Located on the southern tip of Africa, with over 3000kms of coastline with the Atlantic Ocean bordering the greater part of its West, South Africa offers so much to see and do. Each town and region in South Africa offers a different experience telling different stories of the country’s heritage.

Cape Town, rated as one of the top fifty most beautiful towns in the world, is a must visit destination for anyone on a South Africa travel adventure.

Cape town travel is very popular among visitors wishing to enjoy breathtaking views of Cape Town from atop the world-famous Table Mountain. The mountain is christened so because its top looks relatively flat from a distance, much like a table top.

The options for getting to the summit of the Table Mountain are either hiking its steep sides or riding a revolving cable car. The cable car moves relatively slowly allowing the occupants to maximize the experience and if you choose to hike to the top, the aches and pains will be forgotten as soon as you get to the top and get a glimpse of the spectacular view of Cape Town as far as the eye can see.

If you enjoy swimming and sunbathing, you will certainly have a blast swimming and snorkeling in the surprisingly warm waters of Durban. Have fun lazing along the beach; the famous “Golden mile”. It will prove to be a much deserved break.

And if you want to learn a little more about the history of South Africa and the struggles of its people, just visit the Hector Pieterson museum in Johannesburg. The Hector Pieterson museum was set up in honour of them that lost their lives in the struggle for South Africa’s independence. It is named after Hector Pieterson who at the tender age of thirteen lost his life in a hail of bullets fired by police at school children as they were staging a demonstration. Inside, you will find documented tales and testimonies of the life of South Africans during apartheid that are bound to melt even the coldest of hearts.

While still in Johannesburg, catch a thrilling elevator ride to the 50th floor of the Carlton Centre in Johannesburg. Also known as the “top of Africa”, the Carlton is the tallest building in Africa and offers a wide spectacular view of the city of Johannesburg. Don’t forget your camera because the view the Carlton center offers if phenomenal.

Lovers of wine and food can have much fun by taking a trip to the exciting Sun City - described by many as the “Las Vegas” of South Africa. Not only is it breathtakingly beautiful, it is also home to a string of exciting South Africa hotels and casinos. There are daily scheduled concerts and other performances. Everyday is fun day in the splendid Sun City.Make sure to take a tour of wine country in Cape Town and see where the magic to make some of the world’s best wine happens. The winelands are created by three main towns; Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franshhoek. Drive around wine country in Cape Town and take a leisurely stroll in the magnificent vineyards. Then later, watch the sun go down as you sip the best of wine that South Africa has to offer. The winelands are the perfect setting for an unforgettable honeymoon.

If you are a naturalist or just enjoy interacting with other species, Kruger Park a must visit for you. Kruger Park is one of the most renowned game parks in the world. Get acquainted with wild flora and fauna and watch them hunt, feed, mate, play, fight and rest. The ratio of wildlife is well balanced and the setting is safe as well as perfect for viewing animals.

The mild winter season which runs from June to August is the best for animal viewing as most of them roam freely about. Spring, which is from September to December, is the best for viewing flowers and plants at their prime. If you dare, you can take a boat out to sea and watch the magnificent whales swim alongside your boat. If you are in South Africa during the winter period, then you are in luck because you can attend the “whale festival” which is where thousands of people gather at the coast to watch migrating whales that have come specifically to mate and calve. The whale festival is hosted by the town of Hermanus and from there, you can watch hundreds of whales and e take pictures comfortably, even from land.

South Africa has a population of over 42 million people all of different cultures and ethnicities. The largest chunk of the population comprises of blacks, followed by whites then colored people. Some towns are white dominated while others are black dominated. English is the main language spoken. Other common languages include; Afrikaans, Zulu, Tswana, Xhosa, Venda, Swazi, Tsonga and Ndebele. The majority of South African residents are a friendly lot and they are therefore ever ready to point you in the right direction or lend a helping hand. However, tourists should be cautioned that crime is rampant in South Africa and though most visitors go through without incident, they should be vigilant when dealing with unfamiliar people.

The best time to visit South Africa is in the summer which runs from December to February. This is a good time to be outdoors so you can explore the country extensively. The summer can be uncomfortably hot so it is best to travel light. This is also the best time to enjoy swimming and other water sports which compliment each other perfectly with the hot weather.

The most popular towns in South Africa are Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria which is the capital. Currently, the soccer mood is on in South Africa as they are going to be the proud hosts of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Soccer is the most popular game in South Africa and the authorization to host the world cup was well deserved. There are several stadiums in South Africa all spacious, sophisticated and welcoming.

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