Whitewater rafting down the river is a popular activity here. Mountain Zebra National Park near Cradock in the Eastern Cape was proclaimed to save the Cape mountain zebra, which faced extinction in the early 20th century. Now boasting healthy numbers, the zebra share the park with rhino, buffalo and numerous antelope species that graze the beautiful plains and deep valleys of the area. Unusual rock shapes and the world's richest desert flora give the Richtersveld National Park its unique and primeval atmosphere. Situated in the far west of the country, this surreal landscape is the turf of off-road adventurers and those who love wide horizons, stark rock deserts and clear starry nights.

Further south is the country's only urban national park and one of just two in the world: Cape Peninsula National Park. Incorporating various sections of the city of Cape Town Agulhas National Park. While shipwrecks pepper the coastal waters, on land there is incredible plant diversity totalling 2 000 indigenous species. Wetlands nearby protect the endangered Cape platanna and the micro frog If it's elephants you are after, there's nowhere in Africa to match Addo Elephant National Park Addo is touted as a Big Seven park, boasting the Big Five terrestrial animals as well as whales and great white sharks. It's also a malaria-free area ELEPHANT-BACK SAFARIS: For those who have always wondered what it is like to be taller than the trees, there are several opportunities for elephant-back safaris, notably near Hoedspruit outside Kruger National Park (the largest game park in the southern hemisphere). A ride typically lasts about two hours and will give you a unique perspective on the landscape and wild animals you will see.

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