South African travel experiences
South Africa promises its visitors the experience of a lifetime. The country attracts travellers from every corner of the globe with its hospitable people, glorious weather, spectacular scenery, rich variety of cultural, wildlife and wilderness experiences, and world-class hotels and restaurants.
The animals alone are reason to visit. One of the world's first wildlife conservation areas was South Africa's Kruger Park, more than a century old. Today it is just one part of a single broad conservation area that spans private and public game parks and stretches across national borders into neighbouring Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
An hour's drive from such urban jungles as Pretoria and Johannesburg, you can see lions, elephants, buffalo and hundreds more species in their natural environments. For birders there's an unbeatable combination of a variety of species and a user-friendly avi-tourism industry.
There are other reasons for holidays too: like golden beaches, some of the world's best surf, spectacular scenery ranging from mountain to desert, eco-systems found nowhere else in the world, an opportunity to experience African culture firsthand - and one of the least expensive holiday destinations you'll find.
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Cultural experiences
Community tours will give you an authentic South African experience. Heritage sites such as the Apartheid Museum and Robben Island will give you a glimpse of the violence of South Africa's past - and the miracle of our reconciliation. And don't forget where it all began: the Cradle of Humankind.
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Wildlife and wilderness experiences
There is nothing quite like the African
bush, and no better place in the world for big game. Besides its renowned national parks, South Africa boasts a range of private reserves, all offering excellent wildlife and bird watching. And supporting all these is an unparalleled botanical richness.
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Sun, surf and whale watching
From the West Coast's wild stretches of sand to the sub-tropical shores of Maputaland, there's a beach for every reason. Watch the sun rise over the Atlantic or Indian Ocean, work up that perfect tan, or get more active - South Africa offers some of the world's best surfing, windsurfing and diving. And then there's the whales ...
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Adventure heaven
South Africa offers 3 000 kilometres of coastline along with breathtaking mountains - often side by side. The country's diverse terrain, together with an ideal climate for outdoor activities, make it a rich hunting ground for adrenaline seekers.
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Golfer's paradise
For the golf enthusiast, South Africa is a wonderful destination - and that's an understatement. The country boasts an ideal climate for spending time out on the fairways under the bright African sun, and when it comes to courses, golfers here are blessed for choice.
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World Heritage
sites
Did you know that Table Mountain has more plant species than the British Isles? Or that the Drakensberg has both the highest mountain range in Africa south of Kilimanjaro and the continent's richest concentration of rock art? South Africa is home to seven Unesco World Heritage sites, places of "outstanding value to humanity".
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Arts and crafts
Working from the pavements and markets of the big cities to deep rural enclaves, South Africans adapt every possible medium to produce a remarkable range of craftwork.
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