| The Republic of South Africa is known for being a | | | | There are also many beautiful waterfalls which |
| diverse nation, particularly in culture, religious | | | | you can visit during your holidays in South Africa, |
| beliefs and languages. In fact, it has eleven official | | | | most 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 and | | | | Veil Falls, the spectacular Berlin Falls, the |
| hard to surpass, too, making South Africa a truly | | | | unusual-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 popular | | | | Other scenic falls can be found in KwaZulu Natal |
| South Africa attractions, as well as one of the | | | | and the Drakensberg mountains. |
| premier safari destinations in the world. It offers a | | | | There are cultural World Heritage Sites in South |
| variety of safaris, such as romantic safaris for | | | | Africa, too, the most popular of which is the |
| honeymooners, family safaris and even luxury | | | | Cradle of Humankind located in the Gauteng |
| safaris, all of which provide tourists with the | | | | province. This is one of the largest and most |
| opportunity to observe the Big Five - the | | | | impressive 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 natural | | | | famous of which is the Sterkfontein Cave. Little |
| environment. | | | | Foot, the only complete Australopithecus skeleton |
| Tourists spending holidays in South Africa can also | | | | in the world which is said to be 3.3 million years |
| visit Addo National Park, which is the perfect place | | | | old, was discovered here in 1994. |
| to enjoy a close-up encounter with herds of | | | | For an extravagant weekend, there is no better |
| African elephants. Over the years, the park's | | | | place to go than Sun City, which is not just one |
| elephant population has increased from just eleven | | | | of the most popular South Africa attractions but |
| to several hundreds, joined by other animals like | | | | also one of the best resorts in the world. Here, |
| black rhinos and spotted hyenas. The park has a | | | | tourists can stay at the luxurious Palace of the |
| marine section, too, where one can spot whales | | | | Lost 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 along | | | | spa 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 its | | | | Indeed, South Africa has more to offer than just |
| leatherback and loggerhead turtles, which come to | | | | elephants, lions and rhinos. It even produces some |
| the shore at night to lay eggs from November to | | | | of the best wines in the world, which you can |
| January. These eggs hatch between the months | | | | sample at the enchanting Cape Winelands. There |
| of January and March, resulting in dozens of baby | | | | are plenty of other interesting South Africa |
| turtles which race to the sea. There are also | | | | attractions, too, so don't let the poverty or the |
| several excellent diving locations just a few | | | | risk of malaria keep you from visiting. Rather, |
| metres off the coast while wellness centres and | | | | pack your bags - and your bug repellant - and be |
| Zulu villages can be found along the coastline, all of | | | | ready for an adventure of a lifetime. |
| which provide breathtaking views. | | | | |