Why South Africa should be on Your Travel Agenda

When it comes time to decide where to go next for your holidays, there are some destinations that are better known than others. South Africa may not be featured of the list of the most famous locations to visit, but it would be a pity not to go to discover its natural beauty, its culture and history. Not to mention that this could be one of your greatest adventures of all times. Here is what you can expect to find in South Africa that justifies spending your next holidays in this country.

A Dream come True for Nature Lovers

If you are someone that enjoys beauty in its simplest state (nature), you will love this country. South Africa is home to some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes on the planet. If you are in doubt, here are three locations that will prove this statement to be true. But the best way to understand is to get on one of the flights from London to Johannesburg and see for yourself.

Kruger National Park is one of the world’s largest game reserves and home to the ‘Big Five.’ If you don’t know what that means, it refers to the five animals that people want to see most in the world, which are lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos and rhinos. But that is not all. There is a range of other wildlife species that can be found in this unique natural environment.

Blyde River Canyon is one of the most amazing natural wonders in the country. It features sheer rock walls, towering cliffs, and a beautiful gorge carved out over millions of years by the Blyde River. It is known as a significant botanical location where you can discover a large variety of fauna and flora.

The Garden Route is one of the most scenic drives in South Africa. It stretches from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to Storms River in the Eastern Cape. It offers a stunning scenery, many outdoor activities (Hiking, whale watching, wildlife safaris,…) and amazing food and wine along the way, as it crosses paths with a few vineyards.

A Place for Adventurers

If you are looking to do things that you would not normally do, and desire to feel sensations you have never felt before, South Africa will offer you this possibility through a variety of activities. How about facing sharks in their own habitat? That could break your fear of them forever… or maybe not. You will only know if you get inside one of the enclosures protecting you, in the shark cage diving activity. And how about bungee jumping? South Africa is known for its amazing locations where you can dive from a bridge in freefall, only broken by the rope holding you back. If a bridge isn’t high enough for you, then you may choose to jump out a plane for a little skydiving. One way or another, your heart rate will accelerate, and you will come back having faced one of your fears. You can also get to South Africa through a connecting flight in Paris.

Amazing Food and Wine

South Africa has a sophisticated restaurant scene. Its cuisine is inspired by diverse cultures and ethnicities. It will completely change you from the food that you are used to eat, when in the UK. For quite a few years now, the country has also taken its place in the wine industry. You will taste some of the world’s best, especially if you get on the famous Stellenbosch wine route.

As you can tell by what we have mentioned above, South Africa is a destination that offers a unique experience. Stay more than a week, if you want to make sure to catch all the sites and attractions that it has to offer.