Vacation Guides | Africa / South Africa

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South Africa truly is a world within one country!

Larger than France and Spain combined, South Africa stretches from the temperate Cape to the subtropical northern regions bordering with Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

Within South Africa you will find some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes; canyons, wildernesses showcasing game and cliffs dropping to the ocean.

South Africa boasts good infrastructure and roadways yet exudes a multi-cultural charm that is unrivalled and often misunderstood.

Visit the beautiful Cape Wine lands, Garden Route Area or the awe-inspiring beaches in Durban and you will soon realise that this African country is not to be forgotten. Due to the strong European influence that exists in everyday South African Culture, it has become a resting place for many emigrants seeking that patch of greener grass.

Adventure

South Africa is adventure heaven. Whatever your particular preference, there is bound to be an adventure to keep you happy. They have some of the best climbing in the world and two oceans offer fantastic diving, surfing and sea kayaking.

River trips range from mostly scenic to grade five white water rafting.

There are over a hundred listed paragliding or hang gliding launch sites.

Thousands of kilometres of hiking trails wind around the country, in desert, forest, mountain or coast, and many have mountain bike trails as well. There are wonderful easy horse trails through vineyards, on the beach or in the mountains and, for the adventurous, horseback safaris in big game country.

Find the highest, commercial, bungee jump in the world, lots of pretty abseiling and bridge swinging.

For something combining adrenalin, peace, tranquillity, and sheer beauty, try the treetop canopy tour in Tsitsikamma. The art of canoeing, known as kloofing in South Africa, is a hot favourite with self-guided and escorted trips.

Surprisingly, for such a sunny country, South Africa even has a bit of skiing in winter!

National Parks

South Africa is famous for its national parks, where tourists can see Africa’s Big Five legendary mammals – the lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhinoceros. The parks also contain many other species of plant and animal life.

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