South Africa Tourist Attractions: Places of Interest

There are so many South African tourist attractions to mention that we had to take just the very best of the bunch to mention here - to give you even more incentive to visit this beautiful country. If you need any more.

WESTERN CAPE

Cape Town has positioned itself as a favorite amongst leisure travelers as well as a business tourism destination. Over the past two years, Cape Town has jumped 17 positions on the International Congress and Convention Association's global rankings. It is now in 30 th place and is on a par with destinations like Sydney, Vancouver and Glasgow. Barring Cape Town and the Western Cape's obvious tourist appeal - breathtaking scenery, beachfronts and mountain tops, exceptional venues and unforgettable attractions - the region asserts its thrust as one of the most dynamic economies on the African continent and is therefore an outstanding leisure AND business destination.

VICTORIA & ALFRED WATERFRONT - CAPE TOWN

South Africa 's most visited tourist attraction offers everything under 'one roof' for the shopper. From basic supplies to exclusive Tanzanite & Diamond Jewelers, restaurants, hotels with health spa's, sunset cruises and a list of suppliers which will fill more than one full page!

CAPE WINE ROUTES

Fine wine estates, world renown, are within 20 minutes from the city. You may enjoy a morning of wine tasting or a full day every day for days on end. A drive into the beautiful country areas - from 40 minutes to 2 hours guarantees satisfaction many visitors make a weekend of this and the famous Route 62 offers more wine estates than one can visit in one weekend.

TABLE MOUNTAIN

No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain - home to some of South Africa 's most breathtaking views. Take a guided walk on one of the many routes or simply ride the cable car to the top - it will be one of your lasting memories of SA.

ROBBEN ISLAND

A short cruise from Cape Town 's V&A Waterfront by ferry, this legendary island is a must-see on any newcomer's itinerary. This is where Nelson Mandela and his comrades were imprisoned for decades during the Apartheid era. Former inmates will take you on an insightful tour of the prison grounds. This historical island is now a World Heritage Site and a proclaimed nature conservation area.

GAME RESERVES

The Western Cape may not have al l of the Big 5 at all their Game Reserves, but we do have some from 30 minutes out of the City to 2 hours away.

THE GARDEN ROUTE

From Cape Town along the coast to the Tsitsikamma Forest , this 600-kilometre stretch of small towns, wineries, farms and sea villages has been a traveler's delight for more than a century. Take your time, soak in the scenery, stay over in a guest-house, enjoy the cuisine and let South African hospitality take over.

ANIMALS

• Big 5 Game Viewing
• Cheetah Outreach Programme
• Elephant Parks
• Crocodile Farms
• Snake Parks
• Butterfly World
• Monkey Land
• World of Birds
• Shark Cage Diving

The list can go on and on. Whatever your interests in animals, we would be able to satisfy your curiosity! From the most fragile and gentle to the most dangerous. We have enough to keep you busy for weeks!

BEACHES

From KwaZulu-Natal to the Wild Coast, from the Eastern Cape to the West Coast, South Africa boasts more than 3 000km of coastline. Pristine beaches, fishing communities, golf estates, luxury hotels and guest-houses dot the landscape as you explore the marine wonderland that is South Africa .

NAMAQUALAND

Every Spring (August to September), the Northern Cape comes alive with vast fields of daisies in a natural splash of vivid colour. Fed by winter rains, the flower grounds of Namaqualand are a photographer's delight.

CRADLE OF HUMANKIND

Declared a World Heritage Site, the Cradle of Humankind west of Johannesburg includes, among its numerous sites, the Sterkfontein Caves, where anthropologist Dr Robert Broom discovered the skull of Mrs. Ples, a three-million year-old hominid, in 1936. At the time she was thought to be the closest evidence of the "missing link" to be found.

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

About the size of Israel , the Kruger Park is the greatest of South Africa 's many national parks which attract a great number of visitors intent on drinking in the wilderness. On guided walks, drives or self-drive, visitors have the best chance of spotting the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo) in this park.

THE DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS

A thousand kilometers of mountain majesty, the Drakensberg ( Dragon Mountains ) range is the adventure tourist's playground. It is also perfect for nature photography, easy walking and simple relaxation. Full of game sanctuaries, Bushman rock art sites, challenging peaks and cascading waterfalls, the views in the Drakensberg will compete with anything the rest of the world has to offer.

SOWETO

Just South of Johannesburg lies Soweto - the largest of South Africa 's "townships". This vibrant city is home to some 2 million people and a number of historical sights. A typical visit to Soweto includes a stop at a traditional shebeen (drinking hall), where you can savor local beer, food and hospitality, as well as a visit to the homes where Nobel laureates Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu once lived

AND IN CLOSING...

Each province has its own attractions and varies from each other. From weather conditions, to its own individual beauty and scenery. Gauteng area and regions offer most of the luxury game reserves and an abundance of world-class casinos, including Montecasino, Gold Reef City, Emperors Palace, Carnival City and the Lost City at Sun City. Kwazulu Natal offers incredible history on the Zulu wars, enjoy a journey through the battlefields and Oceanside golf courses. All our provinces have world class golf courses, some designed by world famous golf pro's. Beauty, health and wellness spa's are found in all our provinces. South Africa is acknowledged as an international conference destination. We offer a variety of types of accommodation from the back packers lodges to the 5* hotels. Our infrastructure and technology makes it possible for any businessman or leisure traveler to have all the amenities on hand for an unforgettable holiday or business trip. Come and enjoy our country with us!

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