Nature Reserves

Explore world-class conservation areas, from the Kgalagadi's red dunes to Namaqualand's wildflower carpets and everything in between.

Showing 8 of 8 reserves

Kgalagadi Transfrontier ParkPopular

Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

4.9
Northern Kalahari, Northern Cape

Africa's first peace park spanning South Africa and Botswana. Famous for predator sightings, red sand dunes, and iconic gemsbok.

Big catsRed dunesNight drives
(2,847 reviews)From R450
Augrabies Falls National ParkPopular

Augrabies Falls National Park

4.8
Augrabies, Northern Cape

The "place of great noise" - witness the Orange River plunge 56m down a granite gorge surrounded by unique desert flora.

WaterfallMoon RockKlipspringer Trail
(1,923 reviews)From R380
Mokala National ParkPopular

Mokala National Park

4.7
Near Kimberley, Northern Cape

A malaria-free sanctuary for endangered species including black rhino, buffalo, and roan antelope.

Black rhinoMalaria-freeBird watching
(892 reviews)From R320
Richtersveld National ParkPopular

Richtersveld National Park

4.8
Richtersveld, Northern Cape

A UNESCO World Heritage mountain desert with extraordinary biodiversity and ancient Nama culture.

UNESCO siteHalfmens trees4x4 trails
(412 reviews)From R290
Tswalu Kalahari ReservePopular

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

5
Tswalu, Northern Cape

South Africa's largest private game reserve offering exclusive luxury safari experiences in the Kalahari.

ExclusiveDesert-adapted speciesLuxury
(234 reviews)From R12,500
Namaqua National ParkPopular

Namaqua National Park

4.9
Kamieskroon, Northern Cape

Part of the Succulent Karoo biodiversity hotspot, famous for the most spectacular wildflower displays on Earth.

WildflowersCoastal sectionCamping
(1,456 reviews)From R120
Goegap Nature Reserve

Goegap Nature Reserve

4.6
Springbok, Northern Cape

Best known for spectacular spring wildflower displays and the unique Hester Malan Succulent Garden.

WildflowersSucculentsPhotography
(567 reviews)From R80
Witsand Nature Reserve

Witsand Nature Reserve

4.5
Postmasburg, Northern Cape

Famous for its "roaring" white sand dunes that produce a unique sound when walked upon.

Roaring dunesStargazingCamping
(321 reviews)From R60