Top Six Things to Do while in South Africa

Not many countries of the world can boast of their beauty, diversity and uniqueness as much as the gorgeous country of South Africa can. It is a wonderful holiday destination for almost all kinds of tourists as it has all the attractions one can ask for and that’s why thousands of tourists take a cheap flight to Cape Town and Johannesburg each year. Here is our pick of the things to do in South Africa to make your vacation there a memorable one.

Hiking the Wild Coast:

The wild coast of South Africa in the Eastern Cape region is a wonderful place to spend a vacation. Its gorgeous white beaches, stunning scenic beauty, exotic wildlife and marvellous landscape makes it a wonderful and complete holiday destination. Hiking is a great way to explore its beauty as most of its untouched waterfalls, rivers and isolated beaches are only accessible by foot.

Swimming with penguins at Boulder Beach:

Swimming in the waters of the Boulder Beach which is located close to the city of Cape Town can a fantastically thrilling activity. There is a large penguin colony in the region and although the public beach is set apart from it the penguins don’t really take these fences seriously and often moves onto the beach. You will find them walking on the beach, sitting and taking a swim along with the visitors, surely an amusing experience.

Enjoy the Serenity and Luxury of Ebony Lodge, South Africa

Adventure Awaits you at the Plettenberg, South Africa

Luxury and Elegance at the Pezula Resort Hotel, South Africa

Visit the Birthplace of Eco-Tourism The Londolozi, South Africa

Diving with Great White Sharks:

Surely Great White Sharks are one of the most frightening species in the water but a chance of diving with them and provided you are in the safety of an iron cage can be a wonderful experience. The Shark Alley in the Gansbaai region a couple of hour drive from cape town is the best place for cage diving and there are plenty of tour operators in the region that can arrange it for you.

Relaxing on Spa-Fari:

South Africa is a great place for the tourists looking for a luxury vacation. Most of its small game lodges and hotels offer spa treatments. These are of world-class quality and will tell you the real meaning of pampering. Do check with the hotel you are planning to stay at that if they offer the spa treatment.

Riding a Luxury Train:

There are quite a few luxury train rides available in South Africa, the most famous being the Blue Train that will take you from Cape Town to Pretoria. This 27-hour journey will let you enjoy spectacular scenery while enjoying the five-star facilities on offer. The Rovos Rail operates throughout the country and can take you as far as the Victoria Falls in their vintage designed trains in which they offer a five-course dinner and provide each cabin with a luxuriously large bath tub. The train will take you through the most splendid landscape of the country.

Watching Football:

South Africa was the host of 2010 football world cup and the craze has not died yet. The game has become quite popular with the South Africans and they enthusiastically follow their clubs. Watching a club or regional football game in South Africa can be an awesome activity.