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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Lake Ngami

Lake Ngami Lake Ngami is a relic of the superlake that once covered much of northern Botswana. South of the Okavango Delta, the lake is now completely dry - except when fed by water from the flooded delta. When David Livingstone first saw this lake in 1849, however, he described it

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park You can have an exciting time at this wonderful Amboseli National Park. The park provide a perfect opportunity to view the best of wildlife in natural environs. Everywhere in the park, nature was at its best in forms of both flora and fauna. There was adventure at every

Burundi : Travel Destinations and Attractions

Burundi : Travel Destinations and Attractions Warning Burundi remains a dangerous destination. Fighting is at its worst in outlying areas but gunfire is not uncommon on the streets of the capital, Bujumbura. Civilians, the Burundi military and government officials have been targeted, and the presence of a South African peace force has

Ghana Climate

Climate in Ghana Variation between day and night temperatures is relatively small, but greater in the north, especially in January, on account of the harmattan. Climatic differences between various parts of the country are affected by the sun's journey north or south of the equator and the corresponding position of the

Kalahari Desert

Kalahari Desert The Kalahari is spoken of as a desert, but very little of it is. The famous red-brown sands have been blown back and forth over the African landscape since Gondwana days. Most is now anchored by vegetation. In moister areas, like Angola and Zambia, the sand-cap is covered by

Kasugu National Park

Kasugu National Park Kasugu National Park covers 2 316 km and contains several sites of archaeological interest, which the visitor can explore along a 10 km trail. Miombo woodland, which covers much of the park, is interspersed with open, seasonally flooded flats, and there are broken hills to the north. Game-viewing

Zambia : Saftey and Security

Zambia: 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 in places frequented by foreigners. Please read "Security and General Tips" and "Risk of Terrorism when Travelling Overseas" pages on

Tsavo East National Park

Tsavo East National Park No word can describe the exotic flora and fauna of this magnificent park. It is a place that can offer a lifetime experience amidst some of the most rare species in the world. Every moment that you spent in this sanctuary is an experience in itself. Factfile -

West Coast National Park

Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa The focal point of this Park is the Langebaan Lagoon, but with miles of pristine golden beaches stretching into the early morning mist and brooding salt marshes.Just inland from the scheduled harbour of Saldanha Bay one finds the azure waters of the Langebaan Lagoon, focal point

Chobe National Park

Chobe National Park Chobe National Park is a 7,000-sq-mi/18,130-sq-km swamp-and-grasslands wilderness on the flood plains of the Chobe River. We rank it as one of the finest parks in Africa: Its programs offer enough structure to put a first-timer at ease, yet its backcountry areas will get even the most jaded