National parks and reserves in South Africa
Every park, reserve and protected area in South Africa we host stays in or near, with the closest accommodation to each.
The protected areas of South Africa on Spekboom, listed alphabetically. Each page shows what the park is, when to go, and the nearest places to stay, sorted by distance.
125 places
Each one opens on the park page with the nearest stays, sorted by distance.
Addo Elephant National Park
Eastern Cape, South Africa
National Park
Famous for elephant herds and Big Seven
Big Five · Malaria-free
Agulhas National Park
Western Cape, South Africa
National Park
Africa's southernmost tip
Malaria-free
Ai-Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park
Northern Cape, South Africa
Transfrontier Park
A vast, mountainous desert wilderness in the far north-west of the Northern Cape, shared with Namibia along the Orange River.
Amakhala Game Reserve
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Private Game Reserve
Malaria-free safari destination
Big Five · Malaria-free
Anysberg Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Remote Klein Karoo mountains and dark skies
Malaria-free
Augrabies Falls National Park
Northern Cape, South Africa
National Park
Spectacular waterfall on Orange River
Malaria-free
Bontebok National Park
Western Cape, South Africa
National Park
Protects bontebok antelope
Malaria-free
Camdeboo National Park
Eastern Cape, South Africa
National Park
Valley of Desolation scenic views
Malaria-free
Cederberg Wilderness Area
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Rock formations and San rock art
World Heritage · Malaria-free
Chelmsford Nature Reserve (Ntshingwayo Dam)
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Grassland and waterbirds on Ntshingwayo Dam near Newcastle
Malaria-free
De Hoop Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Whale watching and fynbos
World Heritage · Malaria-free
De Mond Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Estuary and dunes at the mouth of the Heuningnes River
Malaria-free
Gamkaberg Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Cape mountain zebra country near Oudtshoorn
Malaria-free
Garden Route National Park
Western Cape, South Africa
National Park
Coastal forests and marine areas
Malaria-free
Giants Castle Game Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Game Reserve
Drakensberg peaks and eland
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Free State, South Africa
National Park
Golden sandstone cliffs and fossils
Malaria-free
Gondwana Game Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Private Game Reserve
Luxury Garden Route safari
Big Five · Malaria-free
Goukamma Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Dunes, forest and the Groenvlei lake on the Garden Route
Malaria-free
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area
Western Cape, South Africa
Wilderness Area
Sandstone wilderness and the Groot Kliphuis pools
Malaria-free
Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Ancient Afromontane forest
Malaria-free
Harold Johnson Nature Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Coastal forest on the Tugela River, with battlefield history
Malaria-free
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Game Reserve
White rhino conservation success
Big Five
Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Mountain wilderness area
Malaria-free
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
World Heritage Site
Marine and coastal biodiversity
World Heritage
Ithala Game Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Game Reserve
Scenic valley wildlife sanctuary
Kamberg Nature Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Fly fishing and hiking
Karoo National Park
Western Cape, South Africa
National Park
Great Karoo ecosystem
Malaria-free
Keurbooms River Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
A forested river gorge above Plettenberg Bay
Malaria-free
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Northern Cape, South Africa
Transfrontier Park
Kalahari desert shared with Botswana
Malaria-free
Kogelberg Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Heart of Cape Floral Kingdom
Malaria-free
Kruger National Park
Limpopo, South Africa
National Park
Premier Big Five destination
Big Five
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Private Game Reserve
Luxury safari experience
Big Five · Malaria-free
Limietberg Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Mountain fynbos and river pools behind the Cape Winelands
Malaria-free
Madikwe Game Reserve
North West, South Africa
Game Reserve
Malaria-free Big Five destination
Big Five
Makalali Private Game Reserve
Limpopo, South Africa
Private Game Reserve
A Big Five reserve in the Greater Kruger lowveld
Big Five
Manyeleti Game Reserve
Mpumalanga, South Africa
Game Reserve
A community-owned Big Five reserve open to Kruger
Big Five
Mapungubwe National Park
Limpopo, South Africa
National Park
Ancient kingdom archaeological site
World Heritage
Marakele National Park
Limpopo, South Africa
National Park
Waterberg Mountains wilderness
Big Five
Marloth Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Swellendam mountains
Malaria-free
Midmar Dam Nature Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Grassland and a big dam in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Malaria-free
Mkambati Nature Reserve
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Wild Coast coastal reserve in Eastern Cape
Mokala National Park
Northern Cape, South Africa
National Park
Black rhino sanctuary
Malaria-free
Mont Eco Private Game Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Private Game Reserve
Big 5 private game reserve in the Klein Karoo, 2.5hrs from Cape Town
Big Five · Malaria-free
Mount Currie Nature Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Highland grassland and a dam above Kokstad
Malaria-free
Mountain Zebra National Park
Eastern Cape, South Africa
National Park
Cape mountain zebra conservation
Malaria-free
Namaqua National Park
Northern Cape, South Africa
National Park
Spring wildflower displays
Malaria-free
Ndumo Game Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Game Reserve
Wetland bird paradise
Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Dramatic gorge scenery
Phinda Private Game Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Private Game Reserve
Diverse private game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal with seven distinct ecosystems.
Big Five
Pilanesberg National Park
North West, South Africa
National Park
Volcanic crater Big Five park
Big Five
Robberg Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Peninsula seal colony
Malaria-free
Rocherpan Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
A seasonal pan and birding coast north of Velddrif
Malaria-free
Royal Natal National Park
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
National Park
Part of Drakensberg World Heritage Site
Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Mpumalanga, South Africa
Private Game Reserve
Prestigious private game reserve sharing unfenced borders with Kruger National Park.
Big Five
Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Bushveld and a dam below the Spioenkop battlefield
Malaria-free
Swartberg Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Dramatic mountain passes
World Heritage · Malaria-free
Table Mountain National Park
Western Cape, South Africa
National Park
Cape Peninsula icon
World Heritage · Malaria-free
Tankwa Karoo National Park
Northern Cape, South Africa
National Park
Desert stargazing destination
Malaria-free
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Limpopo, South Africa
Private Game Reserve
Private nature reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park, known for its white lions and exceptional game viewing.
Big Five
Tsitsikamma National Park
Eastern Cape, South Africa
National Park
Ancient forest and marine sanctuary
uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
World Heritage Site
Mountain wilderness with San rock art
World Heritage
uMlalazi Nature Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Mangroves, dune forest and a lagoon at Mtunzini
Malaria-free
Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Coastal grassland and forest above the South Coast
Malaria-free
Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
Western Cape, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
Renosterveld hills near McGregor and Robertson
Malaria-free
Wagendrift Dam Nature Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Provincial Nature Reserve
A dam reserve near Estcourt, close to the Drakensberg
Malaria-free
Weenen Game Reserve
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Game Reserve
Thornveld with rhino and buffalo in the Midlands
Malaria-free
Welgevonden Game Reserve
Limpopo, South Africa
Private Game Reserve
Malaria-free Big Five
Big Five
West Coast National Park
Western Cape, South Africa
National Park
Langebaan Lagoon and spring flowers
Malaria-free
Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area
Marine Protected Area · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
World-class diving destination
Aquila Private Game Reserve
Private Game Reserve · Western Cape, South Africa
Big Five near Cape Town
Big Five · Malaria-free
Barberspan Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · North West, South Africa
One of South Africa's most important inland waterbird sites, a Ramsar wetland in the North West
Malaria-free
Barberton Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Mpumalanga, South Africa
Makhonjwa Mountains
World Heritage
Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area
Provincial Nature Reserve · Eastern Cape, South Africa
UNESCO World Heritage wilderness
World Heritage · Malaria-free
Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Mpumalanga, South Africa
World's third largest canyon
Borakalalo Game Reserve
Game Reserve · North West, South Africa
Dam-based game reserve
Cape Floral Region Protected Areas
World Heritage Site · Western Cape, South Africa
Fynbos biodiversity hotspot
World Heritage · Malaria-free
De Hoop Marine Protected Area
Marine Protected Area · Western Cape, South Africa
Whale nursery area
Malaria-free
Dinokeng Game Reserve
Private Game Reserve · Gauteng, South Africa
Big Five near Johannesburg
Big Five · Malaria-free
Durban Botanic Gardens
Botanical Garden · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Africa's oldest botanical gardens
Dwesa-Cwebe Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Eastern Cape, South Africa
Community-managed coastal reserve
Malaria-free
Entabeni Game Reserve
Private Game Reserve · Limpopo, South Africa
Luxury Waterberg safari
Big Five
Fossil Hominid Sites (Cradle of Humankind)
World Heritage Site · Gauteng, South Africa
Early human fossil sites
World Heritage · Malaria-free
Gariep Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Free State, South Africa
Around Gariep Dam
Malaria-free
Goegab Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Northern Cape, South Africa
Namaqualand spring flowers
Malaria-free
Great Fish River Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Eastern Cape, South Africa
Large conservation area
Malaria-free
Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area
Transfrontier Park · Limpopo, South Africa
Cultural heritage sites and diverse wildlife
Harold Porter National Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden · Western Cape, South Africa
Coastal fynbos at Betty's Bay
Malaria-free
Hluleka Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Eastern Cape, South Africa
Coastal reserve with traditional communities
Malaria-free
iSimangaliso Marine Protected Area
Marine Protected Area · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
World Heritage marine biodiversity
World Heritage
Kapama Game Reserve
Private Game Reserve · Limpopo, South Africa
Large private reserve
Big Five
Kgaswane Mountain Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · North West, South Africa
Magaliesberg mountains
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden · Western Cape, South Africa
World-famous garden at Table Mountain
Malaria-free
Krugersdorp Game Reserve
Game Reserve · Gauteng, South Africa
Urban game reserve
Malaria-free
Lapalala Wilderness
Private Game Reserve · Limpopo, South Africa
Waterberg wilderness area
Big Five
Lekgalameetse Provincial Park
Provincial Nature Reserve · Limpopo, South Africa
Mountain wilderness
Loskop Dam Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Mpumalanga, South Africa
Water-based recreation
Lowveld National Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden · Mpumalanga, South Africa
Subtropical species near Mbombela
Mabula Game Reserve
Private Game Reserve · Limpopo, South Africa
Family-friendly safari
Big Five
Mafikeng Game Reserve
Game Reserve · North West, South Africa
Historical town game reserve
Marievale Bird Sanctuary
Bird Sanctuary · Gauteng, South Africa
Important wetland bird area
Malaria-free
Meerkat National Park
National Park · Northern Cape, South Africa
Around SKA radio astronomy facility
Malaria-free
Nwanedi Provincial Park
Provincial Nature Reserve · Limpopo, South Africa
Northern Limpopo conservation
Pietersfontein Conservancy
conservancy · Western Cape, South Africa
Malaria-free
Prince Edward Islands Special Nature Reserve
Special Nature Reserve · South Africa
Subantarctic research station
Robben Island
World Heritage Site · Western Cape, South Africa
Political prison history
World Heritage · Malaria-free
Roodeplaat Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Gauteng, South Africa
Near Pretoria dam area
Malaria-free
Seekoeivlei Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Free State, South Africa
Important wetland Ramsar site
Malaria-free
Shamwari Game Reserve
Private Game Reserve · Eastern Cape, South Africa
Premier private Big Five reserve
Big Five · Malaria-free
Soetdoring Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Free State, South Africa
Around Krugersdrift Dam
Malaria-free
Songimvelo Game Reserve
Game Reserve · Mpumalanga, South Africa
Swaziland border wilderness
Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Gauteng, South Africa
Largest nature reserve in Gauteng
Malaria-free
Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area
Marine Protected Area · Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Peninsula marine areas
Malaria-free
Tembe Elephant Park
Game Reserve · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Large elephant population
Big Five
Thomas Baines Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Eastern Cape, South Africa
Near Grahamstown conservation area
Malaria-free
Thornybush Game Reserve
Private Game Reserve · Limpopo, South Africa
Exclusive safari experience
Big Five
Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area
Marine Protected Area · Eastern Cape, South Africa
First marine park in Africa
Malaria-free
Tsolwana Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Eastern Cape, South Africa
Winterberg mountain reserve
Malaria-free
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Private Game Reserve · Northern Cape, South Africa
Largest private game reserve in SA
Malaria-free
Tussen-die-Riviere Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Free State, South Africa
Orange and Caledon rivers confluence
Malaria-free
Verloren Valei Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Mpumalanga, South Africa
High-altitude grassland wetland
Vredefort Dome
World Heritage Site · Free State, South Africa
Meteorite impact structure
World Heritage · Malaria-free
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden · Gauteng, South Africa
Waterfall and indigenous plants
Malaria-free
Willem Pretorius Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Free State, South Africa
Around Allemanskraal Dam
Malaria-free
Witsand Nature Reserve
Provincial Nature Reserve · Northern Cape, South Africa
Red sand dunes and wildlife
Malaria-free
ǂKhomani Cultural Landscape
World Heritage Site · Northern Cape, South Africa
The southern Kalahari homeland of the ǂKhomani San, inside the Kgalagadi
World Heritage · Malaria-free
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