South Africa is a top destination for outdoor excursions thanks to its diverse ecosystem and well-developed safari industry. If you’re looking to go on a wildlife adventure, here are four parks worth checking out.
Addo Elephant National Park
The original sanctuary was founded in 1931 to protect the 11 surviving elephants of the region, expanding their population to more than 600. The park also houses 48 black rhinos and recently reintroduced the Transvaal lion and spotted hyena. One of the most popular sites to see are the legions of meerkats living along the Woodlands-Harpoor Loop.
Kruger National Park
Kruger is one of the biggest reserves in South Africa and is in the process of becoming part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, joining Gonarezhou National Park of Zimbabwe, Limpopo National Park of Mozambique and several other parks in the region. Great Limpopo is a peace park, a protected area that spans multiple countries and removes all human-made borders to allow the free migration of animals and people.
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
This wildlife preserve is located on the red sand dunes of the southern Kalahari, earning its name as the place of thirst. Khalagadi is comprised of two parks: Kalahari Gemsbok National Park of South Africa and Gemsbok National Park of Botswana, The region is filled with large gemsbok antelope. The February rain transforms the area into a lush paradise for mating season, attracting an abundance of cheetahs and black-maned Kalahari lions.
Table Mountain National Park
This is the only urban national park in South Africa, making it a great destination for outdoorsmen visiting Cape Town. Activities range from angling to paragliding to abseiling 112 meters down from Table Mountain. Less adventurous travelers can also enjoy the park’s hiking trails, picnic sites and cultural attractions.
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