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

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is recognised as one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world.

Kirstenbosch

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I am not a lover of plants at all and I like gardens even less. I went to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden by pure chance but I don't regret my decision at all. From the first step, I felt like I was in another world. You are infinitely small in the middle of this exuberant nature. I discovered Southern African plants which I didn't even know existed and I learned a lot in just a day. 
I loved walking on a suspended bridge in part of the park, which offered a splendid view of Table Mountain. I surprised myself by taking photos of flowers for long hours. During a walk in the primal forest, I was even able to see an owl, perched on a tree.
In summer, the town organises a series of open-air concerts, from the end of November to the start of April. It is possible to spend the whole day visiting the garden then go to a concert at the start of the evening.

The Kirstenbosch Botanical Garde is an incredible collection of plants and primal forests, known as being one of the best in the world.

It is a big and very beautiful garden, a short distance from the centre of the city. But you can easily get there, either by taxi or by the famous "City Sightseeing" red buses, with the added value of a commentary of the city. You can even take the bus back to city centre at no additional cost, as the ticket is good for the whole day!I really liked the different sections of the garden, harmoniously laid out, with the imposing silhouette of the Table Mountain as a backdrop. If you arrive in springtime, you will see magnificent flowers lighting up the Namaqualand desert to the north. And as you stroll down the alleys, you will find many shady places to pause, as benches are placed either along the path or tucked away in a thicket or under a flowering tree.If you are sporty or more adventurous, you may decide to proceed along the path that climbs up to the mountain overlooking the garden. Walking at a leisurely pace, it will take you an hour to reach the summit (bearing the sweet name "Skeleton Gorge"). From there, you will have an unobstructed view of the whole town at your feet, and access to extremely diversified and original flora in a UNESCO World Heritage site. Isn't that fantastic?

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is recognised as one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in the world.

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