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Wildlife safaris: South
Africa’s wildlife sanctuaries generally
fall into three categories: nature parks,
private game reserves and national game
reserves. Nature parks are noted more for
their scenic beauty and hiking trails than
for wildlife. Private game reserves offer
a personalised game-viewing programme,
while national game reserves are generally
explored by tourists in their own
vehicles. Further information can be found
in the Resorts & Excursions section.
Besides game viewing from vehicles, walking,
horseback, camel and canoeing
safaris are becoming increasingly
popular. Safaris on foot follow a network
of wilderness trails in the (compulsory)
company of an armed ranger. A maximum of
eight people between the ages of 12 and 60
may participate per trail (which usually
lasts for 3 nights and 2 days, with
accommodation in designated camps). For
reservations and further information,
contact the South African National Parks
Board (tel: (12) 428 9111; fax: (12) 343
0905; e-mail: reservations@parks-sa.co.za;
website: www.parks-sa.co.za);
or the Wildlife and Environment
Society of Southern Africa (tel: (033) 330
3931; fax: (033) 330 4576; e-mail: alisonk@futurenet.co.za;
website: www.wildlifesociety.org.za).
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