Because of the variety of ancient elements and unique natural sites, South Africa is one of the most unusual and interesting countries for tourism. Third, in biodiversity in the world, South Africa is so exotic and contrasting that it will surprise even the most worldly traveler.
Cradle of Humankind
Are you ready to see the place where it all began? Then head to Gauteng Province! In a complex of 30 caves in 1947, the oldest hominid fossils were found, some dating back as far as 3.3 million years ago.
Route 62
South Africa is one of the top 10 wine producers in the world and experts have long noticed the quality of the local wine. The history of winemaking in South Africa dates back to the 17th century when Dutch settlers reported wine production from French Muscadet grapes.
Route 62 is one of the most picturesque wine trails in the world, extending hundreds of kilometers from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. In addition to wine tours, there are many other forms of entertainment on the track: safaris, museums, hiking, canoeing, ostrich riding, fishing and even skydiving.
Vredefort crater
The fall of an asteroid 2 billion years ago created the largest verified impact crater on Earth. Vredefort Crater was originally 300 kilometers (190) across when it was formed. The Vredefort Dome at its center was formed as the crater itself eroded away. In 2005, this impressive spectacle of nature was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for its geologic interest.
Sun City
A popular luxury resort among gambling players for its casino, Sun City rivals Las Vegas or Monte Carlo. It occupies 150 square kilometers of entertainment! The fact that the city is located in the crater of an old extinct volcano makes it even more colorful and exotic.
Tugela Falls
The Drakensberg Mountains, which are natural monuments and mountain resorts, contain the second tallest waterfall in the world. However, some scientists claim that Tugela, not Angel Falls in Venezuela, is in fact the world’s tallest waterfall. By choosing a trail from the Royal Natal National Park, you can enjoy the beauty of African nature and swim in the natural waters of the Tugela in one day. Water there is potable, as well as tap water in most localities in South Africa.
Robben Island
The world’s most famous prison after Alcatraz with an area of 5 km was founded by the Dutch colonialists but closed only in 1996. Three years later, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. South Africa’s first President, Nelson Mandela, inmate #46664, spent 18 years at Robben Island as its most famous prisoner.
Table Mountain
Table Mountain is represented on the official flag of Cape Town – South Africa’s most touristic city. It is home to a wide variety of endemic flora and fauna and was selected one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2011.
(Over 1500 plant species grow on Table Mountain, more than, for example, throughout Britain). And what a view opens up from there! Many consider Table Mountain to be one of the strongest ‘energy centers’ on the planet, saying that God, admiring his creation, touched the Earth, and a flat-topped mountain was formed in this place.
Garden Route
The 200 km tourist route along the Indian Ocean coast is a must-see for any savvy traveler. And for scenery loving minds, the culmination of the program will be the Bloukrans Bridge in the Tsitsikamma region. The gourmets, however, will be attracted to the town of Knysna – an attractive and popular place on the road, famous for its oyster farms. Every year, at the turn of June and July, the famous Oyster Festival is held here, where you can eat your fill of oysters. During this 10 day event, about 200,000 oysters are eaten!
Cango Caves
The oldest tourist attraction in South Africa. According to legend, the first official guide to the cave is supposed to have walked 29 hours to find the end of the caves in 1898.
According to his calculations, the route was over 25 km and ran through an underground river. In the following years, new parts of the caves were found to confirm the story, but today only a quarter of them are open to visitors of the stalactite wonders, and the length of the caves is about 4 km.
Cape of Good Hope
To arrive in South Africa and not visit this legendary place is almost sacrilege. Hundreds of years ago, in search of a way to India, many ships crashed or sunk in the coastal waters. Today, shipwrecks are protected by South African law, so it is unlikely that you would feel there like Indiana Jones. On the way to the meeting point of the Indian Ocean with the Atlantic, penguins walk impetuously together with monkeys, cheetahs, rhinos, and other representatives of hot Africa. You’ll never see such a colorful picture anywhere!
Are you ready to pack your bags and make an unforgettable journey through the South African expanses? This year, we have expanded our coverage and now include South Africa. So, order your MTX Connect SIM card now and always stay connected during your journey. The cherry on the cake is the fact that South Africa has reopened its borders to tourists. All you need is a coronavirus test done in the last 72 hours. Bon voyage!