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Enjoy
memorable
family safaris
in South Africa © South African
Tourism
Interested in a family safari?
There
are some excellent
choices you could make for your family in South Africa, and the
best way to find out what those choices are is by means of the
information on this site and when required, a
reputable
safari tour company.
Going it alone? Believe
me, not an easy task,
especially if you are new to South Africa. You want to see the wildlife
but there are many options. So much to see and do, but where do you start?
or go to get the best value for your money? Well, I've done some of the
ground work
for you.
South
African National Parks
These
nationally managed conservation areas are situated around South Africa.
They all provide different wildlife and bird
viewing experiences depending on their location. Of the 21 National
Parks, 3 are home to the Big 5, Kruger Park, Addo Elephant Park and Marakele.
Others offer very similar varieties of south african big game and lots
of other animal and birdlife.
Facilities
at the National Parks are basic but comfortable and the serviced
accommodation is self catering. If you are interested in a self
drive safari at minimal cost, than a National
Park will appeal to you. More information here: South
African National Parks
Private
Game Reserves
I've listed a few below. A private
game reserve usually takes the form of a luxury
safari lodge or lodges situated on an expanse of terrain containing big
game. Some private reserves take the form of 'concessions' or leased land within
the borders of a National Park. Most place a large emphasis
on the conservation of endangered species and the
environment.
Besides top class accommodation, the
safari lodge arranges guided vehicle and walking
safaris with experienced rangers. An ideal option
if you'd prefer a luxury personalised wildlife safari.
Safari
Tour Companies
Another option is taking a professionally guided
family safari and tour. They'll take you to some of the finest scenic attractions in
the country and also get you close up to safari wildlife
where you want to see them - in their
natural
environment.
If you're starting from
Johannesburg for example,
your safari tour company will likely transport you to Mpumulanga
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a region which is renowned
for its beauty and historical interest, and the vast Kruger National
Park or
a private game reserve
where you'll see plenty
of wildlife, including the Big 5, lion, leopard,
rhino, elephant and buffalo. See below:
A scenic tour and the Kruger Park
game Reserve: 3 Day Safari Tour
The Kruger Park, a private game
reserve & scenic tour: 4 Day Safari Tour
More Kruger Park safaris
here: Kruger Park safari options
Family
safaris in South Africa
Want
to see the best
of South Africa and get in a safari at the same time? Got 11 days to
spare?
You can't
do better than this. Take a South African Highlights safari tour from
Johannesburg. You'll go countrywide, you'll experience a variety of
cultures and you'll get to see it all.
SA Highlights Safari Tour
Perhaps you're visiting Cape
Town,
in which case you could combine a family Big 5 wildlife
safari in a large natural game reserve not far from the
city, with a visit to Table Mountain, or perhaps a guided tour of the
Winelands and other local attractions: Safaris out of Cape Town
If you're in the Eastern Cape or the
Port Elizabeth region, and you'd like to see lots of elephant and all
the other Big 5,
than I recommend that you take in a safari at the Addo Elephant National Park
Then
there is the Shamwari Game Reserve just off the N2 midway between Port
Elizabeth and Grahamstown. This is an award winning
family owned reserve which is well known for its historic heritage and
ongoing work in wildlife conservation. Shamwari Game Reserve
Another
great
reserve in Kwazulu Natal which worth a few days of your safari time is
the Hluhuwe Imfolozi Game Reserve.
Famous for its white rhino
population but lots more big game and wildlife to see. Hluhuwe
The Garden
Route is a safari option of course. Here is an excellent safari lodge at the
start of the Garden Route: Garden Route Safari Lodge
And if
you are spending time in the Cape and have at
least 4 days to spare, then you shouldn't
miss the
beautiful expanse of forests, gorges and
scenic contrasts that make up the Garden Route. More info here: Garden Route Tour Options
What you're likely to be doing on your
safari: Safari Activities
What do
you need to
take along with you? Safari Essentials
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