In the heart of Zululand, South Africa, lies the oldest game reserve on the African continent – Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. Here, Southern white rhinos have found protection from people in times of turmoil. Hunted almost to extinction at the end of the 19th century, the park’s establishment gave rhinos a lifeline – breeding them back from extinction.

In the heart of Zululand, South Africa, lies the oldest game reserve on the African continent – Hluhluwe-iMfolozi. Here, Southern white rhinos have found protection from people in times of turmoil. Hunted almost to extinction at the end of the 19th century, the park’s establishment gave rhinos a lifeline – breeding them back from extinction.

Along the Zambezi River, elephants risk crocodile-infested waters to reach the tasty plant life on offer. In the nearby grasslands, a ravenous lioness is on the prowl, while a grazing herd of impalas cast a wary eye. Experience the struggle for survival in a corner of Africa ravaged by the dry season.

Along the Zambezi River, elephants risk crocodile-infested waters to reach the tasty plant life on offer. In the nearby grasslands, a ravenous lioness is on the prowl, while a grazing herd of impalas cast a wary eye. Experience the struggle for survival in a corner of Africa ravaged by the dry season.

The Orange River travels almost two-thirds the length of South Africa to reach its most scenic checkpoint: The mighty Augrabies Falls. Widely regarded as one of the six great waterfalls on Earth, it is also an interminable source of hydration and food for the wildlife that live near its waters.

The Orange River travels almost two-thirds the length of South Africa to reach its most scenic checkpoint: The mighty Augrabies Falls. Widely regarded as one of the six great waterfalls on Earth, it is also an interminable source of hydration and food for the wildlife that live near its waters.

Sandwiched between the Limpopo and Luvuvhu rivers in South Africa lies Pafuri, a multi-habitat area with astonishingly biodiverse animal and plant life--including the famous fever tree, rumored to cause illness to anyone who lives near it. Dive into this secret corner of Kruger National Park.

Sandwiched between the Limpopo and Luvuvhu rivers in South Africa lies Pafuri, a multi-habitat area with astonishingly biodiverse animal and plant life--including the famous fever tree, rumored to cause illness to anyone who lives near it. Dive into this secret corner of Kruger National Park.

Garden Route National Park is a patchwork of protected areas that safeguard a range of land and marine habitats in southern Africa. Take a tour of this conservationist paradise offering hope for creatures as varied as the humpback whale, the blue duiker antelope, and the Knysna seahorse--the only endangered seahorse in the world.

Garden Route National Park is a patchwork of protected areas that safeguard a range of land and marine habitats in southern Africa. Take a tour of this conservationist paradise offering hope for creatures as varied as the humpback whale, the blue duiker antelope, and the Knysna seahorse--the only endangered seahorse in the world.