South Africa provides all the things visitors seeking to go on holiday good conditions, beautiful landscapes, nice beaches, luxurious hotels and outstanding cuisine.
The south tip of Africa also promises an adventurous variety of unique experiences, from off-road safaris to swim with big white sharks.
A holiday destination that provides as much variation is difficult to name.
Here’s a peek out at South Africa’s top places to visit.
No. 10 Blyde River Canyon
Since Fish River Canyon, the Blyde River Canyon, is Africa’s second largest river like river Gorge in USA , although its subtropical lush vegetation renders it as much greener.
Walking tours through the rich nature of the canyon with packed flora and fauna provide a wonderful view of the mountains, waterfalls and ancient geologic anomalies.
Visitors will find here all five primates of South Africa as well as hippos and crocodiles near to the Swadini Dam wetlands.
No. 9 Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands ‘ fertile valleys are surrounded by majestic mountains, sleepy towns, fertile verging and some of the most lush of the country.
Visitors that follow the Cape Wine Routes for the country’s best winemakers whose sherries, port wine, brandies, fascinating white and red wine are recognized world-renowned for their delicious taste.
No. 8 Addo Elephant National Park
The Addo Elephant National Park is one of the largest parks of the world, situated in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
The Park is well known for its herd of elephants, whose red soil has a distinctive brownish skin colour.
Other animals such as ostriches, antelopes and warthogs may be seen amongst the elephants.
In 2004, a group of lions and a group of spotted hyenas were introduced to the park in the context of the expansion of the park.
No. 7 Hermanus
Hermanus is renowned for its shore-based whale-watching on the southern coast of Africa along the Garden Road.
Southern right whales migrate to the region annually to matte and breed in sheltered, seabed waters.
A 6-mile long cliffside walk with built-in telescopes and benches provides many opportunities for tourists to look at these seashore species as they emerge in the sea basins. Tours are also accessible on whale-watching vessels.
No. 6 Durban
The second largest town in South Africa is Durban on the east coast of the world.
The subtropical environment of Durban, picturesque beautiful beaches and neighboring Johannesburg have transformed the coastal town into a famous South African holiday destination.
A mixture of Zulu mural, Islamic mosques, Hindu temples and Christian churches still inbred the English colonial architecture and designs which once dominated the region.
No. 5 Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game reserve
Enthusiasts with wildlife can enjoy the wide range of native plants and animals during guided walks, self-guided drives or choose to have a thrilling view of the Hluhluwe Dam by boat.
The Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Game Reserve offers its visitors the opportunity of wildlife viewing as the only park in KwaZulu Natal where the Big-Five-[lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo and rhinoceros]-can be found.
No. 4 The Garden Route
The Garden Route is a scenic stretch on South Africa’s south-eastern coast. It ranges from the Bay of Mossel on the west cape to the River Storms on the east cape.
The name comes from a wide variety of vegetations and the many lagoons and lakes along the coast.
This features some of South Africa’s finest places to visit like Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Nature’s Valley.
No. 3 Drakensberg
Drakensberg is a mountainous region bordering the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho and South Africa, offering some of the most beautiful landscapes of the country.
The word ‘ Drakensberg’ derives from the Netherlands, which means the “wolf range,” which truly capture the atmosphere of the mountains.
No. 2 Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park borders Mozambique and Zimbabwe on a wide range of brooks in the north reaches of South Africa.
The park is known as the jewel of the vast park system in South Africa for its large animal community and the richness of its flora and fauna.
The park is a favorite choice for self-driving expeditions with various well-kept tarred and gravel paths.
No. 1 Cape Town
Cape Town is the most popular tourist destination in Africa in the southwest tip of the region of South Africa’s Western Cape.
A nice, Mediterranean climate, well-designed amenities and a stunning natural setting are all within the metropolis.
The Cape Town core is positioned between Table Mountain and Table Bay in a relatively small area.
This town is also the location to surrounding sights, including the numerous beaches of the area, as well as the hills and valleys of the wine-growing countryside.
