Top 10 South African Attractions
The famous mountain, whose height is 1,086 meters , is not
only one of the most famous sights of Cape
Town . Without exaggeration, it can be called a
visiting card of South
Africa . There are more plant species on the Table Mountain
than in the whole of the UK !
Climbing the mountain, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city center, the
surrounding mountains and the ocean. You will also be able to get acquainted
with African culture, as well. This is one of the favorite places for a picnic
with the locals. If you are difficult to call a hobbyist, there is a lift for
your services, which goes to the top every 6 minutes.
Garden Route - fine,
as in paradise!
Caves Sterkfonteyn - the cradle of mankind
Caves of Sterkfontein, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, are located about 50 km
north-west of Johannesburg .
The caves are definitely worth a visit not only because of their stalactites
and stalagmites, but also for the historical finds that were made there - for
example, the bones of Australopithecus that lived more than 2 million years
ago! Caves are also known for another find - there were found bones of the foot
more than 4 million years old, later called "Little Foot"
("Little Foot"). Recently, a tourist center was built here, offering
visitors an exhibition about the evolution of man.
Each visit to Africa should include a safari
with lions and elephants, and for this go straight to the Kruger National Park ,
one of the largest reserves on the continent. Do not forget to take a camera to
try to photograph the Big Five - a leopard, an elephant, a buffalo, a
rhinoceros and a lion. In addition, 130 species of mammals, 48 species of fish, 114 species of reptiles and 468 species of birds can be
seen here. So do not be shy, bring your children with you, and let the most
interesting journey begin!
Sun City - Las Vegas South
Africa
The reserve of Finda -
Seven Ecosystems
The Finda Nature Reserve is located on the east
coast, 300 km
from Durban .
This is one of the most interesting and protected areas in the country. There
are seven different ecosystems covering 140 square kilometers, including palm
savannas, mountain bushes, rare sandy forests and sandy landscapes. Such a
variety attracts geographers, botanists, biologists, and, of course, tourists
from all over the world. There are many opportunities for safaris: in addition
to traditional jeeps, you can use canoes or rafts.
The Drakensberg Mountains
and the Blyde River Canyon
Drakensberg, or the Drakensberg
Mountains - is the highest mountain
range in South Africa ,
which was a source of inspiration for JRR Tolkien, the author of the famous
Lord of the Rings trilogy. One of the most visited areas of Drakensberg is the
canyon of the Blyde
River , about 26 km in length and up to 800 m in depth. This is one
of the greatest natural wonders in the country and one of the largest canyons
in the world.
Museum of apartheid:
The past, which can not be forgotten
The museum of apartheid opened in 2001 in Johannesburg
is perhaps the most impressive, as well as the most visited museum in South Africa .
Showing the history of segregation, which began in 1948 and ended only in 1994,
the museum offers an unforgettable experience. The highlight of the museum is
the reconstruction of the punishment cell, after which visitors can breathe a
sigh of relief that these terrible apartheid times are already in the past.
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