Hello and welcome to the top five things to do in South Africa on your vacation.
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The number one reason people come to South Africa is to see the wildlife and
there's no greater place to see wildlife than in the Kruger National Park, home to
the big five animals and more than 140 large mammal species - that's more than
any other Park in Africa! In addition to the animals there are over 500 bird
species of which more than 250 of those bird species are year-round resident
species. When you're on your safari in the Kruger National Park you can
experience an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive and if
you stay at one of the recommended lodges, you'll have a private guide and
tracker to show you the animals you most want to see on your bucket list. Number
Two. Swim with the penguins at Boulders Beach. Boulders beach is located just out
of Simon's town in Cape Town and if you go to the private little beach where you
can pay a small fee you'll be able to swim with the local penguin colony on a
pristine beach surrounded by large boulders - a uniquely South African
experience.
The third most popular thing to do in South Africa is visit the quaint little
French town of Franschhoek directly translated "French corner". Franschhoek is
located a 40-minute drive outside of Cape Town and it's known as the food and
wine capital of Africa. Here you'll find beautiful little boutique hotels set
amongst the vineyards with sprawling views of the surrounding Cape Fold
mountains. You'll also enjoy world top 50 rated restaurants and award-winning wine
estates. The recommended stay in Franschhoek is two nights and it's the perfect
destination for couples or those of you on honeymoon in South Africa. The fourth
most popular thing to do in South Africa is to go whale watching or shark cage
diving in Hermanus. Hermanus is a one hour drive outside of Cape Town and is voted in
the top three destinations in the world for shark cage diving and arguably the
best destination in the world for whale watching,
especially when the southern right whale comes into the bay. Wale watching and
shark cage diving in Hermanus makes for a perfect one day tour.
The fifth most popular thing to do in South Africa is to go up to the top of
Table Mountain. The iconic Table Mountain forms the backdrop to the number one
city in the world which is Cape Town and from above
you have sweeping views of the city bowl below and the Pacific and Atlantic
oceans. Table Mountain can be hiked up which will take you about three hours or
you can go for the option I personally prefer and take the cable car and get up
to the top in about three minutes.
Of course there are many more things to do in South Africa, these were just five
of our favorites. For a list that is perfectly suited to your requirements
contact us and we'd be happy to show you the very best of South Africa and a wide
variety of things you may enjoy doing on your vacation.