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

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

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Blyde

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

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I visited Balule Nature Reserve on my last <a href="/south-africa/">trip to South Africa</a>. I may as well tell you straight away that the animals are less visible here than at Kruger. However, I did still manage to see hippo, rhino, zebra (though not in large herds), giraffe, etc. Nevertheless, and without wanting to be too quick to draw conclusions – because it's not a zoo here, and luck plays a large part in what you get to see – I did find it quite disappointing. I have to admit, however, that this is quite paradoxical, because although I've had the pleasure of going on several safaris at some of Africa's most beautiful reserves, it was actually at Balule where I had one of the most wonderful experiences of all my travels. Balule is actually located on an elephant migration route, and some of these animals approached so close that they were just a metre away from us. A simple electric fence around the camp was the only thing keeping us apart. I could feel a rush of adrenaline during this encounter. It was one of those magical moments. In conclusion, and though it's difficult to predict what you're going to see when you spend a day on safari, opt for Kruger instead.

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

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