What to do in sa?

WHAT TO DO IN SA?

South Africa is a big, beautiful country that offers hospitable people, glorious weather, magnificent scenery, wildlife and wilderness, and world-class hotels and restaurants. South Africa's beautiful, varied and often dramatic landscape is one of the attractions that draw millions of foreign visitors to the country every year.

Besides the Soccer World Cup Coming up in June 2010, there are many other reasons to visit this exciting and gorgeous country like:

Visiting the Big 5

THE BIG5

Many travellers regard a visit to South Africa as incomplete without having spotted, and perhaps photographed, the Big Five. The term 'Big Five' refers to five of Africa's greatest wild animals – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. As during the past era the term "Big Five" still call up up the romance and excitement of Africa's exciting destinations and experiences. The roar of lions echoing across the eternal savannah, the sound of elephants under a star studded sky – this is what you will experience when you visit

South Africa. Feel the thrill and adventure of a close encounter. The Big 5 can be found in many major game reserves like: Kruger National Park, Table Mountain National Park, Addo Elephant Park, Thanda Private Game Reserve Pilanesburg Game Reserve and many more.

Sight-seeing at museums and caveS

MANDELA FAMILY MUSEUM

CANGO CAVES

For those who want to be taught about South African history and culture, South Africa has many amazing museums to have guests educated and entertained. There are museums dedicated to apartheid and the heroes who fought against it; to gold, military and Boer history; to transport, money, zoology, culture, medicine, anthropology, beer and many other subjects to capture the thoughts of every visitor. The most common of all is of course the Mandela Family Museum. Nelson Mandela's humble little house in Orlando West, Soweto, is an interesting stopover for those keen to take in a slice of authentic history on the world's most renowned former prisoner. Other famous museums are:

• South African Museum - Cape Town
• Robben Island Museum - Cape Town
• National Museum - Bloemfontein
• Anglo-Boer War Museum - Bloemfontein
• National Cultural History Museum - Pretoria
• Transvaal Museum of Natural History - Pretoria
• National Museum of Military History - Johannesburg

South Africa has many archaeological sites to be visited such as the Sterkfontein caves near Krugersdorp, Gauteng Province, and Makapansgat, near Potgirtersrus (which is now called Mokopane) in Northern Province, which contain evidence of very early human settlements dating back about three million years ago. Not all of the caves are open to the public - there is more than one section to the caves that took millions of years to form one of the world's great natural wonders - but the main sections are available for amazing exploratory viewing. The Sudwala Caves in Mpumalanga are one of South Africa's major attractions. The caves are believed to be about 2 000 million years old. There is also the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape. This is a place of great natural beauty, and is truly a national monument. Situated just outside Ohrigstad, Mpumalanga are the spectacular Echo Caves. These mysterious caves were discovered in the 1920's by the owner of the farm.

Being adventurous ON Table Mountain

TABLE MOUNTAIN

They say you haven't seen the whole of South Africa until you have visited the Table Mountain. It exerts its powerful and captivating pull, delighting and drawing any person under its enchantment. For many centuries now only a handful of bold and enterprising people could say that they had climbed it. The top of the mountain offers stunning views in all directions and gives a dazzling view of the city. After finally getting to the top by cable-way or walking, there are different paths to various look-outs for the adventurous, make use of the telescopes for the sight-seeing lovers and enjoy a light meal or simply a sundowner beverage in the restaurant to end of this wonderful journey to one of the wonders of the world.

Relaxing in Sun City

SUN CITY

For travelers that just want to relax and enjoy South Africa's beautiful weather, Sun City is the place to visit. Only 187 km from Johannesburg, the resort, situated in the bushveld of South Africa's North West province, is surrounded by the imposing mountains of the Pilanesberg. While at Sun City it's time to relax, unwind and make the most of the world-class facilities on offer. Take a break in the Gym & Spa, play tennis or squash or enjoy a round of golf at two of the best golf courses in Africa. Cool down in one of the many swimming pools, take in an exhilarating ride in the waterpark or try your hand at water-skiing or parasailing. There are four different hotels to choose from that makes Sun City a holiday experience for everyone from affordable family fun to the height of luxury.

Great Viewing at Panorama Route

GOD'S WINDOW

BERLIN FALLS

Know as "Paradise Country", few regions in the world can match the extraordinary beauty of the Lowveld and escarpment. One of the many extraordinary views in this country is God's Window. It is truly an area of breathtaking scenic splendour. Just one look down and you will begin to understand why it is called "God's Window". Gods Window is so called for the panoramic view of the Lowveld more than 900 m down into flourishing indigenous forest.

There is also the Blyde River Canyon. The Blyde River Canyon Reserve extends along the Blyde River Canyon's winding path, which at every turn offers more and more remarkable views over sheer edges dropping 800m into the riverbed. The 'Pinnacle' is a single quartzite column rising out of the deep wooded canyon and the 'Three Rondavels' (also called 'Three Sisters') are three huge spirals of dolomite rock rising out of the far wall of the Blyde River canyon. Their arched heads are iced in green and their sides are blemished with blazing orange lichen. From the 'Three Rondavels' you can see the widespread Swadini Dam in the far distance, which symbols the end of the reserve.

The 'Bourke's Luck Potholes' has created one of the most unusual geological phenomenon in South Africa. It has taken thousands of years to form extraordinary cylindrical sculptures carved by swirling water. The geology and climate of this high rainfall plateau results in masses of waterfalls, beautiful to look at and many of which you can visit like The Berlin Falls ,which is close to God's Window, Mac-Mac Falls, The Montrose Falls which is close-by to the Sudwala Caves and the Elands River Falls which has been declared a national monument.

Swimming in South African beaches

BALLITO BEACH

South African has some of the finest beaches in the world. From the pristine coastal stretch of Cape Vidal in KwaZulu-Natal to the penguin colony of Boulders Beach to sun-drenched Camps Bay in the Western Cape … when it comes to beaches, we win!

Some of the top South African beaches are: The Cape Town Beaches, Jeffreys Bay beaches, Grotto Beach in Hermanus and Ballito Beach in KwaZulu Natal.

Some argue that the closer beaches are to Cape Point the colder they are but the general rule of thumb for beaches on the Indian Ocean is that they're three to four degrees warmer than the Atlantic beaches.

NOW ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TO ENJOY YOUR STAY HERE!!