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| 1 Mapungubwe | 6 Augrabies Falls | 11 Karoo | 16 Bontebok |
| 2 Marakele | 7 Mokala | 12 Camdeboo | 17 Wilderness |
| 3 Kruger | 8 Golden Gate | 13 Mountain Zebra | 18 Knysna |
| 4 Kgalagadi | 9 Namaqua | 14 Table Mountain | 19 Tsitsikamma |
| 5 /Ai-/Ais/Richtersveld | 10 Tankwa | 15 Agulhas | 20 Garden Route |
| 21 Addo Elephant | 22 West Coast | 23 iSimangaliso Wetlands |
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Addo Elephant National Park
(21) As the third largest of South Africa's national parks, the 3,600 sq km Addo Elephant National Park is situated in the dense bushveld about 80 km north of Port Elizabeth. Right from its beginning Elephants and their conservation are the reason for the Park's existence. Without them, Addo Park would not be Addo Park. read more... |
Addo Elephant National Park (21)
As the third largest of South Africa's national parks, the 3,600 sq km Addo Elephant National Park is situated in the dense bushveld about 80 km north of Port Elizabeth. Right from its beginning Elephants and their conservation are the reason for the Park's existence. Without them, Addo Park would not be Addo Park.
As the third largest of South Africa's national parks, the 3,600 sq km Addo Elephant National Park is situated in the dense bushveld about 80 km north of Port Elizabeth. Right from its beginning Elephants and their conservation are the reason for the Park's existence. Without them, Addo Park would not be Addo Park.
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Agulhas National Park
(15) Windswept, weather-beaten, but beautiful, the 20,959 ha (210 sq km) Agulhas National Park is to be found 200 km (120 mi) south-east of cape town in the southern Overberg region of the Western Cape province. It is here where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet at the southernmost tip of the African continent. read more... |
Agulhas National Park (15)
Windswept, weather-beaten, but beautiful, the 20,959 ha (210 sq km) Agulhas National Park is to be found 200 km (120 mi) south-east of cape town in the southern Overberg region of the Western Cape province. It is here where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet at the southernmost tip of the African continent.
Windswept, weather-beaten, but beautiful, the 20,959 ha (210 sq km) Agulhas National Park is to be found 200 km (120 mi) south-east of cape town in the southern Overberg region of the Western Cape province. It is here where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet at the southernmost tip of the African continent.
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Augrabies National Park
(6) Covering an area of 820 sq km (12,000 ha), the Augrabies Falls National Park extends along the Orange river, about 120 km west of Upington in the Northern Cape Province. It is home to the Augrabies Waterfall, which thunders down about 60 meters into a 240 meters deep gorge. Awe-inspiring when the river is in flood. read more... |
Augrabies National Park (6)
Covering an area of 820 sq km (12,000 ha), the Augrabies Falls National Park extends along the Orange river, about 120 km west of Upington in the Northern Cape Province. It is home to the Augrabies Waterfall, which thunders down about 60 meters into a 240 meters deep gorge. Awe-inspiring when the river is in flood.
Covering an area of 820 sq km (12,000 ha), the Augrabies Falls National Park extends along the Orange river, about 120 km west of Upington in the Northern Cape Province. It is home to the Augrabies Waterfall, which thunders down about 60 meters into a 240 meters deep gorge. Awe-inspiring when the river is in flood.
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Bontebok National Park
(16) Home to the rarest antelope species in the world and smallest member of South Africa's national parks, the Bontebok National Park is situated in the Western Cape province, 5 km from the town of Swellendam on the banks of the Breede river. The Park is part of the unique and world-renown Cape Floral Kingdom region. read more... |
Bontebok National Park (16)
Home to the rarest antelope species in the world and smallest member of South Africa's national parks, the Bontebok National Park is situated in the Western Cape province, 5 km from the town of Swellendam on the banks of the Breede river. The Park is part of the unique and world-renown Cape Floral Kingdom region.
Home to the rarest antelope species in the world and smallest member of South Africa's national parks, the Bontebok National Park is situated in the Western Cape province, 5 km from the town of Swellendam on the banks of the Breede river. The Park is part of the unique and world-renown Cape Floral Kingdom region.
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Camdeboo National Park
(12) Situated in the Great Karoo and home to the pre-historic landscape of the "Valley of Desolation", the 195 sq km Camdeboo National Park, previously known as the "Karoo Nature Reserve", almost encircles the town of Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape province. It offers exciting wildlife and flora amid awesome scenic beauty. read more... |
Camdeboo National Park (12)
Situated in the Great Karoo and home to the pre-historic landscape of the "Valley of Desolation", the 195 sq km Camdeboo National Park, previously known as the "Karoo Nature Reserve", almost encircles the town of Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape province. It offers exciting wildlife and flora amid awesome scenic beauty.
Situated in the Great Karoo and home to the pre-historic landscape of the "Valley of Desolation", the 195 sq km Camdeboo National Park, previously known as the "Karoo Nature Reserve", almost encircles the town of Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape province. It offers exciting wildlife and flora amid awesome scenic beauty.
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Garden Route National Park
(17, 18, 19, 20) The 1,210 km2 (470 sq mi) Garden Route National Park, an amalgamation of the Knysna National Lake Area and the Wilderness and Tsitsikamma National Parks, lies along one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world. It is home to Knysna's famous indigenous forest, elephants and rare seahorse. read more... |
Garden Route National Park (20)
The 1,210 km2 (470 sq mi) Garden Route National Park, an amalgamation of the Knysna National Lake Area and the Wilderness and Tsitsikamma National Parks, lies along one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world. It is home to Knysna's famous indigenous forest, elephants and rare seahorse.
The 1,210 km2 (470 sq mi) Garden Route National Park, an amalgamation of the Knysna National Lake Area and the Wilderness and Tsitsikamma National Parks, lies along one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world. It is home to Knysna's famous indigenous forest, elephants and rare seahorse.
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Karoo National Park
(11) Home to a fascinating variety of wildlife and desert flora amid hot and arid semi-desert conditions and scenery, the 768 square kilometres (297 sq mi) Karoo National Park is located in the Karoo region of the Western Cape province, near the town of Beaufort West. The Park is also home to the Quagga breeding project. read more... |
Karoo National Park (11)
Home to a fascinating variety of wildlife and desert flora amid hot and arid semi-desert conditions and scenery, the 768 square kilometres (297 sq mi) Karoo National Park is located in the Karoo region of the Western Cape province, near the town of Beaufort West. The Park is also home to the Quagga breeding project.
Home to a fascinating variety of wildlife and desert flora amid hot and arid semi-desert conditions and scenery, the 768 square kilometres (297 sq mi) Karoo National Park is located in the Karoo region of the Western Cape province, near the town of Beaufort West. The Park is also home to the Quagga breeding project.
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Kgalagadi National Park
(4) Straddling the border between South Africa and Botswana and nestling against the Namibian border, the 38,000 sq km (15,000 sq mi) Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park is situated in the most northern corner of the Northern Cape. Part of the Kalahari desert, it offers spectacular landscapes simmering under the desert sun. read more... |
Kgalagadi National Park (4)
Straddling the border between South Africa and Botswana and nestling against the Namibian border, the 38,000 sq km (15,000 sq mi) Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park is situated in the most northern corner of the Northern Cape. Part of the Kalahari desert, it offers spectacular landscapes simmering under the desert sun.
Straddling the border between South Africa and Botswana and nestling against the Namibian border, the 38,000 sq km (15,000 sq mi) Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park is situated in the most northern corner of the Northern Cape. Part of the Kalahari desert, it offers spectacular landscapes simmering under the desert sun.
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Kruger National Park
(3) Sprawling across nearly 20,000 sq km of hot bushveld in the far northeast of South Africa, the world-renowned Kruger National Park is one of the finest game sanctuaries in the world, housing almost every species of wildlife found in Southern Africa. Truly the flagship of all South Africa national parks, a breathtaking experience. read more... |
Kruger National Park (3)
Sprawling across nearly 20,000 sq km of hot bushveld in the far northeast of South Africa, the world-renowned Kruger National Park is one of the finest game sanctuaries in the world, housing almost every species of wildlife found in Southern Africa. Truly the flagship of all South Africa national parks, a breathtaking experience.
Sprawling across nearly 20,000 sq km of hot bushveld in the far northeast of South Africa, the world-renowned Kruger National Park is one of the finest game sanctuaries in the world, housing almost every species of wildlife found in Southern Africa. Truly the flagship of all South Africa national parks, a breathtaking experience.
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Mapungubwe National Park
(1) Located in the remote north of the limpopo province at the confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers, where the borders of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana come together, the 28,000 ha Mapungubwe National Park is home to the location of a lost civilization that prospered in the region between 1200 and 1270 AD. read more... |
Mapungubwe National Park (1)
Located in the remote north of the limpopo province at the confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers, where the borders of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana come together, the 28,000 ha Mapungubwe National Park is home to the location of a lost civilization that prospered in the region between 1200 and 1270 AD.
Located in the remote north of the limpopo province at the confluence of the Shashe and Limpopo rivers, where the borders of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana come together, the 28,000 ha Mapungubwe National Park is home to the location of a lost civilization that prospered in the region between 1200 and 1270 AD.
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Marakele National Park
(2) The location of the 670 sq km (260 sq mi) Marakele National Park can be found in the Waterberg mountains near Thabazimbi in the Limpopo province, approximately 250 km north of Johannesburg. Next to 4 of the Big 5 (no Buffalos), it is home to the largest colony of Cape Griffon Vultures in the world (around 800 breeding pairs). read more... |
Marakele National Park (2)
The location of the 670 sq km (260 sq mi) Marakele National Park can be found in the Waterberg mountains near Thabazimbi in the Limpopo province, approximately 250 km north of Johannesburg. Next to 4 of the Big 5 (no Buffalos), it is home to the largest colony of Cape Griffon Vultures in the world (around 800 breeding pairs).
The location of the 670 sq km (260 sq mi) Marakele National Park can be found in the Waterberg mountains near Thabazimbi in the Limpopo province, approximately 250 km north of Johannesburg. Next to 4 of the Big 5 (no Buffalos), it is home to the largest colony of Cape Griffon Vultures in the world (around 800 breeding pairs).
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Mokala National Park
(7) Known for its ambiance of peacefulness and seclusion, the 197 sq km (76 sq mi) Mokala National Park lies in the Northern Cape province about 80 km (49 mi) south-west of Kimberley, in the middle of a beautifully varied landscape of impressive hills and wide ranging plains. It is known for its beautiful Camel Thorn trees. read more... |
Mokala National Park (7)
Known for its ambiance of peacefulness and seclusion, the 197 sq km (76 sq mi) Mokala National Park lies in the Northern Cape province about 80 km (49 mi) south-west of Kimberley, in the middle of a beautifully varied landscape of impressive hills and wide ranging plains. It is known for its beautiful Camel Thorn trees.
Known for its ambiance of peacefulness and seclusion, the 197 sq km (76 sq mi) Mokala National Park lies in the Northern Cape province about 80 km (49 mi) south-west of Kimberley, in the middle of a beautifully varied landscape of impressive hills and wide ranging plains. It is known for its beautiful Camel Thorn trees.
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Mountain Zebra National Park
(13) Established to preserve the almost extinct Mountain Zebra population, the 284 sq km (110 sq mi) Mountain Zebra National Park is situated in the Eastern Cape midlands, about 25 km west of the town of Cradock. Next to its growing herd of Mountain Zebras the Park is also home to the endangered Black Rhino. read more... |
Mountain Zebra National Park (13)
Established to preserve the almost extinct Mountain Zebra population, the 284 sq km (110 sq mi) Mountain Zebra National Park is situated in the Eastern Cape midlands, about 25 km west of the town of Cradock. Next to its growing herd of Mountain Zebras the Park is also home to the endangered Black Rhino.>
Established to preserve the almost extinct Mountain Zebra population, the 284 sq km (110 sq mi) Mountain Zebra National Park is situated in the Eastern Cape midlands, about 25 km west of the town of Cradock. Next to its growing herd of Mountain Zebras the Park is also home to the endangered Black Rhino.>
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Namaqua National Park
(9) Home to one of the most incredible wild flower spectacles in the world, the 700 sq km (270 sq mi) Namaqua National Park can be found in the Northern Cape Namaqualand region, about 138 km south of Port Nolloth with the Atlantic Ocean as its western border. Fields upon fields of beautiful flowers appear with every spring. read more... |
Namaqua National Park (9)
Home to one of the most incredible wild flower spectacles in the world, the 700 sq km (270 sq mi) Namaqua National Park can be found in the Northern Cape Namaqualand region, about 138 km south of Port Nolloth with the Atlantic Ocean as its western border. Fields upon fields of beautiful flowers appear with every spring.
Home to one of the most incredible wild flower spectacles in the world, the 700 sq km (270 sq mi) Namaqua National Park can be found in the Northern Cape Namaqualand region, about 138 km south of Port Nolloth with the Atlantic Ocean as its western border. Fields upon fields of beautiful flowers appear with every spring.
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Table Mountain National Park
(14) Situated on the Cape Peninsula in the Western Cape province and home to Signal Hill, Lions Head, Devils Peak, the Twelve Apostles and the majestic Table Mountain itself, the four sections of the Table Mountain National Park extend along the length of the Peninsula, from Cape Point in the south, to Signal Hill in the north. read more... |
Table Mountain National Park (14)
Situated on the Cape Peninsula in the Western Cape province and home to Signal Hill, Lions Head, Devils Peak, the Twelve Apostles and the majestic Table Mountain itself, the four sections of the Table Mountain National Park extend along the length of the Peninsula, from Cape Point in the south, to Signal Hill in the north.
Situated on the Cape Peninsula in the Western Cape province and home to Signal Hill, Lions Head, Devils Peak, the Twelve Apostles and the majestic Table Mountain itself, the four sections of the Table Mountain National Park extend along the length of the Peninsula, from Cape Point in the south, to Signal Hill in the north.
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Tankwa Karoo National Park
(10) Hugging the borders of the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces, the 1,436 sq km ( 554 sq mi) Tankwa Karoo National Park lies 70 km west of the town of Sutherland in one of the driest regions of the country, roughly a 4 hours drive (270km) from Cape Town. A place of such great beauty, it will take your breath away. read more... |
Tankwa Karoo National Park (10)
Hugging the borders of the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces, the 1,436 sq km ( 554 sq mi) Tankwa Karoo National Park lies 70 km west of the town of Sutherland in one of the driest regions of the country, roughly a 4 hours drive (270km) from Cape Town. A place of such great beauty, it will take your breath away.
Hugging the borders of the Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces, the 1,436 sq km ( 554 sq mi) Tankwa Karoo National Park lies 70 km west of the town of Sutherland in one of the driest regions of the country, roughly a 4 hours drive (270km) from Cape Town. A place of such great beauty, it will take your breath away.
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West Coast National Park
(22) Home to the world renown Langebaan Lagoon wetland region, the 275 sq km (106 sq mi) West Coast National Park can be found along the west of the Western Cape province coast, about 100 km north of Cape Town and only a short distance south of Saldanha bay. The Park is well known for its extraordinary migratory bird life. read more... |
West Coast National Park (22)
Home to the world renown Langebaan Lagoon wetland region, the 275 sq km (106 sq mi) West Coast National Park can be found along the west of the Western Cape province coast, about 100 km north of Cape Town and only a short distance south of Saldanha bay. The Park is well known for its extraordinary migratory bird life.
Home to the world renown Langebaan Lagoon wetland region, the 275 sq km (106 sq mi) West Coast National Park can be found along the west of the Western Cape province coast, about 100 km north of Cape Town and only a short distance south of Saldanha bay. The Park is well known for its extraordinary migratory bird life.
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Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
(5) Spread out on both sides of the border between Namibia and South Africa, the 6,045 sq km Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park with its vast mountain desert landscape is where the Richtersveld World Heritage Site and the Fish River canyon, second largest canyon in the world and the largest in Africa, can be found. read more... |
Ais-Ais Richtersveld National Park (5)
Spread out on both sides of the border between Namibia and South Africa, the 6,045 sq km Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park with its vast mountain desert landscape is where the Richtersveld World Heritage Site and the Fish River canyon, second largest canyon in the world and the largest in Africa, can be found.
Spread out on both sides of the border between Namibia and South Africa, the 6,045 sq km Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park with its vast mountain desert landscape is where the Richtersveld World Heritage Site and the Fish River canyon, second largest canyon in the world and the largest in Africa, can be found.
Experience the beauty and diversity of the National Parks in South Africa, the following is a playlist of videos comprising 23 national parks, showing their unparalleled diversity of adventure tourism opportunities including game viewing, bush walks, canoeing and exposure to cultural and historical experiences. Enjoy!!
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Our world renown National Parks truly are places of thrilling wildlife encounters, Just watch this unbelievable video "Battle at Kruger".
Millions of people have seen it. It's about a battle between a pride of Lions, two Crocodiles and a herd of Buffalos about a baby Buffalo calf.
It was witnessed and video'd by tourists Jason Schlossberg and David Budzinski in September 2004 at a watering hole near Pretoriuskop Camp in South Africa's Kruger National Park.
South Africa 's national parks offer visitors an overwhelming diversity of Africa experiences, such as guided game viewing safaris, self drive safaris, game viewing drives at night, guided bush walks, bird watching, 4x4 trails, culinary delights under an open all stars African night sky, and cultural and historical encounters, to name but a few.
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