The Western
Cape is situated on the south-western tip of Africa. The climate
is cool and rainy during winter and hot in the summer. This region
is well known for its scenic beauty and many attractions, making
it one of the premier tourist attractions of South Africa.
Some attractions in Cape Town and the Western Cape include:
• Table Mountain - The striking flat-topped mountain forming the
backdrop to Cape Town
• Robben Island - A former prison, now a national monument
• Cape Point - The most southern point of the Cape Peninsula
• Kirstenbosch - One of the world’s great botanical gardens with a
wide variety of indigenous plants and also home to many rare
fynbos species
• The Winelands - Beautiful vineyards, towering mountains and
towns with great history
Activities:
With so much to do and things to discover your days will be jam
packed with activities. Visit the Castle of Good Hope with its
history dating back to 1660s, enjoy the fabulous beaches the Cape
has to offer or do a guided tour of the townships.
The
Garden Route runs along the southern Cape coast. With its
Mediterranean climate the summers are moderately hot and
winters are mild and chilly. This region is also one of the
richest rainfall areas in South Africa which keeps it
constantly green. The lush green forests, beautiful
mountains, bays and lakes makes this region a must see.
Some attractions in the Garden Route include:
• The Cango Caves - Caves of awesome splendour, sculpted by
nature through the ages
• Outeniqua Choo Tjoe - A magnificent steam hauled train
traveling between George and Knysna in the heart of the
Garden Route
• Bloukrans River Bridge (Storms River) - The highest bridge
to Bungee jump from in the world
• Tsitsikamma National Park - Internationally recognized for
its magnificent forests
Once you have experienced the Garden Route you can end your
trip in Port Elizabeth, the ‘Friendly City’ and gateway to
the Eastern Cape. This region has much to offer in terms of
wildlife and scenery. Experience the best of the Eastern
Cape, visit the reserves this region is so famous for and do
one of the many safaris it has to offer.
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Johannesburg and Pretoria |
The
Gauteng region, also know as ‘the Place of Gold’, is the
smallest of the nine provinces. This region has a lot to
offer the traveler interested in discovering Gauteng. Some
places of interest in Gauteng include The Apartheid Museum,
The Cradle of Humankind at Sterkfontein - Gauteng’s famous
World Heritage Site and the townships.
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Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga and Limpopo |
This
magnificent province is home to the world-famous Kruger
National Park, one of the major tourist attractions of the
country. Its boasts a rich cultural tradition offering
visitors a taste of Africa. Here you can experience awesome
views, great private game lodges, the famous Blyde River
Canyon as well as the ‘Big Five’.
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Sun City, the North West and Waterberg |
The North West,
also known as the “Heritage Province’, is home to the world-famous
Sun City hotel/entertainment complex. Sun City is a tourist
hotspot attracting many tourists to this region annually. This
region is also home to the famous Pilanesburg Game Reserve where
visitors can experience the ‘Big Five’. If you want to experience
traditional folklore and ancestry you can visit the Lesedi
Cultural village, just a short drive outside of Johannesburg.
KwaZulu-Natal,
know as the Kingdom of the Zulu, is situated on South
Africa’s south east coast. It has a subtropical climate
making it a very popular holiday destination. Some of
KwaZulu-Natal’s greatest attractions include the
Battlefields - with their great history of turbulent wars,
the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park - the largest reserve in KwaZulu-Natal,
the Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park - one of South Africa’s
first World Heritage Sites and the majestic Drakensberg
Mountain range.
