Reasons To Visit South Africa
The most economical and by far the most popular way to experience South Africa is on a self drive. The roads are good, traffic tends to be light and driving is on the left.
Within easy driving distance of Cape Town, the valleys of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek have become known as 'The Winelands'. Here you can admire the manicured rows of green and russet vines and even stop to sample the local tipple.
Cape Town – one of the world’s great cities, Cape Town has excellent accommodation, is easy to explore and is the gateway to the Wine Regions and Garden Route. Cape Town is an ideal place to start your trip around South Africa.
Hermanus and Walker Bay, near Cape Town, are perhaps the best places in the world to spot whales from the shore (Jun-Dec). Whale watching trips from boats are also popular in South Africa.
Learn how Ghandi, Paul Kruger and Winston Churchill were all involved in the battle of Spioenkop, during the Boer War, or how a hundred British soldiers held off some 4,000 Zulus at Rorke’s Drift, and how nearly 1,800 were killed a few hours earlier at the battle of Isandlwana.
South Africa offers some of the best safari in the whole of Africa. One of the best places are the private reserves of Kruger Greater Park, where you can see the 'Big Five' (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo).
South Africa boasts some spectacular scenery across the whole country. These include the imposing Drakensberg Mountains, coastal views along the Garden Route, the impressive Blyde River Canyon and the vast Karoo.
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Madikwe was the site for one of the largest-ever game relocation operations from 1991-97, and 8,000 animals were moved into this malaria free reserve. As well as the Big Five you can see rare wild dogs.
Carved from the hillside, eight glass fronted luxury chalets line a natural spring, each enjoying striking views. All suites are air-conditioned and also feature fireplaces. They...
Madikwe Safari Lodge is set on a gentle slope nestled between two rolling hills overlooking game-filled plains with the Dwarsberg Hills in the distance and the Marico River nearby. ...
At the edge of the Marico River and under a grove of Tamboti and Marula trees alike, you will find Madikwe Hills. The luxurious suites are ingeniously placed amongst the boulders....
Mateya Safari Lodge offers the most luxurious safari accommodation to be found in the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge is a 20 minute drive from the Eastern Airstrip...
Madikwe & The North, 63 miles away
Madikwe & The North, 76 miles away
Madikwe & The North, 138 miles away
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