South African Travel: From Backcountry to Metropolis

South Africa has so much variety to offer4. The Drakensburg Mountains are a must-see
visitors that it is difficult to define in a few words.while in South Africa. Its magnificent peaks and
One can travel from isolated bushveldt tovalleys can be accessed by car, foot, mountain
cosmopolitan city in a few hours. A safari can bebike or horse and visitors can see many of the
followed by a visit to the spectacular coast androck paintings that its ancient inhabitants have left
on to the magnificent Drakensburg mountainbehind.
range. Activities ranging from game drives to5. Tsitsikamma National Park is a unique
shark dives are all part of the South Africanmountainous coastal ecosystem and one of the
experience. South Africa is a country that trulyworlds largest marine reserves. Watch dolphins
has something for everyone.surf the waves, take a hike along the rocky
South Africans national parks and reserves havecoast, and watch whales while camping on the
been splendidly managed for decades and visitorsbeach. The Otter trail, a 10-day hike along the
are likely to observe most of southern Africa'scoast, has a waiting list of months, and is named
animals in these parks. In addition, there are manyfor the shy creatures that feed along the shores
private game reserves providing five-starof the park.
accommodation and personalized service rivaling6. South Africa's beaches range from the tropical
any resort in the world. From backpacking toeast coast to the cold-current west coast. If you
ultimate luxury, you will find what you are lookingwant to get a tan while watching penguins, a visit
for in South Africa.to the Cape Peninsula is the place to be.
Some of our favorite places:7. Cape Town is one of the worlds most beautiful
1. Kruger National Park is Africa's oldest gamecities. Dine at one of its many fabulous
reserve and is one of its largest at nearly 2 millionrestaurants and take in the nightlife in the shadow
hectares. You are likely to spot all of the "big five"of Table Mountain, then take a cable car to the
in this park.top of the mountain for lunch the next day.
2. Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve in the heart of8. The Western Cape is famous for its wineries
KwaZulu-Natal is renowned for its white rhinoand quaint Dutch architecture. Begin your wine
conservation program.tour in Stellenbosch and visit as many wineries as
3. Itala Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natals ruggedyou can (preferably while someone else drives!)
northern region offers not only spectacular gameWhether you plan to spend a few days or a few
viewing but contains some of southern Africa'sweeks in South Africa, you will find what you are
most unique geological features.looking for!