| Safari in South Africa - Safari as described in the | | | | visit for yourself to make up your own mind. |
| dictionary says, "an overland expedition ...", so we | | | | Discover the true story of Hector Pietersen and |
| have taken poetic licence to include many | | | | where Nelson Mandela lived before his |
| excursions overland to see spectacular sights. | | | | incarceration on Robben Island. |
| Here in no particular order are our top 7 things to | | | | Idea 5 - The Otter Trail through Tsitsikamma |
| do South Africa guide. | | | | Forest. Take the hike through the most |
| Idea 1 - Swim with the Penguins. A sight not to | | | | spectacular of scenery along the rugged coastline |
| be missed! African Penguins living alongside | | | | with secluded valleys and deep river gorges |
| humans on Boulders beach. Share your swim in | | | | plunging down to the sea. Watch out for the |
| the warmer Indian Ocean waters with these | | | | numerous birds including the Emerald Cuckoo, |
| special birds who take it all in their stride. | | | | Knysna and olive Woodpecker, Chorister Robin |
| Idea 2 - Walk or be whisked up Table Mountain. | | | | and Grey Cuckooshrike. |
| Don't forget to take warm clothing even on the | | | | Idea 6 - Kimberley's Big Hole is literally a huge hole |
| hottest day, as the air is very much cooler up | | | | created by diamond miners in their rush to dig out |
| there. The views from the cable car and the top | | | | the diamonds lying on the surface of a nearby hill. |
| are breathtaking. | | | | Needless to say that the hill is no more and the |
| Idea 3 - Drive the Panorama Drive and pass | | | | diamonds have been exhausted too! But the hole |
| through God's Window! What more could you wish | | | | is still a sight to be seen. |
| for than to see the most dramatic of scenery on | | | | Idea 7 - Kruger National Park. No trip to South |
| this drive through Mpumalanga north of | | | | Africa would be complete without a visit to this |
| Johannesburg through the Blyde River Canyon. | | | | territory the size of Wales. Rich in both flora and |
| Don't forget to take in Bourke's Luck Potholes, | | | | fauna, this truly is a national park for everyone |
| the Three Rondavels and The Pinnacle along the | | | | and offers everyone a unique experience whether |
| route. | | | | you stay in a tent or on one of the many luxury |
| Idea 4 - Soweto. This really is an experience not | | | | safari lodges. |
| to be missed and is definitely a place you must | | | | |