The magnificence of Africa can only really be appreciated if you invest a little more time into seeing the sights that really matter. Complete your visit in South Africa by visiting one of the many national parks, game farms, bird parks, etc.

No matter where you stay in South Africa, you will be within at least an hour's drive of a sanctuary – just ask your hosts.

Photo: Stuart Bassil

Short list of places where you can go to view South Africa's most spectacular inhabitants:

• www.sanwild.org
• www.lion-park.com
• www.africandawnsanctuary.com
• Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
• www.highover.co.za
• www.jukani.co.za
• www.dieoog.org.za
• Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Nature Reserve
• www.kolobegamefarm.co.za
• www.rhinolodgegamefarm.co.za
• www.motswirilodge.co.za
• www.thologamefarm.co.za
• www.brooklandsgamefarm.co.za
• www.jerichogamefarm.com
• Kruger National Park
• Tsitsikamma Coastal National Park
• Golden Gate Highlands National Park
• Augrabies Falls National Park
• Bontebok National Park
• Blyde River Canyon Reserve
• Borakalalo National Park
• Addo Elephant Park
• www.rhinolion.co.za
• Pilanesberg Nature Reserve

PS. This is not all the game farms and national parks in South Africa!