South Africa | Wildlife Vagabond

Capital: Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein
Languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa & more
Currency: South African rand (ZAR)
Population: 64,747,319 (2025)
Time zone: UTC+2
Plug types: Type D, M + N

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Phinda Private Game Reserve

Phinda Private Game Reserve

Last visit: November 30, 2014

Nestled in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, Phinda Private Game Reserve is a breathtaking sanctuary celebrated for its rich biodiversity and luxurious experiences. Covering 28,555 hectares...

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Phinda Private Game Reserve

Last visit: November 30, 2014

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White Rhino Female @ iSimangaliso Westland Park. Photo: Håvard Rosenlund

An Old Friend Just Got Murdered December 7, 2015

Caracal @ Nottingham Road, South Africa. Photo: Håvard Rosenlund

Servals & Caracals, Oh My! November 30, 2015

Lion at night @ Tembe Elephant Park. Photo: Håvard Rosenlund

How To Catch A Carnivore November 25, 2015

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) @ Thanda Private Game Reserve, South Africa. Photo: Håvard Rosenlund

My African Top 5 Moments November 9, 2015

Lion (Panthera leo) @ Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa. Photo: Håvard Rosenlund

Goodbye, said South Africa October 29, 2015

Leopard @ Eastern Shores - iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Photo: Håvard Rosenlund

How Not To See A Leopard June 29, 2015

Capital: Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein
Languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa & more
Currency: South African rand (ZAR)
Population: 64,747,319 (2025)
Time zone: UTC+2
Plug types: Type D, M + N