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

It is part of the city of Cape Town'sconurbation but counts as a National Park: the Cape of Good Hope National Park, at the tip of the peninsula, which also comprises the Table Mountain National Park which overlooks the city. 

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Taking a tour of the peninsula was, for me, an essential part of my visit to Cape Town. I started by taking a boat trip to see the seals and sea lions in Hout Bay, not far from Cape Town. Then, I visited plenty of little villages before arriving at Simon's Town where a colony of penguins can be found. 
From there, we went into the Cape of Good Hope National Park to go to the lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula. Pay attention to the wind and the baboons! Don't bring any food, it will all be stolen by the monkeys. They're not afraid of humans. I loved the views in the park, it's quite spectacular going to the tip of Africa! I saw some wild zebras, antelopes and ostriches. 
Then, the tour continued to Nordhoek, where there's a superb wild beach and finally, we paid to take Chapman's Peak Drive, an impressive cliff road, at sunset to get back to Hout Bay (back to where we started). A highlight of our visit to the region.

It is part of the city of <a href="/south-africa/">Cape Town's</a>conurbation but counts as a National Park: the Cape of Good Hope National Park, at the tip of the peninsula, which also comprises the Table Mountain National Park which overlooks the city.

As soon as I arrived, I knew I'd enjoy the Cape Peninsula. So I decided to spend a month in Cape Town, followed by Muizenberg, my idea being to tour the area by moped. Of all my favourite places, I particularly loved the beach at Camps Bay, which is lined by palm trees under the gaze of the 12 Apostles Mountain. I headed up the Chapman's Peak road to get a breathtaking, 180° view of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Cape of Good Hope, however, did not impress me. I think its value to visitors is symbolic.
I enjoyed the other side of the peninsula, where you'll find the quiet towns of <a href="/south-africa/holidays/places/8075-simon-s-town/">Simon’s Town </a>and Fish Hoek. I then decided to join the surfers at Muizenberg. It's one of the best places to learn how to surf.

The Cape Peninsula is reason enough to visit South Africa as it has a range of landscapes and loads of activities on offer.

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