The Kruger National Park is one of the most famous safari places to visit for South Africa travel. It is one of the largest reserves and is a top leader is environmentalism. The park offers the opportunity to see what is called the big 5 – buffalos, rhinos, elephants, leopards, and lions. Alongside all the animals, the park also provides over 2,000 species of plants and 300 species of trees. The park allows you to move at your own pace, where you can drive around most of the park in your own car.
Cape Town is a spectacular area to discover and is the second most popular destination in South Africa travel. With scenery of the Drakensberg mountains and cute Dutch-style homes, Cape Town does not disappoint. An interesting location to visit in Cape Town is the prison on Robben Island, where Kgalema Motlanthe and Nelson Mandela, both South African presidents, were imprisoned. If hiking if your forte, it is recommended to ascend to the top of Table Mountain.
Touring the Garden Route is also a popular travel destination. It has been said to be one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. With beautiful scenery and beaches between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, this area is a superb area to sight-see. The Garden Route provides many attractions to see, including beautiful topography, vegetation, and wildlife.
For those that enjoy a little history in South Africa travel, visiting the battlefields of Anglo Boer and Zuzu are a must. South African history is full of many bloodied battles. This area is also very versatile, allowing the visitor to choose either a guided tour, or drive their own car, just as it is with Kruger Park. South Africa also contains many archaeological sites with fossils dating back to 3 million years.