NearMe lists 543 nature reserves and national parks across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Western Cape (101), KwaZulu-Natal (48) and Gauteng (36). 46% of these entries include a phone number and 55% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 543 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Phillipskop Mountain ReserveStanford Hills Road, Overstrand Local Municipality, Western Cape+27 73 621 1808 / Website / Directions
- Bothongo Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve520 Kromdraai Road, Mogale City Ward 32, Gauteng+27 11 957 0349 / Website / Directions
- Kloofendal Nature ReserveGalena Ave, Roodepoort, Gauteng+27 11 760 9143 / Website / Directions
- Sondela Nature Reserve & SpaFarm TweefonteinWarmbaths 462 KR District, Bela-Bela Ward 7, Limpopo+27 14 736 8800 / Website / Directions
- River Valley Nature Reserve1 Portal Ave, Margate, KwaZulu-Natal+27 65 893 3198 / Website / Directions
- Elephant PointR536, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga+27 13 590 1512 / Website / Directions
- Pilanesberg National ParkBojanala, North West, Moses Kotane, North West+27 14 555 1600 / Website / Directions
- Kruger National Park | SkukuzaSkukuza Camp rd, Skukuza, Mpumalanga+27 21 424 1037 / Website / Directions
- Tzaneen Lion & Predator ParkBroederstroomdrift 534 Portion 129, Tzaneen, Limpopo+27 76 991 1111 / Website / Directions
- Vergenoeg Nature Reserve and Hiking Trail155-156 Vergenoeg Farm R560 GPS -25.763601363192734, 27.7624249042574, Madibeng, North West+27 83 560 3318 / Website / Directions
- Jan Marais Nature ReserveMarais Rd, Stellenbosch, Western Cape+27 21 808 8188 / Directions
- Maroelani Private Nature reserveMaroelani Gate, R40 Klaserie Rd, Hoedspruit, Limpopo+27 63 976 8200 / Website / Directions
- Pledge Nature Reserve8 Fitchat Street, Knysna, 6570, Knysna, Western Cape+27 82 773 4118 / Website / Directions
- Palmiet Nature ReserveEdgecliff Rd, Westville, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 266 8015 / Website / Directions
- Paarl Mountain Nature ReserveJan Phillips Dr+27 21 872 3658 / Website / Directions
- Alverstone Wildlife ParkAlverstone Road, Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal+27 83 777 1804 / Directions
- Kwantu Private Game Reserve1 Daniel street, Makana Local Municipality, Eastern Cape+27 42 203 1400 / Website / Directions
- Goegap Nature ReserveS29.6833627, E17.9493612, Namakwa District Municipality, Northern Cape+27 27 718 9906 / Directions
- Lalibela Wildlife ReserveOff N2 6131 Lalibela Game Reserve, Makana, Eastern Cape+27 41 581 8170 / Website / Directions
- Springside Nature Reserve93 Springside Rd, Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal+27 68 173 5983 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The nature reserves and national parks we hold are spread across 274 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (28), Durban (12), Mbombela (11), Bushbuckridge (11), Knysna (9) and Hoedspruit (9).
Nature reserves and national parks by province
How the 543 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Western Cape | 101 | Cape Town (23), Knysna (8) and Hermanus (3) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 48 | Durban (12), Hillcrest (5) and Big Five Hlabisa (4) |
| Gauteng | 36 | Tshwane (8), Johannesburg (7) and Sandton (4) |
| Limpopo | 33 | Hoedspruit (6), Phalaborwa (3) and Ba-Phalaborwa (3) |
| Eastern Cape | 31 | East London (4), Gqeberha (2) and Storms River (1) |
| Mpumalanga | 31 | Bushbuckridge (8), Mbombela (7) and Nkomazi (5) |
| Northern Cape | 15 | Calvinia (2), Upington (2) and Springbok (1) |
| North West | 15 | Moses Kotane (6), Rustenburg (2) and Koster (1) |
| Free State | 11 | Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality (3), Bloemfontein (2) and Thaba Nchu (1) |
222 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 543 entries, 46% list a phone number, 55% a website and 45% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nature reserves and national parks does NearMe list?
We have 543 on record across South Africa, with the most in Western Cape (101).
Which towns have the most nature reserves and national parks?
In our listings, Cape Town (28), Durban (12) and Mbombela (11) have the most entries.
How many nature reserves and national parks are there in Western Cape?
We have 101 on record in Western Cape, mostly in Cape Town (23), Knysna (8) and Hermanus (3).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.