Elephants, Kruger National Park

South African wildlife experiences

There is nothing quite like the African bush, and no better place in the world for big game. Besides its renowned national parks, South Africa boasts a range of private reserves, all offering excellent wildlife and bird watching. And supporting all these is an unparalleled botanical richness.

Guides to cash in on 'avi-tourism'

A group of 17 students who recently graduated from the BirdLife South Africa avi-career entrepreneurial programme are set to give the local eco-tourism industry a major boost, as they head out to work as bird guides along the country's numerous birding routes.

The Big Seven and more at Addo

Whether you want to experience the sights and sounds of the bush from an upmarket lodge, safari tent or a host of other affordable accommodation facilities, the world-renowned Addo Elephant National Park - home to five biomes and the Big Seven - has it all.

South Africa's game lodges

Open grassland, blue skies, running antelope and the "Big Five" attract tourists from around the world to the African bushveld - and there's no better way to experience it than to spend some time in one of South Africa's international award-winning private game lodges.

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SA parks gallery

Parks gallery

Kgalagadi's desert, Tsitsikamma's forest, Kruger's wildlife ... take a quick photo tour of our National Parks.

SAN Parks

SAN Parks

South Africa's national parks A-Z, travel info and bookings, wildlife webcams, community services and more.

SA's game lodges

South Africa's game lodges

There's no better way to experience the African bush than to spend some time in one of our award-winning private game lodges.

SA's animals and plants

South Africa's animals and plants

Far more than the "Big Five" - and supported by an extraordinary biological diversity.

Whale capital

Whale capital

A coastline rich in marine mammals, with seasonal visits from southern rights and humpbacks and pods of dolphins year-round.

Horseback safaris

Horseback safaris

Horse riding trails in SA are as diverse as the terrain. You can even ride among some big game.