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Situated on the southernmost tip of Africa and marked by numerous ecosystems, lies the country of South Africa. World-renowned as a safari destination, adventurous travelers flock to Kruger National Park for its abundant big game. Winding along its western cape, sparkling waters line beaches snaking along the coast. Trailing along lush fields of South Africa’s wine country, visitors make their way to the popular Cape of Good Hope and Cape Town. With so much to explore, a week in this exotic country is hardly enough.
Things to See and Do
Boasting a landmass five times the size of Britain, a trip to South Africa may require focusing on a specific region, depending on the amount of time you can spend in this spectacular country.
You have the Kalahari Desert region in the north where you can catch a glimpse of lions traversing deep orange dunes; the majestic peaks of the Drakensberg mountains embracing the city of Cape Town and so much more. You’ll undoubtedly want to return to South Africa again and again.
It’s true, many fascinated travelers come to South Africa to explore one of its Big Five game reserves and book jaw-dropping safaris. Those who love archaeology will thrill over discovering the history of ancient man with a visit to the Cradle of Humankind near the city of Johannesburg.
Cape Town is fast becoming a hub for art collectors making their global shopping trek. The new art venue is the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art, opening September 2017, which will showcase the creative capitulation of a diverse and magnificent continent. Known also for its Winelands, Cape Town enjoys an exceptional reputation for gourmet cuisine at amazingly affordable prices.
The people of South Africa are said to be some of the most welcoming in the world. Happy to converse in English, they live by a philosophy called African Ubuntu that says no human can exist in isolation, that we become human through other humans – and it’s a testament to their warmth. And, in case you’re planning to explore the country by car, they might even offer to give you some driving tips since South Africans drive on the left side of the road.