馃嚳馃嚘Best National Parks in South Africa

Top-rated parks based on 20 park ratings across 10 categories. South Africa's parks score highest in Safety (83/100).

20 Total Parks
20 Rated
Avg Score: 62/100
Table Mountain
#169/100

Table Mountain

National Park 路 Western Cape

Table Mountain National Park is a natural wonder featuring the iconic flat-topped mountain overlooking Cape Town. The park includes the Cape Peninsula

Top 15 Parks in South Africa

1
Table Mountain
National Park 路 Western Cape
692
Ai-Ais Richtersveld
Transfrontier Park 路 Northern Cape
673
Mapungubwe
National Park and World Heritage Site 路 Limpopo Province
674
Addo Elephant
National Park 路 Eastern Cape
645
Garden Route
National Park 路 Western Cape, Eastern Cape
646
Marakele
National Park 路 Limpopo Province
647
Tsitsikamma
National Park 路 Eastern Cape, Western Cape
648
Namaqua
National Park 路 Northern Cape
639
Golden Gate Highlands
National Park 路 Free State
6210
Kruger
National Park 路 Mpumalanga, Limpopo
6211
Agulhas
National Park 路 Western Cape
6112
Karoo
National Park 路 Western Cape, Northern Cape
6113
Mountain Zebra
National Park 路 Eastern Cape
6114
Augrabies Falls
National Park 路 Northern Cape
6015
Camdeboo
National Park 路 Eastern Cape
60

Category Winners

#1
Table MountainWestern Cape
88#2
Garden RouteWestern Cape, Eastern Cape
82#3
NamaquaNorthern Cape
82#4
TsitsikammaEastern Cape, Western Cape
82#5
Ai-Ais RichtersveldNorthern Cape
78

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in South Africa?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Table Mountain is the highest-rated park in South Africa with a score of 69/100. It is followed by Ai-Ais Richtersveld (67/100) and Mapungubwe (67/100).

How many national parks does South Africa have?

South Africa has 20 protected areas in our database, of which 20 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are South Africa's parks best known for?

Parks in South Africa score highest in Safety with an average score of 83/100. The top park for safety is Bontebok (90/100).

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