| What would a visit to South Africa be without a | | | | take the correct precautions for you and your |
| safari through the distinctive African bushveld? | | | | family. Pilanesberg Situated adjacent to the |
| South Africa is renowned for its wildlife, bringing | | | | world-famous Sun City, the Pilanesberg lies in the |
| up images of the big five wandering wild in their | | | | crater of an ancient, extinct volcano in the |
| natural habitat. Get the most out of your 2010 | | | | North-West Province. A mere two hours from |
| FIFA World Cup trip with a unique African | | | | Johannesburg, the Pilanesberg offers the ideal |
| experience. Self-drive or guided safaris are | | | | opportunity for a one-day, self-drive safari, or as |
| available in most of the major wilderness areas, | | | | a wonderful outing for those staying at Sun City. |
| so check and decide on your preference. One of | | | | Camps are available inside the park for a real |
| the amazing features of South Africa is that you | | | | safari holiday, and guided tours are the ideal way |
| can find affordable accommodation in a city like | | | | to see the wildlife. A balloon ride over the African |
| Johannesburg, Pretoria (both in Gauteng), | | | | plains is the ideal complement to your safari, |
| Rustenburg (North West) or Port Elizabeth | | | | witnessing the beautiful scenery in the |
| (Eastern Cape) and still be able to go on safaris | | | | early-morning light. The Pilanesburg is in a |
| that will include the 5 five. Finding accommodation | | | | Malaria-free area, making it the ideal destination |
| is also very easy since a lot of websites are | | | | for family safaris or day-trips. Mabula Lodge Only |
| available to assist you when searching for and | | | | two hours North of Johannesburg, Mabula Lodge is |
| booking accommodation. Options are numerous | | | | undoubtedly one of South Africa's finest private |
| when it comes to safaris in South Africa. Check | | | | game reserves. Set against the backdrop of lush |
| out some of the ones we recommend: Phinda | | | | green mountainous vegetation, this private |
| Phinda Private Game Reserve features Africa's | | | | reserve offers the perfect scenery for viewing |
| Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino), | | | | the Big 5. Situated in a malaria-free area, Mabula is |
| endangered black rhino, and 415 bird species. | | | | an intimate destination for a safari in which you |
| Tucked away on South Africa's pristine and | | | | will be well looked after. Mabula offers only guided |
| unspoilt northern KwaZulu-Natal coastline, Phinda | | | | game viewing, with expert and knowledgeable |
| offers a unique conglomeration of woodland, | | | | drivers. Madikwe Lying three hours' drive from |
| grassland, wetland and forest. While Phinda doesn't | | | | Johannesburg, up against the border of Botswana |
| offer self-drive safaris, there are guided drives as | | | | in a Malaria-free area, Madikwe is one of the |
| well as boating trips. Kruger National Park The | | | | undiscovered gems in South Africa. Madikwe |
| most famous of South African nature reserves, | | | | boats both the Big 5 and a large concentration of |
| the Kruger National Park is a wildlife sanctuary | | | | predators, making for excellent game viewing. |
| larger in area than Israel. This incredible stretch of | | | | However, self-drive and day visits are not an |
| natural wilderness is home to a whopping 147 | | | | option – only guests of the lodge may enter |
| mammal species, including the Big 5. An excellent | | | | the park. Kwandwe Situated deep in the |
| network of tarred and untarred roads throught | | | | Malaria-free Eastern Cape along the banks of the |
| the park allow for effortless self-drive safaris, | | | | Fish River, Kwandwe's gorges provide the perfect |
| with guided tours also available. The Kruger | | | | habitat for wildlife. Offering not only the Big 5, |
| National Park offers unparalleled safari | | | | Kwandwe is also home to a selection of rare and |
| experiences, with a number of camps available in | | | | more seldom found wildlife. Guided safaris in the |
| and around the park for any accommodation | | | | morning and evening will ensure that you have |
| requirements. The Park is situated in a Malaria | | | | every opportunity to soak up the atmosphere |
| area, so if you are planning a visit, make sure you | | | | and experience an authentic safari holiday. |