South Africa Budget Travel Guide

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A World in one country

South Africa is a fascinating country, home of one of the greatest statesmen of our time, Nelson Mandela.  South Africa is a wonderful place for any traveller to visit. Rich in both culture, fauna and Flora South Africa truly is a world in one country.

Fauna and Flora.

A visit to one of South Africa's Big Game National Parks is a must for any visitor. You will have a good change of spotting the "Big 5" in several of South Africa's Parks. The most famous of which is the Kruger National Park. South Africa has an amazing 2798km's of coastline flanked by two oceans, the warm Indian Ocean to the South and the cooler Atlantic Ocean on the West.

History

The history of South Africa is a fascinating one. From the times of colonial rule under the Dutch, French and British to the Apartheid regime, to the present day African National Congress, the country would keep any historian spellbound.

Highlights

The country is vast and varied and you would do well to spend an extended period of time in South Africa. Some of the highlights on offer include the beautiful city of Cape Town, the Garden Route of the Southern Cape, the cradle of Mankind outside Johannesburg (Capital City),  and of course the Kruger National Park in the North.

Why South Africa?

A stable economy, a good infrastructure and telecommunications set up, make South Africa the perfect African Country to visit if you like a little first and third world mix.

Google Map of South Africa

Use the Google map to explore South Africa. Feel free to Print the Street Map when you're ready.