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.

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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

With almost 330,000 inhabitants, it is the second city in the Eastern Cape, the land of the Xhosa, after East London. 

Port Elizabeth

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I hated Port Elizabeth. There's nothing to do there, the wind is very strong (by the way, its name in Xhosa, Ibhayi, means "windy town"). If you like shipyards and immense industry, you will be spoilt rotten. It's a very industrial setting, apart from the centre which has some quality colonial buildings. Port Elizabeth is sometimes called the South African "Detroit", that's saying something! The townships, riddled with unemployment, are sprawling, the insecurity in the city can be felt. 
What's more, even if the beach is lifeguarded it is still quite dangerous, frequented by sharks because of the opening of the rivers. The city really doesn't have anything much, if not for its airport and therefore car hirer services... It's best to land here if you want to visit the region but leave quite quickly to Jeffreys Bay or to Cape Saint Francis, visited by dolphins and surfers!

With almost 330,000 inhabitants, it is the second city in the Eastern Cape, the land of the Xhosa, after <a href="/south-africa/">East London</a>.

The happenstance of hitchhiking has brought me to Port Elizabeth for half a day. I appreciated finding a modern city with numerous shops and bars, as well as a lovely urban beach. Nevertheless, nothing has held me for a long time.
With the image of Cape Town, Port Elizabeth was hit by the injustice of the apartheid regime. The inhabitants were separated "by race" (according to the classification of the regime) and confined to live in townshipsin the surrounding areas of the city. The South End Museum tells this tragic tale of South African history. Today, a large part of the city is dedicated to industry and getting around aren't easy.
The promenade between the King Beach and the Humewood Beach is nice because it is often visited by sportsmen. Unfortunately, the town centre isn't as safe from the end of the day onwards.

Port Elizabeth is an industrial city without charm which, all the same, offers some beautiful beaches and an interesting museum.

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