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Cape Point / Cape Aghulus Cape Town
22 Reviews Cape Agulhas the REAL end of Africa!! Most people mistake Cape Point just a short drive from Cape Town for the southern most point of Africa. Heard same rubbish being told by touristguides. A glance...
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Game Reserves Johannesburg
9 Reviews Pilanesberg Park is only two hours from Johannesburg, and I had my guide drive me around the huge reserve for about fours hours (starting at noontime). But all I saw were deers, birds and a few wild...
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camps Kruger National Park
6 Reviews THIS CAMP IS SMALL COMPARED TO THE OTHERS BUT STILL A NICE CAMP, THEY HAVE A GAME VIEWING HIDAWAY THAT ONE CAN SEE THE GAME FROM , ALL THE CHALETS ARE FULLY SERVICED DAILY, AND THEY HAVE GAME DRIVES...
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West Coast Cape Town
14 Reviews You could be forgiven for not envisaging that you would ever be tempted to visit a disused mine site on your trip to South Africa, but perhaps the West Coast Fossil Park will make you change your...
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Randburg Waterfront Johannesburg
2 Reviews One my my frustrations about the Johannesburg VT page is that the editing categories are confusingly inappropriate, and at least one of those categories (the 'Randburg Waterfront') doesn't exist...
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landmarks Kruger National Park
4 Reviews About 25 kms south of Satara on the H1-3 is the southern most baobab in the park. It is quite large and worth seeing especially if you do not plan on heading to the northern part of the park where...
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Wine Region Cape Town
15 Reviews The language monument reminds the people to the official status of the African language. This monument exist out of grained granite that is made into concrete. The small columns remind that the...
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walking safari Kruger National Park
4 Reviews This is probably the best way to get in touch with Africa... with the earth and animals. You will have to go on an organised tour with a guide. He will have a gun, and hopefully not have to use it!...
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Hermanus Cape Town
7 Reviews Driving to Hermanus, which is 122kms from Cape Town, on the coast- is a wonderful days outing. As well as passing charming old fishing villages (now very 'in vogue') you will pass a few nature...
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Beaches Cape Town
15 Reviews Bloubergstrand is located about 25km North of Cape Town and it's the place to go for great fotos of the town with Table Mountain in the background (see my intro pic). The Beach is fantastic aswell and...
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Lions Head Cape Town
5 Reviews If you are going in a group you can climb up lions head. It is a fairly easy hike with the last bit being aided by chains. We always used to take champagne & nibbles & watch the most amazing...
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Kirstenbosch Gardens Cape Town
10 Reviews Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens is worth a day on anyone's itinerary. While not a big fan of botanical gardens in general, Kirstenbosch is one of my favorite places on earth. It's impossible to...
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Penguins Cape Town
4 Reviews The Western Cape is rich in marine life and the little Penguins are definitely a big favourite of mine. They pretty much go wherever they like but obviously tend to gather in the areas they nest....
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Signal Hill Cape Town
2 Reviews We wanted to go up to Signal Hill to get a nice view of the city. We were not aware of the fact that you could actually drive to the very top and check it out. So we parked the car where you normally...
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African Markets Cape Town
3 Reviews From the coastal road market, here's the picture of the 12 Feet Giraff! If I'm not mistaken, that giraff cost like US$150.00, but I was wondering how to lug that thing back home.. :)
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I would highly recommend this tour of the caves. The caves are situated near the Swartzberg Mountains about 30 km from Oudtschoorn.The cost is:Adults........R 52.00Children.....R28.00I think this is an amazing site that I hope anyone going to Oudschoorn would take the time to visit.
There is something for everyone in South Africa, and wherever you are, you are never too far from nature. Lakes, rivers, mountains, caves, beaches, winelands etc. South Africa has an abundant and rich vegetation and exploration always brings one into contact with something new, even if you've done that route before.
There are some superb caves in South Africa - from easy access caves to adventure caves, where you are in deep tunnels, which may be partially filled with water etc. ALWAYS have a guide when caving. Accidents happen so easily. My own brother in law had a bad caving accident in 2008 (where he smashed his camera, but he got off lightly as his foot got caught!), but he was with friends so they could raise the alarm. NEVER go alone.I have been in Kalk Bay Caves, Fish Hoek cave (Piers Cave), Cango Caves (Oudtshoorn), Sterkfonten Caves and Sudwala Caves (Mpumalanga) thus far.
Guided Hikes are normally available on a daily basis from most hotels, resorts and Natal Nature Conservation Services camps throughout South Africa. Hikes will always vary from easy strolls of about an hour to visit local attractions to more strenuous all day climbs. You can go on unguided hikes, even unguided overnight hikes, and stay overnight in a tent or in a cave... but remember to always stay on a designated route and let the camp officials know where you are going and what time you are leaving. Bad weather can come in very quickly, so it's crucial someone knows where you are at all times.
If looking at somewhere to stay to view the Big 5, I would recommend you look at http://timbavati.krugerpark.co.za The Timbavati game reserve borders onto the kruger, and until abou 12 years ago there was a fence between them. This fence was removed and the animals now move freely between the areas. These lodges have some cheaper options than Sabi Sands. We have stayed at Kambaku previously, and had a great time.All these private lodges do morning and evening game drives in open game viewing vehicles, which really adds to the whole experiance.You can fly to Jhb, and then connect to Hoedspruit airport, where the lodges will collect you, and return you.Enjoy your tripRegardsMike
The Mpumalanga county is (as I see it) mainly large forest areas and deserted farmlands with cattle and farm animals. I came to South-Africa with minibus from Swasiland. We drove without a singel stop through Mpumalanga county to Gauiteng county.
Hi all,Globally watched by around 5-million people (merely Dutch) via BVN-TV Saturday 22 November 2008: http://blogs.rnw.nl/staat/2008/11/21/soekershof-een-droomtuin-in-zuid-afrika (Partly in Dutch).Dearly recommended. Great hospitality and not targetting mass tourism.Situated between Cape Town and Garden Route. Excellent stop for leg stretching.
Hi all,Globally watched by around 5-million people (merely Dutch) via BVN-TV Saturday 22 November 2008: http://blogs.rnw.nl/staat/2008/11/21/soekershof-een-droomtuin-in-zuid-afrika (Partly in Dutch).Dearly recommended. Great hospitality and not targetting mass tourism.Situated between Cape Town and Garden Route. Excellent stop for leg stretching.
At 08.00 the gates to Sani Pass were opened and having had our passports stamped we set off to climb Sani Pass into Lesotho, only 4x4s are allowed and the reasons behind this only became apparent when we started climbing the gravel road to the top of the pass, the road is only wide enough for one vehicle and has no roadside guards to stop you from driving over the edge! there are still wrecks to be seen to prove this point, the views before and during the climb are beyond belief and these alone make this trip worthwhile, at the top of the pass there is another police post for the stamping of passports, but the crowning glory of the trip is South Africa's highest pub, it is a magnet for all types of off roaders, just sitting there eating a wonderful meal complete with your favourite drink whilst taking in the views from the top of the Burg mountains! well its just mind blowing.I can also...
It is a long drive and you need to allot enough time for it... there are some beautiful areas along the way, like Namaqualand during the flower season. The terrain is vastly different to the Cape's... far less green and mountainous etc. I would fly from the Cape to Windhoek. It would be a shame to *fly* through the West Coast of South Africa in a car. I would do this drive in a week.
The Table Bay Hotel Cape Town
9 Reviews and 345 Opinions One of the more expensive options, but if you can afford it then go for it. The location is great,...
The Westcliff Hotel Johannesburg
5 Reviews and 201 Opinions Being a local, I have never stayed here (and probably couldn't afford to!) - having visited business...
Skukuza Restcamp - Kruger National Park Kruger National Park
8 Reviews and 100 Opinions This is the largest camp on the banks of the Sabie river, it is also the administrative centre of...
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Q: Hi all, im travelling to South Africa and Malarone is not sold in Argentina, so I should buy it when I get to South Africa. Do you...
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