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Gamkaberg Nature Reserve
CapeNature

Gamka Mountain is part of an isolated mountain range in the Little Karoo. Originally pronounced to conserve a population of endangered Cape mountain zebra and their habitat, the reserve is rugged with mountainous plateau incised by deep ravines.

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Garden Castle Nature Reserve
Garden Castle
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

Where the wildlife is diverse and the walks super scenic with many rock art sites. Garden Castle incorporates the Bushman's Nek Valley and is dominated by the Rhino  a peak which extends about 2km from the main escarpment.  

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Giants Castle
Giant's Castle
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

This beautiful home of the eland and majestic bearded vulture lies in the Central Berg region of Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park which is a World Heritage Site. Visit the Main Caves Museum for fascinating insight into the San people.

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Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
SANParks

Named after its golden sandstone cliffs and the buttress that holds vigil over the park, Golden Gate is a hiker’s and nature lover’s paradise. Look out for the bald ibis breeding on the ledges of the cliffs.

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Groenvlei in the Goukamma Nature Reserve
Goukamma Nature Reserve
CapeNature

A nature and marine reserve along the scenic Garden Route which includes a long beach, an extensive dune field, the Goukamma River and the unique Groenvlei Lake which has no in-flowing river and no link to the sea.

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Groot Winterhoek Wilderness
Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area
CapeNature

Feel on top of the world in this high and rugged relic. Winters are cold and sometimes snowy, but moderate summers are perfect for taking a hike. You’ll see fine fynbos, buck, wild cats and other predators.

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Grootvadersbosch
Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve
CapeNature

This indigenous forest is the most noteworthy in the south-western Cape and the largest remaining example in the Langeberg. Two-day walks and a short cycle trail wind through Knysna high forest and mountain fynbos with fantastic bird-watching opportunities.

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Guest houses
SANParks

For larger parties guest houses offer a comfortable self-catering option. Houses sleep between six and ten people. So round up a group of friends or family and head to one of these national parks:

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