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This is the section where you will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of South Africa.
From a kaleidoscope of activities to adventure sports and entertainment that you can immerse yourself in to the top attractions, destinations and an irresistible variety of delights that the country has on the menu.
All the South African provinces and what makes each one of them tick is detailed here. The Practical Information section puts you at ease by answering all the questions you might have about visiting our country. If you come to South Africa make sure the locals’ lingo doesn’t confuse you - so be sure to read the Glossary of Terms under this section.
There are also maps to show you all the popular as well as the lesser-known but equally fascinating routes in South Africa.
| South Africa is the world capital of adventure sports for daredevils and the young at heart. Because of our year-round sunny weather, most people can participate in adventure activities whenever they please.
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| If you enjoy trips, rides and trails for relaxation South Africa has just that. There is a variety for people to choose from.
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| South Africa is home to an abundance of wildlife and bush activities abound. You can choose to just watch some of the many beautiful species of birds that this country has been blessed with by taking bird tours in any province that you visit or go game viewing at any time in many of our major parks that operate day and night game viewing tours or enjoy an enlightening game walk. There are just plenty of activities that you can enjoy in the South African wild.
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| Look no further than South Africa for general sporting activities and the country's dominance in many such activities is proof that it is indeed a sports crazy nation.
The country hosts the historic 2010 World Soccer Cup - first in Africa, it hosted and won the 1995 Rugby World Cup, hosted and became finalists in the 1999 cricket World Cup and is a recognized contender in world marathon. There is a general sport for everyone here.
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| You can shop until you drop in South Africa. You can shop almost everywhere you go. There are world class malls such as Sandton and Rosebank in Johannesburg and the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town where designer clothes compete for space, wallet sizes and eyeballs. In the South African malls shopping can be a great pastime.
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| South Africans love to play in the water and if you visit our coasts at any time of the year you are guaranteed to see surfers, fishermen and yachters and others doing what they do best.
Each year South Africa plays hosts to major world water events such as the gruelling Dusi Canoe Marathon. There are many water activities to enjoy in South Africa. Some of the popular ones include river rafting, scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking and fishing.
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| South Africa can easily pass as the entertainment centre for Africa. You get all sorts of entertainment that you can dream of.
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| So you'd like to swim with dolphins, talk to the trees and learn spiritual lessons from a meerkat or two? South Africa has lots on offer for the spirit-seeker with an open mind.
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