South Africa Game Safaris

Game Safaris

Lion kill, Kruger National Park © South African Tourism

One of the main attractions of a trip to South Africa is a game-viewing safari. Numerous game parks are scattered throughout the country, but it is the oldest, largest and most well-known wildlife conservation area, the Kruger National Park, that is the destination of choice for most international visitors. 'Big Five' viewing opportunities abound in many of the parks and many private game reserves, such as Shamwari in the Eastern Cape, have the added attraction of being malaria-free. Parks offer guided walking and jeep safaris, and night drives, as well as self-drive safaris for those with their own cars.