Monday 26 November 2012

National Parks of South Africa - Wildlife at its best


South Africa holidays


















South Africa has a large variety of wildlife, including snakes, birds, plains animals, and predators. Come and discover South Africa's magnificent wildlife in its national parks. Come let’s virtually venture out into these lovely national parks:

  1. Addo Elephant National Park – As the name suggests, there are ample of Elephants to watch here. You can actually watch the relaxed herd passing by. One can also watch the meerkat life set in the social pack of 10 to 30 meerkats. They spend their day in, rolling around like kids.

  1. Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve – Rhinoceroses is the most common animal seen here. This reserve is home to several creatures. A large population of zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, impalas and greater kudus, along with lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and both rhino species reside here. There are also three resident packs of African wild dogs.

  1. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – This place first looks harsh and dry, but soon you will realize that it is rich in wildlife. You can spot predators like black-maned Kalahari lions and cheetahs.

  1. Kruger National Park – This is the largest game reserve in Africa. Covering an area of 19,485 square kilometers, it also serves as the first national park of South Africa. Common species found here are African Buffalo, African Wild Dog, Black Rhinoceros, White Rhinoceros, Burchell's Zebra, Bushbuck, Cheetah, Common Eland, Giraffe, Greater Kudu, Hippopotamus, Lion, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Elephant, Waterbuck, and Blue Wildebeest.           

  1. Royal Natal National Park - Located in the KwaZulu Natal province of South Africa, the Royal Natal National Park forms part of the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site. The main features of the park include the Drakensberg Amphitheatre, Mont-Aux-Sources peak, and the Tugela Falls.
 Natural history can be found in abundance in South Africa and the South Africa holidays filled with wildlife adventure is a must-experience once in a lifetime opportunity. Visiting this place will ensure you experience the most unforgettable Luxury South Africa Holidays. To customize your travel plan, you can opt for the best tour package from among the South Africa holiday packages. Some essential things to consider bringing along include: appropriate clothing, camera, binoculars, hat, sun block, bug spray, walking shoes, credit card, and some cash.