Wildlife Regions

Sustain will lead you into the greatest game-viewing destinations in Southern Africa and provide experiences that will remain etched in your memory for a lifetime. The region offers a range of extraordinary wildlife opportunities, as well as a great selection of quality lodges with amazing biodiversity on their doorstep.

Eastern South Africa Wildlife

Our Eastern South Africa tours combine mountain vistas with the abundant animals and birds of the world-renowned Kruger National Park, the predator havens of Sabi Sand and Timbavati, and the flourishing northern Zululand game reserves and lake systems. This journey will also lead us into several big wildlife areas for superb game viewing and memorable adventures in unique and breathtaking habitats.

Some target species include: Our chances of witnessing the classic ‘Big Five’ (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and both White Rhino and Black Rhino) are excellent, while other sought-after mammals such as African Wild Dog, Cheetah, Honey Badger, Caracal, African Wild Cat, Sable, Baboon, Samango Monkey, Thick-tailed Bushbaby and the majestic Kudu are likely.

KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife

The Zululand and Maputaland regions of KwaZulu-Natal plays host to some exceptional wildlife experiences with very rich biodiversity. Sustain offers both overnight and day tour options to the premier parks of the province, each with its unique attributes, inspiring beauty and captivating experiences.

Some target species include: The classic ‘Big Five’ (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and both White Rhino and Black Rhino) are excellent, including the world's largest Elephant tuskers. While other sought-after mammals such as African Wild Dog, Cheetah, Hippopotamus, Honey Badger, Serval, Samango Monkey, Side-striped Jackal, the diminutive Suni and the majestic Kudu are likely. Sightings of several whale, dolphin and turtle species are also probable.

Kruger Region Wildlife

Our Kruger Region tours combine bushveld vistas with the abundant wildlife of the world-renowned Kruger National Park, and the predator havens of the Sabi Sand and Timbavati. This journey will lead you into habitats that harbour big wildlife in great numbers, and is sure to offer encounters that will get your pulses racing.

Some target species include: Our chances of witnessing the classic ‘Big Five’ (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and both White Rhino and Black Rhino) are excellent, while other sought-after mammals such as African Wild Dog, Cheetah, Honey Badger, African Wild Cat, African Civet, Lichenstein's Hartebeest, Sable, Roan, Spotted Hyena, Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Plains Zebra, Eland, Tsessebe, Reedbuck, Bushbuck, and the majestic Kudu.

Southern Africa Wildlife

Now we are talking! Our tours of Southern Africa offer unsurpassed experiences across a multitude of habitat types. We combine pristine seashores with teeming bushveld, lazy deltas, raging rivers, breathtaking mountaintops, sprawling grasslands and towering forests. This journey will lead you from the shores of iSimangaliso to the plains of Kruger, the dunes of the Namib, and the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. We journey through multiple world heritage sites, national parks, natural wonders of the world, and great variety of cultures. Experience the unforgettable!

Target species include: The classic ‘Big Five’ (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo and both White Rhino and Black Rhino), African Wild Dog, Cheetah, Hyena, Hippo, Honey Badger, Sitatunga, Sable, Roan, Oryx, Springbok, Puku, Red Lechwe, Bat-eared Foxes, and all manner of big and small mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and lepidoptera.