape - The Eastern Cape national parks and game reserves are home to a wealth of wildlife including the rare mountain zebra. There are various hiking trails that traverse the valleys and cliffs of the mountainous regions of the Eastern Cape with breathtaking views.

The Eastern Cape also has some of the finest displays of prehistoric art in the form of rock paintings. The magnificent shimmering Eastern Cape coastline, the wild coast offers splendid opportunities for fishing, swimming and sunbathing. Canoeing, rubber ducking and windsurfing are a few of the many water sport attractions while surfers, in search of the perfect wave, frequent the internationally known surfing spots.

The cities, known for their friendliness, are ideal for family holidays - beaches, restaurants, theatres, cinemas, museums and summer entertainment programmes are sure winners to make the holiday-maker's stay an enjoyable one. Alternating between sweeping sand, river mouths, rocks and covers, the coastline is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Among them, surfers ride the perfect waves, anglers reel in king-size catches, and board sailors revel in the challenge of the wind. Sunshine all year round, fine leisure resorts and splendid facilities ensure that the great outdoors is always in style. The Eastern Cape offers unequalled game viewing in conditions suited to the traveller. A mere one hours flight from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, or the perfect end to a Garden Route tour - these game reserves offer a memory of a lifetime.

A wide choice of Private Game Reserves and lodges are also available in the area, offering superior quality accommodation and Game drives in open landrovers with rangers.

The Eastern Cape provice of South Africa is strikingly varied in its scenic beauty. The landscape of the Eastern Cape ranges from pristine forest to arid desert, from looming sandstone cliffs to unspoilt emerald green coastline. This paradise The Eastern Cape is a tourist destination.

Kwa Zulu Natal - whilst exploring this area rich in historical battlefields, and balmy beaches - enjoy of the many Private Game Reserves hosting the Big Five. Easy access from either Durban or Richards Bay - enjoy the National Parks accommodation or your more luxurious options of the Private Game Reserves such a Phinda.

FEATURED TOURS - These are example itineraries for each area, and have been enjoyed by our clients. All Featured tours can be tailormade to suit your individual requirements.

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