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Top 10 Things to Do in South Africa
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South Africa is a country as diverse as its population. Inclusive of large metropolitan cities that were among the first to welcome European visitors on the African continent, idyllic countryside harboring world class vineyards, rich farmland, verdant valleys, oceanfront resort areas and dramatic mountains, South Africa truly presents something for everyone. From watching penguins performing their antics in the southernmost regions to exploring wildlife rich savannahs in iconic national parks, nature lovers will find enough excitement on the Cape Peninsula to insure a trip of a lifetime.
Our list of the Top 10 Things to Do in South Africa covers a broad spectrum of experiences including surfing at one of the world’s top 5 locations, observing Great White Sharks in their environment from the safety of a submerged cage, a walking safari at one of the world’s largest game reserves and Bungee Jumping from the highest single span arch bridge in the world. Other less physically taxing but no less exciting pursuits such as a 1,600 kilometer ride across the impressive country on one of the world’s most luxurious trains, a self-driving adventure along the dramatic south-east coast, a tour of a centuries old island prison, cum leper colony, cum animal quarantine station and interaction with a colony of penguins are also included. Rounding out our list of recommended activities are visits to one of the planet’s great wine growing regions and spending time exploring a thriving metropolis that was first inhabited over 15 centuries ago and was instrumental in the colonization of South Africa by the Dutch.
Visiting South Africa may very well be on your list of trips of a lifetime and including some or all of these Top 10 Things To Do will make the fulfillment of that dream ever more memorable. Start planning how to include as many of these recommended adventures as possible in your itinerary.
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