SOUTH AFRICA

Enjoy a Beach Holiday and a Safari in South Africa...  What could be better than combining a beach holiday with a safari in South Africa? Shamwari private Game Reserve and the Addo Elephant Park situated in the malaria free Eastern Cape allow you to do just that. These two game reserves present visitors with an excellent opportunity to combine a leisurely beach vacation with a Big Five encounter.

Malaria Free Safari Destinations in the Eastern Cape -

Shamwari Private Game Reserve 

is a great destination for travellers in search of a malaria free safari in South Africa. Famous for its incredible landscapes and luxury accommodation Shamwari Private Game Reserve covers an area of 180km2. Shamwari boasts all of the Big Five (lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino and leopard) and it's highly trained bush savvy rangers know each animals territory intimately so sightings are commonplace. Complementing the Big Five are large herds of different antelope species, hippo, zebra and wildebeest you will spot on your South African safari at this magnificent destination. Night drives at Shamwari Private Game Reserve are an exciting addition to a normal game drive as this safari destination has an interesting range of nocturnal wildlife. The elusive aardvark is always a highlight and caracal, genet and grysbok are often spotted.

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A short drive from Shamwari Private Game Reserve and 70km north of Port Elizabeth lies another malaria free safari destination - the

Addo Elephant Park

. Although elephants are the main attraction the park does contain many other animals but it does not have the Big Five. Close encounters with the massive elephant herds on a safari in South Africa at the Addo Elephant Park more than make up for this and seeing vehicles dwarfed by these silent, constantly feeding pachyderms gives one a true idea of their grace and power. Their nimble trunks efficiently strip leaves and bark off surrounding vegetation, allowing them to consume tons of food every day. This results in each elephant producing 150 kilos of dung per day, giving life to the numerous dung beetles living in the area. This intricate involvement between such large and small creatures offers a glimpse into just how delicate nature's balance truly is as each needs the other to survive.

The Addo Elephant Park is an excellent destination for a family safari in South Africa offering self catering chalets and a splendid restaurant. The park also lends itself well to self drive safaris so you can spend the entire day treating your family to the awe inspiring feeling one gets from a safari in South Africa. Barbeques on your patio with sunset views of foraging elephants are an excellent way round off a day spent exploring the African wilds, before you head of to the golden beaches dotted along the Garden Route.

Booking a malaria free safari in South Africa is as easy 123; simply enquire with one of your dedicated travel consultants for a tailor made safari vacation to Shamwari Private Game Reserve and the Addo Elephant Park or click through to our page of South African tours and safaris.