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Things to do in South Africa
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South Africa Tourist Attractions
South Africa is unique in many ways, with a number of attractions you won't find anywhere else in the world
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TABLE MOUNTAIN
No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain, from where you will see some of South Africa's most breathtaking views. Take a guided walk on one of the many routes or simply ride the cable car to the top - it will be one of your most pleasurable experiences in South Africa. |
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ROBBEN ISLAND
A short cruise from Cape Town's V&A Waterfront by ferry, this legendary island is a standard must-see on any newcomer's itinerary. This is where Nelson Mandela and his comrades were imprisoned for decades during the Apartheid era. Former inmates can take you on an insightful tour of the prison grounds. This historical island is now a world heritage site and also a proclaimed nature conservation area. |
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THE GARDEN ROUTE
From Cape Town, along the coast, to the Tsitsikamma Forest, this 600-kilometre stretch of small towns, wineries, farms and sea side villages has been a traveler’s joy for more than a century. Take your time, take in the scenery, stay over in a guest-house, enjoy the cuisine and let South African hospitality take care of you! |
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BEACHES
From KwaZulu-Natal to the Wild Coast, from the Eastern Cape to the West Coast, South Africa boasts more than 3 000km of coastline. Pristine beaches, fishing communities, golf estates, luxury hotels and guest houses dot the landscape as you explore the coastal side of South Africa. |
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NAMAQUALAND DAISIES
Every spring (August to September), the Northern Cape comes alive with vast fields of daisies that create a natural splash of vivid colour. Fed by winter rains, the flower grounds of Namaqualand are a photographer's delight. When Summer takes hold, the land becomes a desert once again - as if the flower fantasia was just a brief dream. |
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THE GOLD
In the late 19th Century, gold was discovered at various places in the northern regions of South Africa, leading to a gold rush from all points of the globe. A tussle for the goldfields was one of the contributing factors leading to the Anglo Boer War. The industry - which claims the deepest underground mines in the world - is still one of the pillars of the South African economy. |
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CRADLE OF HUMANKIND
Declared a World Heritage Site, the Cradle of Humankind west of Johannesburg includes, among its numerous sites, the Sterkfontein Caves, where anthropologist Dr Robert Broom discovered the skull of Mrs. Ples, a three-million year-old hominid, in 1936. At the time she was thought to be the closest evidence of a "missing link" to be found. |
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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
About the size of Israel, the Kruger Park is the greatest of South Africa's many national parks which attracts a great number of visitor’s intent on experiencing the wilderness. On guided walks, drives or self-drive tours, visitors have the best chance of spotting the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo) in this park. |
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THE DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS
A thousand kilometers of mountain majesty, the Drakensberg (Dragon Mountains) range is the adventure tourist's playground. It is also perfect for nature photography, easy walking and simple relaxation. Full of game sanctuaries, Bushman rock art sites, challenging peaks and cascading waterfalls, the views in the Drakensberg will take your breathe away! |
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SOWETO
Just south of Johannesburg lies Soweto - the largest of South Africa's 'townships' (designated residential areas for blacks during the Apartheid years). This vibrant city is home to about 2 million people and a number of historical sights. A typical visit to Soweto includes a stop at a traditional shebeen (drinking hall), where you can savor local beer, food and hospitality. You can also visit to the homes where Nobel laureates Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu once lived. |
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Wonderful Guest House with 5 spacious bedrooms, each with spectacular views overlooking the small boat harbour, the Kowie River and the unique arched Kowie Bridge. |
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Time Zone
South Africa is 2 hours ahead of GMT, one hour ahead of Central European Wintertime and 7 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Wintertime (USA). |
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A superb family home situated on the slopes of Constantiaberg Mountains bordering Tokai Forests, wine producing vineyards and magnificent golf courses, and mountain walks |
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Ford Fiesta
From R190.00 per day! |
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