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SOUTHERN AFRICA

POINTS OF INTEREST

Lions Head

 

  • A popular hiking spot

  • A 1 hour hike to the top of Lions Head gives you some of the best veiws in Cape Town

 

Photo credit to: http://www.hikelionshead.co.za/

Cape Point

 

  • Located in the Southern Section of the Table Mountain Park

  • A historic icon with stunning scenery

  • Enjoy the old lighthouse with panoramic views

  • Restaurants, whale watching, bird watching, beautiful beaches, and more

 

http://capepoint.co.za/

V&A Waterfront

 

  • One of the largest tourist attractions in Cape Town

  • A historic harbour with old world charm

  • Restaurants, markets, museums, leisure activities

 

Photo credit to: http://www.capetown.travel

The Garden Route

 

  • A coastline drive filled with natural beauty

  • Beaches, lagoons, lakes, mountains, and a wide range of activities along the route

 

Photo credit to: http://34southtours.com/

 

Sani Pass

 

  • A scenic drive that passes through the Drakensberg Mountain Range

  • Popular for 4x4s and tourists

  • Caution: Road is labelled extremely DANGEROUS! (extreme bends and sharp drops)

  • Home to the highest pub in Africa

  • Names such as "suicide bend" and "Devils corner"

 

Photo credit to: https://www.thewholeworldisaplayground.com/

Maletsunyane Falls

  • Located in Lesotho

  • Over 630 feet tall

 

Photo credit to: https://en.wikipedia.org

The Drakensberg Mountains

 

  • Southern Africa's main mountain range

  • Rises more than 11,400 feet and runs over 700 miles

  • Home to rock and cave art, as well as several game reserves and parks

 

Photo credit to: http://www.yourafricansafari.com/

Kruger National Park

 

  • Over 2 million hectares of land with scenic areas, archeological sites, and amazing wildlife experiences

  • Home to the Big 5 (Elephants, Lions, Bufallo, Leapord, and Rhino)

  • Wilderness trails, Game drives, Golf courses, and so much more

 

Photo credit to: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/

The Beach

 

Southern Africa is full of beautiful beaches. Here are a few of the best:

  • Plettenberg Bay

  • Buffels Bay

  • Durban's South Beach

  • Gordons Bay

  • Clifton Beach

  • Camps Bay (on right)

 

Photo credit to: http://www.travelstart.co.za/

Victoria Falls

 

  • One of the 7 natural wonders of the world

  • 108 m tall by 1688m in length

  • One of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa

  • Be sure to check out Devils Pool where you can swim on the Falls edge!

 

Photo credit to: https://africantraveldesk.com

The Rasta House

 

  • Located in Mbekweni, Paarl

  • A 5 storey wooden rasta house

  • In construction for over 20 years and being continuously added to

 

Photo credit to: http://www.travelstart.co.za

Jacaranda Tree City

 

  • The "Purple Paradise" located in Pretoria, Africa

  • Over 40, 000 - 70, 000 Jacaranda trees in bloom from October to November

 

Photo credit to: http://www.ritebook.in

Bourkes Luck Potholes

  • At the mouth of the Blyde River Canyon

  • A series of interconnected whirling pools

  • Can be seen from viewing platforms

 

Photo credit to: http://www.atlasobscura.com/

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