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National Parks in South Africa

Explore 20 parks across South Africa. Browse detailed ratings, visitor information, and recommendations.

20Total Parks
63/100Avg Rating
20Rated Parks
National ParkMost Common (18)

Frequently Asked Questions

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How many national parks are in South Africa?−
South Africa has 20 protected areas in our database, including 18 National Parks, 1 Transfrontier Parks, 1 National Park and World Heritage Sites, and more.
What is the highest-rated park in South Africa?−
Table Mountain is the highest-rated park in South Africa with a score of 74/100, located in Western Cape.
Which parks in South Africa have the best scenery?−
The top-rated parks for beauty and scenery are Table Mountain (87/100), Kruger (85/100), Garden Route (78/100).
Which parks are best for wildlife viewing in South Africa?−
For wildlife viewing, the top-rated parks are Kruger (94/100), Addo Elephant (84/100), Marakele (69/100).
What are the most accessible parks in South Africa?−
The most accessible parks are Bontebok (86/100 accessibility rating), Garden Route (84/100 accessibility rating), Kruger (82/100 accessibility rating).

Top 10 Parks in South Africa

#1Table Mountain

Table Mountain

74/100Western Cape
#2Kruger

Kruger

74/100Mpumalanga, Limpopo
#3Tsitsikamma

Tsitsikamma

70/100Eastern Cape, Western Cape
#4Mapungubwe

Mapungubwe

69/100Limpopo Province
#5Garden Route

Garden Route

69/100Western Cape, Eastern Cape
#6Ai-Ais Richtersveld

Ai-Ais Richtersveld

66/100Northern Cape
#7Golden Gate Highlands

Golden Gate Highlands

66/100Free State
#8Namaqua

Namaqua

64/100Northern Cape
#9Wilderness

Wilderness

64/100Western Cape
#10Mountain Zebra

Mountain Zebra

62/100Eastern Cape

Top Parks by Category

Top 10 Parks for Uniqueness in South Africa

#1Table Mountain

Table Mountain

93/100Western Cape
#2Kruger

Kruger

85/100Mpumalanga, Limpopo
#3Mapungubwe

Mapungubwe

76/100Limpopo Province
#4Tsitsikamma

Tsitsikamma

75/100Eastern Cape, Western Cape
#5Ai-Ais Richtersveld

Ai-Ais Richtersveld

73/100Northern Cape
#6Garden Route

Garden Route

72/100Western Cape, Eastern Cape
#7Namaqua

Namaqua

68/100Northern Cape
#8Golden Gate Highlands

Golden Gate Highlands

63/100Free State
#9Addo Elephant

Addo Elephant

62/100Eastern Cape
#10Augrabies Falls

Augrabies Falls

62/100Northern Cape

All Parks (20)

9 of 20 parks
Table Mountain
74/100

Table Mountain

Western Cape
1 reviews
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Kruger
74/100

Kruger

Mpumalanga, Limpopo
1 reviews
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Tsitsikamma
70/100

Tsitsikamma

Eastern Cape, Western Cape
1 reviews
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Mapungubwe
69/100

Mapungubwe

Limpopo Province
1 reviews
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Garden Route
69/100

Garden Route

Western Cape, Eastern Cape
1 reviews
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Ai-Ais Richtersveld
66/100

Ai-Ais Richtersveld

Northern Cape
1 reviews
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Golden Gate Highlands
66/100

Golden Gate Highlands

Free State
1 reviews
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Namaqua
64/100

Namaqua

Northern Cape
1 reviews
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Wilderness
64/100

Wilderness

Western Cape
1 reviews
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All Parks A–Z

Complete directory of 20 parks in South Africa

A

Addo ElephantEastern CapeAgulhasWestern CapeAi-Ais RichtersveldNorthern CapeAugrabies FallsNorthern Cape

B

BontebokWestern Cape

C

CamdebooEastern Cape

G

Garden RouteWestern Cape, Eastern CapeGolden Gate HighlandsFree State

K

KarooWestern Cape, Northern CapeKrugerMpumalanga, Limpopo

M

MapungubweLimpopo ProvinceMarakeleLimpopo ProvinceMokalaNorthern CapeMountain ZebraEastern Cape

N

NamaquaNorthern Cape

T

Table MountainWestern CapeTankwa KarooNorthern Cape, Western CapeTsitsikammaEastern Cape, Western Cape

W

West CoastWestern CapeWildernessWestern Cape