Country Info
Assorted and enthralling are the two middle names of the magnificent country South Africa . Known for its famous Safaris and Nelson Mandela, this southernmost country of Africa has a lot more to offer. Striking combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the tourists an exclusive and exciting experience. South Africa is a heady mix of third and first world cultures complemented with the best and least crowded beaches in the world.
This country is a very large and surprisingly diverse land, which offers unlimited adventure opportunities. Activities from diving and whitewater rafting to mountain climbing and trekking, camel safaris, canoeing, surfing, hang gliding are offered by all the nine provinces of South Africa, making this country more adventurous. South Africa is a country having stunning landscape, desert dunes, rolling farmlands, savannah bush, subtropical hardwood forests and superb white sand coast. South Africa 's culture is as diverse as it could be. South Africa is known for its festivals, having many colorful and vivacious festivals ranging through musical, religious, cultural and harvest.
Major Cities
Cape Town is South Africa 's governmental capital situated at the renowned flat-topped mountain called Table Mountain . Victoria and Alfred Waterfront are the two main cores of the city providing entertainment, a wide range of shops, museums - including the excellent Aquarium taverns. This town has sleek and modern buildings as well as Edwardian and Victorian architecture.
Durban - South Africa 's third largest city is Durban having diversified cultures and large Indian community. Natural Science Museum and Durban Art Gallery are the highlights of this city.
Johannesburg - this is more famous as the transportation hub of Africa and considered as a gateway to other cities of South Africa . Johannesburg has a rich heritage and culture of its own. Visit its colorful flea and handicrafts markets to sample a taste of it. The high point of Johannesburg is the Market Theater.
Tourist Attractions
South Africa 's Kruger National Park it offers a wildlife experience, which is world famous. This park is basically a self-driven destination, supporting infrastructure of roads, waterholes, hides and picnic sites. Mpumalanga is one of the most important tourist destinations in South Africa having wide range of accommodation, camping and self-catering huts.
Sun City - This resort has captured the fancy of and all people in the world with its unique styling. The motif the hotel is built around is African fantasy, making it vibrant and vivacious. It has four world-class hotels and offers a gamut of activities such as sports, safaris, and live- entertainment facilities. The excitement never stops here.
Durban Botanic Gardens you can find here a herb garden, beautiful flowers in the
Ernest Thorpe Orchid House, a marvellous collection of the cycads, a tea garden, a sunken garden and even Braille trail.
Table Mountain- one of the most popular tourist attractions, this mountain is 1086 meters tall. There are over a 100 scenic trails to climb this mountain, but cable car remains the popular option of reaching the top of this amazing peak. It offers splendid views of the city.
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