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10 Most Beautiful National Parks SA

  • Writer: Johanna Jaboba van Helsdingen
    Johanna Jaboba van Helsdingen
  • Feb 5, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Feb 6, 2023


South Africa is home to some of the most stunning national parks in the world. From pristine beaches to rugged mountain ranges, these parks offer a unique blend of natural beauty and rich wildlife.


Here is a list of the 10 most beautiful national parks in South Africa:

  1. Kruger National Park - One of the largest game reserves in Africa, Kruger National Park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros).

  2. Table Mountain National Park - This park, located in Cape Town, is famous for its iconic Table Mountain, which offers panoramic views of the city and the surrounding coastline.

  3. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park - This park is known for its stunning scenery, including rolling hills and wide-open plains, as well as its rich wildlife, including elephants, rhinoceros, and buffalo.

  4. Addo Elephant National Park - This park, located near Port Elizabeth, is one of the few places in the world where visitors can see elephants up close. It also offers a diverse range of landscapes, from coastal dunes to thick bushveld.

  5. Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve - This reserve, located in the Drakensberg Mountains, is known for its breathtaking views of the Blyde River Canyon and its diverse wildlife, including antelope and baboons.

  6. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park - This park, located in the Kalahari Desert, is home to a variety of desert-adapted wildlife, including cheetahs, lions, and hyenas.

  7. uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - This park, located in the Drakensberg Mountains, is famous for its towering peaks and breathtaking scenery, as well as its rich cultural heritage and unique wildlife, including the endangered bearded vulture.

  8. Augrabies Falls National Park - This park, located near Upington, is known for its dramatic waterfall and its unique desert landscape, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including baboons and kudu.

  9. Marakele National Park - This park, located in the Waterberg Mountains, is known for its rugged beauty, including towering cliffs and deep valleys, as well as its rich wildlife, including elephants, lions, and leopards.

  10. Karoo National Park - This park, located in the Great Karoo, is known for its unique landscapes, including vast plains and towering mountains, as well as its rich wildlife, including springbok, elands, and ostrich.


In conclusion, South Africa is a country that truly has it all, with a diverse range of landscapes and an unparalleled variety of wildlife. Whether you're looking for rugged mountain ranges, pristine beaches, or rolling plains, you're sure to find it in one of South Africa's beautiful national parks.

 
 
 

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