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South African Travel: From Backcountry
to Metropolis
By: urlreader
South Africa has so much
variety to offer visitors that it is difficult to define in a few words.
One can travel from isolated bushveldt to cosmopolitan city in a few hours.
A safari can be followed by a visit to the spectacular coast and on to
the magnificent Drakensburg mountain range. Activities ranging from game
drives to shark dives are all part of the South African experience. South
Africa is a country that truly has something for everyone.
South Africans national parks
and reserves have been splendidly managed for decades and visitors are
likely to observe most of southern Africas animals in these parks. In addition,
there are many private game reserves providing five-star accommodation
and personalized service rivaling any resort in the world. From backpacking
to ultimate luxury, you will find what you are looking for in South Africa.
Some of our favorite places:
1. Kruger National Park is
Africas oldest game reserve and is one of its largest at nearly 2 million
hectares. You are likely to spot all of the "big five" in this park.
2. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game
Reserve in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal is renowned for its white rhino conservation
program.
3. Itala Game Reserve in
KwaZulu-Natals rugged northern region offers not only spectacular game
viewing but contains some of southern Africas most unique geological features.
4. The Drakensburg Mountains
are a must-see while in South Africa. Its magnificent peaks and valleys
can be accessed by car, foot, mountain bike or horse and visitors can see
many of the rock paintings that its ancient inhabitants have left behind.
5. Tsitsikamma National Park
is a unique mountainous coastal ecosystem and one of the worlds largest
marine reserves. Watch dolphins surf the waves, take a hike along the rocky
coast, and watch whales while camping on the beach. The Otter trail, a
10-day hike along the coast, has a waiting list of months, and is named
for the shy creatures that feed along the shores of the park.
6. South Africas beaches
range from the tropical east coast to the cold-current west coast. If you
want to get a tan while watching penguins, a visit to the Cape Peninsula
is the place to be.
7. Cape Town is one of the
worlds most beautiful cities. Dine at one of its many fabulous restaurants
and take in the nightlife in the shadow of Table Mountain, then take a
cable car to the top of the mountain for lunch the next day.
8. The Western Cape is famous
for its wineries and quaint Dutch architecture. Begin your wine tour in
Stellenbosch and visit as many wineries as you can (preferably while someone
else drives!)
Whether you plan to spend
a few days or a few weeks in South Africa, you will find what you are looking
for!
Article Source: http://www.superfeature.com
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