Loud shrieking calls and the pungent smell of droppings from thousands of Cape gannet birds greet visitors to the Lambert's Bay Bird Island nature reserve off South Africa's west coast.

Along South Africa’s Wild Coast, travelers can hike to Mkambati Nature Reserve. There, you’re treated to a rare sight: a waterfall that spills directly into the ccean.

On your list should be the reserves of Cape Columbine, Clan William, Ronderberg, the Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve, Dassiespoort and the West Coast Nature Reserve.

On your list should be the reserves of Cape Columbine, Clan William, Ronderberg, the Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve, Dassiespoort and the West Coast Nature Reserve.