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.

Walking for Eden, and elephants

South Africa's Eden to Addo Mega-Hike is a 400-kilometre walk through farmland and bush from the Knysna Forest to Addo Elephant Park. It's also a pilgrimage to conservation and biodiversity, following what may be old elephant migration paths.

South African eco-lodges on A-list

Three South African lodges are on National Geographic Adventure magazine's list of the top environmentally friendly tourism destinations in the world.

Boulders penguins' promised land

Cape Town's Boulders Beach, part of the Table Mountain National Park, is home to a much-photographed, much-loved and much-maligned colony of African penguins.

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South Africa's animals and plants

Animals and plants

World famous wildlife - supported by an extraordinary biological diversity.

Go to South African National Parks

SANParks

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

South Africa's game 
lodges

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.

Horseback safaris in South Africa

Horseback safaris

Our horse riding trails are as diverse as the terrain. You can even ride among some big game.

South Africa photo galleries

Gallery: South Africa's wildlife

Wildlife

The famous Big Five - elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo - and more.

Gallery: South Africa's national parks

National parks

Kgalagadi's desert, Kruger's wildlife, Mapungubwe's ancient heritage, and more.

Gallery: South Africa's birdlife

Birdlife

Some of the more striking of the 850 or so bird species recorded in South Africa.

Gallery: South Africa's plant life

Plant life

Five major habitat types, and some 10% of the world's flowering species.