A favorite destination for active tourists, South Africa is one of the most visually stunning countries in the world. Beyond its superb natural climate, it encompasses the ages, from ancient African cultures to anti-apartheid landmarks, with its enormous cultural landscape. Game parks, towns, cultural excursions, or scenic drives – or all in one – may include South Africa tours so settle in with Stride and find your best match.
Kruger National Park
This world-renowned park is home to thousands of native wildlife and fauna, one of the largest game reserves in Africa. The park was established in 1926 in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga in the northeastern part of South Africa.
It has many species at risk, wildlife rehabilitation, and breeding centers, and is also part of the UNESCO Biosphere. There are many popular places within the park, including the viewpoint of Mathekenyane, Red Rocks, the dam of Nsemani, the Crooks Corner, and the private game reserve of Timbavati.
Cape Town
One of the most interesting in the world, the city of Cape Town. This multicultural harbor has a rich and tumultuous past and a number of unbelievable natural wonders. Cape Town’s unusual landscape is situated at the tip of the African continent, nestled between powerful mountains and the shackle Atlantic Ocean waters.
Inside the urban core, there are board walking attractions such as Two Oceans Aquarium and Ferris wheeling, the lively, historically important neighbourhood of Bo Kaap, and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront (v&a).
Stellenbosch
You will be transported to another age in Stellenbosch, an idyllic town north of Cape Town. Stellenbosch is one of the oldest towns in South Africa with leafy streets full of ancient colonial Cape Dutch houses and a large field of pastoral wine. Some of these houses go back to the 19th century.
The museum’s collection of preserved homes, which display the original fashion and design of the time, is reminiscent of the Dutch colonials’ past at this quaint museum. There are also a number of high-end restaurants and market restaurants in town that delight in food.
The Garden Route
The Garden Route is an incredible coastal drive from Mossel Bay, Western Cape, to Storms River Village, Eastern Cape, that crosses less than 300 kilometres. The path leads you through South Africa’s ecologically rich landscape, including scenic wetlands, rugged mountains, temperate forests, and ocean views.
It has a Knysna lagoon, Featherbed Nature Reserve, and the Heads, which are possibly the most popular city on the road. You can go hiking through the Tsitsikamma National Park on several days at Storms River Village, go on a canoe tour or engage in a range of other events.
Valley of A Thousand Hills
A spectacular cascading landscape, called The Valley of A Thousand Hills is in the KwaZulu-Natal Kingdom. The town, approximately 30 minutes away from Durban, is commonplace for visitors to the beach looking to escape into nature.
With untouched landscapes, the place is a beautiful place to explore the legacy of the local Zulu people. You can either see a Zulu Kraal and a traditional Zulu dance or visit Arts and Arts Village.
Drakensberg Mountains
The Drakensberg mountain range has a wealth of environmental wonders and is one of the most spectacular natural sites in South Africa. The eastern part of the Great Escarpment is created by four broad valleys. This area was called the ‘Dragoon Mountain’ by the early Netherlands people, who found the heavy ridges and crags to be the back of a dragon.
The Drakensberg provides a number of landscapes from the snowy peaks to dry and sturdy gorges, with steep cliffs and pinnacles. Tugela Falls, the second-highest waterfall in the world is also home to it.
Cradle of Humankind
The beret of humanity is situated in the province of Gauteng just north-west of Johannesburg. A complex calcareous cellar system, in which 40 percent of human ancestors were fossils, lies in this historically important space.
Archeologists have discovered, beginning in 1947, hundreds of animals, plants, and human remains that were fossilized in the Dolomites’ landscape, from the discovery of the 2.3 million-year-old Australopithecus Africanus fossil. A dozen caves, a visitation justify, and museums that trace the journey of our species through the UNESCO World Heritage are included in this UNESCO site.
Johannesburg
The largest city in the world in Johannesburg, a big metropolis in the justify of South Africa. Located just outside the city of Pretoria, it’s a busy urban destination with a mix of business and culture. Historically known for its high levels of crime and poverty, the lively neighborhoods of the city have lightened their seed corner in the last few years with massive redevelopment projects.
It has a dark past and memories of apartheid, but today’s Johannesburg is a vast, multicultural community that celebrates its unbelievable mix of cuisines, languages, and styles.
Robben Island
Located off the coast of Cape Town, the island is one of the most important monuments in contemporary history in South Africa. The island once held a political dissidents’ maximum security prison from the 17th century.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela, who had been in jail for 18 years, and South African President Jacob Zuma are among the former prisoners. The jail was shut down in 1991 and later turned into a tourist destination and museum which commemorates Apartheid’s struggles.
Durban
Durban is a beautiful beach town that rife with relaxing resorts, adventurous activities, and sunny landscapes and is renowned as the holiday destination for South Africans. This is South Africa’s third best-populated region. There are a fascinating mix of cultures and the largest Indian community outside India.
Durban is an incredibly popular holiday trip because of the warm subtropical climate and large swathes of beaches. The city justify and some of the best beaches on the Golden Mile, a portion of the coast that hosts resorts, restaurants, and clubs.