South African Travel: From Backcountry to Metropolis
Posted by admin | article | Posted on August 23rd, 2011
South Africa has to offer as much variety for the visitor that it is difficult to define in a few words. You can travel from isolated bushveldt cosmopolitan city within a few hours. A safari with a visit to the spectacular coastline and the beautiful Drakensberg mountain range are followed. Activities range from game drives to shark dives are all part of the South African experience. South Africa is a country that really has something for everyone.
The South African national parks and reserves have been splendidly managed for decades, and visitors will probably see the most animals of southern Africa in the parks. There are also many private game reserves offer five-star rooms and personalized service rivaling any in the world. From hiking to the ultimate luxury, you will find what you are looking for in South Africa.
Some of our favorite places:
1st Kruger National Park is Africa’s oldest game reserve and is one of the largest in nearly 2 million hectares. They are probably all “Big Five” can be seen in the park.
2nd Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Reserve in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal is known for its white rhino conservation for known.
3rd Itala Game Reserve offers robust in KwaZulu-Natal in the north not only spectacular wildlife viewing, but contains some of the unique geological features southern Africa.
4th The Drakensberg Mountains are a must-see while in South Africa. Its beautiful mountains and valleys are accessible by car, on foot, by bicycle or on horseback, and visitors can find many rock paintings that its ancient inhabitants left behind.
5th Tsitsikamma National Park is a unique mountain ecosystem and a coastal reserve of the world’s largest ocean. Watch dolphins surf the waves, hike along the rocky coast, whale watching and camping on the beach. The Otter Trail, a 10-day hike along the coast, has a waiting list of several months and was appointed to creatures that are shy on the banks of the park.
6th South Africa, in the area of ??the beaches on the Costa Tropical of the east coast to west, cold current. If you get a tan around, while you want to penguins, a visit to the Cape Peninsula, the place to be.
7th Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities. Dine at one of the many excellent restaurants and enjoy the night life in the shadow of Table Mountain, then take a cable car to the summit of the mountain for lunch the next day.
8th The Western Cape is known for its vineyards and quaint Dutch architecture. Begin your tour of wines in Stellenbosch and visit as many wineries as possible (preferably while someone else drives!)
Whether you want to spend a few days or weeks in South Africa you will find what you need!