South Africa Travel Guide

South Africa is a large, rich in natural beauty, most diverse, enchanting countries in the world. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture offer the traveller a unique experience. South Africa’s perceived size has been made much larger by the news. Actually, it covers less than 3.8 percent of the continent. Seventy percent of the population belongs to four ethnic groups: Zulu, Xhoas, Wswana and Bapedi. Fifteen percent of the population is white, of which 60% are Afrikaners. English and Afrikaners are spoken throughout the country. The infrastructure is constantly improving, the climate is kind and there are few better places to see Africa's wildlife.

South Africa is situated at the southern tip of the African continent, bordered by northern neighbours Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It encompasses the independent mountain kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland and is flanked by the Atlantic Ocean on the west. The warm Indian Ocean is present in the east - giving the country its spectacular range of biodiversity.

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Bouba Ndjida National Park

Bouba Ndjida National Park The prime draws of this park (open December-May) are its many rhinos and Derby elk. Because Bouba Ndjida is just east of Benoue National Park, consider combining the two on one visit. 450 mi/725 km northeast of Yaounde.

Eastern Cape - South Africa

Eastern Cape - South Africa Where else can you surf the world’s biggest waves, ski down the only snow slopes in Africa, go on a `big seven’ safari, visit the birthplace of Nelson Mandela and bungee the highest bridge in the southern hemisphere? The Eastern Cape, of course! The second largest of

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls The Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. The Local people call it "Mosi-oa-Tunya" -- the smoke that thunders and the Falls are remarkable. There is a magic about them manifested in the towering column of spray when the river is high, the

Seychelles : Saftey and Security

Seychelles : Saftey and Security Terrorism The threat from terrorism is low. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets including places frequented by foreigners. Please read "Security and General Tips" and "Risk of Terrorism when Travelling Overseas" for further information

Ghanzi

Ghanzi This agricultural center in west central Botswana is a good place to buy handicrafts made by the San people, especially dyed cloth, bead and eggshell jewelry, puppets, and bows and arrows. Just north of Ghanzi is the D'Kar Mission, opposite which is a roadside San curio shop and art gallery

Kubu Island

Kubu Island The magnificent view over the pan from the island was perfectly described by Mike Main in his book "Kalahari": "All about you spreads the harsh glaring surface, but in the middle distance the pan is clothed in a somber symphony of muted greys and whites, toned up or down

Vallee De Mai National Park

Vallee De Mai National Park The Vallee de Mai National Park contains over 4000 cocode-mer palm trees that grow in excess of 100 feet (30 m) in height and have the unique double-lobed coconut that is in the shape of the female (human) pelvic region. At 20 pounds (9 kg) this is

Zimbabwe Travel Destination: Mutare

Zimbabwe Travel Destination: Mutare Mutare is an ideal base for excursions to Nyanga National Park (British magnate Cecil Rhodes' former estate), 50 mi/80 km north of Mutare, where you'll find some of Zimbabwe's most breathtaking scenery. Mutare beautiful region's major town and can be reached only by road or rail.

Weather and Climate in Zimbabwe

Weather and Climate in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe is south of the equator, so the seasons are reversed from those in the Northern Hemisphere - winter in New York is summer in Harare. But seasons aren't extreme - overall, the climate is very similar to that of southern California. Because of the elevation

Northern Cape - South Africa

Northern Cape - South Africa Home to the ancient San people, the Northern Cape is about wide-open spaces, an utterly beautiful coastline and a number of unique national parks offering the tourist a very different experience of the South African landscape. This province boasts a colourful history and a variety of