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A Countrywide Road Trip to Visit all of South Africa’s 19 National Parks

Antelope standing in a vibrant orange wildflower field in Africa under a cloudy sky.
A lone antelope stands amidst a colorful orange wildflower field in Africa, highlighting the region's rich wildlife and natural beauty.

This isn’t the first time someone has thought to put together a road trip like this. In the United States, it’s a fairly common pursuit for those who love nature, are adventurous and can tolerate long drives. Scott Ramsay spent three years visiting South Africa’s wild places between 2011 and 2013. On his journey, which was supported by South African National Parks, he visited more than 50 protected areas in South Africa, including all 19 national parks. A regular contributor to our print magazine, Scott has carved a life out of documenting such places and has now photographed more than 100 protected areas and conservancies in 12 African countries. This proposed road trip, starting and ending in Johannesburg, clocks in at 7260 km.

SOURCE: GETAWAY

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