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Saturday, October 17, 2020

Travelling to South Africa - The Ultimate travel guide to South Africa


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South Africa is located on the southern tip of Africa.

South Africa has a unique past which has diversified  this beautiful country and has created unique cultures and a rich history. South Africa is not only great on the eyes but also great on the pocket🙂.

Things to do in South Africa: Big 5 safari's, wine tasting, scuba diving, theme park activities, cultural experiences and many more.

                                        

Top 10 places to visit in South Africa (Video) 



South Africa's main language is English which is spoken by most South African's. South Africa has 11 official language in total, which includes: Zulu and Xhosa as the most popular spoken language apart from English.


Main tourist destination is Cape town, Johannesburg and Durban.

 

These 3 cities are the most visited tourist destination in South Africa, however South Africa boost other great location, such as:

South Coast (Located in southern part of Kwa-Zulu natal for more of a relax beach going atmosphere)

St lucia & Hluhluwe (Great Safari experience and beach activities)

Drakensburg & KZN Midland (Great hiking trails and mountain trails)

Kruger Natal Park (located between limpopo province  & Mpumalanga province. This Park is one of South Africa biggest and most visited Safari parks)


The most famous road trip in South Africa is the Garden Route.

The Garden Route starts ideally Mossel Bay and ends up at Cape Town. Most tourist usually start this trip from Port Elizabeth as many domestic flights land there. This trip can take anywhere from 4 days to 10 days, depending on how many side attractions you would like to see during your trip.


Landmarks: Table mountain (main) & Robben Island.


Table Mountain a previous Wonder of the World is an iconic table top mountain which stand boldly overlooking the city of Cape Town.

Robben Island is an island just a few kilometers of the coast of Cape town. This island was previously used as a prison that held most political prisoners. One of the most iconic prisoners at was held at this island, was none other that the world famous Nelson Mandela. This decommissioned prison is now a tourist attraction and hold a museum.


Currency : Rand ( Zar ). Currencies can be exchanged at all Major South African Airports.


Majority of major airlines travel to South Africa.

Domestic Airlines in South Africa:

British Airways Comair

Kulula.com

Mango

Flysafair


Foods to try in South Africa: Bunny Chow ( Durban) and snoek ( Cape town )


Uber app is available in South Africa aswel as Private Taxi's. Local Taxis and buses are sometimes unsafe to travel in. 


Place of interest

DURBAN 

Ushaka marine world 

Moses Mabida Stadium 

Suncoast Casino Durban beach promenade   

Cape town 

Table Mountain 

V&A Waterfront 

Robben Island                

Johannesburg 

Sun city 

Soweto 

Gold reef casino & theme park

Big 5 and safari tours 

Hluhluwe game safari 

Phezulu game safari and crocodile world 

Kruger Natal Park


Travelling to South Africa is a Great Decision



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