Five Places to Visit in South Africa

South Africa is one of the most picturesque continents in the world. Frequented by a wealth of tourists from across the world each and every year, the continent offers something for everyone. In order to see everything multiple visits are required. However, there are some places that you really should make a priority to see. Here’s a list of five places the continent offers that you cannot afford not to experience.

Cape Town

Known as the Mother City, Cape Town hosts an astounding 70% of UK tourists to the continent each year. Set in front of the famed Table Mountain, Cape Town is an exceptional city that can be found at the end of Africa where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. Strolling around the city you’ll be privileged to see the V&A Waterfront or Robben Island. You can even take a trip to the summit of Table Mountain – and experience that will live long in your memory.

Kruger National Park

Perhaps the most recognisable tourist attraction in South Africa is Kruger National Park. Located in North East of South Africa, Kruger National Park covers a region the size of Israel and is the home of leopards, lions, rhinos, elephants and buffalos. Despite the fact that South Africa is home to many national parks, Kruger is the one that stands out with tourists.

The Garden Route

A section of the coastline of the Western Cape, The Garden Route is very popular with adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts. Take a trip to Hermanus and you’ll be able to see the Southern Right whales from the shoreline which is littered with small towns along the stretch of the coast.

The Shorelines of Durban

The golden sands of Durban’s shorelines attract a wealth of tourists each and every year. This is thanks to the consistently pleasurable temperature. Indeed, even in the height of the winter temperatures reach 25 Celsius. Those with a passion for marine life or beach activities such as surfing can often be found on the sands and in the surf.

Cape Vineyards

Those with a passion for South African wine simply cannot afford to miss the bottles the cape has to offer. With a history that stretches back hundreds of years when Dutch settlers arrived on the continent, places like Paarl, Franscoek and Stellenbosch are easily reached on a days’ excursion from Cape Town.

These are just five of the most noteworthy places to visit in South Africa. If you’re considering an excursion to the continent, you simply cannot afford to pass on the opportunity to visit any these.