Articles: South Africa Game Reserves
When on holiday in South Africa, game reserve visits are a must
When going on vacation in South Africa, game reserve getaways are always a very popular choice, and it is no wonder why. The country offers a diverse landscape filled with breathtaking natural wonders, and abundance of wildlife that can hardly be matched by any other location on this planet. Visiting one of these amazing sites gives you the opportunity to truly experience the real spirit of Africa, in all its untouched glory.
There are a number of world-class game parks in South Africa. Game reserve number 1 in everybody’s mind is probably the legendary Kruger National Park. Covering approximately 19 000 km2 (± 7 400 mi2), its 147 species of mammals include, of course, the Big Five – the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros. Other animals include zebras, giraffes, cheetahs and a wide variety of bucks, 114 species of reptiles, and about 517 species of birds among others.
Nestled in an ancient volcanic crater in the Pilanesberg Mountains, you will find a breathtaking piece of nature, preserved in its pristine form by the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Wildlife is abundant in the reserve as well, including animals such as zebras, hyenas, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and also the Big Five.
You can also choose to do a day tour to places such as the De Wildt Centre or the Lion Safari Park, Apart from seeing wildlife here in their natural habitat, you will also have the opportunity to pet a lion cub or even to feed a giraffe.
37 West Adventures is a recognised market leader in the provision of package deals, tours and transfers to regions throughout regions of South Africa. Game reserve packages for destinations in Gauteng, Northern Province, Limpopo and Mpumalanga are included in their services, such as day tours to The Lion Safari Park and the De Wildt Wildlife Centre, and packages and transfer services to all major game reserves, such as the Kruger National Park and Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Their services also include day tours to all major attractions in and around Gauteng, such as tours of Johannesburg and Soweto. Click here for more information on the game drives and tours offered by 37 West Adventures