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

The capital of Little Karoo, Oudsthoorn is located in a desert area but is still a fairly major town for the region. This is where ostrich breeding is centred.

Oudsthoorn

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I loved all the panoramic roads that you can take to Oudstshoorn: from <a href="/south-africa/">Montagu</a> across the Karoo mountains, from George via the Outeniqua Pass or towards Beaufort West in the Karoo. It's rather amusing to see cows and ostriches living together in the fields.
The visit to the ostrich farm is very interesting: you learn that the ostrich never buries its head in the sand; that only the male is endowed with pretty feathers; that in the mating season he has red legs and can be dangerous.
You see baby birds hatching out of their eggs; then you go straight to the boutique hut. There you can get the ever-fashionable ostrich egg (very securely packed in your suitcase), as well as feathered masks (most of which are sent to Rio for the carnival) and bags made of ostrich leather (if they haven't been despatched to Hermes, who have made them their signature item). The highlight for me was the end of the visit: I was able to have an ostrich ride for several minutes - very impressive! It's possible, within the limits of an acceptable weight for the animal, of course... 
I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the meerkat families on De Zeekoe Farm. This unusual outing is organised very early (around 6 o'clock in the morning) and well in advance, being fully booked for several months. Finally, don't forget to try out the restaurants ofOudtshoorn, where both the ostrich meat and Karoo mutton are incredible.

The capital of Little <a href="/south-africa/">Karoo</a>, Oudsthoorn is located in a desert area but is still a fairly major town for the region. This is where ostrich breeding is centred.

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