The EARTH Centre Competitors

South African National Parks is one of the world's leading conservation and scientific research bodies and a leading proponent of maintaining the indigenous natural environment. South African National Parks, (SANParks), manages a system of parks which represents the indigenous fauna, flora, landscapes and associated cultural heritage of the country. Of all the national parks, most have overnight tourist facilities, with an unrivalled variety of accommodation in arid, coastal, mountain and bushveld habitats. National parks offer visitors an unparalleled diversity of adventure tourism opportunities including game viewing, bush walks, canoeing and exposure to cultural and historical experiences. Conferences can also be organised in many of the parks. The national parks are: Addo Elephant, Agulhas, Augrabies, Bontebok, Camdeboo, Garden Route, Golden Gate, Karoo, Kgalagadi, Kruger, Mapungubwe, Marakele, Mokala, Mountain Zebra, Namaqua, Table Mountain,Tankwa Karoo, West Coast and |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld.

Established in 1926, Londolozi is one of South Africa’s original private game reserves located in the Kruger National Park in South Africa. A pillar of global ecotourism, we are also a proudly family-run business. The word Londolozi comes from the Zulu word and means ‘Protector Of All Living Things’. Our name reflects the ambitious conservation ethic in our relationship with the natural world, resulting in the original conservation development model. The reserve has been lauded internationally for its foresight and progressive land and wildlife management practices, as well as its productive community involvement. Our emphasis on conservation and a village ethos stands alongside a commitment to luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and exceptional service. In 1993, Londolozi became the first game reserve in the world to be accorded Relais & Châteaux status.

Buffelsdrift is situated only 6,5 km from Oudtshoorn on route to the Cango Caves. The 29 luxury air-conditioned tented accommodation, restaurant and conference centre and spa is situated around a 5ha waterhole. Activities on offer: bush safaris(game drives), meerkat safaris, elephant excursions and stargazing.