Wildlife safaris in South Africa
Our 7 favourite camps and lodges for wildlife safaris in South Africa
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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
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97% (6 reviews)
Grootbos is a great place for observing water based fauna. In season (June to October) you can watch Southern Right whales both from the shore as well as by boat. There are also opportunities to see dolphins, great white sharks, Cape fur seals and the African penguins. More about Grootbos Reserve -
Mata Mata Rest Camp
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70% (2 reviews)
These days the number of visitors to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is increasing, especially from South Africa. However, they are still relatively low, especially in comparison to places like Kruger – making it a fantastic place for game viewing without the crowds... More about Mata Mata Rest Camp -
Molopo Kalahari Lodge
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40% (2 reviews)
Drive yourselves into the Kgalagadi NP inhabited by a large variety of antelope including hartebeest, kudu, gemsbok and eland. Wildebeest, lion, cheetah and African wild cat can be found and if you are lucky leopard, brown & spotted hyena and caracal. This is also a good ... More about Molopo Lodge -
Ocean Eleven
|90% (23 reviews)
Hermanus is one of the best places on the world to watch whales, either from the shore or by boat. The Southern Right whale can usually be seen between June and October. Humpback whales, African penguins, dolphins, Great White sharks and Cape fur seals can also be viewed here. More about Ocean Eleven -
Samara Private Game Reserve
|100% (2 reviews)
On South Africa's vast Karoo Plains, Samara Game Reserve covers about 283km² of vast open plains and escarpment. It's a very open environment, with populations of giraffe, black wildebeest, white rhino, kudu and duiker. Cheetah conservation is a main objective ... More about Samara Game Reserve -
The Marine
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Between about July and November, Hermanus offers some superb land-based whale-watching, and the nearby tidal pool is somewhere from where you can view these amazing creatures up close. More about The Marine -
Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
|74% (13 reviews)
The Kgalagadi gets relatively few visitors, making it perfect for those who want to avoid the masses. Springbok, gemsbok, blue wildebeest, eland and red hartebeest can be found here, whilst meerkats, giraffe, leopards, and black-maned lions are also regularly seen. This ... More about Twee Rivieren
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