South Africa is renowned for its rich heritage of wildlife and natural beauty. As South Africans, we are well aware of our good fortunes and have established several protected areas to conserve our natural resources. Our most famous park is the Kruger National Park but every park has something unique to offer. No visit to South Africa will be complete without a visit to at least one of the parks. Most of the parks have the “Big Five” to offer - Buffalo, Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros. The national parks are justly renowned for the incredible natural heritage they conserve. Few people are aware, however, that certain parks also guard and preserve a rich cultural heritage that includes several important archaeological sites. Nature trails and game-drives are offered by most of the parks and provide an opportunity to commune closely with nature.