Other Destinations in South Africa > South Africa Experience

Advantages: Beautiful, landscape, scenery and wildlife. Acommodation and facilities too.
Disadvantages: Its a bit out of the way.

...least one night in tHe Karoo National Park on my way from Joburg down to Cape Town. I dont think that Id ever chose a different place to stop off at. Lets start with the accommodation. Fantastic. The accommodation comprises of a number of self-catering thatched roofed chalets spread spaciously across the 'camp'. As far as I know there are larger chalets and smaller ones. Personally, Ive only stayed in the larger ones. They have 2 spacious ensuite ...
...looks out onto the spectacular Karoo landscape as well as a braai (bbq) area so that the beautiful Karoo evenings can be enjoyed outdoors. All chalets are also fully airconditioned. The park's facilities are also top class. In the main 'reception' building there is a shop, a restaurant and also an AV room. The shop sells all necessary groceries as well as a number of South African (many local to the area) curios and souvenirs. The restaurant is ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap and unique day trip, can be turned into an overnight trip easily
Disadvantages: none

Cape Agulhas is home to the southernmost tip – where Africa begins and ends, it holds a mystique for both residents and visitors alike. It’s long white beaches, picturesque coastline, unique fynbos, rich bird life and interesting cultural-historical inheritance all add up to an unforgettable experience. The exact location of the southernmost point, which is about a kilometre past the lighthouse is marked by a stone cairn that was erected ...
...and Atlantic Oceans. The Cape Agulhas lighthouse is the second-oldest working lighthouse in South Africa and was built in 1848 and is 1 of only 2 buildings in South Africa to be inspired by Egyptian architecture. It now serves as a lighthouse museum as well as a restaurant. The cost of entry is about 50 pence per person. You can climb to the top of the lighthouse but take care as the ladder is wooded and very rickety, not suitable for the feint ... Read review

Advantages: Undesturbed beauty
Disadvantages: not much

The breade river valley is hard to describe but i will give it a go. The river is situated about 300Km from cape town had a few small towns allong its banks there are a few reasons why you would find you self in the breade river valley 1~~ Relaxation. parts of the river are totaly isollated from society and this is where i would often find my self on many ocassions some times without even knowing it i would jump in my car and drive 3 hours straight ...
...river has long windy stretches where no waterskier could resist. the water is normally warm and unless you are there during school holidays you will have it all to you self. If you are a first time skier dont be shie to ask to locals for help you will never find more helpfull people any where. 3~~ Fishing. The fishing at sertain times of the year is spectaculate i one watched a man fight a fish for 3 hours it was a 6 foot cob amazing. 4~~ and ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap Day Out
Disadvantages: not suitable for disabled or infirm

...£1.65 per person added to the fact that there are no parking charges makes for a very cheap and enjoyable day out and can easily be combined with a trip to one of the many Ostrich show farms in the region, or even a visit to the Cango Wildlife Ranch. ... Read review

Advantages: Everything is good
Disadvantages: To many places to see

The Eastern Cape Province is located in southern eastern part of the RSA. Its a fairly large province with many trades and tourism attractions. Its main city is Port Elizabeth. In PE you can do shopping , go swim in the sea or enjoy the busy nightlife their. Other places thats worth visiting is The tsitsikamma nature reserve. Its an amazing coastal region nature reserve with lots of birdlife and animals. The plant life is so beautiful and there are ...
...you can go and bungy jump from the stormriverbridge and you can do white water rafting as well. There ia a beautifull caravanpark with bugaloes on the sea front. You can go and snorkel in the river mouth and see a lot of pretty sea animals and fish. Other towns to visit is Cookhouse - Cheesefactory: Somerset East - Citrus and Gane farms. Cradock- Berg Kwagga National Park; Grahamstad - Art Museum and Pine apple farms; Joubertina - wineyards and so ... Read review