South Africa’s wildlife is raw, powerful, and unforgettable. From the Big Five roaming the vast Kruger plains to penguins strutting along Cape Town’s shores, every region offers its own natural allure. You might spot elephants at a watering hole in the Eastern Cape, track rhino on foot in Zululand, or watch whales breach off the coast of Hermanus. This is a place where every encounter feels unfiltered, where nature at its most real.

Kruger National Park might be South Africa’s most famous, but it’s just the beginning. From the rugged cliffs and crashing waves of Tsitsikamma to the sweeping savannas of Addo Elephant National Park, each park has its own rhythm. Game drives here can mean locking eyes with a lion, spotting a rare bird mid-flight, or watching elephants move as one through the bush. At Epic, we work with expert local guides who know these landscapes inside out, ensuring every encounter is both unforgettable and respectful of the wilderness.

Beyond South Africa’s national parks, private reserves offer a more intimate and exclusive way to experience the wild,this is safari with a personal touch. Swap the crowds for off-road adventures that bring you closer to the action, from tracking big cats at dawn to sundowners overlooking herds on the move. Many reserves blend conservation with luxury, giving you rare access to pristine landscapes and wildlife encounters that feel entirely your own. Discover some of our favourites with Epic.

South Africa’s landscapes are as diverse as the wildlife they shelter. Vast savannas give way to dense forests, arid deserts to lush wetlands, and wild coastlines to soaring mountain ranges. Each environment offers a different stage for nature’s cast. Leopards melt into the bushveld, marine wildlife track along the shores of the eastern cape, and hippos wallow in slow-moving rivers. With expert local trackers, you can step into these worlds and witness the unique species that thrive in each, from the smallest chameleon to the tallest giraffe.