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On Safari in South Africa - Where Africa's Wildlife Never Disappoints

South Africa continues to enjoy the the reason that the thoughtful folks at
tremendous goodwill of holidaymakers SANParks maintain a network of wilderness
worldwide. While travel to most long haul trails in the parks. The typical walking
destinations declined in 2003, this safari will have a maximum of eight
country experienced an enviable 6.5% persons with ages ranging from 12 to 60
growth, according to the World Tourism years and last for 2 nights and 3 days.
Organisation. The growth was jump started Participants must obviously be physically
by the transformation heralded by the fit.
demise of apartheid and onset of Without doubt, the best place to see
democratic rule in 1994. Apartheid wildlife, especially the "big five" is
polices of racial discrimination Kruger National Park. This is the
protected by law greatly offended flagship of South Africa's national
enlightened opinion in many parts of the parks. The Kruger was created in 1898 and
world. And the enemies of these policies owes its existence to the vision of Paul
launched a very effective campaign Kruger at one time president of the
against visiting South Africa. So it came Transvaal Republic that later became part
to be that South Africa, a truly superior of the Union of South Africa. He was
destination by any standards, remained ahead of his time in recognizing the need
hidden to many until the dark cloud of to create a sanctuary to preserve and
apartheid blew over. protect wildlife. Even at that time it
The wildlife safari is a key item on the was clear that the hunter with his rifle
South Africa tourist menu. Those who would soon annihilate all the animals.
chose to see Africa's wildlife here will Kruger offers a diversity of animals
not be disappointed. The game viewing unrivalled anywhere else in South Africa.
experience is excellent at the top rated In addition to the big five, some of the
Kruger National Park and at other interesting game you find here include -
well-regarded game parks in the country. hippo, jackal, giraffe, zebra, buffalo,
Wildlife is protected in over 300 public warthog, numerous antelope species,
and private game and nature reserves. cheetah, wild dog and spotted hyena. The
SANParks (South African National Parks) park is home to more than 140 mammal and
manages 20 national parks spread 500 bird species. Kruger spreads over
throughout the country. nearly 20, 000 sq km of unspoilt
Kruger is the place to see big game scrubland punctuated by acacia and mopane
particularly the "big five" - buffalo, trees. The botanic biodiversity is vast
elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros. and over 336 tree species are found here.
Most of the other parks have specialised Accommodation within Kruger is provided
in conserving particular species or are at self-catering rest camps that offer
identified with specific animals. The good but basic lodging. There are also
Greater Addo National Park, for example, some smaller bush lodges and bushveld
is the only place you find elephants in camps offering more luxurious stay.
the Cape region. Some of the parks along Accommodation ranges from rondavel huts
the 3000 km coastline host whales and and safari tents to family bungalows and
dolphins. cottages and luxury guesthouses. In
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South Africa's wildlife conservation facilities include shops, kitchen
policies are advanced and highly facilities, restaurants and petrol
successful. An initiative targeting stations.
wildlife sanctuaries cutting across Kruger has 3,000 kilometers of a
international boundaries hopes to well-maintained road network and is ideal
replicate this success elsewhere. This is for those seeking a self-drive
in recognition of the fact that wildlife experience. The park is relatively
is no respecter of territorial lines inexpensive and easily accessible. It is
covenanted between men. Transfrontier therefore hugely popular and draws over
conservation areas have been identified 600,000 visitors annually. It in
in six regions along the boundaries with particular gets very crowded over the
Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Namibia, school holidays in July and December.
Botswana and Mozambique. Since there are a maximum number of
In South Africa, the best places to see vehicles allowed into the park daily, you
wildlife is at private game reserves and are well advised to make advance
national parks. Private game reserves are arrangements if you plan to visit then.
not as expansive as the publicly owned Game viewing is good year round, but the
national parks. Their key selling point best time will be from April to September
is the superior accommodation and ranger when the bush is sparse.
escorted personalized tours. The national Kruger is located 330 km to the northeast
parks on the other hand are popular with of Johannesburg. If you have no stomach
self-drive tourists. They offer for a long drive, take one of the daily
accommodation in a limited number of flights from Johannesburg to Phalaborwa
enclosed rest-camps, in thatched Airport, Hoedspruit Airport or Kruger
rondavels, bungalows and chalets. Tour Mpumalanga International Airport. Towards
companies also offer South Africa safari the western and southern sides of Kruger
packages, including transport and guide National Park, there are a number of
in the national parks. highly rated private game reserves. This
South Africa is home to numerous species includes Sabi Sand, Mala Mala, Londolozi
of land animals, including the celebrated and Timbavati game reserves. Here you
"big five" - rhino, buffalo, lion, will find some of the finest game lodges
leopard and elephant. Most members of the in Africa.
big five league are undoubtedly The Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is
charismatic. But this is not the reason another unique game sanctuary. This huge
they are so named - otherwise I would park is a combination of the two parks
petition that the buffalo be ejected. The -the former Gemsbok National Park in
reason is that these are the animals the Botswana and Kalahari Gemsbok National
early safari hunters found most Park in South Africa. Covering over
challenging. The idea of viewing game 36,000 sq km, it is one of the biggest
without killing had not gained widespread wildlife conservation areas anywhere in
acceptance then. The arrogant practice of the world. The landscape is marked by red
killing animals as a sport is very sand dunes and sparse thornbush
unpopular today with those who value the vegetation. The environment of this park
right to life and dignity of animals as provides outstanding opportunities for
full members of our planet. unforgettable wildlife photos.
In addition to the disagreeable This park is host to the famous
aesthetics, hunting brings about a bad black-maned Kalahari lions. You will also
relationship between man and the animals. see gemsbok, springbok, eland, blue
I will illustrate this with an incident wildebeest, cheetahs, wild dogs, jackals,
narrated to me by a guide on a recent bat-eared foxes and leopards. Birding is
visit to a country that allows hunting. also excellent and of 297 species
The guide recalled an occasion when he recorded, 96 are resident. The Kgalagadi
was taken by surprise to see an elephant is not for the fainthearted -it is far
charging at his vehicle. This was from anywhere and getting there is a
contrary to his experience with elephants slog. It is located 904 km to the west of
in that region. This unusual behaviour Johannesburg. All accommodation in the
arose because hunters had wounded the park is managed by SANParks. You will get
elephant. The elephant hereafter dealt the best experience if you visit between
with vehicles and humans as enemies. It June and July when the weather is
is regrettable that South Africa's coolest.
otherwise stellar conservation policies, On a South Africa safari, remember to
allow the practice of hunting in certain carry a pair of binoculars to help you
areas. spot animals. Also carry a camera and
Game viewing is usually done from the other equipment as a means of recording
comfort of a vehicle but walking, your safari. It is the only way to shut
horseback, camel and canoeing safaris are up those who doubt the story of your
increasingly becoming popular. If you encounter with the African wildlife.
wish to view game in any of these modes, Carry along a decent pair sunglasses to
it is required that you be accompanied by shield you from glare, especially if you
an armed ranger. Full blood adventure travel to the semi desert Kgalagadi.
types think that watching game aboard a Dressing well means cool clothing (such
vehicle is for wimps. Walking safaris are as light cottons and linen) for summer
designed for such hardy souls. And it is and warm for winter.




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