Wednesday, 21 September 2011

See A New Side Of Life With South African Vacations And Tours

By Don Zerna


Situated on the southern tip of Africa, South Africa is an exciting place to explore. This rich and fertile land features numerous national parks to explore. Professionally run South African holidays and tours offer vacationers special packages, taking the hassle out of travel.

The city of Cape Town is a great place to start exploring. Overlooked by the magnificent Table Mountain and featuring a stunning coastline, this is often hailed as one of the most beautiful cities in the entire world. A number of special day tours are available, which cover prominent attractions such as Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the colorful houses of Bo-Kaap.

After visitors have taken the time to see all that Cape Town has to offer, visitors can book a day trip to explore the surrounding area. The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve is an excellent place to go hiking, while taking the cable car to the very top of Table Mountain is the perfect way to get a real feel for the abundant natural beauty of this part of the world.

The southern portion of the country is lapped by cool, clear water, which is ideal for scuba diving in. Special scuba diving packages offer divers the opportunity to visit some of the most impressive dive spots that this part of the world has to offer. These include the eaters around Rangatira Bay and Robben Island, and special diving packages include transportation, equipment and a range of optional extras.

People who have a strong sense of adventure will be in their element as they check out all that South Africa has to offer. Rafting down the Orange River is the perfect way to see the surrounding scenery. Trips include the opportunity to camp underneath the starts and typically last from four to six days.

Animal enthusiasts who visit between June and November will want to take a specially organized whale watching packages. These take travelers to the charming fishing village of Hermanus, where Southern Right whales mate each year. Packages include accommodation in the village as well as boat trips.

Taking a tour through Kruger National Park is an unforgettable experience. This stunning nature reserve is absolutely enormous, offering the wild animals that live there plenty of room to exist in peace. Safari trips take visitors through jeep top trips through the park for the chance to spot animals such as lions, leopards elephants the extremely rare white rhinos.




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