Taking a safari tour to watch the plentiful wildlife in South Africa, is unarguably the best and the most fundamental things to do when on a trip to the country. The nation is filled with numerous national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and nature reserves and each one brimming with exquisite animals and flora that simply wins the heart of anyone even remotely interested in nature. Of the top places to go for a safari in the country includes Kruger National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve etc. Each of these parks and reserves have innumerable beautiful species of animals, but those who steal the limelight are the Big 5- Lions, Rhinos, Elephants, Leopards and Buffalos.

Location: Hluhluwe & Imflozi National Park, Garden Route, Kruger National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve etc. 

For: Family, Senior Citizens, Couples

Difficulty level: Low

Approximate Cost:  Varies from park to park

Tips: Carry enough drinking water, some snacks, a hat, sunglasses and sunblock