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Best Things to do in South Africa

South Africa's tumultuous history has left in its wake a valiant people and offerings of some of the continent’s most exquisite and breathtaking scenery. Coastal regions, arid desert lands, mountain ranges and stunning wildlife reserves mean that South Africa offers all of Africa’s best. South Africa is a kaleidoscope of enthralling offerings. 

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South Africa, has a diversity culture like non other, with Cosmopolitan urban centers such as Johannesburg will enthrall with their zest for life ,vivacious Cape Town – one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is the home of the spectacular and unique Table Mountain and the heritage site of Nelson Mandela’s prison home, Robben Island. Wildlife sanctuaries such as Kruger National Park offer prime sightings of the unique big 5. The ‘Wild Coast’ along the eastern frontier of South Africa is a collection of unrivalled surf spots and beautiful beaches and cultural stops that will intrigue even the most seasoned traveller. Read on for more South Africa travel highlights.

South Africa Travel Highlights

The following South Africa travel highlights make South Africa a top travel destination in Africa.

• Safari Trips
• Game Viewing
• Kruger National Park
• Garden Route
• Cape Town
• Extreme Sports
• Surfing
• Local Community visits
• Shopping
• Historical visits
• Township visits
• Soweto (Africa's largest township)
• Climb Table Mountain
• Visit the Cape Winelands

Volunteer in South Africa

Volunteering is one of the best things to do in South Africa and is also a adventurous and fun gap year idea for other countries in Africa. Pathfinders offers a variety of South Africa safari expeditions and adventure volunteer in South Africa opportunities, as well as volunteering projects and community volunteering adventures in Africa.

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