South Africa Safaris - Tours
South Africa is a magnificent country blessed with extraordinary natural beauty
and a rich cultural heritage. Its climate runs from temperate to sub-tropical;
its landscapes range from stark deserts and spectacular mountains to lush
grasslands and forests; its cultural diversity can be found in rural subsistence
communities or in cities as sophisticated and cosmopolitan as anywhere in the
world. Situated at the southern tip of the African continent, South Africa has a
land area of 1,3 million square kms (500,000 square miles), five times the size
of Great Britain and greater than California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona combined.
This impressive stretch of land runs from the great Limpopo River in the north,
down to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Agulhas on the southernmost coast - a
distance of nearly 2 000 kms (1 240 miles). Washed by the bracing Atlantic Ocean
on the west and the warm Indian Ocean on the east, South Africa has 3 600 kms of
coastline (2 236 miles), ensuring no shortage of stunning beaches for lovers of
sunshine and water-sports. South Africa Safaris are considered to be some of the best on the continent.
A haven for wildlife
South Africa Safaris - Many visitors come to South Africa in search of its abundant wildlife,
vigilantly tended in the country's numerous game reserves and conservation
areas. Africa's big cats - lion, leopard and cheetah - still prowl the ranges of
their ancestors, together with gigantic elephant, rhinoceros and hippopotamus.
The country is also a magnet for bird-watchers, with close to 900 species. The
activity of game watching itself offers a range of contrasts depending on the
visitor's tastes, from pampered luxury in the many private reserves with
five-star opulence, to tented camps, sleeping-bags and camp-fires under the
stars. A wide choice is offered in the Kruger National Park, South Africa's
largest conservation area and the oldest national park in Africa. But whichever
mode of accommodation you prefer, you will soon learn to look, listen, and
appreciate every tiny sound, every sight and smell of bush life, with the expert
help of bush rangers who are always eager to share their lore with guests. Yet
wildlife exists not only in the bushveld: South Africa's coasts afford some of
the best whale-watching anywhere in the world, together with huge colonies of
seal, penguin and countless water-birds.
A paradise for holidaymakers
South Africa Safaris also offer the playgrounds of the coasts, where you'll find
ocean-side resorts alive with every kind of attraction - from fine hotels to
glamorous leisure centres, from fishing and sailing to superb surfing and
board-sailing. Consider Durban with its wide, white beaches, its Golden Mile of
non-stop entertainment and amusement, its enticing Indian markets and emporiums.
Now contrast Cape Town - the scenic splendour of Table Mountain, the
sophistication of its world-class shops and restaurants, and its rich history
dating back to the 17th century. From heady nightlife to solitary beachcombing
in secluded bays, South Africa's coastal resorts offer a welcome that ensures
visitors keep returning for South Africa Safaris.
Below are the various Attractions that South Africa has to offer |
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