There
are a number of game parks and reserves around the country which
are home to some of the largest wildlife concentrations on the
continent. A number of tour operators conduct safaris for visitors
to the parks. One can tour on foot, vehicle or by hot air ballon.
For those opting to stay overnight at some of the parks, accommodation
is provided in the form of lodges and campsites.
Key game parks in South Africa are:
Kruger National Park: situated in the South African province
of Mpumalanga, this is the largest game park in the country covering
an area of about 20,000 square km. The park is famed for being
the location of a number of interesting archeological findings
dating back more than 1.5 million years. The key aspect of Kruger
however is its large wildlife population.
Pilanesberg National Park: located adjacent to the Sun City
resort in the North West Province, this park is home to a healthy
wildlife population and more than 300 bird species.
Golden Gate National Park: this park in Free State is home
to some very interesting rock formations, caves and a variety
of wildlife.
Other Game Parks: Umfolozi and Hluhluwe Game Reserve, Royal
Natal National Park, Addo Elephant National Park, Karoo National
Park, Mkhuze Game Reserve, Willem Pretorius Game Reserve and
De Hoop Nature Reserve.
