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South Africa

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    The Kruger National Park, South Africa

South Africa in pictures - The Kruger National Park

  • The Kruger National Park

    Without doubt the most mythical animal park in Africa and because of its size, equivalent to that of Israel, is the number one animal attraction in Southern Africa. Protected since 1898, the national park is one of the largest nature reserves on the continent with 7,800 sq mi and more than 1,550 miles of roads and tracks. Flora and fauna are everywhere in abundance, including 507 varieties of birds. You can also see all of the so-called 'Big Five'. Be patient if you want to see them all...The southern part of the park remains the most frequented area. The Sabie River and a wetter climate have helped to nurture a denser population of animals.People who like to sleep in late should abstain! It is with the sunrise that animals start moving around. Around 9:00 am, only the cheetahs continue to sleep, while other big cats disappear into the scenery.
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South Africa is a country of hidden treasures. Known worldwide for its wildlife parks, in particular the Kruger National Park, the country has the advantage of being by the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.

The country of South Africa spreads across more than 385,000 square miles, incorporating a variety of landscapes such as sea, mountains, plains and deserts. Akin to its various landscapes, the country has a very diverse population. These aspects combine to make South Africa the continent's leading economic power.

As far as entertainment and leisure are concerned, the beaches are a big attraction with activities such as diving and surfing on offer. Safari, beaches and sport make South Africa a destination with a lot to offer!

pros

  •  South Africa is one of the most attractive countries on the African continent in terms of natural sightseeing.
  •  The beaches are amazing.
  •  Few jet lags.
  •  The seasons are just in reverse order compared to UK.

cons

  •  In the cities, security remains a problem, particularly in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
  •  The cost of living is relatively high.

South Africa Travel guide

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In South Africa, the local tour operators offer the more or less traditional packages, such as circuits with a guide or 'fly & drive' formulas. Even if there are a number of variants, the 'classic' circuit, which ranges from around 9 to 15 days, generally includes the city of Cape Town, the wine route, the garden route, and the Kruger Park region. This circuit offers an excellent insight into the many different sides of the country. Often, an extension to Victoria Falls, in Zimbabwe, is proposed in addition to the basic itinerary (this extension is never disappointing and we highly recommend it).
Swaziland's border crossings close at 5:00pm, so plan on spending the night there if you arrive in the middle of the day, since it takes a good half a day to cross it.
During your stay in KwaZulu-Natal, make sure you stop at the delightful little town of Santa Lucia. Here you can taste delicious seafood and find hotels with reasonable prices. At the port you can rent a boat to cross the estuary and see the hippos and crocodiles. Be careful not to get too close though.

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