All About South Africa

The ethnic diversity of South Africa arose from the spate of immigrations from Europe that happened in the past, starting with the Portuguese. Over years, this led to the cultural mix that exists in the country today. Located at the southern most tip of Africa, blessed with a long coastline and offering breathtaking landscape and immense natural beauty, South Africa remains the favourite travel destination of people from all over the world.

Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, a country replete with a variety of travel destinations, is also a major industrial centre. National Zoological Gardens, the famous zoo of South Africa is in Pretoria. Amongst other major travel destinations are Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, and Bloemfontein.

Cape Town proudly owns one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The Table Mountain which stands at 1086 meters above sea level is another famous spot in Cape Town. There is a provision of  Aerial Cable way, as well, to have an aerial view of the nature’s amazing ways. Cape Town wine is known across the world for its  wine taste, so that is an added incentive if one is going to travel to this city. Gardens, lakes, lagoons encircle the city in every possible way making it  a memorable place.

Beyond being a transit point for connecting flights, Johannesburg, with its historical and art museums as major attractions, rightly claims to be the most popular city in South Africa. Another major seaside destination known for its water sports facilities, Durban is also home to Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve, and Burman Bush Nature Reserve; all worth a visit. Port Elizabeth, the home of sunshine, sandy beaches is also known for its quality night-life as well as its parks and reserves. Sowete is the destination for one interested in historical sites.

Sun city offers a unique South African experience with its relaxing atmosphere and variety of entertainments and activities. From Sun City, a visit to Pilanesberg National Park with its exciting balloon safaris fits nicely in as a day trip. And for those who demand more, there is elephant back riding and quad biking.

South Africa is the most popular nature reserve and the Kruger National Park. Given the diversity of habitats and many species of animals, and protected natural park. Africa is one of the top three safari destinations. It offers travelers a taste of African safari experience. It is also South Africa’s best bird watching site. Here you have the opportunity to meet with the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo)

Hermanus is famous for being the world’s highest land-based whale watching destination. It hosts the popular Whale Festival. The Drakensberg (Dragon Mountain) is the perfect place for nature photography.