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  Friday, November 21, 2008
     
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Welcome to South Africa

 

There is so much to see and experience in South Africa that it is impossible to come up with an exhaustive list of possible tourist activities.

Enjoy the sweet scent of the desert as it turns into a colourful carpet of flowers in Spring; see the big five in one of the world’s most famous national parks; or take a journey through some of the country’s heritage sites and gain a deeper understanding of the country and of humankind.

There are vibrant cities and townships to give you a memorable South African urban experience and there are blue beaches to chill out on - there are so many South African explorations that you will be spoilt for choice.

Below is a list put together by South African Tourism of some of the best experiences the country has to offer:

 
 
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Big Five Sensations

the big 5
 
The Lion, one of the Big 5
Already renowned for its matchless opportunities to view the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) in their natural habitat, South Africa is rapidly also becoming the favoured destination for world travelers seeking experiences that satisfy all 5 senses…

The Barrier of Spears

Drakensberg
 
Hiking in the Drakensberg
The soaring peaks of South Africa’s Drakensberg mountain range run in a ragged sickle shape along the eastern part of the country, dividing KwaZulu-Natal’s highlands from Lesotho.

Winding down at the Wild Coast

Wild Coast
 
the Wild Coast
The unspoilt coastline of the Wild Coast is extraordinarily beautiful, one of the few places in the world where waterfalls tumble directly into the sea. There is an unsophisticated, yet timeless air that invites relaxation, friendly encounters with local tribes and walks on the beach, where you may come across cows…

Namaqualand: A Floral Kingdom

Namaqualand
 
Flower season
Namaqualand is a place of rare and exquisite beauty that each spring hosts one of nature’s most extravagant spectacles when it is cloaked in a riotous tapestry of billions of blooming annuals, herbs, succulents and bulbs.

Superbly Soweto

Soweto
 
Soweto is changing
So, where to? Soweto, of course! The biggest and most populous of all townships in South Africa is now buzzing with a new spirit celebrating a unique culture, heritage and history of struggle.

Port St Johns - Backpacker Central

Wild Coast
 
unspoiled Wild Coast
Port St Johns is a swashbuckling village of legend on the Pondo side of the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape.

The Glorious Garden Route

Outeniqua Choo Tjoe
 
Outeniqua Choo Tjoe
The Garden Route is a 300 km stretch of coast between Mossel Bay and the Tsitsikamma. Visit National Parks, drive across breathtaking mountain passes, take a canoe ride or visit the lovely and unique town of Knysna.

Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park
 
Kruger National Park

Out of all the national parks in South Africa, the Kruger National Park should be included as part of your South Africa holiday. It's one of those destinations that just has to be experienced and once visited, will forever stay in your memories. The Kruger National Park is one of the largest game sanctuaries in Africa and is still very much considered to be one of the world's foremost wildlife reserves.
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iSimangaliso - A Park in Progress

St Lucia
 
St Lucia
Here you find the greatest congregation of hippos and crocodiles in South Africa, untouched nature at its best. For some, like me, it is just the most perfect place on earth.

C) South African Tourism, 2008

 
   

More information about South Africa

 
www.southafrica.net  
The official web-page of South African Tourism  
   
www.tourismcapetown.co.za  
Western Cape Tourism  
   
www.sanparks.org  
South African National Parks  
   
www.lonelyplanet.com  
A great guide.  
   
www.iol.co.za  
News from South Africa  
   

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