| South Africa is fast becoming one of the top | | | | off into the Wilderness to Views the Big 5 in |
| international hot spots for tourism and travel. Let | | | | luxury. The added bonus of viewing animals in this |
| us have a look at this unique part of the world | | | | area is that there is no Malaria here and therefore |
| and determine why people are booking their | | | | no medication is required. |
| tickets as we speak. | | | | History- South Africa is steeped in history and |
| Diversity- South Africa is a multi faceted | | | | culture form both it's own indigenous tribes (Zulu, |
| destination with something to entice and intrigue | | | | Sotho, Xhosa etc) to those of the European |
| everyone who visits. Positioned between the | | | | Settlers (French, Dutch, German, British) who |
| Atlantic and the Indian Ocean, this countries | | | | started arriving in this great Southern Land in the |
| coastline is over 2500 kilometers (1565 miles) long | | | | mid 1600's. This amazing mixture of culture is |
| and therefore water sports are a major | | | | evident in the extremely varied cuisine to be |
| attraction. Many tourists come purely to cage dive | | | | found throughout the country. Slavery brought |
| with The Great White Shark. These dive areas | | | | many thousands of Malaysian's to the Cape |
| area all within 150 kilometer (90 miles) radius of | | | | Colony during the 17th and 18th centuries, bringing |
| Cape Town and have become world renowned | | | | with them their own particular brand of culinary |
| for this activity. If the Great White Shark is not | | | | delights. These Malaysian slaves eventually mixed |
| big enough for you, then try Scuba Diving with | | | | with the indigenous African people and the |
| The Whale Shark along the North KwaZulu- Natal | | | | European Settlers creating a wonderfully vibrant |
| Coast. This stretch of coastline is also famous for | | | | and colorful RAINBOW NATION! |
| the leather back turtles that lay their eggs in this | | | | Geographical Position- South Africa is positioned |
| protected zone. Wildlife enthusiasts love South | | | | right at the base of the African continent, with |
| Africa because of the abundance of animal | | | | Cape Town approximately 34 Degrees South. |
| species which include the Big 5 (Lion, Leopard, | | | | The most important factor for overseas visitors |
| Elephant, Rhinoceros and Buffalo.) The Kruger | | | | is that South Africa is in the Southern Hemisphere |
| National Park is home to South Africa's greatest | | | | which mean that anyone in the USA, Europe or |
| diversity of wild life which is not surprising with an | | | | Britain wanting to get away from a long, cold |
| area bigger than that of Israel. | | | | winter, need only to jump on a plane and travel |
| Some of the world's most luxurious Safari lodges | | | | South to the warmth of Summer. South Africa's |
| (Ulusaba, Sabi-Sabi, Jock Safari Lodge) are | | | | time zone is positioned within 3 hours of |
| situated in and around the circumference of this | | | | anywhere in Europe or Britain and therefore jet |
| wild life sanctuary. For tourists wishing to combine | | | | lag is never going to be a problem. |
| a beach holiday with a safari experience, then the | | | | Cost- The all important question is always going |
| Garden Route is a magical place to spend some | | | | to be how much is a holiday here going to cost |
| time on it's numerous unspoilt beaches or play a | | | | me. When you consider that 1 South African Rand |
| coupe of rounds of golf on some of South | | | | is equivalent to approximately US$7. |
| Africa's most spectacular courses before heading | | | | |