Month: October 2022

If you like penguins, you should go to Simon’s Town, which is about an hour from Cape Town. The Boulders Penguin Colony can be found on three beautiful beaches. The charismatic black-and-white endangered African penguin colony numbers around 2,000 individuals.

The birds can be found lounging on the sand and surrounding granite boulders, as well as swimming in the bay. The water is very clear and calm here, and because the boulders protect it from winds and currents, it is also a good swimming spot if you can brave the icy water temperatures.

To visit the penguins on the beach, you must pay a conservation fee to the Table Mountain National Marine Protected Area, which helps to preserve their habitat. The best places to see penguins are from a boardwalk at Foxy Beach.

After you’ve had your fill of penguins, make your way to Simon’s Town for lunch. The town also serves as the location of South Africa’s largest naval base.

Boulders Beach is the most popular recreational area, but the penguins are best seen from Foxy Beach, where newly constructed boardwalks bring visitors within a few metres of the birds. It is also a popular swimming beach, though visitors are limited to beaches near the penguin colony.…

Visit Sabi Sands Game Reserve, which is adjacent to Kruger National Park, for one of South Africa’s most luxurious safari experiences.

The private reserve is home to a number of high-end lodges, including Singita Sabi Sand. On 45 acres of land, the five-star lodge offers three types of sleeping experiences and is known for its frequent leopard sightings. Singita Sabi Sand’s lodging options include Singita Boulders Lodge, Singita Ebony Lodge, and Singita Castleton.

One advantage of staying in a private reserve rather than a national park is that game drives can get closer to the animals because they are not restricted to designated roads. The animals can roam freely between Kruger and Sabi Sands, and the lodges all employ expert guides and trackers to take guests into the heart of the action, whether it’s watching a pride of lions on the hunt or getting up close and personal with a rhino.

The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, Cape buffalo, leopards, and rhinoceroses. These animals are referred to collectively as the “Big Five.” The cheetah, hippopotamus, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, hyena, and Cape wild dog are also found in this reserve. The reserve and the Kruger National Park share thousands of plant species and all animal species. It is home to 45 different fish species, 500 different bird species, 145 different animal species, and 110 different reptile species.…

Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (also known as Motlatse River Canyon) is a popular stop on the way from Johannesburg to Kruger National Park. The park contains Africa’s second largest canyon, as well as a diverse range of wildlife and plants. Lush subtropical foliage, waterfalls, glistening rivers, and lichen-covered rock formations create a colourful and textural canvas.

With all of the common South African primates and many hippos and crocodiles, game viewing can be especially rewarding.

The scenic driving routes or hiking the extensive trails are the best ways to explore this spectacular park. Three Rondavels and the aptly named God’s Window are two panoramic viewpoints.

The rivers also offer boat trips and whitewater rafting.

The Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Three Rondavels, Pinnacle Rock, and God’s Window are among the natural wonders found in the Blyde River Canyon Reserve, which is situated against the Greater Drakensberg escarpment. Many visitors to this region enjoy combining the Panorama Route with exceptional game viewing in the Kruger National Park to create a spectacular itinerary in Mpumalanga.

All of these extraordinary geological features are easily accessible via tarred roads from the picturesque village of Graskop. There is plenty of lodging available throughout the area. Several hiking trails wind through the reserve, catering to people of all ages and fitness levels.…

iSimangaliso means “miracle and wonder” in Zulu, and it’s an apt name for this World Heritage Site, which is home to Africa’s largest estuarine system. iSimangaliso Wetland Park, formerly known as the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, is located on the northeastern coast of Kwazulu Natal and connects eight interconnected ecosystems, including coral reefs, croc-infested rivers, lakes, towering coastal dunes, swamplands, and savanna.

Not surprisingly, the area is home to a diverse range of wildlife. The reserve is home to over 526 bird species, as well as leatherback and loggerhead turtles, leopards, rhinos, and Africa’s highest concentration of hippos and crocodiles.

This one-of-a-kind wilderness area allows you to combine a traditional safari experience with coastal adventures in the marine reserve, such as kayaking, fishing, diving, and snorkelling.

The park was designated a World Heritage Site due to the rich biodiversity, unique ecosystems, and natural beauty found in such a small area.

Large outcroppings of underwater reefs are home to vibrantly coloured fish and corals. Sodwana Bay is home to some of the world’s most spectacular coral diversity. Color-changing octopuses and squid lurk on the reefs, ready to ambush unsuspecting prey. Occasionally, huge whale sharks can be seen gliding through the water with their mouths agape, scooping up tiny plankton.…