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29th March 2019
10:42am GMT

It's only right that Addo is the third largest national park in Africa. After all, they need space to fit over 600 African elephants...
On a hot day when the legendary mammals congregate by water holes, it's not uncommon to see massive herds of them by the water. It's one thing seeing an elephant calf play around in a TV documentary, but it's quite another being able to see it for yourself.
Hluhuwe Game Reserve was the first of its kind in Africa, and the people that run it have learned a thing or two over that time. The park itself is absolutely stunning, and lets you experience everything from the local wildlife to traditional Zulu culture.
One truly unique experience is going their half-day "Bush & Boat" safari trip. Starting off tracking wildlife in the bush, the day wraps us with a trip to iSimangaliso Wetland Park to track hippos and Nile crocodiles.
In case you haven't heard, meerkats are brilliant little creatures. They might just be one small part of what makes the mighty Kalahari Desert so impressive, but they're worth making an effort to see in the wild.
The Kalahari Desert is the second largest in Africa, and spans across Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. You might be surprised just how much wildlife you'll find in this harsh landscape, as visitors to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park are sure to find out.
There is a reason why Kruger National Park is renowned the world over; it's the best. For well over 100 years, it has been a place for some of Africa's most incredible wildlife to thrive in their natural habitat.
The place is absolutely huge to boot. You could probably centre an entire trip around the park and still leave with a strong desire to come back.
Make your South Africa dream a reality. Talk to the experts at GoHop to find out how to make it happen, or have a look at some of their latest South Africa safari packages.
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