Whether you visit South Africa ’ s whale-watching capital Hermanus or choose a scenic spot along the Garden Route or Wild Coast , seeing these marine giants in their natural environment is an experience that you won ’ t want to miss . From June until November , Southern Right Whales are highly visible along the Cape south coast , making this the perfect time of year for a whale-watching trip . You don ’ t even have to go out on a boat to see them because Hermanus , overlooking
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Walker Bay , is considered to be the best landbased whale-watching spot in the world . Southern Rights often come in close to the shoreline , sometimes appearing just a few metres from the shore . Clear , windless conditions are the best for spotting whales . You should look out for the whale ’ s blow , as it ’ s usually the first sign of its presence . Other good places to see the giants of the ocean from the shore are at Plettenberg Bay , Algoa Bay and along the Wild Coast . in their natural environment .
South Africa ’ s diverse geography , encompassing deserts , forests , mountains , grasslands and coast , supports an astonishing variety of wildlife . Kruger National Park alone has 16 different vegetation zones fed by six rivers , sustaining a multitude of game including 10,000 elephant , 20,000 buffalo and endangered species such as black and white rhino , wild dog , cheetah and lion . Sabi Sand is known for its quality leopard viewing . The private reserve boasts one of the most stable and bio-diverse wildlife populations anywhere in Africa , drawn to the steady water supply of the Sand and Sabie rivers . The “ giants ” of Mashatu Game Reserve include large bull elephants , ostrich and eland , the world ’ s largest antelope . On your South Africa safari you can expect to see elephant , lion , buffalo , hippo , giraffe , zebra , hyena , wildebeest , warthog , baboon and a huge variety of antelope including kudu and gemsbok . You may also see rhino , leopard , cheetah , wild dog and aardwolf .
South Africa ’ s varied geography has diverse habitats , including deserts , savannahs , rainforests , mangroves , wetlands and mountain regions , such as the Soutpansberg and Maluti mountains . The region has more than 300 dedicated places or reserves for wildlife , including more than a dozen national parks . Many of these parks are now linked to reserves in neighbouring countries . These large conservation areas allow for the natural migration of the animal populations . De
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