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African Wildlife

Wildlife animals

To learn more about the individual wildlife species that can be enjoyed whilst visiting South Africa

and enjoy the wildlife photos in the galleries please use the drop down list in the menu on the rightor browse through the information provided below.

South Africa Wildlife

South Africa's "Big Five"

Buffalo

Buffalo are extremely large, ox-like animals. Standing approximately 65 inches at the shoulder, adult

males have a mass of up to 1760 pounds and females weigh up to 1650 pounds. To support the large

body, the legs are very heavy. Front hooves are larger than the hind because of the extra mass they

... buffalo

Elephant

The African Elephant is the largest living land mammal, one of the most impressive animals on earth.

The Elephant's muscular trunk serves as a nose, hand, extra foot, signaling device and a tool for

gathering food, siphoning water, dusting, digging and a variety of other functions. The long trunk

permits ... elephant

Leopard

The most secretive and elusive of the large carnivores, the leopard is also the shrewdest. Pound for

pound, it is the strongest climber of the larger cats and is capable of killing prey far larger than itself.

The coloring of the leopard varies from white to bright golden brown, spotted with black spots and

rosettes. The ... leopard

Lion

Lions are the second largest members of the feline family in the world. Lion are tan in colour and

have a slightly white under-body, with a tuft of black hair at the end of their tails. Most cat specieslive a fundamentally solitary existence, but the lion is an exception. It has developed a social system

based on teamwork and ... lion

Rhinoceros

The rhinoceros is a large, primitive looking mammal that in fact dates from the Miocene era millions

of years ago. In recent decades rhinos have been relentlessly hunted to the point of near extinction.

Since 1970 the world rhino population has declined by 90 percent, with five species remaining in the

world today, all of which are ... rhinoceros




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Critically endanged species

De Winton's Golden MoleCryptochloris wintoniRiverine RabbitBunolagus monticularisSouth Africa

Wildlife

Endangered species

Giant Golden MoleChrysospalax trevelyaniVan Zyl's Golden MoleCryptochloris zyliMarley's Golden

MoleAmblysomus marleyiGunning's Golden MoleNeamblysomus gunningiJuliana's Golden

MoleNeamblysomus julianaeWhite-tailed RatMystromys albicaudatusSei WhaleBalaenoptera

borealisBlue WhaleBalaenoptera musculusFin WhaleBalaenoptera physalusAfrican Wild DogLycaon

pictusMountain ZebraEquus zebraImportant links and related pages


Game Reserves & National Parks

South Africa boasts a huge collection of wildlife regions and game parks, including the wrorld famous

Kruger National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Addo Elephant Park. Our game parks

encompass every possible landscape from deserts to forests, mountains to coast, teeming with

wildlife including ... south africa game reserves

Kruger National Park

The largest game reserve in South Africa, the Kruger National Park is larger than Israel. Nearly 2

million hectares of land that stretch for 352 kilometres (20 000 square kilometres) from north to

south along the Mozambique border, is given over to an almost indescribable wildlife experience.

Certainly it ranks with the ... kruger park

South Africa Safaris

South Africa is one of the most diverse and interesting countries in the world and proudly wears her

deserved title of "A World In One Country". To assist you with making your experience a rewardingone, SA-Venues.com presents a varied selection of ways to experience South Africa. Inbound tour ...

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Kruger Park Tours

Guided day trips to the Kruger National Park: The largest game reserve in South Africa, the Kruger

National Park is nearly 2 million hectares of land that stretch for 20 000 square kilometres, given

over to an almost indescribable wildlife experience. Certainly it ranks with the best in Africa and is a

flagship ... kruger safaris

Game Viewing in South Africa



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Game Viewing South Africa - What’s so special? The roar of lions echoing across the endless

savannah, the sound of crickets under a star studded sky - this is what you will experience when you

visit one of the fine reserves teeming with wildlife in South Africa. Feel the thrill and adventure of a

close encounter ... game viewing in south africa

South Africa Birdlife

Birders from around the world come to experience both the great variety of typically African birds,

migrants, and Endemic Birds. These birders enjoy excellent birding, whether they are with an

organised commercial birding tour or are touring independently. Of the +/- 850 bird species

recorded in South Africa, about ... south africa birdlife

South Africa Malaria Risk Areas

Malaria is endemic in the Lowveld of Mpumalanga and in Limpopo and in KwaZulu Natal malaria is

endemic on the Maputaland coast. So if you are travelling to the far north of South Africa, please

consult a heath-care professional for the latest advice on malaria prophylaxis as it changes regularly

... malaria risk areas

Accommodation in South Africa

Enhance your wildlife experience bby find the perfect accommodation in South Africa for your stay.

SA-Venues.com brings you a fine selection of accommodation establishments to choose from, for

your wildlife holiday. Whether you are planning a luxury vacation to South Africa or backpacking

from ... accommodation in south africa

• African Wild Cat• Bat-eared Fox• Bontebok• Buffalo• Bushbuck• Caracal• Chacma Baboon•

Cheetah• Crocodile• Duiker• Eland• Elephant• Gemsbok• Giraffe• Hartebeest• Hippopotamus•

Hyena• Impala• Jackal• Klipspringer• Kudu• Leatherback Turtle• Leopard• Lion• Nyala•

Rhinoceros• Sable• Serval• Springbok• Steenbok• Suricate• Vervet Monkey• Warthog• Wild Dog•

Wildebeest• ZebraWant to see South African Wildlife?

Eastern Cape Game Reserves, Garden Route Game Reserves, Limpopo Game Reserves, North West

Game Reserves, Mpumalanga Game Reserves, KwaZulu Natal Game Reserves, Western Cape Game

Reserves, Garden Route Game Reserves, Northern Cape Game Reserves, Free State Game

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South African Wildlife


Please use the drop down menu below to browse through our wildlife gallery. The following is just a

small sample of the hundreds of thousands of species of wildlife found in southern Africa.

Select African Wild Cat Bat-eared Fox Bontebok Buffalo Bushbuck Caracal Chacma Baboon Cheetah

Crocodile Duiker Eland Elephant Gemsbok Giraffe Hartebeest Hippopotamus Hyena Impala Jackal

Klipspringer Kudu Leatherback Turtle Leopard Lion Nyala Rhinoceros Sable Serval Springbok

Steenbok Suricate Vervet Monkey Warthog Wild Dog Wildebeest Zebra

South African Birdlife

South Africa Birdlife

Birders from around the world come to experience both the great variety of typically African birds,

migrants, and endemic birds. The drop down menu below offers additional information about some

of the birdlife found in southern Africa.

Select African Jacana African Spoonbill Barn Owl Bateleur Eagle Black Oystercatcher Black-shoulder

Kite Blue Crane Blue Waxbill Bokmakierie Cape Gannets Cape Sugarbird Cape Teal Crested Barbet

Fish Eagle Flamingo Glossy Ibis Hadeda Ibis Jackass Penguin Kingfisher Knysna Lourie Little Bee-eater

Little Egret Marabou Stork Martial Eagle Ostrich Scops Owl Secretary Bird Spotted Eagle Owl White

Pelican Yellow-billed Hornbill

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Combine your wildlife safari with a relaxing, revitalising visit to a health spa ... and enjoy Africa at its

finest. View our exclusive collection of spas, wellness centres and health resorts in South Africa.

South African Lodges are located within private game reserves, national parks and nature reserves.Accommodation offered at a South African Game Lodges ranges from rustic to 5-star luxury; from

self catering bush camps to fully catered lodges, with packages including daily game activities, day

and night game drives, bush walks, horse-back safaris and other eco-activities.

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