Top South Africa Attractions

The Republic of South Africa is known for being aThere are also many beautiful waterfalls which
diverse nation, particularly in culture, religiousyou can visit during your holidays in South Africa,
beliefs and languages. In fact, it has eleven officialmost of which can be found in Mpumalanga.
languages - a record surpassed only by India.These South Africa attractions include the Bridal
South Africa attractions are world-renowned andVeil Falls, the spectacular Berlin Falls, the
hard to surpass, too, making South Africa a trulyunusual-looking Horseshoe Falls and the 92-metre
interesting country and a great holiday destination.high Lisbon Falls, the highest waterfall in the area.
Kruger National Park is one of the most popularOther scenic falls can be found in KwaZulu Natal
South Africa attractions, as well as one of theand the Drakensberg mountains.
premier safari destinations in the world. It offers aThere are cultural World Heritage Sites in South
variety of safaris, such as romantic safaris forAfrica, too, the most popular of which is the
honeymooners, family safaris and even luxuryCradle of Humankind located in the Gauteng
safaris, all of which provide tourists with theprovince. This is one of the largest and most
opportunity to observe the Big Five - theimpressive fossil sites in the world, with more
elephants, rhinoceros, lions, leopards and buffalo -than three dozen fossil-bearing caves, the most
as they fight for survival in their panoramic naturalfamous of which is the Sterkfontein Cave. Little
environment.Foot, the only complete Australopithecus skeleton
Tourists spending holidays in South Africa can alsoin the world which is said to be 3.3 million years
visit Addo National Park, which is the perfect placeold, was discovered here in 1994.
to enjoy a close-up encounter with herds ofFor an extravagant weekend, there is no better
African elephants. Over the years, the park'splace to go than Sun City, which is not just one
elephant population has increased from just elevenof the most popular South Africa attractions but
to several hundreds, joined by other animals likealso one of the best resorts in the world. Here,
black rhinos and spotted hyenas. The park has atourists can stay at the luxurious Palace of the
marine section, too, where one can spot whalesLost City, play golf in one of two world-class
and great white sharks.courses, pamper themselves with a variety of
Whales and elephants can also be spotted alongspa treatments or spend the whole day with their
the untamed Elephant Coast of KwaZulu Natal,families at the Valley of Waves waterpark.
although the area is more popular for itsIndeed, South Africa has more to offer than just
leatherback and loggerhead turtles, which come toelephants, lions and rhinos. It even produces some
the shore at night to lay eggs from November toof the best wines in the world, which you can
January. These eggs hatch between the monthssample at the enchanting Cape Winelands. There
of January and March, resulting in dozens of babyare plenty of other interesting South Africa
turtles which race to the sea. There are alsoattractions, too, so don't let the poverty or the
several excellent diving locations just a fewrisk of malaria keep you from visiting. Rather,
metres off the coast while wellness centres andpack your bags - and your bug repellant - and be
Zulu villages can be found along the coastline, all ofready for an adventure of a lifetime.
which provide breathtaking views.