The Kruger National Park in one of the best known game reserves in the world, where you'll see a host of wild animals. Among them, you'll be able to spot the Big 5.

The Kruger, in search of the Big 5

Even though Robben Island and Mvezo provide poignant links to Nelson Mandela, spending time exploring his history in Johannesburg will also show you how Madiba spent several years.

Johannesburg, in search of Mandela

Stretching well over 200km, the Drakensberg range is a mind blowing blend of peaks and troughs. Numerous trails run along the length of this hiking paradise.

Hiking through South Africa's Drakensberg

Durban is the biggest town in KwaZulu-Natal. Sitting on the Sunshine Coast, by the Indian Ocean, its American/Australian beach culture attracts surfers and water sports fans from all over the world.

Durban and water sports in South Africa

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This town in Overberg is half way between Cape Town and the Garden Route. It's an important town in the inland of the wine growing region. 

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The peaceful atmosphere of Swellendam took me in, with its beautiful landscapes at the foot of the majestic Langeberg Range. The centre of the small town mixes colonial architecture and African life with its lively streets. You can admire a pretty church there and quite a few historical Cape Dutch buildings as this was the third colonial town established by the Dutch after Cape Town and <a href="/south-africa/">Stellenbosch</a>.
All of the monuments have been restored. Drostdy Museum is particularly well done, there you can learn everything about the life of the burgers, the farmers sent by the Netherlands to grow fruit and vegetables to send on boats from Cape Town on the Indies trade route. 
I advise you to stop off in the wine growing estates in the surroundings. The wines are little known but experienced connoisseurs will tell you that they are amongst the best in the country, especially the reds as the climate there is fresh.

This town in Overberg is half way between Cape Town and the Garden Route. It's an important town in the inland of the <a href="/south-africa/">wine growing region</a>.

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