Gansbaai (South Africa)

Advantages: stunning scenery, quite cheap, dolphins, no jet lag
Disadvantages: very very touristy in places,can be dangerous

...My aunt lived in south africa for several years, so i supposed i'd always wondered what it was like after hearing some of her stories... but i'm not gonna lie the only reason i decided to go there - i was flicking through a gap year brochure and came across a picture of a pod of bottle nosed dolphins and that was it i was going, didn't really have any idea where it was i had decided i was going until i read the rest of the advert, but i didn't care i was off to find the dolphins. I went over in june last year, which is the start of the south african winter, not one of the things i was best pleased about, especially as my aunt had been saying.....might be a little cold, and the random south african dude at the airport (who for some reason had decided i was from new zeland...!?!) told me that up near kruger, where i was off to first... Read review

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Advantages: beautiful; scenic; a highligt to any trip to South Africa
Disadvantages: NONE

...Table Mountain is one of the Jewels in South Africa's Western Cape. It takes its name from the simple fact that on most days the mountain top, which is relatively flat, is covered in a thin layer of clouds which creates the table-like effect. The Mountain looks down upon the city of Cape Town which surrounds it. All this information, however, can easily be found on any other website. I would like to describe, briefly, my Table Mountain experience. To go up the mountain and look down upon the most southern tip of Africa and not only marvel at the beautiful view but also, quite remarkably, acknowledge that you are staring down upon a point in the distance where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, separating, arguably, the Western World from its Eastern counterpart - this is a truly remarkable experience.... Read review

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Advantages: Lovely Country and surrounding area
Disadvantages: need to research the trip well

...I recently went to Mozambique more by accident than anything else and was amazed by the vibrancy of a country recovering from a civil war. There is a hope and optimism than is contagious. This allied to a lovely natural country make it a fantastic place to stay. Short drives to the Kruger National Park in South Africa and to Swaziland make Maputo a great base for discovering the southeast of Africa. There are still some troubles in the area so read up before you go and make sure you have your injections!!... Read review

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