7. Shamwari Game Reserve
This family-friendly game reserve is the southernmost big game safari park in Africa and it boasts five unique ecosystems. It has won numerous awards and has been voted as the world’s leading safari and game reserve for many years running. Part of what makes Shamwari special is its commitment to conservation. The Born Free Foundation has a lion and leopard sanctuary here and they also have a save the rhino program and anti-poaching projects on the go. It is situated along the Bushman’s River and offers a range of accommodation/game drive packages to see the Big 5 and more. You may fall in love with the area and want to stick around as a volunteer.
