Staying in Kruger National Park or one of the surrounding private game reserves is ideal during a visit to South Africa. Safari and Game lodges
range from artistically elegant to super luxurious. Expert game rangers whisk you off on game drives and walking safaris, tracking the wildlife in
their natural habitat.
Bonlati Game Ranch. - Just north of the Great Drakensberg Mountains, in the scenic low veldt region near to the world renowned Kruger
National Park, lies the Bonlati Game Ranch. A farm 800 hectares in size, set aside to accommodate the breeding of certain rare species such as:
They offer the tourists the opportunity to relax in the unspoiled African bush, go on game drives, enjoy sun downers in the bush. A place to
really unwind. A place where the night skies are punctuated with the eerie cries of jackals, the frenzied barking of baboons being attacked by a
leopard, and, of course, the roar of well fed lions.
Don't Forget, bring plenty of film (not just one), camera, binoculars, sunglasses, flashlight "Please don't step on
any of the creatures or injure yourself", sun tan lotion, hat. Generally cool comfortable informal clothing is needed, but also please pack
warm clothing, as some of our drives at night or early morning can be chilly. Comfortable walking shoes are needed.
The main wildlife areas in South Africa are located in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, North West, Eastern Cape, Northern
Cape and to a lesser extent Western Cape.
In addition to possessing two of the world's most renowned national parks,
The Kruger Park and the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, the country contains over 30
smaller parks and numerous private game reserves and game lodges.
South African National Parks Board. - General information on all of South Africa's national parks with an online booking service.
Shamwari Private Game Reserve. - This unique Reserve, situated half way between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape
is Malaria free, and offers the opportunity to view Big Game in the southern most reserve in Africa. Shamwari is steeped in Settler history
and dates back to a time when game roamed freely in the Eastern Cape.

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