Between May and July, the eastern shoreline of South Africa is the stage for one of the world's most exciting marine spectacles: the sardine run. Millions of sardines travel up the east coast of the country causing a feeding frenzy of enormous proportions. more

The Chacma baboons of the Cape Peninsula, when left to their own devices, are interesting creatures that survive on a diet of fruits, roots, bulbs, insects, scorpions and even shellfish. But be warned, these primates are notorious for their destructive behaviour. more

Crocodile viewing at iSimangaliso Wetland Park ushers one in through a magical landscape of swamps, lakes, beaches, coral reefs, wetlands, woodlands, coastal forests and grasslands. It is the only place in the world where hippos, crocodiles and sharks share the same natural environment. more