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The best of Eastern Cape (2026)
Malaria-free Big Five reserves near Gqeberha: Addo, Shamwari, Kwandwe and Amakhala.
The Eastern Cape's reserves are malaria-free and an easy add-on to the Garden Route. Addo Elephant National Park and private reserves such as Shamwari, Kwandwe, Amakhala and Kariega are within about 90 minutes of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) airport.
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Parks & Reserves
The 8 Best National Parks and Game Reserves for Safari in South Africa (2026)
- #2 Addo Elephant National Park Eastern Cape
The 12 Best Malaria-Free Game Reserves in South Africa (2026)
- #5 Shamwari Private Game Reserve Eastern Cape, near Gqeberha
- #6 Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Eastern Cape, near Makhanda
- #7 Addo Elephant National Park Eastern Cape, near Gqeberha
- #8 Samara Karoo Reserve Great Karoo, Eastern Cape
- #9 Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape, near Kenton-on-Sea
- #10 Amakhala Game Reserve Eastern Cape, near Gqeberha
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