In this article, you'll find a basic guide to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities, and the kinds of things there are to see and discover there.

Cape Town, a wonderful city surrounded by ocean

In this article you will find all the reasons why you should go and have a unique experience in Hermanus.

Hermanus, whales from the beach

The Cape of Good Hope is a myth across the world. In this article you will find advice to help you make the most of your journey there.

Cape of Good Hope: an edge of the world

The Kruger National Park in one of the best known game reserves in the world, where you'll see a host of wild animals. Among them, you'll be able to spot the Big 5.

The Kruger, in search of the Big 5

Located at about&nbsp;six hours from Johannesburg by road (it's also possible to get there by plane), Kruger is THE national park to visit in South Africa.

Africa

Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean, South Africa is a mosaic of hilly landscapes and stunning countryside. The mix of the different cultures of the Cape and Johannesburg makes these cities choice destinations for gourmets eager to taste Afrikaner cuisine. South Africa is the country of diversity. You will visit Robben Island, the island upon which Nelson Mandela was shut away for 18 years during Apartheid, and at the same time you will discover a country deeply marked by its history. You will stroll over the dunes of Arniston, will be amazed by the ostrich farms on the mountainous tracks of little Karoo and will end your excursion in the crystal clear waters of the rapids of the Tsitsikamma national park. The country also has a reputation for the quality of its wine. A walk in the bucolic region of Boland will enable you to sample the country's best wines directly at the producers. Finally, what would a trip to South Africa be without a safari to the heart of the most beautiful of wild animal reserves? You are bound to be charmed by the elephants, rhinos and tigers that populate the Kruger region.

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Kruger National Park

Located around 200 km from Nelspruit, Balule is a private nature reserve that has the advantage of being directly adjoined to Kruger National Park.

Balule

Ohrightad

This little village is situated at the entrance to theBlyde River Canyon in the Great Escarpment, in the northeast of the country. 

Graskop

Lying 120 km from Cape Town, Hermanus is one of the few places on the  planet where it's possible to see large numbers of whales from the land.

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A trip to Hermanus when <a href="/south-africa/">visiting South Africa</a> provides a unique opportunity to experience a quite wonderful and amazing spectacle. Rather than doing what most tourists do and settling for just a short stay, I recommend dedicating at least a whole day to Hermanus and its special visitors. From along the whole ten kilometres of the town's seafront you can observe simply dozens and dozens of whales. In some cases you can see just their heads, backs or tails emerging from the water. Others can be seen leaping out of the ocean and landing again with a mighty splash. The whales sometimes approach so close to shore that it's possible to hear them communicating with each other. It's a fascinating experience. If you happen to hear a sound resembling that of a trumpet during your walk, don't be confused. It will simply be the whale crier alerting people to the presence of the whales. This is the only place in the world where someone does this job.

Lying 120 km from Cape Town, Hermanus is one of the few places on the planet where it's possible to see large numbers of whales from the land.

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