South Africa Safaris

South African Safaris - Bush, Beach, Battlefields,and Mountains

South Africa is one of the most geographically varied countries of the African continent and offers among the world’s finest safaris. From the rolling, fertile plains of the highveld and the wide open savanna of Lowveld to the Kalahari desert and the peaks of the majestic uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Mountains and the miles and miles of exquisite beaches.

Notably, with its excellent road and rail systems, its abundance of top-rated accommodations, and its bountiful farmlands and vineyards, South Africa allows visitors ample opportunity for more luxurious comfort along with adventure filled excitement.
Opportunities for adventure travel and safaris:-)
Beach and water Safaris - close up ecounters with marine environments

The South African Coast is a whale watctching, kayaking, SCUBA diving and snorkelling paradise. The many whitewater rafting, fast flowing rivers. You can relive the horrors of the Zulu battlefields from the comforts of a safari vehicle on horseback or experience wildlife at close quarters [including the Big 5] and
Battlefields Safaris - reliving battles of the past

South Africa has a long history of warfare and the battlefields are very well preserved. Most of the Battlefield Tours and Safaris concentrate on the many Zulu Battlefields and Anglo Boer War Battlefields dotted around the country, especially in the KwaZulu Natal province.
Mountain Safaris - experience the majestic uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Mountains

A popular option for many South African Safari itineraries is exploring the the majestic uKhahlamba-Drakensberg mountains by hiking, walking or on horseback. Alternativley, you can relax at your luxury lodge and admire the awesome scenery - with the changing light accentuating the jagged skyline of the dragons back [Drakensberg] and highlighting the many peaks like spears into the sky [uKhahlamba - the barrier of spears - the Zulu name of these mountains] you can be assured of // . A leiurely drive up the Sani Pass takes one into mountain kingdom of Lesotho.
Bush Safaris - close up ecounters with african wildlife

A bush safari is the traditional African wildlife safari - The day starts with maybe a walk through the bush in the company of an armed game ranger. Later; you would normally traverse the bush in open safari vehicles to get up close to african wildlife. At sunset you will most likely be sipping sundowners sitting on some rock in the middle of the wilderness as you watch the day turn to night! After a night drive with spot lights your will return to the Safari Lodge and get to eat exotic african dishes in a boma lit by the flickering flames of a wood fire and parafin lamps - in the background a lions roar and the hayeana’s shrill kakkle, piece the still night. You are in Africa…

South African Safari - bush destinations - include the Kruger National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, St Lucia Wetlands Park and neigbouring private reserves.
Horse Riding Information: Websites, Magazines, Safari Portals, Tack …

While all of South Africa’s diverse regions offer ample opportunities for adventure travel, the focus in South Africa - as in much of sub-Saharan Africa - is the African wildlife safari. In addition to possessing some of the world’s most renowned wildlife reserves, the Kruger National Park, Pilanesberg National Park, Hluhluwe-Umfolozi, the country contains many smaller regional parks and reserves - perfect safari destinations!