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Game Reserves in South Africa A BRIEF DESCRIPTION
SABI SAND GAME RESERVE – Mpumalanga This reserves borders the Kruger National Park on the West. Since the fences between the two reserves have been removed the game is free to roam through the KNP into the 75 000 hectare Sabi Sand Reserve. Home to the Big 5 and all other species of game and bird life, this very bio diverse ecosystem boasts open grasslands, kopjes (hills) scrub veld. The Sand river dissects the Reserve from East to West. Game viewing from open vehicles at close range, provides unparalleled photographic opportunities. Some of the most prestigious game lodges in the Country are situated in the Sabi Sands Reserve and it has become known as the most exclusive private game reserve in the World.
TIMBAVATI GAME RESERVE – Northern Province
The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve is located in what is called the "Lowveld",
a vast tract of subtropical savannah bushveld in the
Limpopo
Province
of the
Republic
of
South Africa.
The principal aim of the reserve is the preservation of wildlands and wildlife by restoring the land to its natural state and maintaining the mix and balance of species, conditions, and processes that have historically occurred in this region. Dedicated to the proposition that conservation's greatest purpose and challenge is to maintain the reign of Nature, Timbavati's mission is to see that at least here - in this small, but singular and deeply cherished part of the African Bushveld - Nature will be defended against human impacts, and left just as it should be: natural. In addition to providing visitors the opportunity to see virtually all of the species of wildlife to be found in the region, each lodge offers a diverse range of facilities and services within the grounds of the lodge itself, as well as a level of personal and attentive service that the seasoned traveller has come to expect from the world's smaller, more intimate lodges. Timbavati's privately owned and operated lodges pride themselves on their ability to offer something truly different, and truly better, at a reasonable and competitive price.
WELGEVONDEN GAME RESERVE – Northwest Province Welgevonden is one of South Africa’s leading private game reserves. It is situated in the Waterberg Biosphere in the North West Province just 3 ˝ hours from Johannesburg. The Reserve adjoins the Marekele National Park and although Welgevonden is now 36 000 hectares – plans to remove fences between the two parks will result in an extremely diverse ecosystem of 120 000 hectares. This reserve is home to the Big 5, and all other species of game and birdlife. MALARIA FREE
MADIKWE GAME RESERVE – North West Province Madikwe, although one of the youngest reserves in the country is the fifth largest. The restocking of game began in 1991 where animals, indigenous to the area, were reintroduced and since then over 10 000 animals of 28 species have been reintroduced into the area. Madikwe is situated close to the border between South Africa and Botswana. MALARIA FREE.
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – Mpumalanga/Northern Province The Kruger National Park was established in 1898 and is South Africa’s largest wildlife conservancy. It covers 2 million hectares and measures 350 kilometres from North to South. The Park encompasses both Mpumalanga and Northern Province and may be entered through eight major gates. The Park is extremely bio diverse, offering many ecosystems and landscapes which attract all species of fauna and flora found in South Africa. Five major rivers flow through the Park from East to West and this diverse land mass creates phenomenal game and bird viewing. Guests may drive through the Park in their own vehicles or open vehicle safaris may be booked to view game at close range.
SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE – Eastern Cape A superb reserve in the malaria free region of the Eastern Cape, just 40 minutes from Port Elizabeth. There are five eco systems that support many varieties of plant and bird life, in addition to “the big five”. The reserve has been awarded the “world’s leading conservation company” for four consecutive years
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