KURGER NATIONAL PARK
Kruger National Park was established in 1890 and was not open to the public up until the 1920s. Kruger has been a popular tourist attraction since then. Especially for its well-known occupants like the king of the jungle lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffaloes, many varieties of birds, and crocodiles found near the crocodile river and the Masorini village ruins of the Iron age. Also, It is located on the northeast side of the country. However, the never-ending dense forest and riverbeds, stretch hundreds of miles across the region. By all means, this place is one of the best places to visit in South Africa.
Cape Town:
It is the first place to visit when you step foot in South Africa. Cape Town is the capital city and also the second-largest city in the country. Cape Town is one of the popular places around the world. It is situated on the edge of the South-Western part of the country, it is surrounded by the mountains and has a scenic view of the sea ahead. The capital city in fact has quite a few popular places one should visit. Like the botanical gardens, colorful streets of Bo Kaap. And the sightseeing tour. it is also considered the Best places to visit in South Africa.
Garden Route:
Garden Route is one of the most beautiful drive-ways around the world, It stretches all the way from Mossel Bay to St.Francis. It a popular place mot only for the locals but also amongst foreign tourists as well.
The drive-way passes through the beautiful seaside village, Beaches, forest reserves alongside the Indian Ocean. The Route itself is like a tourist rollercoaster, offering so many beautiful places on the way. Like the highest bungee jump off a bridge in the Storms River, the African elephants, the Robberg Nature Reserve, the Birds of Eden. It is also the world’s largest bird-house, housing many tropical birds. And the Monkeyland surrounded by lush green forest, are just a handful of places you must visit along Garden Route.
Drakensberg:
Furthermore, Drakensberg is divided into two sections north and south. The Northern part is more suitable for hiking, the UKhahlamba, Tugela falls Drakensberg Park, the world’s second-highest waterfalls, and the Royal Natal National Park. The Southern part is also quite popular for its trekking point. Mountain climbing contrarily has the highest pub in Africa and many more famous adventure activities. The Drakensberg is located in the KwaZulu-Natal province of the country. The Drakensberg literally means Mountains of the Dragon’, it is a mountain range, filled with beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails.
Hermanus:
Hermanus is famous for its Whale watching, where every year whale’s come to the
Walker’s Bay to give birth, surrounded by mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, is also home to many little beaches as well. Here you can even go fishing, horse riding on the beaches and many more. It even has a wine valley called the Hemel en Aarde valley, for a glass of wine while you watch the whale’s from the edge. Which in fact comes with an inbuilt telescope, it is truly what its name stands for ‘Heaven and Earth’.
Durban:
Also, Durban is a port city in South Africa. Which on the other hand is one of the busiest with beautiful weather, famous beaches. Get a closer experience of the marine life here on the coastline of the Indian Ocean. No wonder Durban is home to many Indians. Living outside India and due to the large Indian population. Durban is also known for its tasty curry which is served in a loaf of bread, it is almost a traditional dish here.
Conclusion
South Africa is truly a place for nature lovers. It has something for all of them from its modern cities to its once in a lifetime wildlife experience. The Majestic mountains to its lush green forest and not to mention the ever stretching beautiful coastline. Which is filled with spectacular beaches, it truly is a perfect tourist destination across the Globe.
Therefore these were some of the best places to visit in South Africa.
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