{"id":142570,"date":"2022-07-26T14:32:59","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T09:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thomascook.in\/?p=142570"},"modified":"2026-03-18T11:29:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T05:59:22","slug":"best-national-parks-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best National Parks to Visit in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pld-like-dislike-wrap pld-template-1\">\r\n    <div class=\"pld-like-wrap  pld-common-wrap\">\r\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"pld-like-trigger pld-like-dislike-trigger  \" title=\"\" data-post-id=\"142570\" data-trigger-type=\"like\" data-restriction=\"cookie\" data-already-liked=\"0\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-thumbs-up\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"pld-like-count-wrap pld-count-wrap\">0    <\/span>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"pld-dislike-wrap  pld-common-wrap\">\r\n    <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"pld-dislike-trigger pld-like-dislike-trigger  \" title=\"\" data-post-id=\"142570\" data-trigger-type=\"dislike\" data-restriction=\"cookie\" data-already-liked=\"0\">\r\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-thumbs-down\"><\/i>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"pld-dislike-count-wrap pld-count-wrap\">0<\/span>\r\n<\/div><\/div><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\r\n<h2 id=\"section-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>South Africa is your ideal holiday destination if you\u2019re charmed by a lion\u2019s roar and an elephant\u2019s trumpet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While South Africa is brimming with cultural diversity, its rich flora and fauna are the cherry! If you enjoy being in the wild, mapping tiger footprints or just observing rhinos unwind in water, you must visit South Africa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Wildlife in South Africa is exceptionally enthralling and vivid.\u00a0 There are numerous national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that boast a phenomenal wildlife experience. We at <strong>Thomas Cook <\/strong>have handpicked the best ones for you, so get scrolling and make sure you visit them for a truly \u2018wild\u2019 experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"section-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to South Africa?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Numerous long-haul flights ply from India to various airports in South Africa. The most popular airports include the Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth International Airport, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in Mbombela and the King Shaka International Airport. Travelling to and from the airport to the towns and cities is smooth with the help of minibus taxis and other public transport.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"section-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The must-visit national parks and wildlife sanctuaries<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The South African landscape offers diversity unlike any other. There&#8217;s something for everyone \u2013 from stunning seashores to snow-laden mountains, from personalised experiences for thrill-seekers to tours for animal lovers. But a South African experience is incomplete without a visit to its enthralling wildlife national parks and sanctuaries. Here\u2019s a list of the best national parks in South Africa:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Golden Gate Highlands National Park<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Wrapped in the hills of the Maluti Mountains in the Free State, this national park is famous for its majestic cliffs and outcrops. It derives its name from the scenery created as the golden sun casts its light on the rocks and cliffs located in the area.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Set up in 1963, the park still gives visitors access to cave paintings made years ago. The park houses some rare bearded vultures, oribi antelope, Burchell\u2019s zebras, jackals and the bald ibis. Over 140 unique bird species reside in the park, and the Vulture restaurant offers a taste unlike any other! From horse riding to swimming, there are a lot of activities that the visitors can indulge in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Get ready for a pure feast in authentic style and immerse yourself in the golden glory of this national park. While the Golden Gate Highlands National park may not feature any popular animals, its sunsets are truly breathtaking.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Kruger National Park<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A South African wildlife tour is incomplete without visiting the Kruger National Park. This park is located in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Limpopo\"> Limpopo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Mpumalanga\">Mpumalanga<\/a> provinces, on the Mozambique border. Sprawling over a vast area, Kruger National Park is home to rhinos, leopards, cheetahs, buffalos, elephants, and lions, among other animals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Alternatively, you may opt for guided wildlife tours or venture into the park in your own vehicle. If you\u2019re lucky, you will spot the Big 5 game. These include lions, leopards, black rhinoceros, African bush elephants and African buffalo. They\u2019re called the Big 5 since they were considered tough prey for hunters. You have options of night safaris as well. For more information, visit<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/\"> www.thomascook.in<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Addo Elephant National Park<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you love elephants, then this has got to be your go-to destination. Located close to Port Elizabeth, Addo hosts over 600 elephants that can be witnessed in all their glory, roaming freely and soaking themselves in the mud in this South African wildlife reserve. Apart from the rhinos, you will find zebras and antelopes too at the sanctuary. This one is the third largest wildlife sanctuary in South Africa and offers a fabulous experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the most famous national parks in South Africa, this one is located across South Africa and Botswana in the Kalahari desert. Apart from the wildlife in South Africa, there are numerous other experiences you must try, including the cycling expeditions, eco walks amid the rivers and a visit to the Auchterlonie Museum.\u00a0 You may get to see cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas among the animals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Park<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Situated in South Africa\u2019s KwaZulu Natal region, this game park is famous for spotting the \u2018Big 5\u2019. As per several reports, the park takes the credit for bringing back the white rhino from the brink of extinction. It now houses over 1,500 white rhinos, among several other species. You can lodge in various camps and wooden lodges set up by the park.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Mapungubwe National Park<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Stunning sandstone formations and scenic landscapes dot the Mapungubwe National Park, located in Limpopo, South Africa, and this one\u2019s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among various species of flora and fauna, you will find the eland, kudu, zebras and giraffes. The park has a rich cultural history that&#8217;ll leave you hooked.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Table Mountain National Park<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Situated in Cape Town, this park is known for its vast diversity of the region\u2019s exclusive plants and flowers. The Cape of Good Hope is also situated in the park. At times, you will be lucky to find penguins in the region. It\u2019s a hiker\u2019s paradise, and the cable car ride will give you an adrenaline rush. There\u2019s plenty of accommodation available inside the park premises as well as in Cape Town for you to choose from.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"section-4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q 1. What is the best time to visit South Africa?<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ans 1.<\/strong> The ideal time to visit South Africa is between May to September, when the temperatures are cooler, and wildlife in South Africa is more visible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q 2. What must you carry on a safari?<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ans 2.<\/strong> One must carry a hat, binoculars, and a camera during a Safari. Applying sunscreen to avoid dangerous UV rays during the safari is a smart tip.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q 3. Does the temperature variate a lot across the day in South Africa?<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ans 3.<\/strong> Yes, it may be too cold at night and warm during the day. Therefore, one must pack the appropriate clothing to suit the temperature variation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q 4. What is South Africa\u2019s official currency?<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ans 4.<\/strong> The South African Rand is the official currency.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q 5. What are the major languages?<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Ans 5.<\/strong> While most people speak Afrikaans, English is also widely spoken and understood in South Africa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for an ideal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/holidays\/international-tour-packages\/south-africa-tour-packages\">South African Vacation<\/a>, get in touch with us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/\">Thomas Cook<\/a>, we will tailor your plan to suit your needs while taking you to the best national parks in South Africa for a memorable trip.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>0 0 Introduction South Africa is your ideal holiday destination if you\u2019re charmed by a lion\u2019s roar and an elephant\u2019s trumpet. While South Africa is brimming with cultural diversity, its rich flora and fauna are the cherry! If you enjoy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3598,"featured_media":147654,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"post-right-sidebar.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21682],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-142570","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-africa"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>7 Best National Parks to Visit in South Africa | Thomas Cook<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"National parks in South Africa - If you are planning a trip to Africa, take a tour to the best national parks. Thomas Cook has handpicked the best national parks to get a wild and thrilling experience.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"7 Best National Parks to Visit in South Africa | Thomas Cook\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"National parks in South Africa - If you are planning a trip to Africa, take a tour to the best national parks. Thomas Cook has handpicked the best national parks to get a wild and thrilling experience.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Thomas Cook India Travel Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ThomasCookIndiaLimited\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-07-26T09:02:59+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-03-18T05:59:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Best-National-Parks-in-South-Africa-scaled-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1707\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@tcookin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@tcookin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Thomas Cook Admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/international-holidays\\\/africa\\\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/international-holidays\\\/africa\\\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Thomas Cook Admin\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d64ae4ae4572f8c837cf4fc82cf0d7bb\"},\"headline\":\"7 Best National Parks to Visit in South Africa\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-07-26T09:02:59+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-18T05:59:22+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/international-holidays\\\/africa\\\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1074,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/international-holidays\\\/africa\\\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/07\\\/Best-National-Parks-in-South-Africa-scaled-1.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Africa\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/international-holidays\\\/africa\\\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/international-holidays\\\/africa\\\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/international-holidays\\\/africa\\\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\\\/\",\"name\":\"7 Best National Parks to Visit in South Africa | Thomas Cook\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/international-holidays\\\/africa\\\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/international-holidays\\\/africa\\\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/07\\\/Best-National-Parks-in-South-Africa-scaled-1.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-07-26T09:02:59+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-03-18T05:59:22+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d64ae4ae4572f8c837cf4fc82cf0d7bb\"},\"description\":\"National parks in South Africa - If you are planning a trip to Africa, take a tour to the best national parks. Thomas Cook has handpicked the best national parks to get a wild and thrilling experience.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/international-holidays\\\/africa\\\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/international-holidays\\\/africa\\\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/07\\\/Best-National-Parks-in-South-Africa-scaled-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2022\\\/07\\\/Best-National-Parks-in-South-Africa-scaled-1.jpg\",\"width\":2560,\"height\":1707},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"Thomas Cook India Travel Blog\",\"description\":\"Find Your Travel Inspiration\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d64ae4ae4572f8c837cf4fc82cf0d7bb\",\"name\":\"Thomas Cook Admin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/7d9c1fc85ae9a042238939ef1d698142bf9166b09d26cbc3886abb2bdb6ad872?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/7d9c1fc85ae9a042238939ef1d698142bf9166b09d26cbc3886abb2bdb6ad872?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/7d9c1fc85ae9a042238939ef1d698142bf9166b09d26cbc3886abb2bdb6ad872?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Thomas Cook Admin\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.thomascook.in\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/admin\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"7 Best National Parks to Visit in South Africa | Thomas Cook","description":"National parks in South Africa - If you are planning a trip to Africa, take a tour to the best national parks. Thomas Cook has handpicked the best national parks to get a wild and thrilling experience.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"7 Best National Parks to Visit in South Africa | Thomas Cook","og_description":"National parks in South Africa - If you are planning a trip to Africa, take a tour to the best national parks. Thomas Cook has handpicked the best national parks to get a wild and thrilling experience.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/","og_site_name":"Thomas Cook India Travel Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ThomasCookIndiaLimited\/","article_published_time":"2022-07-26T09:02:59+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-03-18T05:59:22+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2560,"height":1707,"url":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Best-National-Parks-in-South-Africa-scaled-1.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@tcookin","twitter_site":"@tcookin","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Thomas Cook Admin","Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/"},"author":{"name":"Thomas Cook Admin","@id":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/d64ae4ae4572f8c837cf4fc82cf0d7bb"},"headline":"7 Best National Parks to Visit in South Africa","datePublished":"2022-07-26T09:02:59+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-18T05:59:22+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/"},"wordCount":1074,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Best-National-Parks-in-South-Africa-scaled-1.jpg","articleSection":["Africa"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/","url":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/","name":"7 Best National Parks to Visit in South Africa | Thomas Cook","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Best-National-Parks-in-South-Africa-scaled-1.jpg","datePublished":"2022-07-26T09:02:59+00:00","dateModified":"2026-03-18T05:59:22+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/d64ae4ae4572f8c837cf4fc82cf0d7bb"},"description":"National parks in South Africa - If you are planning a trip to Africa, take a tour to the best national parks. Thomas Cook has handpicked the best national parks to get a wild and thrilling experience.","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/africa\/best-national-parks-in-south-africa\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Best-National-Parks-in-South-Africa-scaled-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Best-National-Parks-in-South-Africa-scaled-1.jpg","width":2560,"height":1707},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/","name":"Thomas Cook India Travel Blog","description":"Find Your Travel Inspiration","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/d64ae4ae4572f8c837cf4fc82cf0d7bb","name":"Thomas Cook Admin","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7d9c1fc85ae9a042238939ef1d698142bf9166b09d26cbc3886abb2bdb6ad872?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7d9c1fc85ae9a042238939ef1d698142bf9166b09d26cbc3886abb2bdb6ad872?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7d9c1fc85ae9a042238939ef1d698142bf9166b09d26cbc3886abb2bdb6ad872?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Thomas Cook Admin"},"url":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/author\/admin\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142570","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3598"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142570"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142570\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":158643,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142570\/revisions\/158643"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/147654"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142570"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142570"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142570"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}