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Cape Point / Cape Aghulus   Cape Town

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Beaches   Cape Town

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

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

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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Hermanus   Cape Town

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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Penguins   Cape Town

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

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

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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GPS travel is the only way to go!

by Flyin4Free

I have a Garmin Nuvi 650 with South Africa loaded on to it. and it made our trip perfect. We drove ourselves everywhere we went, and it was so great to never get lost, and just turn up a road you wanted to see, and not worry about where you needed to go to get to your destination later. It allowed us to see villiages, and school, and culture we would have never experienced otherwise.The photo is of some women with 5 gallon buckets on their head 3/4 full of fluid walking up a steep dirt road. Don't know where actually, but it sure was cool to see..

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Those great South African wines

by aztraveler2

Do go on a "tour" of the many wineries in the surrounding areas of Capetown. Usually you can arrange a private tour with a local company. On many occasions, it will be you, any traveling partners and a driver. This is great because you get a local view on many topics discussed while you are driving between wineries. There are several wineries from which to choose and you can visit two or three easily in a few hours. You will be rewarded with beautiful views and landscapes and, of course, quality wine tastings.

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Desolation Valley or Valley of Desolation

by canuck68

We drove up a narrow winding road for a few kilometers and parked the car. Then there was a short circular hike that led to spectacular view of the Karroo. The view was breathtaking and very much worth the short trip from Graff-Reinet.

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Wydah Tours

by nebulaflash

We used Wydah Tours in South Africa and I believe that we wouldn't have had such a fabulous visit without their knowledge (and of course our daughter who has been living at Kruger) about South African places and accommodation. We were able to see parts of South Africa that are off the beaten track, that shows the true natural beauty of the country. The lodges we stayed at were comfortable and respectful to the environment and local culture. Our trip was truly a beautiful experience. Wydah will put together an intinerary for you based on your time and budget allowances. Special thanks to all at Wydah for the lovely memories we will enjoy for many years to come.Wydah ToursBox 53418KenilworthCape Town7745South Africa

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Voortrekker Monument (Pretoria)

by jorgejuansanchez

While waiting for my visa to Mozambique I went to Pretoria where I saw a huge building surrounded by a wall with 64 carriages. In its interior was explained the trekking of Dutch with some French and German colons in search of new lands in the north escaping from the hostile British administration. During 3 years they trekked thousands of kilometres (the word trekking comes from this exploit). But something disgusted me: along 27 scenes I only saw Whites being attacked by Blacks (it was the opposite), Blacks killing each other (Zulus against Xhosas), or the pride to have killed in one battle 15.000 Blacks without a single White casualty…Somehow that monument reminded me the old Westerns films from USA where the Indians are depicted as criminals who kill the white children and poor women (while it happened exactly the contrary).I felt better when, back in Johannesburg, I heard in a park...

North-Eastern Mpumalanga

by AndreSTGT

In this region of magnificent scenic beauty you'll find some of South Africa's most impressive natural sights. The 70m Bridal Veil Falls are in a very beautiful region near Sabie. In the same area you'll find the impressive Mac Mac Falls......and Mac Mac Pools, a beautiful picnic area with deep and refreshing natural pools for a nice dip.In an even more spectacular landscape north of Graskop are the Berlin Falls.

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Cintsa

by AndreSTGT

Cintsa lies at the western end of the Wild Coast and is one of the most beautiful and accessible places on the coast with the usual glorious mix of beaches, lagoons and lush vegetation.While the resort itself is a little dull, Cintsa is worth visiting for Michaela's alone, one of the most beautiful restaurants in the country (in the world?).

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The Breaker

by TheWanderingCamel

"Shoot straight, you b******s" were the last words of Harry "The Breaker" Morant - crack horseman, poet, hero (or rogue - depending on your point of view), as he and fellow lieutenant, Peter Handcock, soldiers in the Bushveldt Carbineers ( a mainly Australian force raised in South Africa), faced a British firing squad on 27 February, 1902, in the dying days of the Boer War. They stood convicted of executing a Boer found wearing the clothes of their murdered and mutilated friend, Carbineer Captain Hunt , and some other Boer prisoners. A German missionary was also killed after Morant had suspicions about his motives in speaking with Boer prisoners, though on this charge they were found "Not guilty".The death warrant had been signed by Lord Kitchener himself, and when he later revealed, in writing, that he had issued orders to kill Boers wearing English uniforms, and furthermore that the...

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PRETORIA

by PEE-WEE

Come on a journey through the administrative capital of South Africa and discover some of its historical buildings and attractions. View the Voortrekker monument, Church Square, Union Buildings, Paul Kruger and Melrose Houses. Enjoy the smell of the beautiful Jacaranda flowers along the way.

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PLETTENBERG RESORT

by PEE-WEE

In the heart of the Garden Route, this magnificent nature Resort, near the mouth of the Keurbooms river, is a welcome hideaway for jaded city-dwellers. Aventura Plettenberg offers a wealth of opportunities for fun and relaxation against the back-drop of spectacular natural beauty. Nearby, kilometers of pristine beaches are just waiting to be explored.Beautiful log cabins, chalets, conference facilities and a picturesque caravan park nestle amidst natural Yellowwood and Stinkwood forests. This peaceful retreat, 6km East of Plettenberg Bay, offers an exhilarating mixture of fun, adventure & timeless charm.Accommodation set in the valley forest consists of 9 (2 to 6-sleeper) timber chalets and 12 (6-sleeper) brick chalets with fireplaces as well as 8 luxury log cabins with a river view. The 110 stand caravan park (all stands with power points) is serviced by neat ablution facilities.

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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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  2. Johannesburg Off The Beaten Path
  3. Durban Off The Beaten Path
  4. Kruger National Park Off The Beaten Path
  5. Pretoria Off The Beaten Path
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  15. Hluhluwe Game Reserve Off The Beaten Path
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  23. Addo Elephant National Park Off The Beaten Path
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