Under Wildlife Hiking Trails Self Catering in Venterstad

The Oviston Nature reserve lies close to the little Karoo towns of Venterstad and Oviston roughly two hours’ drive from Bloemfontein. That it is in the Karoo should impart the potential for blinding hot summer days, but along with this slight discomfort come crisp, cool evenings, extraordinary...

Under Wildlife in Graaff-Reinet

Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the Karoo of South Africa is one of the great natural wonders of the world. Camdeboo National Park provides the visitor with insights into the unique landscape and ecosystem of the Karoo, not to mention awesome scenic beauty. A unique feature of the 19 4...

Under Wildlife Game Drives in Cradock

Nestled against the northern slopes of the Winterberg Mountain range at the edge of the Karoo, Tsolwana Game Reserve lies between Cradock and Queenstown, near Tarkastad. It is situated in a mountainous area with its grassy plains and acacia thornveld home to a wide variety of wildlife that makes gam...

Under Wildlife Game Drives Self Catering Camp Sites in Cradock

Invigorating crystal clear air, beautiful scenery, tranquil ambience and an abundance of wildlife offer you a special and personal African wilderness experience at Mountain Zebra National Park. Situated near Cradock in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, this national park was originally proclaimed in...

Under Wildlife in Butha Buthe

Tse\'hlanyane National Park, is located deep in the front range of the Maluti mountains, with headquarters at the foot of the Holomo Pass. The reserve owes its origin to the access road to the Hlotse tunnel adit for the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). This protected area lies at the junction...

Under Wildlife Natural in Kakamas

Few sights are as awesome or a sound as deafening as water thundering down the 56m Augrabies Waterfall when the Orange River is in full flood. The Khoi people called it ‘Aukoerebis’, or place of Great Noise, as this powerful flow of water is unleashed from rocky surroundings characterised by...

Under Wildlife Natural in Bloemfontein

The Franklin Game Reserve is a unique 250-hectare wildlife reserve in the heart of Bloemfontein. Giraffe, blue wildebeest and city views that you cannot believe are all here in the middle of the city, says nature conservator, Rhulani Shibambu. I grew up next to Kruger National Park where I gai...

Under Wildlife in Bloemfontein

A visit to the Bloemfontein Zoo is the perfect opportunity to learn about some of the wildlife we have in South Africa. You can stroll around the grounds which cover an area of approximately 15 hectares and see a variety of animals which include over 65 mammal species and a large variety of birds. ...

Under Wildlife Hiking Trails Natural Horse Riding in Clarens

Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Maluti Mountains of the north eastern Free State lies the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. The park derives its name from the brilliant shades of gold cast by the sun on the parks sandstone cliffs, especially the imposing Brandwag rock, keeping vigil ov...

Under Wildlife Fishing Camp Sites in Koppies

The dam is an angler’s dream come true with yellowfish, barbell, mudfish and carp taken in abundance. Water sports like windsurfing, sailing, and skiing are very popular. Koppies Dam Nature Reserve is popular during festive seasons for picnics and because of its other special features, people c...