SOUTH AFRICA is a country rich in history, natural wonders, wildlife and culture, all of which combine to offer travelers to this part of the world a unique and rewarding experience.    Positioned at the tip of the continent, South Africa has 3,000 km of stunning and varied coastline stretching from the temperate Cape in the west to the subtropical northern regions bordering Mozambique in the east. Its immensely diverse terrain supports rich wild life, bird life and unique plant life. Its melting pot of cultures makes for exotic and colorful cities and towns each with their own regional flavor. While great economic and educational opportunities have changed the post-apartheid face of South Africa, there are still many people struggling to make ends meet. South Africa Highlights: Cape Town, The Garden Route, Kruger National Park

Cape Town is situated on the south-western tip of Africa and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.  It is a very cosmopolitan city, feeling both African and European at the same time. It is  the oldest city in South Africa and has a rich cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years.  The melting pot of cultures is reflected in "the Mother City's" architecture, art, and food & wine.  Cape Town serves as the gateway to the Western Cape province, which offers everything from whale-watching in Hermanus, to the famed winelands of Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek.

The Cape Peninsula, a narrow finger of land, is framed by beautiful white sandy beaches, magnificent mountains and dramatic vineyards.  It is surrounded by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the warmer waters of False Bay to the east, and has within its boundaries two world-renowned landmarks - the majestic 1,000m Table Mountain and the legendary Cape of Good Hope.

Table Mountain National Park, with rugged cliffs, steep slopes and sandy flats, is recognized globally for its extraordinarily rich, diverse  fauna and flora and is home to a unique floral kingdom with over 7,700 plant species!   Nowhere else in the world does an area of such spectacular beauty and such rich bio-diversity exist almost entirely within a metropolitan area - the thriving and cosmopolitan city of Cape Town.

The Garden Route is a 200 km long meander on the the National route that runs from Cape Town to Swaziland, travelling along the south east coastline and stretching roughly from Mossel Bay to Tsitsikamma. The name is a reference to the Garden of Eden and this journey through Eden is full of contrasting beautiful scenery: indigenous forests with the giant trees, tranquil lakes, rugged mountains and long beaches are highlights of this area.

Kruger National Park is one of the oldest and largest game reserves in Africa. The park boasts a tremendous variety of game and bird life in its numerous habitats. Kruger is home to the world's greatest variety of wildlife including Africa's Big Five, Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo.

A number of private game reserves border the Kruger Park on its western boundary. As there is no fence between the park and the private reserves, and the game is free to roam, the wildlife found here is essentially the same as the Kruger. Yet the private reserves combine the pleasure of luxurious and comfortable lodging, excellent dining and service, with the advantage of conducting game drives in open vehicles both during the day and at night.