Perhaps the most dynamic of African countries, the Republic of South Africa sits at the southern tip of the continent and is a popular vacation destination that will appeal to anyone who wants to experience what South Africa has to offer. Given its diverse ethnic groups, cultures, and geography, South Africa simply must be experienced to be believed. At the top of the list are open and friendly people, spectacular natural beauty and an extraordinary biodiversity. In fact, South Africa's has seven natural and cultural World Heritage Sites you will want to tour.
A vacation to South Africa is not complete without a tour of its provinces and cities including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Mpumalanga and Sun City. To pack in the maximum amount of vacation, here is a list of what not to miss in South Africa.
- Johannesburg A lively and cosmopolitan city, it is the financial, economic and cultural center of South Africa. The name means 'City of Gold' and is fondly referred to as Jo'burg. Expect to find real contrasts between extreme wealth and poverty throughout the city. Johannesburg is an ideal base for excursions into other regions of South Africa.
- Soweto Southwest of Johannesburg is Soweto and the largest of South Africa's townships. Soweto is growing in popularity as a tourist destination because of landmarks such as Freedom Square, the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum, the Mandela Family Museum, and the Regina Mundi Catholic Church, This is where much of the resistance against apartheid took place.
- Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site Northwest of Johannesburg is one of the most significant archaeological sites of early stone age, middle stone age, and iron age fossils from two to three million years ago.
- Cape Town Whether you prefer to explore its rich heritage and culture, exquisite scenery, wildlife or chill out in someplace off the beaten track, Cape Town should be on your list of tours.
- Table Mountain Take the cable car or hike to Table Mountain to see the breathtaking panoramic views. A tour through Table Mountain National Park to see its spectacular scenery and unique biodiversity makes this Natural World Heritage Site the stuff of nature lovers’ dreams.
- Robben Island A World Heritage Site and nature conservation area, this island is just a short distance from Cape Town and has breathtaking views across the bay.
- Pretoria Located north of Johannesburg, be sure to explore the Pretoria Botanical Gardens, Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary and the Groenkloof Nature Reserve, the second oldest animal nature reserve in the world.
- Durban, This city is part of the Zulu Kingdom and its appeal is its beaches, game and nature reserves, hiking trails, scuba diving and snorkeling.
- Port Elizabeth Located along the Algoa Bay in Eastern Cape Province, this city is one of the major seaports in South Africa. Known as any nature lover's idea of paradise, Port Elizabeth has ideal climates, friendly waters and any kind of water sports imaginable.
- Mpumalanga Home to stunning views of mountain passes, valleys, waterfalls, and dozens of sanctuaries and reserves, Kruger National Park is one of South Africa's top vacation destinations with 2 million acres of remarkable flora and fauna and wildlife experiences.
- Sun City Resort town with glamorous casinos, gourmet restaurants and sports facilities that keep it at the top of the list for popular vacation destinations.
- Beaches, Water Activities and Adventure Sports In general the country averages eight to ten hours of sun most of the year which accounts for the range of water and recreational activities available. Some of the favorites include river rafting, scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking and fishing. For the daredevils, try bungee jumping, and gliding, abseiling, paragliding and mountain biking.
If beautiful scenery, world-class attractions, wildlife adventures and genuine hospitality are your ideas of the vacation of a lifetime, you will find South Africa a fascinating place to visit.
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