The Republic of South Africa is located at the southern tip of the African continent. It has a high diversity when it comes to cultures, language (there are around nine official languages in this country) and ethnicity (mostly Black African, but there are several European and Asian descent, as well as racially mixed ethnicity). Although there is a serious stigma of hunger, disease and extremely hot temperatures that surround this place, several tourists still visit this country every year. In fact, a huge part of the country’s revenue comes from tourism. Unsure of where to travel? Here is a list of the top ten places to visit in South Africa (from travel and stay in South Africa: travelandstayinsa.co.za).
1. Kruger Park
Africa’s main thrust in tourism is nature, and Kruger Park is the definition of nature. Kruger Park is a world famous national park. It is one of the largest game reserves in Africa, with about 16 ecosystems. All of the Big Five animals – the lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros – can be spotted in this major tourist attraction.
2. Table Mountain
Table Mountain is a famous landmark in Cape Town, due to its weird shape – a flat-topped mountain. Due to the number of visitors going to this place, the government has developed this area in many ways, such as providing a cableway system to reach the top of the mountain.
3. Garden Route
The Garden Route is a hundred kilometer stretch from Heidelberg to Tsitsikamma Forest. Several natural sceneries can be seen here, including bays, cliffs and beaches. Aside from that, there are also several modern architectures like golf courses, real estates, malls and resorts.
4. Robben Island
Robben Island is one of the top places to visit in South Africa because it is a world Heritage site where several political enemies of the government have been banished.
5. V & A Waterfront
Another tourist attraction in South Africa is the V & A Waterfron, which is a huge harbor placed next to an entertainment and shopping complex. It also houses two ocean aquariums which are a must see for tourists.
6. South African Beaches
One of the prides of South African natural landscapes is its pristine clear waters for swimming. The beaches of South Africa also have great wave conditions for surfing, as well as excellent marine biodiversity.
7. Sun City Resort
Sun City Resort is a world famous casino, resort and hotel. This resort has a wide array of amenities, like golfing, swimming, surfing, parasailing and even ballooning, as it has been designed to meet world class standards.
8. Cultural Villages
With very diverse cultures present in South Africa, cultural villages are a must in every list of where to travel. Get to see and experience the different cultures that can only be found in this place.
9. The Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind is a world heritage site named by UNESCO. It houses the limestone caves called Sterkfontein Caves, which was named as such due to the large amount of hominid fossils (early human ancestors) found in this place.
10. Soweto
Want to know where to travel to see the most vibrant city? Look no further as Soweto is the largest town in this country. This town is often described as the most vibrant city, with all its cultural and historical sites.
